About this property
On the edge of Loch Lomond and a 30-minute drive from Glasgow and its airport, this 4-star guest house has hearty Scottish breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. Traditionally decorated, the bedrooms at Gowanlea Guest House all feature a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests can also enjoy tea/coffee making facilities. A cooked breakfast made with local produce is served in the morning from 8:00 to 9:00. Continental and vegetarian options are also available on request. The town of Balloch, a 5-minute walk from Gowanlea offers many attractions including Balloch Castle, Go Ape theme park, and fishing. There is free parking at the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Clive
United Kingdom“Warm welcome, comfortable room, wonderful breakfast and great location near Balloch Castle Park and Loch Lommond.” - Jo United Kingdom“Gorgeous B&B in great location. Amazing breakfast, comfy beds, lovely friendly host.”
- Albert United Kingdom“Asked for check-in a bit later than normal and that was no problem. Very clean with an excellent breakfast included. There are two parking bays then street parking.”
- Christian
Germany“Andrea is very pragmatic, supportive and helpful. We stayed before and after the WHW, she even kept part of our baggage. The breakfast is outstanding. The place is just a short walk from the train station, the pubs, Bus stop right in front.” 
Ivhe
Norway“Mostly everything. Excellent service, good breakfast, a personal atmosphere.”
Megan
Australia“Wonderful greeting at check in with coffee and biscuits. Breakfast was amazing. Room was comfortable and bathroom with bath.”- Christian Germany“Fantastic breakfast with choice of starter and main breakfast, f.e. a substantial Scottish breakfast. Andrea arranged the breakfast room with loving details . Friendly offer of tea or coffee in the lounge after arrival.”
- Martin United Kingdom“Very welcoming, warm, and friendly host. Did her upmost best to make you at home.”
- Deb Australia“Breakfast was delicious and healthy. John did a great job”
- Antje Germany“Gowanlea Guest House is a wonderful place to stay! We arrived very late with delays to the already belated check in, but were greated really friendly and warm. We got the room to the street, which is really spacious and still very quiet. The bed...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
License number: C, STL 549880832
