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Reviews of Ardbrecknish House

Ardbrecknish House, Dalmally, PA33 1BH, United Kingdom

#7 of 10 hotels in Dalmally

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Review score

Based on 120 apartment reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    8.0
    peaceful short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little far from Oban but the stunning scenery and peaceful surroundings more than compensated for that

    Beautiful location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no towels provided. There was a laundry room and fortunately we found some clean towels in there but they were mismatched and looked like towels that had been left at the property by other guests and cleaned - I know it’s a self serve hotel but towels for me are a basic necessity. There was only 1 toilet in our 3 bedroom apartment - not the end of the world but would have been more comfortable with an extra toilet. The WiFi didn’t work. Whilst it was quite nice to disconnect, it was also inconvenient.

    The decor was a little dated, but the property was spotlessly clean. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, and the apartment offered plenty of space. The location was perfect—just a short walk to Loch Awe and wonderfully secluded, exactly what we were looking for.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower wasn't great, although worked well enough for a wash.

    The location was very nice, great views out over Loch Awe. The apartment was clean and comfortable and had enough equipment for basic cooking etc. The barman was helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Maybe a drying rack, for clothes, would have been a nice addition.

    It was a lovely peaceful location, very spacious and a nice walk down to the loch.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Friendly bar. Good value for money.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a musty smell which made us a little uncomfortable and the wifi didn’t work.

    The location and view is awesome. The upper tower apartment in which we stayed is spacious and the best view you can get in the highlands.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

    9.0
    Excellent, very relaxed and ideal location for our needs. Would like to book again for longer break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some more crockery would of been handy and wifi/tv cut off prior to check out time.

    Privacy, quiet rural location with great views.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful building, excellent location, good communicator
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Did not like the brown water, when booking I was expecting the bar open and food served, very disappointed they were closed, only got a message say

    Superb location, big apartment

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked it because it is remote but with the thought that they have a bar and restaurant but unfortunately all closed… would be nice if they made this clear on the booking page

    Lovey stay in an old little castle very remote with lots of nature

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed was really great. Always a good start! Kitchen was well equipped for our needs and would have be been great for longer self-catering trip as well. Plenty of space in the room and very peaceful. Great fun meeting the local dogs in bar.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    7.0
    Really beautiful stay close to the highlands. Dog friendly.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The wifi kept disconnecting and there was no signal around the area making it difficult to contact other people. Towels and toiletries are not provided.

    Beautiful view of the lake. Dog friendly. Host was very responsive and was accommodating to late check ins

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    7.0
    Escapism snd history
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Asked for towels and didn’t get any. I didn’t see I needed to bring my own. For £130 a night, I’d like a towel.

    Ardbrecknish House has a history dating back to the 1500’s and possibly before and is based in a remote place along the banks of Loch Awe. This isn’t a hotel, it’s more a bunch of self contained units within an old property, with a bar and restaurant on site. The location is fantastic and out the way with an easy drive to Dalmally, Oban and Inveraray for some culture. We had double apartment and it was so cold (in the middle of summer of course) and some wall heaters worked, some didn’t. The WiFi (which was reachable within the apartment) was sketchy and half worked sometimes. I do work as I travel so it can be draining with a poor signal. Friends of mine bought the Drovers Inn so I know good internet is possible up in the highlands! You’ll hear your neighbours walking around, the bar is small and the dining room cold. With a little work this place could be a gem but it’s just ticking by right now and trust me hospitality is hard enough but in the highlands it’s near impossible to staff well so ticking by is still a pass.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Total radio silence, no reception on cellular what so ever and the Wi-Fi was shaky at best, nonexistent for half of our stay. Don’t forget a deck of cards and be prepared to not being able to contact anyone while here.

    Beautifully located and ideal for day trips around the high lands.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    9.0
    A Memorable Stay at Ardbrecknish House
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi coverage could be improved in certain areas/rooms. Other than that, we were happy with everything.

    We liked the location which was not difficult to find. The surroundings were stunning, beautiful scenary. The staff was very helpful and friendly. It was peaceful and cosy. It was very good value for money.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    8.0
    Lovely location. Excellent hosts. Some niggly issues but nothing that spoilt our holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs! We had asked if the property was all on one level as my dad is 91 and I have a back issue. When we arrived, the double bedroom was downstairs and the twin bedroom was upstairs. This meant my Dad slept in the double and my husband and I slept separately upstairs. The stairs aren’t normal stairs (a bit like a spiral staircase but these are straight) with one sided tread per stair. Not suitable for everyone. Unfortunately, the TV wasn’t connecting properly but this was resolved by us logging in to the provided Amazon stick. There was no hot water in the kitchen but we boiled the kettle each time to wash up and they were awaiting a plumber to fix this issue.

    The property was very clean and tidy. The beds were extremely comfortable. The heating worked perfectly as soon as we arrived at the property. The kitchen had everything we needed. The hosts were very helpful and friendly. They apologised for the issues we had.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    9.0
    Nice and clean apartment in a splendid surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    n.a.

    Very good apartment in an old building near loch awe. Friendly welcome by the staff and everything we needed was available. Interior is not new but fits to the building and it was very clean. You could also have a meal at the bar/pub.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    9.0
    Thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was very little we did not like.

    Amazing setting ,fantastic sleeps . Very nice interaction with locals . Unfortunately, we had eaten out all day's when we stayed . The restaurant was busy with locals and boarders, and this is a great sign ,the smell coming from the kitchen was lush.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    9.0
    Our memorable stay at Ardbrecknish House
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apart from the wifi signal coverage which was rather weak in certain rooms, there was really nothing we didn't like.

    The location, the surrounding scenery, the peacefulness and the friendly and helpful staff. It's also very good value for money. We all had a great time staying at Ardbrecknish House.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    9.0
    I recommend it. Only take something with you against mosquitoes!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of mosquitoes and annoying insects outside the property. Although the bed was antique, it was squeaky.

    I like the location and the size of accommodation. Very quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Beautiful scenery.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen resources are very basic e.g. just two of everything (which did mean washing up during food prep and during meals at times). Towels not included in the price.

    An excellent location for Loch Awe. Easy parking. Good value.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    9.0
    Good views of the loch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious and good value for money

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Amazing location. Beautiful apartement. Very nice welcome. It's a fantastic place

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit too remote but great if you like this.

    Beautiful location. We had everything we needed. Host was really friendly and nice. I liked the little pub. Lovely walks. Dog friendly. Parking just outside the apartment.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Warm and wonderful in the heart of the highlands!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paper products and towels need to be available!

    Warm staff, pub, restaurant.. with activities.. gorgeous sunset views! Laundry service available!

    Stayed in June 2024

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