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Balmillig House
Balmillig 64b Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh G84 9JP Scotland
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Balmillig B&B offers great beds, great showers, great food and a great welcome to this beautiful area. Enjoy a peaceful location, short walk to town, three warm comfortable ensuite rooms, lots of useful information, relaxing gardens, free off street parking and free wireless broadband throughout. stunning conservatory to enjoy viewing the outside while inside. Situated in the seaside town of Helensburgh on the edge of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and well placed for walkers/bikers on the John Muir Way and the Three Lochs Way. A great centre for enjoying the scenic delights of Argyll, Loch Lomond and Stirling while only 45 minutes from Glasgow by car or public transport. Guiding services in the surrounding area also available. Hope you'll visit us sometime soon!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Special diet menus
Bicycles available
Walking tours
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Board games / puzzles
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Room features
Desk
Bottled water
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Extra long beds
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Business
Location
Balmillig 64b Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh G84 9JP Scotland
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 63 out of 100
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This was our second visit so we knew what to expect! This is a very pleasant location - a short walk to Helensburgh Upper station for the West Highland Railway trip and also down to the town itself for restaurants. Our room was comfortable and well equipped and we had a delicious breakfast every morning, served in the spacious conservatory which is also avail e for use as a lounge. Our hosts were pleasant, helpful and well informed about the area.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anne Urquhart, Owner at Balmillig House
Responded 24 Jul 2023
Thank you very much for such a great review. We appreciate you taking time to write it and we're delighted you enjoyed your return visit to Balmillig. All the very best to you both, Anne and John
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Welcoming and helpful hosts who are well informed about their local area. There is a great selection of leaflets and maps of places of interest available Room all you would expect-clean,cosy and comfy. Breakfast excellent with plenty variety to suit all tastes.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anne Urquhart, Owner at Balmillig House
Responded 16 Mar 2023
Very many thanks for such a great review. We're very pleased you were able to benefit from our local knowledge. All the best Anne
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Wonderful find. Perfect location with off street parking. Only a short stroll into the centre of Helensburgh. Anne and John are the perfect hosts. Rooms are very nice indeed and top brand coffee with easy access to fresh milk show the excellent attention to detail you get here. Great breakfast and lovely to see the menu printed in many languages to make everyone as welcomes as they can be.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â I've described the price as budget but that is not the experience - this is excellent value. Many...
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Response from Anne Urquhart, Owner at Balmillig House
Responded 8 Dec 2023
We're delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. Maybe we can enjoy your company again sometime. All the very best, Anne and John.
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We stayed for 3 nights and really liked this place.
Location superb. The house is lovely and in a quiet area. Rooms are very nice and comfortable.
People who run it are really nice and very helpful. Very near both Helensburgh train stations and the Hill House.
Location superb. The house is lovely and in a quiet area. Rooms are very nice and comfortable.
People who run it are really nice and very helpful. Very near both Helensburgh train stations and the Hill House.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anne Urquhart, Owner at Balmillig House
Responded 21 Feb 2022
Many thanks Chaz for such a great review. Very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us at Balmillig.
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We were in town for a Burns supper and stayed in this lovely wee b&b. I’m not in the slightest bit surprised it has no bad reviews as it is fantastic and cosy which is perfectly coupled up with the owners who were the perfect hosts.
We felt very welcomed and should we visit Helensbourgh again we will definitely stay here again. Breakfast was very tasty and exactly what we needed after a traditional Burns supper with lots of whisky consumed.
Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
B&L
We felt very welcomed and should we visit Helensbourgh again we will definitely stay here again. Breakfast was very tasty and exactly what we needed after a traditional Burns supper with lots of whisky consumed.
Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
B&L
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Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Balmillig, Owner at Balmillig House
Responded 26 Jan 2019
Well that's a first, never had that description before now! We're very pleased you've written such a great review and glad you enjoyed your time in Helensburgh. All the best for the rest of your short holiday. Anne and John.
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Despite the unfinished conservatory, which we were warned about in advance, we had a great stay at this friendly B&B. Excellent breakfast and very spacious, comfortable, clean bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Anne and John were very friendly and knowledgeable on the local area. Easy access into Glasgow by train or 45 minutes by car and a great location for heading to Loch Lomond and beyond. Good off-street parking.
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Balmillig, Owner at Balmillig House
Responded 1 Nov 2018
Wow! What a great review. Very many thanks and glad you found everything suited you well. All the best, Anne. PS - come back next year if you can and enjoy our new conservatory.
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First of all, the welcome was warm, not just to our company of four, but also to a lovely English couple who arrived with us at the same time.
In more than one respect this B&B is well organized and (also 'technically') 'up to date'. The room was lovely & clean. All facilities were there, even an iPad was supplied (!). Good WiFi strength as well (for an IT professional this is a big plus ;-)).
The bed was surely big enough and comfortable. Bathroom clean, nice shower and all amenities available.
Breakfast simply superb. Also, perfect recommendations and information on e.g. local events, restaurants and sightseeing were offered.
In all, an excellent stay, hence highly recommendable!
In more than one respect this B&B is well organized and (also 'technically') 'up to date'. The room was lovely & clean. All facilities were there, even an iPad was supplied (!). Good WiFi strength as well (for an IT professional this is a big plus ;-)).
The bed was surely big enough and comfortable. Bathroom clean, nice shower and all amenities available.
Breakfast simply superb. Also, perfect recommendations and information on e.g. local events, restaurants and sightseeing were offered.
In all, an excellent stay, hence highly recommendable!
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Date of stay: June 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â All rooms are well placed and offer nice views and ample daylight.
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Response from Balmillig, Owner at Balmillig House
Responded 30 Jun 2016
What a fantastic review! Very many thanks for taking time to write it. You've summarised very well what we try to provide and we really appreciate it. Here's to a return trip sometime! All the best Anne and John.
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We were warmly welcomed by Ann & John our room was very comfortable and spacious, lovely breakfast nice homemade jams, good location nice walk into the town also for people walking the lochs we would certainly visit again. Ron & Dorothy Wrest.
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Date of stay: August 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Balmillig, Owner at Balmillig House
Responded 9 Sept 2015
Very many thanks for taking time to write a review. We're pleased everything was to your liking and we'd be happy to see you again sometime. Anne and John.
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I stayed at Balmillig (the name of the house) for two nights. The place is fantastic. Its a big traditional style house with a large veranda where you can relax, read magazines or find information about Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Anne and John were most helpful.They recommended several restaurants, gave me a map and showed me where I could go for walks. My room was large, nicely furnished, with a very contemporary en suite toilet/bathroom. And, something special: there was an ipad on the bedside table!
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Date of stay: June 2011Trip type: Travelled solo
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Right from the time we booked with John and Anne, the service was faultless. We arrived quite late on in the evening and were met and greeted by both John and Anne. The rooms were extremely well laid out, comfortable and very functional with some nice touches in the bathroom. Breakfast was brilliant and as with everything else faultless. John and Anne took time talking to everyone and providing useful information about where to go, and the best way to achieve it. We would 100% recommend this B&B and will return again on our hopefully frequent visits upto Scotland. Reading the previous reviews can give you doubts, as to is it really this good but in this case what you read is what you get, homely, very comforting and made to feel extremely welcome. Balmillig is set in very nice area of Helensburgh and is a lovely short walk to the shoreline.
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Date of stay: July 2011Trip type: Travelled with family
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PRICE RANGE
$219 - $219 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandArgyll and ButeHelensburgh
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balmillig House
Which popular attractions are close to Balmillig House?
Nearby attractions include The Tower Digital Arts Centre (0.4 km), Scottish Submarine Centre (0.4 km), and The Ashton (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Balmillig House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and bicycles available for guest use.
Which room amenities are available at Balmillig House?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a desk, and extra long beds.
What are some restaurants close to Balmillig House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Annaya's Indian - Helensburgh, The Commodore, and Riverhill Courtyard Restaurant & Bar.
Is Balmillig House located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Helensburgh.
Are there any historical sites close to Balmillig House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Tower Hill (8.0 km) and Granny Kempock Stone (7.6 km).