Argyle Guest House

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Front of property
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace
Free daily buffet breakfast
View from room
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
7 Main Street, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, Scotland, AB37 9EX
  • Drumin Castle
    5 min walk
  • Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur
    5 min drive
  • Lecht Ski Resort
    15 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room, 1 Twin Bed / King Bed, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Tomintoul

With a stay at Argyle Guest House in Ballindalloch, you'll be 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Lecht Ski Resort and 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Cairngorms National Park. .This guesthouse is 23.3 mi (37.4 km) from Balmoral Castle and 25.8 mi (41.5 km) from Macallan Distillery.

What's nearby

  • Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Glenlivet Distillery - 13 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Lecht Ski Resort - 15 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 23 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 29 min drive - 37.5 km

Getting around

  • Keith and Dufftown Railway - 28 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Fire Station Tea Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Clockhouse, the Sq, Ballindalloch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bridge of Brown - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Clochouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bridge of Brown Tea Room - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Argyle Guest House

Victorian guesthouse with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
Argyle Guest House offers 6 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 27-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers. This Ballindalloch guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a reception hall, and bike storage. Additional amenities at this Victorian guesthouse include bike cleaning and an electric bike charging station.
Grab a bite to eat at The Clock House Restauran, one of the guesthouse's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
The Clock House Restauran - Onsite family restaurant.
The Square Hotel - Onsite family restaurant. Open daily.
The Square Hotel - Onsite family restaurant. Open daily.
The Richmond Hotel - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Clock House Restauran
  • The Square Hotel
  • The Square Hotel
  • The Richmond Hotel

Things to do

  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike storage
  • Electric bike charging stations

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Books
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 27-cm flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 10.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Argyle Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was wonderfully comfortable and the private entrance was ideal for a quick exit with our dog. Dianne was a wonderful host with plenty of chat and the breakfast was delicious including home made soda bread. We couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil, Salamander Bay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host and was a quaint B&B experience. Dined at the Richmond Arms for dinner which was great steak and ale pie and then breakfast at Argyle was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient to the Whiskey Trail and several significant castles, as well as beautiful drives in the Highlands. The room was clean and the breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect from start to finish
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay and Homemade bread for breakfast!
Loved Tomintoul. Such a nice place to stay. We were delayed on our flight and were running late, but Diane was super acomodating. Probably our best stay of the 7 day trip. We loved exploring the town and wish we had more time there. Homemade bread was delicious in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little B&B. (grab the stag room if u can) Breakfast was great and our host, Diane was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
proprietor Diane was lovely and accommodating with our very late arrival. Room was comfortable and nicely appointed. Breakfast was substantial and the home baked bread was amazing. Easy and free parking across the street. Terrific location to tour the area from. will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old stone house in the middle of a small quaint village in the national park. Peace and quiet abound.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meri

Individualized attention. Beautiful view. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great break at spirit of Speyside whisky festival
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diane was a great host. Our room was very comfortable. Right next door is the Whisky Castle with lovely staff and lots of choices.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay with very friendly and accomodating owner. The room and bathroom was very clean and comfortable. Owners were also very accomodating with our group's bikes and securely stored them for us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property well looked after. Owners very friendly, helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was done to ensure our comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and facilities brilliant. Lovely place to visit with good walks and facilities within a short distance. There was a bit of noise on our last morning pretty early from other guests but nothing preventable by the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stargazing Stay
Diane was an absolutely fantastic host. My partner and I were in Tomintoul stargazing for an evening and loved staying here. The room was in excellent condition and was a good size for the pair of us and our dog to stay in. Diane was very knowledgeable about the local area and gave great recommendations on where to go. In the morning we had a lovely home cooked breakfast, they were very considerate of our dietary restrictions and cooked us fantastic vegan and vegetarian breakfasts. Thanks Steve! Overall 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Dianne is a super host. We had just done the NC500 and wanted to visit Balmoral Castle on our way home to Nottingham. Was ideal location to stay. The room was lovely and the breakfast was great. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little piece of heaven
Argyle guest House is situated in a small friendly village right on the doorstep of the beautiful Cairngorms. Steve & Diane are fabulous hosts, with plenty of local knowledge and information. Our room was absolutely amazing. Comfy king size bed, seating area & large en-suite bathroom, with shower over bath. The room had everything we needed with some added little touches like Bubble-bath, Hand Lotion, & some lovely scented hand soap. The village has a local pub with friendly staff and great food. There is also a village shop with all your essentials and more. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really well maintained property and with amazing hosts who take care of everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As good as it gets. A great old fashioned guest house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice bed and breakfast. Comfortable room. Helpful owner. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023