5-star guest house in Helensburgh

This large, detached villa is a grade B listed building designed by John Burnett in 1911. Set in its own secluded grounds, this delightful and unique house has fine views of the Clyde Estuary and the Arran peaks beyond.

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We have 3 double en-suite rooms. One of these can alternatively be used as a twin, as it has a double bed and extra single bed.

Please note that check-in is before 1pm (you can drop luggage off, but room may not be ready), or after 5pm - this allows us essential time to run errands, go shopping, etc.

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Smoking Policy: Strictly no smoking on the premises or in the grounds. Guests can be assured of a non-smoking environment.

Credit cards accepted (sorry, no American Express). 2% surcharge will be added to credit cards (as this is charged by the credit card companies). There is no surcharge on payments by debit card.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations will be accepted down to 120 hours before 9pm on the date of arrival, with no charge.

Where a cancellation has been made within 120 hours of 9pm on the date of arrival, the first night's accommodation will be charged.

If, after your arrival, you choose to curtail your stay and leave before the end of the full duration of your booking, we may charge you an amount up to the full balance for your
full booking, as reimbursement for any nights when the accommodation cannot be re-let to other customers.

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Boating
From Helensburgh Pier take a boat trip on the Waverley - the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world.

Take a boat trip from the banks of Loch Lomond over to the Island of Inchmurrin. By prior arrangement, the hotel will send a boat to pick up visitors who wish to have lunch in the restaurant.

Walking
Visit scenic Loch Lomond which is just a few minutes drive from us. Walk up Ben Lomond (altitude 3195ft / 974m), a 4-5 hour trek for spectacular views and the achievement of conquering one of Scotland's Munros (a munro is a Scottish mountain over 3000ft).

Enjoy the many woodland and hill walks around Helensburgh, and beyond.

West Highland Railway Line
Have a relaxing day on the West Highland Line watching the best of Scotland's scenery from the comfort of the train. One of the world's most famous train journeys, the trip can take you from Glasgow to Fort William and then along the Road the Isles to Mallaig, or to Oban on the shorter route.

Fishing
The sheltered waters of the Firth of Clyde are excellent for pier fishing, and small boats can also be hired. Loch Lomond (6 miles from Lethamhill) also offers a wide variety of angling.

The River Leven, which flows from Loch Lomond to the Clyde estuary at Dumbarton, is one of Scotland's most renowned trout and salmon rivers, with coarse fishing also popular.


Horse-riding
Trekking for riders of all ages and abilities is available in the area.

Golf
There are many great golf courses in the area for public use. The newly opened Carrick Golf Course on the banks of Loch Lomond also has a Spa, for those less interested in joining the golfers.

Sailing
The waters of the Firth of Clyde are renowned as amongst the best sailing waters in the world, with plenty of sheltered bays and sealochs for dinghy sailing. Excellent marina facilities are available at Rhu, and moorings at Clynder on the Rosneath Peninsula.

Helensburgh is the birthplace of John Logie Baird, the inventor of television. We are close to Hillhouse, Charles Rennie Mackintosh's finest domestic creation, which is now owned by the National Trust and is open to the public. More of Mackintosh's work can be seen in Glasgow including the Willow Tearooms on Sauchiehall Street and the Art School on Garnet Hill.

The Garden at Geilston was developed over 200 hundred years ago. It is a testimony to good landscape design and open to visits from the public.