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The Galley of Lorne Inn

3.5 star property
Lakefront inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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Lounge
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Front of property
Reception
Perched by the sea, The Galley of Lorne Inn offers a serene retreat. Unwind with full breakfast, explore the garden and arcade/game room or enjoy ocean views at Loch View Restaurant. With free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities and coffee/tea in the lobby your stay is sure to be a relaxing getaway.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is S$202
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (A - Standard Double Room (Islay))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (E - Standard Double Room (Uist))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (D - Superior Double Room (Skye))

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (C - Standard Double Room (Arran))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (B - Standard Twin Room (Tiree))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (G - Standard Double Room (Gigha))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (F - Standard Twin Room (Iona))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Lochgilphead, The Galley of Lorne Inn is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Studio Barn Argyll and Ellenabeich Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include An Cala and Crarae Garden Argyll. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Ardfern, Lochgilphead, Scotland, PA31 8QN

What's nearby

  • Kilmartin House Museum - 12 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Kilmartin Glen - 15 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Kilmeford Church - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 38 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 38 min drive - 49.0 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 30 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucy’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kilmartin Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kilmartin Museum Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Galley of Lorne - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Room At The Top - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Galley of Lorne Inn

Inn by the sea
At The Galley of Lorne Inn, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Loch View Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Extended parking, a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
  • Wedding services, a TV in reception and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 19-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Loch View Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (450 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (5:00 PM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 8 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Galley Lorne Inn
Galley Lorne Inn Lochgilphead
Galley Lorne Lochgilphead
Galley Lorne
The Galley of Lorne Inn Inn
The Galley of Lorne Inn Lochgilphead
The Galley of Lorne Inn Inn Lochgilphead

Frequently asked questions

Is The Galley of Lorne Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

As of 26 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Galley of Lorne Inn on 29 Sept, 2025 start from S$202.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Galley of Lorne Inn located?

Situated on the waterfront, this inn is within 9 miles (15 km) of Arduaine Garden, Carnasserie Castle and Kilmartin House Museum. Loch Ederline and Kilmartin Glen are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Galley of Lorne Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 201 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property were amazing. Very welcoming and always had great stories and a friendly face. Will be staying here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

Great service, great food, great rooms, great location, couldn’t ask for anything more
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lochside view, friendly, helpful staff, good Scottish food, small town feel, room had a warm, comfortable feel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Great place to stay. Wonderful breakfast and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend hotel

Great place to stay friendly staff really nice food relaxing chilled atmosphere nice comfortable rooms you will have one of the best night sleep ever and the location is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed how quiet it was. And the staff couldn’t do enough to make our stay nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a quiet few days of leisure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hospitality, food and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, comfortable room with excellent shower, excellent breakfast made to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Inn were very friendly and helpful Also the food was of a high standered for both the breakfast and evening dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous three night stay . The staff were friendly and very helpful . Breakfasts and dinner delicious , plenty of options and beautifully presented . I would be very happy to stay for a few days as a solo traveler too as there as you are made to feel like one of the family . And very safe. Thank you .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B within driving distance of Oban. Food was phenomenal, quiet picturesque area, friendly staff and modern clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and fab views.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

ROB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Lovely location overlooking loch. Food was excellent. Staff friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Fantastic spot! Great welcome, excellent food. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff particularly made for a memorable stay, our first, and made us so welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem of a find

Fantastic hotel with great food. Quiet when we stayed but assume very busy and buzzing with visitors in the summer due to proximity to the marina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly owners and staff. Eclectic dinner menu - what we had was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Lovely stay food really good and breakfast amazing thank you we stayed in Iona room lighting needs to be better as walls are dark bedding dark but bed comfy good stay overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well decorated with excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Magdalene

Liked: Cleanliness
At the heart of the village Wonderful views
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Very picturesque setting & the staff were really friendly. Good selection of Beers & Whiskys
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best b&b

Handy for the bus and no worries about getting there and back. Great food too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

willi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Different but excellent

Cracking breakfast. Excellent quality of the beer in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place around the property was very scenic with gorgeous flowers. The staff was sweet and very hardworking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023