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The 10 Best Scotland Homestays - Home Stays in Scotland, United Kingdom

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Victoria House Bed and Breakfast

Fort William

Offering a garden and garden view, Victoria House Bed and Breakfast is situated in Fort William, 20 km from Loch Linnhe and 24 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum. The property features mountain and river views, and is 2.6 km from Glen Nevis. The homestay has parking on-site, a hot tub and luggage storage space. the host is very helpful and friendly. We feel like at home. Breakfast is excellent and we had freshly baked pastries as gift when we left.

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9.4
Superb
1,011 reviews
Price from
£169.20
per night

Ben Cruachan Guest House

Broughton, Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh Waverley station and Royal Mile, Ben Cruachan Guest House features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace. The property is around 2.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 2.4 km from National Museum of Scotland and 1.7 km from The Real Mary King's Close. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside. Lovely place with very welcoming and receptive staff. Room was spacious and luxurious with a couple of sofa ledges. Amenities provided were extensive as well, including cognac on top of regular items. Breakfast was impressive and varied, and of course its the Scottish that has porridge with whisky, who else would!

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9.5
Exceptional
1,071 reviews
Price from
£140
per night

Birchwood Guest Lodge

Balmaha

Birchwood Guest Lodge offers air-conditioned accommodation in Balmaha. Free WiFi and freee parking is available at the property.

At the guest house, all rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All guest rooms at Birchwood Guest Lodge come with a seating area. The friendly welcome by the owners and their advice on where and how to travel through Scotland.

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9
Superb
1,008 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

Harbour House

Ullapool

Set in Ullapool, Harbour House has a garden. This guest house offers luggage storage space and free WiFi.

The private bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower. The units in Harbour House are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. We stayed in one of the Lochside Cabins which had the best view of the Loch and Ullapool. It is only a short walk to Ullapool where you find great seafood to eat.

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9.1
Superb
2,537 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Atholl Villa Guest House 4 stars

Pitlochry

Situated in the town of Pitlochry, Atholl Villa Guest House is a privately owned Victorian building, offering views of Ben Vrackie. It has free parking and retains many original features, such as open fireplaces and wooden sash windows. This place is outstanding, very clean with confortable beds, well located and quiet, staff very kind and breakfast great with the best scrambled eggs we had on the highland! Thank you!

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9
Superb
1,481 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

Gowanlea Guest House 4 stars

Balloch

On the edge of Loch Lomond and a 30-minute drive from Glasgow and its airport, this 4-star guest house has hearty Scottish breakfasts and free Wi-Fi.

Traditionally decorated, the bedrooms at Gowanlea Guest House all feature a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests can also enjoy tea/coffee making facilities. Lovely hosts. Have us excellent recommendations. Personal touch W tea on arrival on and yummy breakfasts. Happy to make a takeaway pack for my partner when she had a lie-in. Andrea even cleaned our shoes after a hike - what a kind lady!

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9.5
Exceptional
1,040 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

The Waterfront 4 stars

Anstruther

Just a few steps from Anstruther’s harbour and marina, with views over the Firth of Forth, The Waterfront offers 4-star bed and breakfast accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Its à la carte restaurant has a charming modern glass and timber frontage. Beautiful location, literally at the waterfront, super clean, comfortable and spacious room. Tasty breakfast (included in our stay), as well as dinner (not included, but great)!

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9.1
Superb
1,563 reviews
Price from
£74.75
per night

Carisbrooke Guest House 4 stars

Inverness City Centre, Inverness

In the heart of Inverness, Carisbrooke Guest House offers contemporary en suite rooms with TVs. There is free Wi-Fi and free private parking.

A 5-minute walk over the river brings you to a range of excellent restaurants and pubs. Cosy. Clean. Nice chocolate. Excellent shower. Host very accommodating.

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9.4
Superb
1,045 reviews
Price from
£76.16
per night

Lakeview Guest House

Stranraer

Ideally situated on Stranraer seafront, overlooking Loch Ryan and just 5 minutes' walk from the town centre and train station, this family-run guest house offers free Wi-Fi, ample, free, off-street parking, scenic views and cooked breakfasts. Cairnryan ferry terminal is only a 5-minute drive. Everything was great except for the bed...not comfortable.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,011 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Garden Rooms

Pitlochry

Garden Rooms is located in Pitlochry, 24 km from Castle Menzies, 45 km from Scone Palace, as well as 12 km from Blair Castle. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. First class yet reasonable accommodation in the centre of town with good off-road parking. Clean and comfortable ensuite room and super breakfast.

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9
Superb
149 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

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