St Blanes

B&B

Drymen Road, Balloch, Dunbartonshire, G83 8JY

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Tel: +44 (1389) 729661

Tel: 07790 659 324

Welcome to St Blanes, situated on the main road in Balloch under the oak trees. Private parking for cars and motorbikes and cycles. You won't be disappointed - a warm welcome awaits. Tel (01389) 729661 email stblanes@tiscali.co.uk

St Blanes is situated on Drymen Road which is the main street in Balloch and we are only a few minutes from the 'Bonnie Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond' Please telephone (01389) 729661 or Email stblanes@tiscali.co.uk for prompt booking.

This is an ideal base for your break in Loch Lomond National Park, where you can reach places of interest, in around one hour. For example, the Trossachs, Stirling Castle, Inverary, Distilleries to name but a few. You can also visit the islands on Loch Lomond or if you are feeling energetic, climb Ben Lomond!

Glasgow is just a train journey away from Balloch Station and is a great day out. If you need help with your itinerary we can assist you - just ask.

Our upstairs rooms have a sitting room - ideal for families. Downstairs there is also a comfortable television lounge.

Need accommodation if attending a wedding in one of the local hotels? why not stay here. You can come and go as you please as you are given your own key.

Bikers are welcome and your bike can be secured in our garage.

Whether travelling by car or public transport St Blanes is only a few minutes walk from bus and rail stations. We also have private parking for your car.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Gradings

3 Bed and Breakfast

Opening Times

2013 Opening Times (02/03/2013 - 30/11/2013)

* Tel. (01389) 729661 Email: stblanes@tiscali.co.uk

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Double Room Ensuite	£55.00 per room per night (breakfast inc.)
Family Room	£70.00 per room per night (breakfast inc.)
Twin Room (Private Facilities)	£55.00 per room per night (breakfast inc.)

Facilities

Catering

Breakfast Available - A good hearty breakfast, you won't be disappointed.
Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles - There is no shortage of eating out places in Balloch and the surrounding area.
Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop - Supermarket, newsagents, post office and chemist just a few minutes from the house.
Tea & Coffee Available - In all bedrooms.
Vegetarian Food Available - Just ask if you require a vegetarian breakfast.

Domestic

Hairdryer Available
Iron Available - An iron is available for you to use.
Lounge
Shower Ensuite

Facilities

No Smoking Permitted

Leisure Facilities

TV In Room - Televisions in all bedroom and there is also television in our guest lounge.
TV Lounge - We have two lounges, one has a television.

Location

Rural Location - Balloch is part of the National Park, our house is located a few minutes from Loch Lomond.
Village Location - We are situated at the quiet end of the main street in Balloch. Main amenities a few minutes walk. There is a train to Glasgow every thirty minutes.

Payment Methods

Cash
Cheque - UK cheques accepted providing you have a chequecard and ID
No credit cards accepted - Sorry we do not have this facility at the present time.

Special Requirements

Business Travellers - Ideal overnight stopover for business travellers. Help with secretarial duties.
Families - The double ensuite and twin room with private facilities are adjacent to a sitting room, perfect for a family, as you have this all to yourselves.
No Pets Allowed
Non smokers - This is strictly a non-smoking premises.
Senior Citizens - Ground floor bedroom for easy access.
Single Travellers - There is a supplement for single occupancy of room.

Transport

Bike Storage Available - We have a double garage to store your bike.
Free Parking On-Site
On Public Transport Route - Balloch railway station is a ten minute walk and the bus station is only a few minutes away.
Private Parking - There is private parking at the house.
Taxi Rank < 100m from station

Public Transport Directions

From the nearest information centre:- From Balloch TIC: 250 meters from TIC on main street, fifth house past Balloch Park gates.

Getting there by railway:- From Queen Street Station, Glasgow: Train to Balloch Station. Exit onto main street and head over river bridge to Balloch Park gates. St Blanes is the fifth house past park gates on main street.

Getting there by aeroplane:- From Glasgow Airport: take M8 to Erskine Bridge then A82 west of Glasgow. Take Balloch exit to village main street. St Blanes is the fifth house east Balloch Park gates on main street.

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