In Tarbert Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute and boasting scenic views over the harbour, this 4-star guest house is a refurbished Victorian townhouse offering rooms with satellite TV and private bathrooms. All rooms at Knap Guest House provide free WiFi and tiled private bathrooms with showers. Rooms are furnished in a Scottish/Thai theme with pine furniture. All rooms also feature a fridge. A complimentary breakfast is available, and is served in the room. The local area offers numerous walks amongst the highland scenery, while guests can also take ferries from Tarbert Harbour to the Cowal Penninsula or Tighnabruich. Kennacraig is less than 10 minutes’ drive away, with ferries to the islands of Islay and Jura. All rooms are accessible by stairs

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christoph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    lovely bathrooms plenty of space good bed everything necessary
  • Ray
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The excellent location. Free parking in street opposite the building or plenty of places close by. Its cleanliness, room facilities( twin room in loft area), view of the harbour from side window. Small breakfast delivered to room on tray in the...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An excellent and spacious room, with sitting area as well as bedroom and a great view over the loch/harbour at Tarbert. Very clean and well furnished. Good bolt hole in rainy weather!

Hosted by Alan Campbell

9
9
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Host review score

Alan Campbell
Built in 1895 by a Doctor MacMillan this fantastic building exudes Victorian style with a sympathetic modern twist. Overlooking the glorious Tarbert Harbour the building is in a commanding position with great views.
I have lived and worked in Tarbert for many years and in the past have been involved in my family leisure and hotel businesses. I originally bought Knap House in 2004 and after an extensive and lengthily refurbishment of the property I took a break in 2009 taking a year out sailing all the way around the world in a fantastic adventure in the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race and from then until late 2020 have been involved in other business projects. I am now thoroughly enjoying being host at Knap Guest House. I love meeting new people every day and I have lots of fun and interesting stories to tell you about the area and my life.
We are located close to the historic Tarbert Castle - known locally as "Bruce's Castle" and was enhanced around the time of the famous Robert the Bruce. The castle is owned and maintained by the people of Tarbert itself. Great views and marked walks.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Knap Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Packed lunches
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

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.

House rules

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

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 07:30 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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Knap 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 not allowed.

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

Please note that the hotel is situated in Tarbert Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute and not to be mistaken for the Tarbert in Harris.

A self check in service is provided.

Please inform Knap 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.

FAQs about Knap Guest House

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

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

    • Check-in at Knap Guest House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Knap Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Suite

    • Guests staying at Knap Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • Knap Guest House is 50 yards from the centre of Tarbert. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.