Birchwood, Balmaha, G63 0JQ, United Kingdom
#2 of 6 hotels in Balmaha
Guests' ChoiceBased on 734 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 May 2024
Bertrand
FranceEverything was a delight. Very nice room with original design. Many thanks to Thorsten and his exvellent advises about Balmaha and everything.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Mads
DenmarkWi-Fi signal was almost impossible to connect to in the rooms
Very friendly hosts. Great location on the West Highland Way trail
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
John
United KingdomGood price. Great location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Graham
United KingdomCan't fault a thing
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Imogen
United KingdomLovely first stop on the West Highland Way and it was nice having a room to myself. Room had everything I needed and was comfortable. Nice to have towels and hot shower after sweaty day of walking.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Harry
United KingdomNice little room with quite a lot crammed in it. OK for a one night stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Liz
United KingdomNothing
Clean - cleverly thoughtout -
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Bennett
CanadaEverything was very comfortable and the owner was lovely to chat with. They have a kitchen facility for use, but no breakfast provided. There is a pub 5 minutes down the street to visit for dinner and a coffee shop to grab breakfast (although it doesn't open until 8:30).
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Barbora
Czech Republicnothing
such a lovely people, very practical room and all I needed was there! very much recommend!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Rachel
United KingdomVery warm welcome from the owner. Spotless room with creative use of space.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Nikolaos
GreeceThe rooms gave out a unique atmosphere of coziness. We liked the unique way the beds were turning from sofas to beds, but we would also love it if they were a little wider. The room was spacious enough, and so was the internal private bathroom. The owners seemed friendly and caring.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Kathleen
United Kingdomnothing
the shared kitchen facilities were amazing. plenty of space to cook and eat. 4 cooking stations/sinks/cupboards with everything you would need. hot plates and microwave, no actual oven. large fridge. 4 tables for 4 persons each table. extremely clean and well set up. room we were stopping in was clean and had everything we needed. staff explained the workings of everything on our arrival. only thing that let it down was not having a comfortable sitting arra but you rarely have that in a bedroom and at least you could sit in the kitchen if you wanted to play cards/games. short walk from pub and tiny village shop and depending not far from west highland way.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Ian
United KingdomBooked here last minute while doing the west highland way. The beds were quirky and comfortable. There is a communal kitchen to prep food, which was great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Coral
United KingdomThis is little gem
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Claire
FranceNothing to say here
Very clean rooms, nicely situated, the birchwood guest lodge is a super nice place to stay for a couple or a family. Thorsten gave us great advice especially on the route to take to continue our trip : the scenery was magnificent
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Alison
AustraliaNothing, room on the small size (slightly challenging with a couple of large cases) but that is more just to note rather than a criticism
Beautifully designed rooms, hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Anne
United KingdomA chair for sitting would be helpful as my partner found the bed/sofa quite uncomfortable.
Property was excellent and spotlessly clean. There were cooking facilities provided with all cooking utensils and pans provided. Excellent location for exploring Loch Lomond.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Randal
United StatesUnique, handmade beds that converted to seating area and table. Clean room and bathroom. Very clean and well-equipped communal kitchen. Very friendly host.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Scott
United StatesCute, clever design, kind host
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Derek
United KingdomWe liked everything - great stop for the west highland way.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Jacqui
United KingdomNice lodge with good shower and comfy bed. Good communal kitchen and tea facilities in room.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Wendy
United KingdomWe had no complaints with the property
Great location, lovely hostess, perfect for one night stay on our way to Mull
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Graham
United KingdomOwner was great. The rooms were quirky as the pictures show and comfortable. The communal kitchen was clean.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Sonia
United StatesCompact but immaculate. J, our host was there to meet us, help us with our luggage and explain everything to us.. Thank you J.
Stayed in September 2023
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