A historic Scottish inn on the edge of a loch that has been described as “tranquil” can now be booked at a massive discount.
The Galley of Lorne is a 17th century inn and country retreat situated in the small Argyll and Bute village of Ardfern. Nestled amongst the surrounding hills, it features seven different suites, a restaurant, and two bars.
Currently, an overnight stay for two at The Galley of Lorne can be booked for £49 through voucher site Wowcher. The standard price for a one-night stay at the inn is £171.90, marking a discount of 71 per cent.
Described by Wowcher as a “tranquil lochside inn”, The Galley of Lorne offers double or twin rooms that feature amenities such as en-suite bathrooms, flatscreen televisions, and hairdryers. Guest rooms also include Amazon Echos, tea and coffee making facilities, and peaceful views out across Loch Craignish.
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The inn’s restaurant also benefits from far-reaching views out towards Jura and Scarba to enjoy as you dine. Its dinner menu includes dishes such as Cullen skink, local mussels, battered North Sea haddock, and seafood linguini.
The Wowcher deal also includes a free breakfast before your checkout. Among the highlights of The Galley of Lorne’s morning menu are full cooked breakfasts, poached and scrambled eggs, and toast with a selection of jams and marmalades.
Meanwhile, The Galley of Lorne’s two bars offer different atmospheres but both serve up a wide array of wines, whiskies, and ales. The lounge bar is cosy and modern, while its pub is homely and traditional.
In terms of things to do around Ardfern, there is a wide variety of activities and walking trails to set out on. Wildlife boat tours, watersports, and historic sights such as Inveraray Castle and Inveraray Jail are all just a short distance away.
The Galley of Lorne Inn has earned mostly very positive feedback from previous guests. It currently has an average rating of 4.5 out of five on Tripadvisor.
One recent visitor wrote: “This was our third trip to Galley of Lorne and as usual thoroughly enjoyed it. After a long day touring on motorbikes we were checked in straight away and although the bar didn’t open until five, the very helpful lady on reception made sure we were settled well before then with a nice glass of wine.”
A second posted: “The staff were all great, and we thoroughly enjoyed every meal we had. Highly recommend this lovely place full of character, and beautiful scenery.”
On the other hand, a three-star review reads: “Wonderful historic Inn with spectacular Loch views. The limited staff tried hard to keep all the plates spinning and mostly succeeded.
“The dinner served in the bar was pretty much pub grub but executed well and very tasty as were the breakfasts with lots of choice. On the downside the ‘suites’ are tiny and soundproofing non existent (we heard talking and snoring from surrounding rooms).”
Elsewhere, other accommodation options in the area include Ardfern Motorhome Park and Lunga Estate. The former is well-suited to those with a caravan or campervan, while Lunga Estate features self-catering cottages that can be rented out.