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Old Farmstead Guest House near Glasgow, Scotland
Only 18 miles west of Glasgow and 15 miles from Glasgow Airport.
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Kirkton House

Kirkton House,
Cardross,
near Glasgow,
Scotland

Kirkton House is a converted 18/19th Century farmstead built around an attractive courtyard and commanding a wide panoramic view of the River Clyde from an elevated position in two acres of grounds. It is situated above the north Clyde village of Cardross in west central Scotland. Only 18 miles west of Glasgow and 15 miles from Glasgow Airport, the location offers an easily accessible 'country' base for the Airport, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Glasgow's Burrell Collection, and the main route to the west highlands and islands.

The locality has myriad scenic, historical and architectural points of interest. The 12th Century "Kirkton Chapel" is at the end of the drive. Charles Rennie Macintosh's Art Nouveau masterpiece "Hill House" is just four miles away. There are pleasant walks in the immediate countryside- one at the top of the local valley commands a spectacular view of Loch Lomond. The local golf courses are excellent and the location is ideal for those visiting Glasgow (about 35 mins by car or by half hourly train service).

Stewart and Gillian Macdonald settled in Cardross after many years in Hong Kong, Pakistan, Turkey, Holland and Belgium, and then travelling the world, working for the same Scottish multi-national company. From 1984, they gradually developed Kirkton House into a small hotel with the high, yet unpretentious, standards for which it is renowned to day. Guests from all over the world claim that this small farmstead Guest House has a unique ambience. Please note that from the beginning of 2005 the Macdonalds no longer provide evening meals, but there are pubs in the local village and restaurants in Helensburgh (4 miles).

Accommodation:

Six Guest Bedrooms

(including two on the ground floor)
Four double/twin/family, and two twin, all with ...

integral bath and/or shower, wc, shaver point, tea/coffee tray, telephone and modem point, LCD 20"/23" flat screen Freeview television, radio alarm clock, shoe cleaning pack, iron and ironing board, writing table, hairdryer, and central heating throughout.

Disabled and Mobility Difficulties:

One room is suitable for a wheelchair with assistance, and two are suitable for those with mobility problems. Those with sight and hearing difficulties are very welcome. Your hosts are happy to provide any other assistance required.

bedroom
  • 5 AA diamondsAA Five Star Guest Accommodation
  • AA Premier Collection
  • AA Britain's Best B&B Book
  • 'Which' Good B&B guide
  • 'The Best B&B in England, Wales and Scotland' book.

Above right, and right; Family bedrooms.

bedroom

Residents' Lounge

Residents' Lounge with open fire and a varied selection of books, magazines, games, postcards, touring information and "Internet Café" (timed charge for use of the computer)
NOTE! Free wireless broadband internet access for your laptop.

A "Welcome" hot drink is served on arrival in the afternoon.

Right; The Residents' Lounge.

Residents' Lounge

Breakfast:

Dining Room

A full Scottish breakfast is prepared to order and served in the Dining Room. Other options include cereals and porridge, fruit juice and fruit, Loch Fyne Kipper, American pancakes with Canadian maple syrup, haddock and poached egg, warm croissants, local honey and home-made preserves.

Below right; The Dining Room.

Tariff 2008:

Double or Twin Room,
Per person per night: 		Double Occupancy Single Occupancy
1 night £35.00 £45.00
2 - 3 nights £32.50 £42.50
4 or more nights £30.00 £40.00
Family Room; 2 adults + up to 3 extra. (baby in cot free)
Per room per night: 		 
1 night £85.00
2 - 3 nights £80.00
4 or more nights £75.00
Baby in cot: free of charge. First child 3 to 12 years old sharing with one adult: appropriate adult Double/Twin rates apply.
Children 3 - 12 years old sharing with two or more adults: appropriate Family Room rate applies.

Reservation Deposits and Conditions:
"All prices are quoted subject to confirmation when booking.
A deposit of £25 per room for each night, secures your reservation. Deposit refunds, less a fee of £5.00 per room, are made for cancellations at more than 15 days notice; otherwise, any refund depends on whether the room was re-let.
Cancellations on, or curtailment of stay during, the booked day/s will be charged at the appropriate per person rate/s each day (less £2.50pp) if the room/s are not re-let. No Shows will be charged the full Standard one night B&B rate for the first night, plus Standard appropriate multi-night B&B rate less £2.50pp for each subsequent night of the reservation assumed as cancelled.
It is illegal to smoke in these premises
Guest car park is used at owners' risk."

At Kirkton House:
  • Little folk happily accommodated.
  • Free Wi-Fi internet access available throughout.
  • Laundry, ironing, baby sitting, etc., on request.
  • Pets welcome (free) - if kept under control.
  • Paddock and stabling for horses.
  • Direct Dial room telephones with two types of modem socket.
  • Ample private parking.
  • All major Credit Cards accepted

To enquire or to book:

Please contact:
Stewart and Gillian Macdonald

Kirkton House,
Darleith Road,
Cardross,
Argyll and Bute,
G82 5EZ,
Scotland, UK
Tel: 01389 841 951
Fax: 01389 841 868
or from outside the UK:
Tel: 44 1389 841 951
Fax: 44 1389 841 868

* Please telephone if you are likely to arrive after 6pm.

All major credit and debit cards accepted

"Most impressive stay I've made worldwide - fantastic set up - 200% welcome, comfort and food..."
Jane Buchanan, France

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Location Map

The map shows the proximity of Kirkton House Hotel to Loch Lomond, the West Highlands and Glasgow.

(When you get to Cardross, at the west end of the village turn north off the A814 up Darleith Road (there is a floral triangular traffic island at the junction). After about 700 yards (passing out of the main housing line) through trees and then with fields on either side, three cottages will be on your right. Turn right into Kirkton House drive immediately after the third cottage. About 100 yards up the drive, turn right up to the guest car park for the hotel entrance.)   GPS: Lat: 55° 58.3'N, Long: 04° 38.4'W.

Map of Strathclyde and the central belt