Kilfinan Hotel

22nd October 2024:

You were both amazing hosts - our stay was so special. Loved chatting to you and patting Eedie.

Definately go stay at Kilfinan Hotel. It's a trek to get there but so worth it.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th October 2024:

Just back from a really lovely weekend at Kilfinan Hotel. Helena and Chris made us very welcome and ensured our stay was perfect. Helena has extensive local knowledge and advised us on great walks and places to visit. The food was wonderful! Freshly prepared for us and delicious. Such a relaxing and peaceful place to spend time. It’s impossible not to relax! Not our first visit, and definitely won’t be our last.

Well worth a visit in every way. Lovely places to visit and peaceful walks all around. If you’re looking for a complete step back from a busy world, this is the place.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th September 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

11th September 2024:

Amazing what a wonderful place to stay the owners Helena and Christopher gave us such a warm welcome and nothing was to much trouble, they went above and beyond to give us a memorable stay as it was our 35th wedding anniversary

You won’t find a better place to stay In the area

Would Recommend: Yes

9th September 2024:

We had a wonderful stay at the Kilfinan. The owners were so kind and helpful, and nothing was too much trouble. The hotel is very cosy and inviting, a well stocked, friendly bar and the breakfasts were superb. Edie the doggy is a great highlight too!

Would Recommend: Yes

30th June 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

19th June 2024:

Relaxing place to stay, with lovely dog walks from the door. Delicious dinner and breakfast and a big homely welcome for us and our dog.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th June 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2024:

You could not of done more to make the stay better. I felt like I was with long time friends , everything just felt right . Thank you for being so dog friendly and I love love love Edie.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2024:

Friendly, welcoming hosts. Breakfast and dinner very good.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th May 2024:

Lovely, old hotel in a very peaceful spot. Comfortable bedroom and residents lounge. Welcoming hosts. Lovely views to loch from rear of hotel. Hearty breakfasts and evening meals available at the hotel.

Lovely walk to shores of Loch Fyne from hotel through adjoining estate. Historic Church next door worth a visit. Otter Ferry and Tighnabruich nearby for lochside walks. We particularly enjoy circular walk from Kames round Ardlamont to Ostel Bay.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd May 2024:

Very hospitable hosts who are happy to help as much as they can.

Lovely quiet location.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th October 2023:

Helena, Chris and gorgeous Edie were extremely hospitable and friendly. The hotel is extremely cosy with a log fire which Helena always made sure was burning cosily. Helena made our stay special. My husband and pupper felt like we were staying with old friends. The surroundings were beautiful and serene. Chris's cooking is exceptional. You're presented with fresh and local produce. I would highly recommend a stay here for pure relaxation and hospitality from a lovely and welcoming couple. You will fall in love with Edie, their golden retriever pupper.

Beautiful location to stay for nearby visits to Portvardie, Tighnabruaich and Strachur. If you enjoy long woodland walks I would recommend a stay here.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd October 2023:

A Hotel with real character and charm, it’s a great base to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside. We were given a very warm welcome, after our hosts and ourselves had a few storm ‘Babet’ challenges to deal with. The food and wine was a highlight, the roaring fire and, of course, Edie the golden retriever..what a delight. Very comfortable beds for weary walkers, atmospheric / unobtrusive background music made it a memorable stay. We hope to return in the future.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2023:

Thanks for the warm welcome. Will hopefully come back at some time soon. Wife interested In the local yoga place.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th September 2023:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Kilfinan Hotel. Helena and Chris are wonderful hosts. The area is beautiful. The food at the Kilfinan Hotel is fabulous. Chris is an outstanding chef. We highly recommend the Kilfinan Hotel.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th September 2023:

Lovely place to use as base for secret Argyll coast.Everyone very helpful and accommodating.

Portavadie Marina and restaurant only 15 mins away. Ferry to tarbet and Kintyre Peninsula 15 mins. Good roads

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2023:

Perfect place to be in before and after my yoga retreat

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2023:

Comfortable and friendly atmosphere throughout the hotel. Good food and liked that fruit available at all times for guests. The hamlet of Kilfinan is lovely and we loved the absolute quietness. Great outdoor tables- would be lovely to have breakfast or dinner served there on a sunny day.

Kilfinan Church next door, is historic and the congregation are welcoming at Sunday services. Botanica at the Barn, only a few miles away is an excellent coffee shop that sometimes opens on Saturday nights. 15 minute traffic-free walk from the hotel to a gorgeous beach.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st August 2023:

A lovely country house hotel; small and perfectly formed. Great service and food and drinks. Reasonably priced too. Thanks for a lovely weekend.

Oystercatcher restaurant a few miles away but be sure to book. Somewhat on the pricy side though. Ostel Bay beach is a nice walk and the little cafe is wonderful as you get back - be sure to park in the car park just up the hill.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st August 2023:

Food was fantastic, venue wonderful. It might be nice to have a patio out back.

Ask for them to contact Sean MacEwan up the road for a 2 hour hiking tour of MacEwan's Castle, from the 1200s.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th July 2023:

Just prefect get away hotel lovley hosts and of course most important love four legged friends. Will be back again end of year and the food is perfect taste quailty and presentation. Thank you three for wonderful stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th July 2023:

Chris, Helene and their dog Edie are wonderful hoteliers. They were flexible in allowing us to place our luggage inside before check-in, while we hiked to the McEwen castle area. Helene provided a good description of how to get to the McEwen castle. The dinner and breakfast prepared by Chris were delicious. The rooms are large, comfortable and nicely decorated.

Other than Kilfinan Hotel, the restaurants in the general area are too far to walk to. The area is beautiful and walking, hiking, biking and dog walking are good ways to see it. It is a modest but not too far walk to the Loch Fyne shore.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th July 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th June 2023:

Excellent hosts While we loved Edie - not all guests might appreciate her ever presence ( ha ha)

We know the area very well so...... trip to Bute a must - walk to Kilbryde Bay; walk to Kilfinnan Bay ( not too taxing) - didnt get to Otter's Bay for the usual walk round to the castle because of the rally but well doing too

Would Recommend: Yes

21st June 2023:

A wonderful location with an ambience that means you can't help but relax.

The hosts can offer very good advice.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2023:

Friendly, welcoming owners & staff. Couldn't have been more helpful, food was lovely.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th June 2023:

Wonderful stay in a beautiful, tranquil spot; what a little gem of a place! We and our two dogs were made so welcome and felt like personal guests of the owners. Edie, the resident golden retriever is the most delightful concierge and made our stay extra special. Our room was so comfortable, spotlessly clean and with a super-comfortable bed. Some very nice touches too (in particular the gorgeous Highland Soap Company toiletries).... all so very thoughtfully presented. No TV in the bedroom is a bonus and makes for a truly relaxing break. The food is exquisite, freshly prepared and served with a smile. We will definitely be back. Thank you Helena, Chris and Edie for a very special stay!

Would Recommend: Yes

7th June 2023:

Great hosts and the retriever,very helpful and friendly Jovial, lovely people. Would certainly recommend them and the hotel to other travellers.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th June 2023:

A really lovely couple who were at all times pleasant and eager to ensure our stay was enjoyable. A great breakfast and evening meal too!

A walk down to Otter Ferry is a lovely 4 mile walk but remember you have to walk back! We generally used the hotel as a base for travelling by car before returning for our evening meal and a relaxing drink in the bar.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2023:

An excellent hotel, owned and operated by such lovely people (and puppy). A bit off the 'beaten path' but absolutely worth the drive. Staying at the Kilfinan was easily a highlight of my trip. Edie, the hotel greeter-dog-in-training, is an utter sweetheart and will show you her favorite toys upon your arrival. Helena and Chris are also extremely friendly welcoming, to the point where it feels as if you're staying with old friends, instead of a hotel. I am sure that I will be back to this wonderful hotel, hopefully sooner rather than later

The hotel has dinner/breakfast available (and an excellent Scottish fry-up, if I may add). There is also bar on location has plenty of refreshing drinks/brews at the ready after the drive in, with friendly people to make conversation with while you put back a few drinks. If visiting, bring some boots/wellies and be sure to make the short hike to the MacEwen castle on the coast.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st May 2023:

Had honestly the loveliest weekend at Kilfinan, Helena, Chris and Edie were great, friendly, relaxed and super helpful. We will definitely be back. Only hope for future would be some Fyne Ales on tap (but honestly everything else was perfect!). Food, wine and welcome was top notch.

Oystercatcher at Otterferry - perfect spot 5 miles down the road, for pints, good food and great hosts. Inver for delish food (Michelin green star) Carry Farm coffee at hay shed gallery (hipster coffee)

Would Recommend: Yes

30th May 2023:

Lovely hotel in a fantastic location. Staff were friendly and very helpful - nothing was too much trouble and Edie is a lovely friendly host. We enjoyed our brief stay and look for to visiting again.

Lovely walking area and for something a little different Portavadie (8 miles by road) is a must as well as a short ferry trip across to Tarbert.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th May 2023:

Fabulous hosts, very friendly and nothing is too much bother. Dog friendly ( I don’t have a dog but nice to see hotels that do) nice bar, great breakfast. Eddie the English cream retriever was a bonus. Will certainly be back if I’m ever in that area.

Beautiful scenery, roads are mostly single track but lots of passing places. Spent the day at Portavadie marina which is lovely.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th May 2023:

You gave us a genuine welcome and took great care to make our stay enjoyable. Had a very comfortable and restful night.

Very handy for Portavadie Ferry. Picturesque old church in Kilfinnan but with a spooky crypt! Loved the martins and swallows round the hotel.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th May 2023:

Lovely hotel, lovely stay. Food was delicious. The weather was kind.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th April 2023:

A wonderful place to stay - beautiful old house / coaching inn with a lovely atmosphere. Some stunning furniture and good pictures and art work. The food was Fab-U-Lous !!!! The owner managers are friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay and will come again. Highly recommended.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th October 2022:

A lovely, relaxing stay. A beautiful area with some stunning scenery. The hotel is full of character and the hosts could not have been more welcoming.

The road to the hotel is single track for quite a few miles either way but it has been resurfaced and has plenty of passing places, it should not put anybody off!! There are a few restaurants/eating places around, unfortunately we were not there long enough to try them all but the seafood restaurant at the junction for Portavadie and Cames, The Barn, was excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th September 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

19th September 2022:

I have already recommended you. The hotel is full of character and you are/have exploited this to the full. We really enjoyed the food especially the breakfasts and Charcuterie. You have/are taking care with every aspect of the customer experience.

Your challenge is the location especially the roads getting to the hotel. I think you can turn this to your advantage. Although it is a little scary to be on single track roads they are quiet and there are lots of passing places so I would be explicit about this. Ultimately O enjoyed driving on them. Having good Art Galleries close by is also a plus.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th September 2022:

Lovely rooms and very loving dog!

You can do your laundry at Portavadie Marina. There is a restaurant there which serves great food too.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2022:

We love edie. Thank you for making our stay so comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble and we really appreciated your hospitality.

Thyme and tide was fab. Lovely walk to the beach and swim.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th September 2022:

Loved the cosy bar and restaurant and thought the food was really, really good. Also appreciated how enthusiastic you both were to welcome us and accommodate all our requests. Thank you.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2022:

Thoroughly enjoyable 2-night stay at a perfect, get-away-from-it-all hotel. Helena, Chris and their gorgeous dog Edie are perfect hosts, very welcoming, accommodating and helpful. Superb comfy bed, quality linen and toiletries. Meals were excellent, the lounge extremely comfortable and a great outside terrace (we were blessed with glorious weather). Really dog-friendly, a gem of a hotel.

The scenery in the area is outstanding, views of Kyles of Bute near Tighnabruaich stunning. Ostel Bay beach worth the walk with glorious views of Arran.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th September 2022:

We had a wonderful weekend. Thank you for the warm welcome and accommodating us with arrival times around the restaurant, and staying up for us post our wedding and lending us umbrellas. Edie was also great and a true hit with Elsa. A lovely weekend and good luck as the project continues!

Kilfinan Hotel was perfect for our weekend in Argyll, which we were visiting to attend a local wedding. Super comfy bed, delicious supper, and Helena, Chris and Edie were very welcoming and helpful.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th August 2022:

Spent a lovely nights stay here. Stay was very friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2022:

Lovely friendly owners couldn’t do enough for you Edie the dog keeps you entertained and loves to greet you. Very dog friendly our dog Bruan loved it. Food was lovely and great different dishes and tastes.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

14th August 2022:

Outstanding in a sea of dissappointment, these days. Bravo

Splendour of yesteryear tastefully restored. Marble bathroom with plumbing that delivers. High quality bed, mattress and linen, with a service to match. Nothing too much trouble, always with a smile. Quality Scottish sourced food products, well presented and prepared every time. Well worth a visit, but don't let on to everybody!

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2022:

Really enjoyed our brief stay at the Kilfinan Hotel. Chris, Helena and Edi the dog made us very welcome. Breakfast and evening meal were both excellent too. A great place to stay off the beaten track.

The area is quite remote but the views in the surrounding area across the lochs to other parts of the mainland and islands are spectacular. Glad we found this little gem of a place.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2022:

We were looked after extremely well and nothing was too much trouble. If ever in the vicinity in the future we would stay again.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd July 2022:

Another excellent stay with great food and brilliant hosts

Would Recommend: Yes

15th July 2022:

Great place to stay. Warm welcoming people. Great atmosphere.

The Kilfinan Church is very interesting. We ate at the hotel very good meals.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2022:

We were there to see the church next door where we thought my ancestors may have worshipped. The Innkeeper called in a lovely couple to assist us with touring and understanding the church and the history of the Lamonts. We were very grateful for that connection.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th July 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

10th July 2022:

We had a very comfortable stay. Excellent food and a warm and friendly welcome

Inver Cottage nearby for Michelin standard food Kyles of Bute Golf Club for a fun round and wonderful views Magnificent walking all round

Would Recommend: Yes

27th June 2022:

We were made to feel so comfortable and welcome. After chatting to everyone we immediately felt like old friends. All the staff were fantastic and went above and beyond for everyone. Eadie the dog was beautiful, friendly and so well behaved.

The surrounding area is beautiful. So go exploring.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th June 2022:

Lovely classic hotel building with generous comfortable rooms. Great quality bed and bedding and lovely ensuite bathroom. Full Scottish breakfast freshly prepared, really tasty. Very friendly welcoming owners.

Quiet but charming small hamlet village great for walking and adventures.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2022:

Really welcoming and relaxed hotel. Great service, food was excellent both dinner and breakfast! Eadie the dog is adorable, a big softie so don’t be put off if you’re not a dog lover, you soon will be!

Lovely setting, so peaceful. We didn’t explore or venture out of the hotel

Would Recommend: Yes

30th May 2022:

The friendliest owners (and dog) you could ever hope to meet! Nothing was too much trouble for them. We had a very enjoyable weekend.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th May 2022:

Comfortable hotel in a beautiful setting. Friendly relaxed hosts. Good choice of dinner menu. Excellent breakfasts. Good value.

We were only there for two nights and found it easier to eat at the hotel. Food was very good with a good choice on the menu. We went to the Isle of Bute for a day out which we very much enjoyed. We drove from Glasgow so enjoyed the spectacular scenery, but for a shorter journey back to Glasgow we took the ferry from Dunoon.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd May 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd May 2022:

Wonderful stay again! Helena and Chris are amazing hosts! We enjoyed every minute! Comfy bed! Food outstanding -cooked by Chris! Wine selection fab! Will book again asap! Area of Kilfinan is stunning!

I knitted in the hotel lounge when we had done a wonderful walk from the door of the hotel! Paradise

Would Recommend: Yes

5th May 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

30th April 2022:

Great location TV not missed Couple of comfortable chairs in the sun trap would have been great for a G and T. Wine list was nicely priced

Great place for peace and quiet. The 10 mile cycle look from Kames via Ardlamont Point was amazing. Kilbride Bay is definitely worth the walk. Walkable beach from the hotel but ask for directions Very dog friendly

Would Recommend: Yes

28th October 2021:

This hotel is run by a lovely couple who are friendly and informative good food with nice local beer also a bit of a connoisseur on whiskey over all a great stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th October 2021:

Great enthusiasm of Helena and Chris for the job. That is probably the most vital part of the venture. Lovely venue. Lots to do locally and around the Cowal. The hotel is a lovely building. From our point of view all we wanted was a peaceful, restful stay and we definitely got that.Comfortable room, bar, decent food..the place has everything to give that experience. It doesn't need extra facilities. Suggestions to enhance the experience: Bedroom/bathroom chilly with the change in temperature. Water didn't get particularly hot over the stay. Food- menu was a bit heavy on the spicy side for our tastes ..BUT please, these are smaller issues overall and we think that the kilfinan hotel under Helena and Chris is, and has all the potential to be a jewel in the west Cowal and we would for sure return again!

We really enjoyed the Forestry walks near Be more Gardens...pucks glen, Big tree walk. Lovely walk on a track about a mile short if portavadie down to a bay and small peninsula. The tighnabruach viewpoint was spectacular in a bright morning.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th October 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

19th October 2021:

Lovely food and great bedroom with new bathroom. Wonderful young couple who couldn’t do enough for you. We wish them well in this exciting new venture.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th October 2021:

Lovely old country inn in a quiet rural location. Blissfully quiet. Our room was large, clean and comfortable with a huge bed making for a great nights sleep. The hotel is under new ownership and it is obvious that the new owners are passionate about this historic building. look forward to returning again to see what further changes they have made.

Ideal for exploring the Kames peninsula, with plenty of country and lochside walks. Ostell bay is particularly stunning. Tighnabruaich is a short drive away (all single track roads) with a small selection of shops, bars and cafes (highly recommend Five West cafe), as is Portavadie where you can get the ferry across loch Fyne to the lovely village of Tarbert. Colintraive is a short distance away and you can catch the small ferry over to the beautiful Isle of Bute. There are some really high quality restaurants nearby like The oystercatcher in Otterferry, Inver Cottage near Strachur, Colintraive Hotel and the Royal An Lochan in Tighnabruaich as well the Kames Hotel, Tide & Thyme and Portavadie marina. There are a couple of companies doing boat trips in the area going from Portavadie and Tighnabruaich with seals, dolphins, porpoise, basking sharks, sea otters and countless species of birds all regularly spotted in the area.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th October 2021:

Had 2 night stay! Lovely place! Superking size bed! Heaven! Food simple but excellent and a great choice of whisky! Will go again nxt year! Xxx

Would Recommend: Yes

9th October 2021:

Excellent hotel in a very quiet area, perfect room, local Fyne Ales cask beer in the bar. What more do you need? Owners Helena and Chris were very helpful and perfect hosts. We arrived late and dined in Oban so didn't try any food. Only stayed for one night but will definitely return for a longer stay next time!

Would Recommend: Yes

4th October 2021:

Had a really lovely experience on our two night stay. Thoughtful and helpful information when we arrived, a first-class evening meal after a drink in the cosy bar, very comfortable room. Breakfast was excellent - including the quality tea and coffee & jam and marmalade - and when we left for a walk Chris came out to check if we needed a map or any info. He and Helena have made it a gem of a place and deserve every success.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th September 2021:

Helena and Chris were both brilliant hosts. Very welcoming and we love what they have done with the hotel since they took it over. Brilliant choice of beers and gins, superb dinner and great breakfast. Thanks for a great stay and we can't wait to come back again soon!

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2021:

Friendly and comfortable hotel. Spacious rooms. Owners are very engaging and happy to help with any queries. Menu has a good choice, and the chef prepared some delicious meals. A real treat of a place to relax and unwind.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2021:

The Kilfinan is a comfortable relaxed hotel in a peaceful countryside hamlet. Our room and en suite were spacious and spotless with good quality toiletries and a huge, comfortable bed. An interesting menu of tasty meals and a great selection at the bar. We were made to feel very welcome and recommend the hotel, it’s a great asset to the local community, wish it was our local!

There are shops, hotels and cafes across in Kames and Tighnabruaich worth a look. Lovely views and a tidal spit at Otter Ferry, where refreshments are also available. Castle ruins at Toward and Lachlan. Nice walk from the hotel to the beach. Carved stones at Kilmodan church. Ferry across to Kintyre from Portavadie, didn’t go this time but from previous experience another lovely area to explore.

Would Recommend: Yes

We are so pleased that you both enjoyed your stay at the Hotel - we would love to have you as locals too! We do both hope to see you again in the future. With very best wishes Helena & Chris

11th September 2021:

Fantastic stay. Made to feel very welcome by Helena and Chris. Room very comfortable. The food at dinner was cooked to perfection and very tasty. Breakfast was delicious too.

Great location for visiting Argyll and the Cowal peninsula. Plenty parking at hotel.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your very positive review. We are delighted you both enjoyed your wedding anniversary with us. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. All the very best Helena & Chris

6th September 2021:

Enthusiastic owners made the stay very interesting and enjoyable. Nothing was too much trouble.

Would Recommend: Yes

We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back in the future. With very best wishes Helena & Chris

2nd September 2021:

Small and friendly hotel with enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff. Food good standard, good value for money. Fresh fruit at breakfast would have been welcome.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st September 2021:

Perfect in every way. Peaceful, beautiful surroundings gorgeous room and lovely food

Would Recommend: Yes

It was a delight to welcome you and Bear to the Hotel & thank you so much for the chocolates you brought over! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. With very best wishes Helena & Chris

25th August 2021:

We loved our stay at the Kilfinan. Helena and Chris were the perfect hosts.

No need to visit other restaurants as food at the Kilfinan is excellent and well priced.

Would Recommend: Yes

Dear Duncan Thank you for your very kind feedback on your stay with us and are delighted it was an enjoyable experience. We are in the process of compiling a booklet for guests on local walks, which you might be on interest to you if you ever visit the area again. All the very best Helena & Chris

23rd August 2021:

Very comfortable beds lovely towels and bed linen. Breakfast very good plenty of toast, fruit juice, and a great full Scottish Breakfast,

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your very kind review - we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future. All the very best Helena & Chris

22nd August 2021:

Felt like a home away from home as Helena and Chris were so friendly and accommodating. WiFi was really good and fast, especially considering the remoteness of the hotel. We stayed in room 1 which was spacious and the bed was really comfortable. The owners have strived to stock the bar with locally produced spirits and beer. There is a nice beer garden but the bar has a cosy feel when it is colder and the fire is on. We would definitely recommend this hotel.

Would Recommend: Yes

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome you both as guests and we are particularly pleased that you enjoyed our range of local spirits. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future. With very best wishes Helena & Chris

9th August 2021:

Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice big room and comfortable bed. Very dog friendly

good country location, nice village and options for walks and restaurants.

Would Recommend: Yes

Dear Claire Thank you for your very kind regards - we were delighted to welcome you all to the Hotel. All the very best Helena & Chris

8th August 2021:

Very friendly and helpful owners. Made our couple if days there very special.

Would Recommend: Yes

We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back in the future. With very best wishes Helena & Chris

8th August 2021:

Lovely location, excellent personal service only possible in a smaller hotel,a delightful beergarden, and an olde worlde restaurant with good food. What more could you ask. We will be back!

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2021:

We had a great one night stay that we wish had been longer. Our dog was so welcomed as well as ourselves. All areas of the hotel were spotlessly clean and COVID safe without it being in our face. Lovely wee outdoor area for drinks - what an evening sun trap. Food was delicious and importantly for us, some of it was local. We will come back again.

Take a picnic to one of the many wee beaches and coves and just watch the sky. Slow down here ...

Would Recommend: Yes

5th August 2021:

Lovely couple, Helena and Chris could not have been nicer. The chef is amazing.

Beautiful scenery, need a car to get around.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd August 2021:

Delightful place and very comfortable hotel

Would Recommend: Yes

28th July 2021:

Super friendly welcome with lovely warm room and plenty of hot water. Delicious meal perfect stop on cycling tour thank you

Would Recommend: Yes

27th July 2021:

Excellent facilities and covid protocols very well adhered to. We felt safe. Lovely hosts Helena and Chris couldn't do enough for us. Doggies made welcome. Great food and fantastic breakfast.

Lots of places to explore and links on the calmac ferry very good and frequent to various places. Several restaurants within a few miles but only ate at the hotel. Nice and quiet.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th July 2021:

Lovely old hotel in a remote part of Argyll. Very friendly, great food, covid precautions handled really well. Loved the tranquil location.

The ancient Kilfinan stones are next door to the hotel. Portavadie marina and Tighnabruaich are both nearby. Fabulous part of the world.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks so much for your kind feedback - we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and loved the area. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back to the Hotel in the future. With very best wishes Helena & Chris

27th July 2021:

Excellent service and friendly staff, lovely location,

Pre book for evening meals or if your going out for dinner

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks so much or your kind feedback - we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and hopefully look forward to welcoming you back to the Hotel in the future. All the very best Helena & Chris

27th July 2021:

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit thank you it was very welcoming

Great and peaceful location most beautiful and excellent for visiting local highlights thank you

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks so much for your very kind feedback - we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to hopefully welcoming you back to the Hotel in the future. With very best wishes Helena & Chris

21st July 2021:

Very polite and attentive. Excellent food. Early days for your venture, Anne and I wish you both well.

Exploring is part of the experience. A walk to Kilfinan Bay is recommended.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks so much for your kind feedback and best wishes as to the Hotel's future. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay us and look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future. All the very best Helena & Chris

20th July 2021:

Fantastic hotel, in a remote tranquil location with great access to other areas of Argyll. This truly is a hidden gem and we very much loved our stay. Chris and Helena were the perfect hosts and staying at the Kilfinan Hotel was more like going to stay with friends. You truly do an amazing job and it is wonderful to hear your passion for this lovely hotel. The breakfast was delicious with a great choice and all cooked fresh and to order and so was dinner. Thank you for making my wee mum so welcome, she loved it so much we hope to be able to return again soon. Thank you.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks so much for your extremely kind feedback - we are delighted you both enjoyed your stay with us stay so much. We look forward to potentially you, your mum and your lovely dog back in the future. All the very best Helena & Chris

19th July 2021:

A haven of peace and tranquility. Lovely owners,great chef and a big comfortable bed. Lovely walks and a small beach within walking distance. Cannot wait to our next visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for your very kind feedback - we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We would love to welcome you and your dogs back to the Hotel in the future. With very best wishes Helena & Chris

3rd July 2021:

We really enjoyed ,made very welcome, food was delicious, lovely friendly atmosphere thankyou we all chilled out

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd June 2021:

We arrived at Kilfinan on Saturday June 19th June. This was part of our planned trip around Scotland for our honeymoon. The hotel is set in a beautiful and peaceful location. We found the hotel to have everything we needed and the owners hospitality was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future. Stephen & Catherine

Would Recommend: Yes

21st June 2021:

Lovely rural inn tucked away on the Cowal peninsular. The new owners are trying very hard to make a great place to stay, drink and eat. Rooms are quite simple but comfortable, food is local and cooked to a high standard and the bar is welcoming with a log fire or outside seats with a view across the stream towards Loch Finn.

Ferries on and off the peninsula makes access quite easy, racially from the west. Plenty of local walks including a short one down to the beach to see the wildlife.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th June 2021:

We had a wonderful stay. Our room had a beautiful view, waking up to birdsong—even after a night at their historic bar sloshing pints down—was a real joy. One of the most comfortable beds we’ve ever slept in and water on tap from a local spring made feeling hungover out of the question. The breakfast options were damn good too, easily one of the best black puddings I’ve ever eaten in a full Scottish, so much so that I am now a convert to the congealed goodness I once loathed. It made me brave enough to try the scallop/black pudding and pea purée starter for dinner that evening, which proved to be absolutely delicious (followed by an even better steak main). The locally sourced toiletries were lovely (and made great bubbles in the bath!). Chris and Helena are great, they’re really accommodating and always jovial, in spite of their clearly packed and tight schedules. It’s really bringing something a little bit new to the area, including a reinvigorated kitchen with tasty local produce, British bev from near and far (who goes to Kilfinan to drink Peroni?), and again (incredibly!) comfortable beds, all while maintaining the historic beauty of the building and its interior decor. We wish them both all the best in the future, will definitely be staying here again.

Our only minor setback was being unable to drive, so we were slightly limited in what we could do, bringing blisters galore upon ourselves stoating up and down Kilfinan to the beach and coastal areas. Bring a car, or a bike! In spite of that, hanging around the hotel was lovely, it had an atmosphere that us city-folks only dream of, and if you lack much mobility, otter estate’s beach isn’t more than 20 mins walk from the Hotel, and at low tide you might find more than a few cockles to eat for lunch...

Would Recommend: Yes

10th June 2021:

We enjoyed our stay at Kilfinan Hotel. We were made to feel very welcome and both Helena and Chris could not do enough to make our stay perfect.

As the main purpose of our stay was to meet up with our grandson and his family we did not do much sightseeing as we visited them at the holiday cottage were they were staying.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th June 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

7th June 2021:

Helena and Chris have made a great start on what for them is a life changing enterprise. Friendly and helpful both of the new owners looked after us well throughout our stay. Hopefully as business builds they can take on more staff, giving them the opportunity relax with their guests.

The Cowal peninsula is a beautiful location and for anyone interested in walking and wildlife. A drive along the C11 provides one of the most scenic routes in Scotland.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st June 2021:

A new venture with real heart and soul. Helena and Chris do all they can to make you feel welcome. Still making improvements to this historic building but comfy and cosy. Lovely folk. Highly recommend.

Five West in Tigh na Bruaich great cafe!

Would Recommend: Yes

31st May 2021:

We really enjoyed our stay Beds were super comfy! Food was great quality Great to be able to bring the dog Obviously some teething problems with service but everyone very friendly so didn’t hamper our enjoyment at all. Teething issues: didn’t get a few things that we ordered/had to remind. No veggie option on menu (no biggie for us but unusual these days). No fruit delivered with the “pastries and fruit” breakfast option. Breakfast menu probably a little limited vs what i would expect for the price. I’d advise putting out jams/butter on breakfast table to reduce delays and workload for server! But again we REALLY enjoyed our stay. Gin was great!

Would Recommend: Yes

29th May 2021:

I was surprised that there was no TV in my room, but think this is a good thing as inevitably they would disturb the peace and quiet. I wish you every success in your venture and look forward to staying with you again in the future.

Would Recommend: Yes