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Balmacara Mains Guesthouse

Glaick | By Kyle of Lochalsh, Balmacara IV40 8DN, Scotland
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  • Guest House(5)
  • Staff were friendly(4)
  • Very comfortable(3)
  • Stunning location(3)
  • Stunning views(3)
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Dawsonville, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Wonderful place with absolutely fabulous service. Everyone was so friendly; the rooms immaculate and the breakfast delicious. The view of the loch was so serene and beautiful with the snow capped mountains. This was a little piece of paradise for us. More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I don`t think you could find a nicer B&B anywhere. The rooms and the beds are so comfortable and the breakfast so good [even without the perfect view over Loch Alsh!] We were made to feel very welcome and all the staff are exceptionally friendly and efficient. I would recommend this place to anyone. It is in an ideal location... More

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Atlanta
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We enjoyed a very pleasant one night's stay at Balmacara Mains Guesthouse, which is conveniently located between the Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle. The guesthouse is at the end of a 1/2 mile drive off A87, so it's easy to find but still quiet and secluded. We had a great view of Loch Alsh from our room. We... More

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West Sussex, UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We were made to feel comfortable from the moment we arrived, being warmly welcomed and shown to our room with its lovely views out over Loch Alsh. Breakfast was better than anywhere we've been since, with a great choice and highest quality ingredients. This set us up well for a very long day in the hills. The service was warm... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

What a wonderful little B&B with the best location possible. So easy to explore the local area and a beautiful place to return to after a long day walking or driving in the area. Very comfortable rooms, with stunning views over the loch. All of the staff were exceptionally helpful, going out of their way to provide extra information and... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

This was my second stay at this little gem of a B&B and it was every bit as good as I remembered! I took a couple of friends this time and the location and luxury of this place ticked all our boxes. The staff were very friendly and we got great advice on where to eat out and after a... More

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Monifieth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
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On arrival we were met by Iain and shown to a large and comfortable room (6). The view over the loch was beautiful. Dinner recommendation of The Plockton Inn was much appreciated and the fresh seafood delicious. Breakfast was fantastic and plentiful. Will certainly return to Balmacara Mains, nothing was too much trouble. Thanks Iain. More

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Bolton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

This was our second stay here, the first time we only stayed one night and regretted it. So, this time we booked for three nights so we could appreciate how good Balmacarra Mains Guesthouse is! It's in a beautiful location and we could look out over the loch whilst lay in bed :-) The staff are more than helpful and... More

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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Beautiful location on loch Alsh, truly luxurious with every detail catered for. More

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Spokane, Washington
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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We stayed at the Mains Guest House in September 2011 for our wedding :) With us were a handful of family and friends. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, especially Lucy, the manageress. When our favors didn't show up, she let us use the computer and phone to try and track them down. She also ran out for extra... More

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Glaick | By Kyle of Lochalsh, Balmacara IV40 8DN, Scotland
Price range (per night):* S$138 - 240

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