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Reviews of Loch Leven Hotel & Distillery

3.5 out of 5
Loch Leven Hotel & Distillery
Old Ferry Road, North Ballachulish, Fort William, Scotland

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
This hotel is far from the town. It had no elevator I would never choose it again and with that recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Khchatur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Much too expensive for an old place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and courteous. Room clean and tidy. Dinner and breakfast both outstanding. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Night
Had one of the best nights of my life here. They have a tiny bar and we managed to squeeze in. The staff was great and the atmosphere was incredible. We met locals, fellow travelers and even a cat and two dogs. It was like a family reunion you did not know you were going to. Plus their gin was great. I am dying to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
December visit to Loch Leven Hotel
The ataff were helpful and welcoming. The hotel is in a great location for a stop after a day walking. Good selection of drinks in the bar and worth sampling their own gin. Evening meal was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely outstanding hotel. Beautifully appointed room with super comfy bed. View to die for. Superb restaurant & hospitality team. Excellent wine list & chef. I need an excuse to return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and bar are really great. The room was spacious and quite. The owner are really nice and easy to talk too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely views
Dining area was very clean. Rooms are a little on the older side but overall good. The room we stayed in (poster bed) had a ton of mirrors and reflective surfaces. Carpets were in desperate need of cleaning. The building was adorable from the outside and the grounds and deck off the restaurant were really great views.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hated it!
We hated this hotel and couldn't wait to check out. The employees at this hotel are some of the rudest that we came across in our 2 weeks in Scotland. The room was the worst room. All we could smell was the laundry, smoking, and kitchen odor. The bed was hard and uncomfortable. Room was completely run down and old. The employees were rude and unwelcoming upon check in. And upon check out, we told the guy we were checking out. He pointed at the box for the key, no thank you, no goodbye, no nothing! The restaurant food was terrible. Waitress acted like we were a bother. The only good thing about this hotel was it's convenient location. Close to Glencoe and other places we had planned to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is really underrated. Very reasonable price and great location. Looks no different to nearby hotels which are triple the price. Stunning views from the surrounding mountains. Friendly staff. Restaurant a little bit expensive but not many options in the area - supply and demand!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pod not as we expected it to be
The Pod was clean and tidy but we were dissapointed that it didnt have self catering facilities Microwave etc. It was Underfloor Heating but it took a while to heat up also the Bathroom was freezing so we couldnt have a Shower there wasnt a portable Heater so I was glad that I had a Hot Water Bottle with me as I was so cold we wouldnt go back there to stay .Breakfast was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Covington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfect if you want a quiet/peaceful place. The staff is very friendly and informative (family run business). The food was also excellent and features a nice little bar in the back along with a tiny Gin distillery (you can tour as well). Definitely a 5 star experience.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two night stay
Excellent place to stay while visiting Glencoe, Oban, Fort William and Glenfinnan areas. Very good restaurant. Would be nice is our waitress understood English better, it led to some misunderstandings on choices
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great visit, thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Lovely hotel with great food! I’ll definitely stay here again. I also booked the Gin tasting with the on-site Gin Distillery - highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The annex room wasn't great, the rest of the main hotel seemed nice. The food is amazing, the Pixel spirits are outstanding and the owner gives a fantastic Gin Distillation class which is a must do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

koithara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful and unique find if you are exploring glencoe. It’s situated on a river and the view was beautiful. Caro the owner was so helpful and gave us a good experience of her property. Besides that great food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful annex
We were in the annex and the room was horrible as well as the bathroom. You should be embarrassed to charge that much for that room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

KYLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was quietly located on the Loch. All rooms are upstairs with staircase access only. Heavy luggage makes it a little difficult but staff made themselves available to help. The bathroom was very clean but the shower tub is very tall and it’s a bit difficult to enter if you’re handicap or short. The bed was comfortable. The food in the restaurant was excellent. I would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the shores of Loch Leven. Loved the restaurant onsite. No lift so be prepared to carry luggage upstairs. Very friendly staff. Delicious gin distilled onsite with great cocktails.

6/10 Okay

Yenlane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small and cold.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well kept, the staff is amazing. My only suggestion would be bathmats, inside and outside of the shower for safety. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Clean rooms and good food real nice country inn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view
Room was exactly as described. Very comfortable and the chaise lounge with a view of the loch really made my wife’s day. It was very rainy when we were there and the comfort of the room really helped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and convenient place to stay close to Glencoe. Great staff. Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingolf, Richfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious room and wonderful dinner menu. Breakfast Buffett and menu were a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
people, room ,all was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views of Loch Leven in the dining room. Hiking trails surround this lovely little gem of a hotel. Stay in the pods for a real intimate experience of Scotland!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

T Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely older hotel, situated in an absolutely idylic location. Will return without question.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loch Leven Hotel was at the top of our list to return to after first staying there for a single nigjt 8 yrs ago. This time we stayed 3.nights and it did not dissapoint. Staff are WONDERFUL, very kind and attentive. Breakfast is great snd dinners are fabulous. Had the best venison I have ever eaten. Bar is well stocked and a wonderful little spot to mingle with other guests. If you are visiting the Glencoe area - stay at Loch Leven; it is unique and wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Hotel very warm and comfortable The food was excellent And view superb
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight in Loch Leven
Wonderful location on the edge of Glencoe. We stayed in one of the pods; which were fabulous! The rain only added to the magical mystique of the location. We ate at the restaurant and food was excellent. Staff were so friendly but very busy - there were only 2 on duty and they were running around doing it all; kudos to them
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marrisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

I Kent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
A very nice inn, in a beautiful setting with very friendly and attentive staff, our first time in the area and to the hotel and we look forward to returning. The OlD Ferry Bar, in the hotel was very welcoming after a long drive and our meal was very tasty! The room was well appointed and comfortable,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Duncan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beatiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Breakfast was included. Our room was quite nice, good size. Great little 9 hole golf course right over the bridge! Would definately stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janiece

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really adorable property. The staff and service was excellent! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming off the beaten track
Friendly welcome. Nice food. Very quiet. If you're into it, there's a nice little 9-hole gold course just around the corner. Lovely place for a quiet stay and some walking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kristine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kendall

We were very excited to stay at this property. We arrived late due to some travel delays and checked in at the lounge. We appreciated being able to grab a meal right at the restaurant. However, I informed the server of my dietary requirements and ensured I should be okay which was not the case. I was very ill that evening delaying our departure the next morning. Overall, the pod was cute and cozy. We did have issues with heat fluctuations in the shower making it near impossible to take a full shower. Lastly, our only other disappointment was some of the linens did not appear laundered. We did not have a chance to speak to anyone on site as when we discovered the issues it was past midnight and the restaurant was closed. We should have certainly informed them the following morning though we were in a rush to get on the road. Beautiful property nonetheless.

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel with gorgeous views! On-site restaurant was delicious for dinner as well as full Scottish breakfast. Rooms are comfortable, showers strong and hot. The location has stunning views of the loch, however it is not in a village or town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chelsea and Ky were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023