Ben Cruachan inn

4.0 star property

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Lounge
Standard Room
Standard Room
Standard Room
Food and drink

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Ben Cruachan inn, Dalmally, Scotland, PA33 1AQ
  • Place, Loch Awe
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St Conan's Kirk
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Lomond
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ben Cruachan inn

This smoke-free guesthouse features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and a garden. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ben Cruachan inn offers 5 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Ben Cruachan inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Loch Awe. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers and a terrace
  • Steps from Loch Awe and 13 minutes by foot from St Conan's Kirk
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ben Cruachan inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Dalmally guesthouse is smoke free.

Ben Cruachan inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Ben Cruachan inn Dalmally
Ben Cruachan Dalmally
Ben Cruachan inn Dalmally
Ben Cruachan inn Guesthouse
Ben Cruachan inn Guesthouse Dalmally

Ben Cruachan inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

MoragAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay, and we will definitely be returning for a longer stay soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, great food, fantastic people.
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8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff with easy check in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, good food, well maintained, cute location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, excellent shower, nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic stay. The hotel staff were extremely helpful and gave us good recommendations of places to visit. Very happy with the food and our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable , ideal for an overnight stay, breakfast a little expensive though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, amazing food. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Superb, great location and a quality over night stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely self catering room- exactly what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Avi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for a night with some friends. Staff was very friendly and welcoming and the rooms were nice and comfortable and clean. Parking was ample. Would certainly recommend you stay here if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay, peaceful and quiet. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Would have liked to see a little more variety on the menu, however food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get family trip!

Lovely views, excellent service and clean space. The food was fantastic and we can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best staff

Fantastic place and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly. It was a quaint inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

We had a lovey mini break, the place was perfect for our hiking plans around the area. The staff were very friendly and helpful, really nice Cosey bar with a big fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great food. Excellent selection of whisky with staff on hand to lend a guiding hand. Room was very nice but bed could have been a bit more comfortable but still a very pleasant stay. Would recommend to anybody looking for a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. Gorgeous views and great dinner. Our checkin agent was also our bartender. He was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable inn with a terrific menu and five stars really doesn’t begin to do the stuff justice. Incredibly nice people! We had a brilliant time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located for various excursions. Lovely sights to see. Accommodation clean, spacious and staff helpful and friendly. Food excellent and service prompt and dining and bar area well designed and set up. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are stunning, and a good base to visit orher areas. There is a station clsoe by as well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jan-Tore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful experience at this charming hotel. Room was cozy and clean, and the views from our room were breathtaking. The staff was friendly and the food was off good. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from my room was just simply amazing!!.....the room was also well equipped and clean, also not forgetting the staff who was super friendly and helpful when checking us in. I would definitely like to come back a second time when i am around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a garden room for our stay. It was immaculate, cosy and handy with the kitchen area. Woukd def recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024