Thistle House Guest House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Loch Fyne

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Exterior
Standard Double Room
Exterior
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
Thistle House Guest House sits along Loch Fyne, providing visitors with a genuine Scottish welcome. Guests start each day with a full breakfast (included in the rate), explore the garden when weather permits, and stay connected with WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept

Room options

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Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Saint Catherines, Cairndow, Scotland, PA25 8AZ

What's nearby

  • Inveraray Jail - 23 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Loch Fyne Whiskeys - 23 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Inveraray Castle - 25 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Argyll Adventure - 28 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Loch Awe - 39 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Arrochar & Tarbet Station - 25 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brambles Cafe & Bistro - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Loch Fyne Oysters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Creggans Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Inveraray Inn - Lounge - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Thistle House Guest House

Guest house near Loch Fyne
Located close to Inveraray Jail and Inveraray Castle, Thistle House Guest House provides free full breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
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
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 31 March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Thistle House Guest House Guesthouse Cairndow
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Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle House Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle House Guest House?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle House Guest House on 26 Sept 2025 start from NZ$264.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Thistle House Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thistle House Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thistle House Guest House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Thistle House Guest House located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Loch Fyne, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Goil. Carrick Castle and Loch Long are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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