The best accommodations Central & West Coast

With only three rooms, Glenview offers comfort and proximity in its large home in the heart of Luss. Each room is unique in style, with beautiful bathrooms and a small living area. One has a four-poster bed, another has a wood stove, the third has a veranda... The least we can say is that there is plenty of space, that you feel good here and that hospitality is a strong point. Breakfast is continental but includes local products, including meats and jams. A cottage, Glenview House, can also be rented.

The horses grazing quietly in the garden are a reminder that closeness to nature prevails in this corner of Scotland. On the heights of Aberfoyle, Corrie Glen has three rooms available and the owner, Pauline, is doubly kind to her guests. The private bathrooms are en suite or on the landing and there is a verandah and a lounge for lounging. This B&B is listed as "Welcome Walkers", "Welcome Cyclists" and "Welcome Bikers".

Loch Awe Hotel is an establishment specialized in welcoming coach travellers, but it also welcomes individual travellers. It enjoys a privileged location above Loch Awe. Created to celebrate the arrival of the railway in the area, it has all the characteristics of the Scottish dream. Authentic decor, warm welcome, comfortable and modern rooms (with private bathrooms, TV, courtesy tray), friendly common rooms with fireplaces and lounge-bar: it is perfect for relaxing, but also as a starting point for excursions.

Located on the A816 road, 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the shores of Loch Melfort, the Cuilfail Hotel is a picturesque 2-star hotel built in 1840 as a coaching inn. It's 13.5 miles (21.9 km) from Kilmartin House Museum of Ancient Culture. The 12 simply furnished rooms and 2-bedroom family suites have en suite bathrooms with showers, tea and coffee making facilities and TVs. Traditional Scottish cuisine is served in the brasserie-restaurant and the period pub, with its original stone walls, beamed ceilings and stone fireplace. There's also free parking, a cosy lounge and a games room. Wi-Fi is free and breakfast is included. The Cuilfail Hotel is child-friendly and has a restaurant and bar. Guests rated the rooms 3.6, the location 4.8 and the services and facilities 4.8.

Brambles has two types of accommodation: rooms and two apartments, for travellers wishing to stay in Inveraray independently. The hotel perfectly combines authenticity and modernity, with traditional decoration and modern facilities. All the rooms have their en suite bathroom, with also TV and free wi-fi. The establishment is also a bar and restaurant, serving revisited British cuisine. Everything is homemade, using local produce, for the highest quality.

Castlecroft is an excellent 3 bedroom B&B, one of which sleeps 3 people, located north of the hill on which the Stirling Castle sits. Each has its own private bathroom and cosy furniture. It's hard not to feel at home there and it's not the warm welcome that will say otherwise. Art is here everywhere. The guest lounge is perfect for relaxing among guests and its fireplace warms up the winter evenings. For the summer, one will surely prefer the garden, the terrace and its panorama. We're close to downtown.

This hotel has recently been renovated and expanded and can boast of having housed Winston Churchill's War Cabinet during the preparations for the Allied landings. The establishment has received several awards and it is easy to understand why: in addition to the fabulous site, it offers a warm welcome and great facilities, including a spa area (with swimming pool, sauna, hammam, whirlpool and relaxation or beauty treatments à la carte), a renowned restaurant and a very pleasant bar. The rooms are also very comfortable and elegantly furnished for an ideal relaxing stay.

One hour from Glasgow, this hotel surrounded by wooded hills overlooking Loch Lomond promises a total change of scenery. Its owners have chosen to furnish it in a traditional Scottish style… The hotel has a restaurant with fresh products and its Rob Roy McGregor Bar in comfortable surroundings where you can enjoy good whisky whisky.

It is certainly one of the best campsites in the entire park, with 168 pitches on the edge of Loch Lomond. Whether you are in a caravan, camping, or tent, you will have access to all the amenities of W.C, showers, drinking water, as well as electricity and laundry facilities. There is even a small supermarket and a playground.

Tarbert Holiday Park, located on the banks of Loch Fyne, 10 minutes from the port of Tarbert, offers camping, but also glamping in pods! These small, rounded wooden structures can accommodate two to four people in a small but cosy and well-arranged space. The pods are heated and each one has an outdoor space. There are two categories: the singles equipped with single beds and without bathroom, the "luxury" ones with their double bed, their private bathroom, TV, refrigerator and kettle

This former 18th century post house is a charming inn, combining comfort, modernity and authenticity. Close to Oban, in the heart of a green and peaceful nature, it features nicely furnished and decorated rooms. Each of the three rooms has its own bathroom, wifi access, coffee machine and courtesy tray. The restaurant serves classic British cuisine made from fresh, local produce. The cosy and friendly pub offers a fine selection of Scottish beers, ciders, whiskies and gins.

This former B&B, a Victorian house which used to be the office of the Stirling Tram Company, has changed its form to offer not only rooms, but independent apartments. There are two of them to rent, one on the first floor, the other on the first floor, and they can accommodate up to 6 people. Each one has two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a comfortable living room. The decoration is very well done, mixing authenticity, Scottish charm and modernity. You will also have access to free parking and wi-fi.

On the street leading to the castle, this hostel, housed in a magnificent building, is a great base for exploring Stirling and the surrounding area. Its beautiful historic façade precedes a completely refurbished area with 30 modern and comfortable rooms. Some are dormitories, of course, but there are also private options - rooms for 2 or 4 - for added privacy and tranquility. The common areas are spacious and well equipped, like the kitchen, dining room, or living room. Dinners and hampers are also available.

Stuart Wilson welcomes you to his 4 room B&B. Located near the train station and the university, it allows easy access to the city center and to the various local attractions. Your host is a Stirling lover and a great sportsman(Ironman, marathons...): if you want to talk about sports, get advice on the best mountain bike trails, walking or cycling, he will be your man. He has even thought of a stay specially designed for cyclists, with daily tours of different levels and tourist excursions!

Rhona and Caroline Erskine make it a point of honour to warmly welcome their guests. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with private bathroom. Fish and seafood can be enjoyed in the restaurant. The hotel bar invites you to indulge in a glass of malt whisky in the garden, while contemplating the Isle of Arran. The hotel's trick is its ice cream parlour: since 2018, it has included a gourmet area where homemade ice cream (made locally) is served, as well as sweets, waffles and pancakes.

Ashbank Hotel has 5 comfortable rooms, each with private bathroom and a superb view, either on the golf course, the sea, the village or the forest. It is located a few steps away from the sandy beaches and the port, in the heart of Carradale. A dining room and a bar area are open from 12.30pm and 6pm, and offer snacks for lunch, cakes and tea, or more substantial meals in the evening. Everything is done here for you to be in a relaxing and peaceful environment.

Callander Meadows B&B is a warm, family-run establishment located in the heart of Callander, in a beautiful townhouse built in the 1800s. Nick and Susannah welcome you with the simplicity of a B&B, but with the spirit and generosity of luxury. The rooms are bright, spacious, and tastefully decorated with comfort and elegance in mind. In the evening, upon reservation, you can enjoy a tasty dinner, cooked with local products.