Reviews of Kirkland House B&B
Kirkland, Clachan, Tarbert, PA29 6XL, United Kingdom
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFabulous see you next year
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPeaceful setting and beautiful garden. Hosts were really friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Rooms were beautiful and beds comfortable. The lounge was great to sit in in the evening if we were too tired from the day’s activities to go out. Near Gigha for a day trip and also good location for other islands and Campbeltown and Tarbert.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis was the best B&B I've ever stayed in. Reasons for that were easy parking on a nice gravel spread in front of the house, tea and cake on arrival, spotless and extremely comfortable room (the whole place was very clean and well looked after), top quality breakfast and a very welcoming and attentive hostess.
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuch a beautiful property, lovely room! And Katarina was such a lovely host - tea and cake on arrival and delicious breakfast.
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything: - location and view - kindness and good advices of landlords, Mrs. Katarina and Mr. David - proximity to ferry to Isle of Islay
Nothing. We liked everything.
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location 1000% and the property is beautiful, a former Victorian Manse 1840’s set in fantastic gardens.
Having to leave!!
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewTHIS IS BEAUTIFUL HOUSE that has been carefully restored surrounded by a wonderful garden Every detail has been considered to provide a top quality experience for guests - great beds, wonderful breakfast, peaceful surroundings and friendsly hosts Highly recommended
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly welcome. Home baked shortbread and tea on arrival. Free use of grounds and private garden. Fresh flowers throughout the house. Extremely comfortable bed and delicious hot breakfast on heated plates.
It could not have been better.
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe loved our stay in this beautiful old house set in lovely gardens. Our room was elegantly furnished and everything was spotlessly clean. Katarina was very welcoming and friendly and gave us interesting information about the local standing stones. The house is well located for the ferry to Gigha which we took. Breakfast was excellent.
Everything was perfect.
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe house is wonderfully quiet and calming. It's a special place to stay and our hosts were kind and welcoming.
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Reviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewKatarina and David, the hosts, were so kind and helpful. It was extremely comfortable, and the breakfasts were excellent.
All good!
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe beds were very comfortable, and the shower was very good. The BB was decorated to a very high standard.
I didn't mind but the bathroom suite was across the corridor.
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewTV lounge I sleep to a TV personal choice.
Dear Danni Thank you very much for your feedback and highlighting the fact that there are no TVs in the rooms instead there's a TV available in the guest lounge. This will help our potential guests to decide whether our B&B is the best option for them. Sorry about not meeting all your expectations but I'm very grateful for your generous review. Many thanks and best wishes Katarina
Dear Danni Thank you very much for your feedback and highlighting the fact that there are no TVs in the rooms instead there's a TV available in the guest lounge. This will help our potential guests to decide whether our B&B is the best opt… Show more
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts were amazing and made the experience even more memorable. The property is beautiful and the rooms are lovely. The shower also had great water pressure. A lot of little details in the room that made it a great BnB. The breakfast in the morning was delicious and Katarina was also kind enough to make us a take away breakfast bag because we had an early start. The property is also close to Kennacraig port where we took the ferry to Islay for our whiskey tours. Probably one of the best BnB experiences I've had and will definitely be visiting again in the future.
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Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was delicious, location lovely and perfect for a night away
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEverything was simply perfect! Great location, cleanliness, lovely accommodation, very kind and responsive hosts.
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat house, great location for our journey to Arran.
No complaints.
Reviewed: 10 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewI had a glorious mid-winter overnight at Kirkland with Katarina and David on my way to Islay. Made to feel at home. All the little attention to detail really made it special. Such a comfortable and lovely experience. Would definitely stay again.
It was hard to fault but if I have to write something the bedrooms are all separate from the toilets. This was not an issue for me but some travellers may like to know this. Although it does give it a more homely feel and they are beautiful and very clean.
Reviewed: 12 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewfood and room was fantastic
it was all good
Reviewed: 5 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewWarm welcome, exceptional standards , lovely hosts. Delicious breakfast, perfect.
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Reviewed: 28 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewLovely location, lovely property and wonderful views.
Lack of ensuite felt a bit odd. Even though you had your own bathroom you had to leave your room and walk down the hall. Not particularly an issue, just unusual
Dear Gervase Thank you for your review. I'm pleased to hear that you had a lovely stay. We value all comments that help our future guests to make the right decision whether to book or not to book accommodation with us. Kirkland House is a former Manse for The Church of Scotland. It was built in 1842 and yes, it may not have all modern cons like a hotel but it certainly has a charm and character which we decided to keep. To fit our guestrooms with ensuite bathrooms would result in one room having a bathroom fitted in and it would no longer be the best room in the house. The house has historical importance and is B listed. Hopefully this will give you a little insight into our reasoning for keeping the house as it is and you are right, external private bathrooms may not be for everyone. That's ok too. Best wishes Katarina
Dear Gervase Thank you for your review. I'm pleased to hear that you had a lovely stay. We value all comments that help our future guests to make the right decision whether to book or not to book accommodation with us. Kirkland House is a … Show more