Set in Tomintoul, 43 km from Balmoral Castle and 16 km from Corgarff Castle, Argyle Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The 3-star guest house features garden views and is 23 km from Abernethy Golf Club. The guest house has family rooms. The guest house offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and shower. The guest house features some units with mountain views, and each unit has a kettle. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, the guest house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at Argyle Guest House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tomintoul, like skiing, cycling and hiking. Grantown Museum is 23 km from the accommodation, while Boat of Garten Golf Club is 29 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Tomintoul
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Darryl
    Australia Australia
    Delightful host who made us very welcome. Great room, tastefully decorated and a wonderful breakfast. Highly recommended.
  • Garry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    another exceptional stay at this amazing guest house , dianne and steven are amazing hosts with a lot of local knowledge and the breakfast and home made bread that steven make are top notch , rooms are all amazingly appointed and all have their...
  • Janne
    Finland Finland
    Everythink was just perfect. Lovely and warm welcome by host Dianne. We got room upgrading for free due cancelled flight of other guests. Breakfast was super good. Flexibility with check out

Managed by Dianne and Steven

Company review score: 9.9Based on 395 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Steven and Dianne are from South Africa with Scottish ancestry, so are passionate about Scotland and all it has to offer. Dianne will meet and greet you while Steven cooks up a storm in the morning to give you a fabulous breakfast with gorgeous home-made bread, before you go on your way.

Property information

Until 26th April 2021we are closed. Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering can remain open for essential customers only: • anyone who is using that accommodation for work purposes • anyone who requires accommodation to attend a funeral • anyone who is providing accommodation or support services to the homeless • anyone who uses that accommodation as their main residence • anyone who needs accommodation while moving home • anyone who is unable to return to their main residence • anyone who requires accommodation to attend a marriage ceremony or civil partnership registration • anyone who requires accommodation to participate in or facilitate shared parenting arrangements When providing accommodation to workers, this should only be open for essential workers who require accommodation as part of their role. Breaching the restrictions in the Regulations is a criminal offence, unless you have a “reasonable excuse” for doing so. This means that accommodation providers may offer accommodation to customers in other circumstances provided it is an essential purpose. An example of this would be where someone needs accommodation for an essential hospital visit.

Neighbourhood information

The guest house is situated on the main street in Tomintoul - know as the highest village in the highlands. It has a population of about 300 people however, has many things to offer - A post office and general store - 3 hotels/pubs - 2 fantastic restaurants - visitor centre with museum and an outdoor clothing and gift shop. Argyle House is situated right next door to the Whisky Castle where you will find some of the finest whiskeys in Scotland, where you can experience whisky tasting or browse the gifts in the Highland market while having a brew and light bite.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Argyle Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Argyle Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Solo JCB American Express Cash is not accepted Argyle Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Argyle Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 23/02072/STLHLS, G

FAQs about Argyle Guest House

  • Check-in at Argyle Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Argyle Guest House is 150 yards from the centre of Tomintoul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Argyle Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Twin

  • Argyle Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Horse riding

  • Yes, Argyle Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Argyle Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.