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Argyle Guest House

3.0 star property

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Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor) | Coffee and/or coffee maker
Front of property
Botanical Suite - King/Twin | Living area | 27-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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7 Main Street, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, Scotland, AB37 9EX
  • Cairngorms National Park
  • Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Glenlivet Distillery
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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The Superior Cosmos Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Superior Cosmos Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Scotty Dog Suite - King/twin room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Scotty Dog Suite - King/twin room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Pheasant Room - Double/Twin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Pheasant Room - Double/Twin

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

View all photos for Botanical Suite - King/Twin

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Botanical Suite - King/Twin

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

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

Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Argyle Guest House

3-star Ballindalloch guest house with 2 restaurants
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 bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 27-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, 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.
Dining is available at one of the guesthouse's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the guesthouse's 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Victorian guesthouse also offers a library and express check-out. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Argyle Guest House is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

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

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
  • The Richmond Hotel
  • The Square Hotel
  • The Square Hotel

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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1891
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 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

Property 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
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, a smoke detector, 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

Argyle Ballindalloch
Argyle Guest House Guesthouse Ballindalloch
Argyle Guest House Ballindalloch
Argyle House Ballindalloch
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Argyle Guest House Ballindalloch
Argyle Guest House Guesthouse Ballindalloch

Argyle Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tomintoul is a lovely little village in the highlands. The hosts are terrific, breakfast was lovely, and the bed was comfortable. We'd definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Breakfast is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ching kwun

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

Perfect place for relax

Very comfort rooms, great food, warm and like being home, really want to stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

A great break in the Scottish mountains

A very friendly welcome from Diane, the owner. Who showed me the room and how everything worked. There was plenty of information available on local attractions but the best was just talking to Diane herself. A good breakfast. They are proud of their porridge ( and rightly so ) sets you up for the day. There are places in the village to get food. This is a small village so no high street brands but whilst more restricted in the winter months there is still a choice. With a free public car park opposite and the freedom to come and go as you please, this is a good choice for a more rural break in the Cairngorms. It’s probably worth mentioning that this is probably the nearest guest house to the Lecht ski centre (however they don’t promise snow)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Perfect!!

A perfect stay in a perfect location with perfect hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Savitri

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Short stay in Tomlintoul

Absolutely excellent guesthouse with fabulous hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Savitri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

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

Cozy stay near Carigorns

Great breakfast and continental spread! Room was cozy and very comfortable. Ate at the pub on the corner at night. Theee restaurants in this small town to choose from but a great base to get to whiskey distilleries and the Carigorn Mountains. We stayed in September and the stores close early (3ish) and restaurants close around (8ish)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Sabattus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners and amazing breakfast. Found bed to be incredibly comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenda

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

Amazing Guest House

Dianne and Stephen were wonderful hosts. You are welcomed warmly and feel like a member of the family as soon as you walk in the door. The beds were amazingly comfortable and the whole guest house was impeccably clean. The breakfast choices are many and the food is 5 star. I had the Eggs Benedict and some of Stephens famous Scottish Oatmeal. I was sad to leave and will be back for sure. ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this manor! Our only regret was not staying longer but we will be back. The hosts were amazing, our room was spacious and well appointed, and there is so much to explore in this area. We truly couldn't have been happier with the Argyle. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this property after attending the Braemar Gathering. The property was easy to find and there were a few good dining options within walking distance. Diana was an excellent hostess and provided a hardy breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Pleasant stay again.

Very pleasant stay again. Good breakfast and friendly helpful hosts. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful warm welcome. Superb large bed. Spacious room. Lovely very accommodating host, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024