Argyle Guest House

3.0 star property

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Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
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Deluxe Pheasant Room - Double/Twin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Deluxe Pheasant Room - Double/Twin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Deluxe Pheasant Room - Double/Twin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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7 Main Street, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, Scotland, AB37 9EX
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Drumin Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Scotty Dog Suite - King/twin room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Botanical Suite - King/Twin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Pheasant Room - Double/Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Superior Cosmos Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Argyle Guest House

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free guesthouse has 3 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a library, express check-out and a reception hall. Housekeeping is available on request.
Argyle Guest House offers 6 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 27-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes and hairdryers. This Ballindalloch guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Argyle Guest House. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, 2 coffee shops/cafes and 3 bars/lounges
  • Amenities include a car charging station and library
  • 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Lecht Ski Resort and 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Cairngorms National Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Argyle Guest House also features a library and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Ballindalloch guest house is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
The Clock House Restauran – On-site family restaurant.
On-site venue No. 2 – family restaurant. Open daily.
On-site venue No. 3 – family restaurant. Open daily.
On-site venue No. 4 – bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • The Clock House Restauran

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Library
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1891
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 10.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • Alcohol isn't served at Argyle Guest House.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Argyle Ballindalloch
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Argyle Guest House Guesthouse Ballindalloch

Argyle Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 269 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything clean, good breakfast and great hosts
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fantastic place, lovely people, beautiful room and great location. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely, breakfast was delicious and the host was fantastic, really enjoyed my stay and absolutely will stay again if up that way for work !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and service amazing. Small town so not a great selection of amenities but generally everything you need available.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay! Lovely location, room and staff! Warm recommendations to stay at this guesthouse.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with an excellent front desk staff. I’d definitely stay here if in the area once again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent clean and very comfortable. Diane and Stephen was great host and very welcoming when we arrived. Fresh cook soda bread made in the morning and the breakfast was fantastic and tasty. We enjoyed our stay they very much. We was definitely got spoiled. They are shops near by one of the nights we were they we had an Indian meal. Couple of hotels for dining at. We loved it that much we are going back next year.
Tomato bacon mushroom poach egg
Yogurt berries muesli
Soda bread
Bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Great stay

Loved our stay. Great location & amenities, very comfy beds. Super friendly host, free dram of whisky and a lovely breakfast! Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aina

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

Honeymoon

The room was so cosy, Diana was very nice and made a stunning breakfast 👌. We really enjoyed staying there .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and breakfast. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here often great value for money hosts incredibly helpful whatever the issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Savitri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean accommodation, hearty breakfasts and welcoming hosts Diane and Steven.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely delightful stay at the Argyll hotel; superb hosts, comfortable room and brilliant breakfast - the homemade bread was delightful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, a tasty (cooked to order) breakfast and a very friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Excellent guest house

Can thoroughly recommend, clean and comfortable with an excellent breakfast and the friendliest of welcomes. A brilliant restaurant a short stroll away for dinner. We stayed in the stag room which is very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host. Large room with nice bathroom. Great breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favourite accommodation in Scotland. Tomintoul is a great spot to stay and Argle guesthouse is welcoming and comfortable. Great rooms, comfy beds and a delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfortable stay however, the hostess was a little to helpful and my day of planed relaxation turned into a great tour of the local Tomintoul distillery and a wonderful walk to Carn Daimh 570m
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarwat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diane was the most welcoming, kind and interesting host. We were well looked after, and the breakfasts cooked fresh were excellent. This guest house is a great treasure
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostess and accommodation in a picturesque Scottish village.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A well maintained and well looked after property , and absolutely amazing hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Amenities
Nice proprietor and a fantastic comfy large bed and hot shower. Good location in a cute town with fantastic scenery on the way.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the third year we've stayed at Argyll Guest House during October weekend, and would return next year. There are new improvements to the rooms and the usual cleanliness and servie continues to be best.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our breakfast - the Scottish oats were remarkably good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024