Ben Cruachan inn

4.0 star property
Dalmally guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Train station shuttle
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Nestled in a picturesque setting, Ben Cruachan inn offers an upscale eco-friendly retreat. Savor local flavors at the restaurant, unwind on the garden terrace, or enjoy a drink at the bar. With in-room WiFi and helpful staff praised by guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Picnic area
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Free self-parking
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Room options

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Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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Ben Cruachan inn, Dalmally, Scotland, PA33 1AQ

What's nearby

  • St Conan's Kirk - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Loch Awe - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Cruachan Power Station - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Kilchurn Castle - 10 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 33 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 82 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 136 min drive
  • Loch Awe Station - 1 min walk
  • Dalmally Station - 4 min drive
  • Falls of Cruachan Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ben Cruchan Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ben Cruachan Inn - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Kilkrennan Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Portsonachan Hotel - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Ben Cruachan inn

Enjoy your visit to Dalmally with a stay at Ben Cruachan inn. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 19-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

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

Also known as

Ben Cruachan inn Dalmally
Ben Cruachan Dalmally
Ben Cruachan inn Dalmally
Ben Cruachan inn Guesthouse
Ben Cruachan inn Guesthouse Dalmally

Frequently asked questions

Does Ben Cruachan inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ben Cruachan inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ben Cruachan inn?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Ben Cruachan inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ben Cruachan inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Ben Cruachan inn and nearby?

Ben Cruachan inn has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ben Cruachan inn?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Ben Cruachan inn like?

Ben Cruachan inn is a short 1-minute walk from Loch Awe Station and 13 minutes' walk from St Conan's Kirk.

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Ben Cruachan inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

This was a great place to stay, and we will definitely be returning for a longer stay soon!
MoragAnne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, good food, well maintained, cute location.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic stay. The hotel staff were extremely helpful and gave us good recommendations of places to visit. Very happy with the food and our room.
lisa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely self catering room- exactly what we needed
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay, peaceful and quiet. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Would have liked to see a little more variety on the menu, however food was delicious.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovey mini break, the place was perfect for our hiking plans around the area. The staff were very friendly and helpful, really nice Cosey bar with a big fire.
Nicholas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really comfortable inn with a terrific menu and five stars really doesn’t begin to do the stuff justice. Incredibly nice people! We had a brilliant time.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well located for various excursions. Lovely sights to see. Accommodation clean, spacious and staff helpful and friendly. Food excellent and service prompt and dining and bar area well designed and set up. Would definitely recommend.
Morag, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and great food. Excellent selection of whisky with staff on hand to lend a guiding hand. Room was very nice but bed could have been a bit more comfortable but still a very pleasant stay. Would recommend to anybody looking for a great place to stay
luke, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The views are stunning, and a good base to visit orher areas. There is a station clsoe by as well
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful experience at this charming hotel. Room was cozy and clean, and the views from our room were breathtaking. The staff was friendly and the food was off good. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my stay.
Jan-Tore, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, helpful and personable staff. Rooms clean and easily excisable.
Gerd, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a brilliant stay and would not hesitate to return. Stayed in one of the apartments which was clean, comfortable and modern (would benefit from a side table and lamp in the living area). Really friendly staff, cosy bar area and excellent food. Another vegetarian option on the menu would have been good, but otherwise food was of a really high quality and reasonably priced. Overall an amazing stay!
Catherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

>xcellent, Dot friendly and great food.

Ver clean and tidy in our "garden Room". Whilst it was equipped for self-catering we ate in the excellent restaurant, The premises are dog friendly and the staff are attentive. The food is better than the menu suggests and is proper restaurant quality,
Alexander, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a lovely location and was perfect for bringing our dog. We stayed in one of the garden apartments which had its own area of decking and easy access to the garden and hotel. The apartment was well equipped and had a fridge (contrary to an earlier post), which was handy. Would recommend for a short break.
Alison, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stop in the Western Highlands

An excellent place to stay on Loch Awe. 3 minutes' walk from the train station - take the gravel pathway leading to a slope at the end of the platform, rather than the steep stairs up from the platform itself, if you have heavy luggage. Scottish Citylink coaches stop right outside the front door - there is no marked bus stop but you can just wave the driver down. Oban is 20 miles away (35 minutes by train). The Inn is impeccably kept and the welcome is very warm and friendly.
David, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Okay for a sleep but fix your water heater

The hotel roomed seemed spacious and clean. The shower ran out of hot water first thing in the morning. I had to take a cold shower at 7 in the morning because the warm water just went away and I had the handle turned all the way to hot. Not a great experience. And my husband was charged $10 for a small bowl of cereal and a coffee which is steep.
Alisha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a garden room for our stay. It was immaculate, cosy and handy with the kitchen area. Woukd def recommend
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very imaginative menu and good value for money. Very friendly and helpful staff. Modern building - very attractive. Simple room with all I needed. Great location. Thoroughly recommended
Barry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything was wonderful except that the bed mattress was quite soft and uncomfortable and there was no fridge (although there was a stove) in the room.
Aileen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed here for a night with some friends. Staff was very friendly and welcoming and the rooms were nice and comfortable and clean. Parking was ample. Would certainly recommend you stay here if in the area.
Avi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, amazing food. Highly recommend
Candice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nature, at the top of Loch Awe, walkable to the Dam on Ben Cruhan and near the hidden-in-the-mountain, (Think James Bond) electric plant that offers tours. On train line that goes from Oban to Glasgow, transfer a few stops sooner to go up to the Great Glen, Fort Williams and the like.
Mary, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not bad

We had a nice stay. Have to say the bed was rather uncomfortable though. If you got to close to the edges it slumps. Small room but perfectly adequate. Its a nice area. Had a small picky dinner and drinks the night we were there. Very enjoyable. Skipped breakfast so cant comment on that.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Riktigt bra!!

Riktigt bra! Vänligt och omtänksamt
Hans, 1-night trip