The historic Whistlefield Inn is situated along the Loch Eck in Argyll Forest Park, just 12 miles from the bustling town of Dunoon. The country inn offers a bar where free WiFi is available and a restaurant. The en suite rooms at the Whistlefield Inn offer a TV with satellite channels, heating and ironing facilities (on request). Some rooms feature views of Loch Eck. In the mornings, the inn serves full Scottish breakfast. The bar features log fires and offers a wide-range of whiskey, wine, and beer. With sunset views over the lake, the restaurant serves a traditional Scottish menu. The area surrounding the Whistlefield offers various outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, archery, and rock-climbing. Benmore Botanic Garden and the scenic forest walk of Puck’s Glen are within a 10-minute drive and Holy Loch Marina is 15 minutes’ away. Free private parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
High score for Dunoon
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Highlandsaint
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location awesome, evening meal superb in taste and quality. Bar has a nice feel to it and the Staff were attentive and friendly. Room comfy and had awesome views. Good shower/bathroom.
  • Aziw
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable room, lovely staff, good evening food in the restaurant and ability to store our bikes in the shed.
  • Coxson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location. Comfortable. Friendly staff. Good food.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 479 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

All of our 8 rooms are as individual as the building. Please do call us if you require guidance. Some rooms are smaller but still have all facilities, some rooms have woodland view, some have loch view, some are ground floor, some have vaulted ceilings, some have double beds, some have king beds etc! The wifi can be patchy in such an old building but is available in the bar. We have a very good 4G phone signal. Our building is not slick and modern but traditional, welcoming, homely and run to professional standards by a Husband and Wife team with around 60 years joint experience.

Property information

The Whistlefield Inn has everything you want from a traditional Scottish drover's inn. The Whistlefield has many public areas to enjoy: the bar with cosy log burner and Rosie the coo; the Green Room is perfect for drinks or casual food and boasts comfy sofas, a log fire and wonderful views down the loch; the snug is just what it says it is; the restaurant is more for dining with breathtaking loch views. Our rooms are all individual so please do call us for advice as to which room would suit your needs best.

Neighbourhood information

Whistlefield is a hamlet on the east shore of Loch Eck on the Cowal peninsula, Argyll and Bute, West of Scotland. It is home to the Whistlefield Inn, which was established in 1663. The hamlet is within the Argyll Forest Park which, is itself part of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The Whistlefield Inn is perched on the hill looking over the loch and mountains beyond.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Whistlefield Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Archery
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    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

    Whistlefield Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:30

     

    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

    Mastercard Visa JCB Cash Whistlefield Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

    Please inform Whistlefield Inn 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.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Whistlefield Inn

    • Whistlefield Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Whistlefield Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Archery
      • Private beach area
      • Beach

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

    • Room options at Whistlefield Inn include:

      • Double

    • Whistlefield Inn is 10.6 miles from the centre of Dunoon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Whistlefield Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte

    • Check-in at Whistlefield Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.