Balloch
Places to stay in Balloch, West Dunbartonshire
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Balloch is a small town in West Dunbartonshire built around access to the water. If you're coming to stay, there are a dozen or so hotels and guest houses to choose from, ranging from the Tullie Inn (rated 4.2 from around 2,680 reviews) to the Loch Lomond Hotel (rated 4.4 from 305 reviews). Gowanlea Guest House stands out with a rating of 4.9 from 217 reviews. For something different, Stoneymollan Luxury Pods offers glamping accommodation, rated 4.8 from 79 reviews.
Eating out here means venues with a decidedly water-focused clientele. The Queen of The Loch (rated 4.2 from around 3,950 reviews) sits at the heart of things, alongside Cucina Ristorante Ltd and Caulders Loch Lomond, both rated 4.5. The Blue Lagoon (rated 4.0 from 1,453 reviews) and The Loch Lomond Aquarium (rated 4.2 from around 5,900 reviews) suggest a town where dining and visitor attractions are bound up together. There's also McDonald's Restaurant if you want something straightforward.
What emerges from these listings is a straightforward visitor destination built around one focal point. Balloch functions as a base for people who want to spend time by the water, with accommodation clustered around restaurants and attractions aimed at the same audience. It is not a place to come for a quiet rural escape, but rather a working town with infrastructure set up to handle regular visitors.
Where to stay in Balloch(11)
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Anchorage Guest House
31 Balloch Road, Balloch
Bellavista
Fisherwood Road Off Balloch Rd, Balloch
Glenfern Guest House
2 Drumkinnon Road, Balloch
Gowanlea Guest House
Drymen Road, Balloch
Innkeepers Lodge Loch Lomond
The Balloch House, Balloch
Loch Lomond Hotel
Balloch Road, Balloch
Queen of the Loch by Marstons Inns
Old Luss Road, Balloch
Sheildaig Farm
Upper Stoneymollan Road, Balloch
Things to Do in Balloch
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Attractions Near Balloch
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SEA LIFE Loch Lomond
Alexandria · ⭐ 4.5
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Loch Lomond Bird Of Prey Centre
Alexandria · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Vale of Leven Swimming Pool
Alexandria · ⭐ 4.3
1 mi
Balloch Castle Country Park
Loch Lomond · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
The Meadow Leisure Centre
Dumbarton · ⭐ 4.2
4 mi
Ardardan Estate
Cardross · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Scottish Maritime Museum- Dumbarton
Dumbarton · ⭐ 4.4
5 mi
Unit 23 Skatepark
Dumbarton · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Balloch(1)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Balloch
All cottages in Balloch →Fernbank Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £884
Duck Bay Cottage 2
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,671
Duck Bay Cottages - Duck Bay Cottage 1
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,671
Blairhosh Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £373
Loch Lomond Sanctuary Lodges
4 cottages · from £601
Courtyard Studio
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £958
Ivy Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £958
Rose Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,925
Common questions about Balloch
How many campsites are there in Balloch?
We list 1 campsites in and around Balloch, of which 1 offer glamping.
Where can I stay in Balloch?
We list 11 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Balloch.
Where can I eat in Balloch?
We list 15 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Balloch.
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