Thistle House Guest House

Situated in a scenic wooded garden, Thistle House Guest House overlooks Loch Fyne to Inveraray and its famous castle. Free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking are provided in this spacious Victorian country house.

Views of Loch Fyne or the garden are featured in each room at Thistle House, as well as a flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom and a hospitality tray. Rooms are individually named after local clans of the surrounding west coast of Scotland.

A full Scottish breakfast is served in the dining room, which overlooks the loch and Inveraray. Lighter options are also available and all produce is locally sourced. Guests can also relax in the lounge which features a log fire, and a selection of books and information on the local area.

The town of Inveraray is just a 25-minute drive and features an 18th-century castle and a Maritime Heritage Museum. Quad biking, archery and clay shooting can be enjoyed in Blairmore, which is just under 40 minutes by car.

Information about the host

Thistle House is a traditional period property with individually designed rooms and modern ensuite bathrooms. It is located on the East shore of Loch Fyne with uninterrupted views across the Loch to Inveraray Castle. The property sits in 2 acres of wrap around wooded gardens attracting many beautiful birds, red squirrels, and pine Martens, and in the summer you can sit amongst the shrubs and flowers contemplating the peace and tranquillity away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. In the evenings the sunsets are spectacular with the light reflecting off the water. As there is very little light pollution the sky at night can also be amazing.

Having moved home to Scotland after many years in England we are very pleased to welcome you to our little slice of heaven overlooking Loch Fyne. We hope, like us, you will enjoy the spectacular scenery, the wildlife, the every changing weather (it does rain sometimes), and the wonderful food. The list is endless. We came for the weekend, found Thistle House was for sale and never made it home.

The neighbourhood is very quiet and unspoilt and perfectly positioned to visit many interesting places in Argyll and the surrounding areas. There are many wonderful walks (take your pick of hills, pine forests, and waterfalls)and interesting beaches all within easy reach. There are of course castles too if you are interested in history including Inverary Castle (1m directly across the loch and 20 miles by road). There are many great places to eat showcasing the best local produce from land and sea to suit all tastes or if you are a "foodie" maybe even enjoy the challenge of a different one every night, from simple sandwiches to fine dining and variations in between.