Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Stay at The Waterhouse Inn in Balloch
The Waterhouse Inn, owned and operated by the Dawson family for over four decades, offers a blend of Scottish hospitality and modern comfort in Balloch. Our establishment combines traditional elegance with contemporary design, featuring seven spacious en-suite rooms, a licensed restaurant serving freshly prepared meals, and a welcoming lounge bar with an extensive drinks selection. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, with family members regularly engaging with guests to ensure a memorable stay. Located just 20 minutes from Glasgow Airport and adjacent to Balloch Train Station, we offer convenient access to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.Our amenities include free parking, complimentary WiFi, and proximity to golf courses, walking trails, and local attractions. We have implemented a no-smoking policy and maintain high cleanliness standards, with rooms featuring bespoke furnishings, walk-in showers, and tea/coffee facilities. While our restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, we provide coffee service daily and partner with nearby eateries to accommodate guests' needs.
Services
Accommodation
Restaurant
Bar
Wedding Venue
Event Hosting
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 40+ years of local hospitality experience
- Complimentary parking and WiFi in scenic Loch Lomond location
- Freshly prepared meals using local ingredients daily (except Mondays/Tuesdays)
- Proximity to 8 golf courses within 8 miles radius
- Modern en-suite rooms with bespoke furnishings and walk-in showers
What people say
Friendly staff
Perfect location
Comfortable beds
Great service
Lovely views
Services
Accommodation
Our seven modern en-suite rooms combine traditional Scottish charm with contemporary design. Each room features bespoke furnishings, walk-in showers, complimentary toiletries, tea/coffee facilities, and hairdryers. Located above our licensed bar, rooms offer convenient access to local attractions while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere despite their central location.
Restaurant
Our licensed restaurant serves freshly prepared Scottish cuisine daily except Mondays and Tuesdays. The menu features hearty breakfasts from 9:30am, light bites, homemade soups, and desserts including strawberry tarts and scones. Coffee service remains available daily for guests during restaurant closures.
Bar
The lounge bar offers 10 draft beers, bottled beverages, malt whiskies, and liqueurs in a traditional pub setting. Open daily, it provides a social hub for locals and visitors with leather seating, fireplace ambiance, and regular staff training to ensure quality service.
Wedding Venue
As a preferred accommodation partner for local wedding venues, we provide comfortable lodging for guests attending ceremonies at nearby locations like Boturich Castle and The Cruin. Our proximity to these venues (5 minutes drive) and group booking capabilities make us ideal for wedding parties.
Tourist Accommodation
Strategically located between Loch Lomond and Glasgow, we offer ideal accommodation for exploring the Trossachs National Park. Guests enjoy proximity to West Highland Way trails, Sweeney's Cruises, golf courses, and scenic viewpoints, with free parking and luggage assistance available.
Questions
What are your restaurant hours?
Our restaurant serves breakfast from 9:30am daily, with last food orders at 12pm on Sundays-Wednesdays. Closed for food Mondays and Tuesdays.
Do you offer parking facilities?
Yes, we provide free parking directly opposite the hotel at St Kessog's Church carpark, with 2 EV charging stations available.
Are pets allowed?
We welcome guide dogs but do not permit other pets to maintain our no-smoking and allergy-friendly environment.
How accessible is the hotel?
All rooms are on the first floor with stair access only. We recommend contacting us in advance for mobility assistance requirements.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and cash payments for accommodation, dining, and bar services.
Can I book event space?
While we don't have dedicated event spaces, our bar area and nearby partner venues accommodate small gatherings and celebrations.
Reviews (5)
Stuart MacCallum
Jan 20, 2022
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1st time in here and wasn't disappointed. Covid-19 guidelines followed, staff extra friendly, service amazing and the food was absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced too!! Well worth a visit if you're in the area!!
Andrew Day
Jan 17, 2022
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Stopped here for lunch, fish and chips were delicious, freshly cooked, homemade max and cheese also amazing. Friendly staff, definitely recommend for food.
Lucas Barron
Nov 12, 2021
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We came here for breakfast only and oh my... What a breakfast. Full breakfast and waffle with bacon... They nailed both. The full breakfast was on point, best one I've had so far. And the waffle with bacon and syrup... It was just brilliant. And the service was as good as the food, good job!
10/10
10/10
Andrew Smith
Oct 19, 2021
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Very clean room comfortable very warm soft bed ,good value. I will stay here again.
Breakfasts delicious good price. But the table was sticky. I think it's sprayable sanitizer but left to dry ,perhaps it needs a dry cloth to Finnish it off.
Breakfasts delicious good price. But the table was sticky. I think it's sprayable sanitizer but left to dry ,perhaps it needs a dry cloth to Finnish it off.
Djeus Wong
Sep 19, 2021
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Location is right in the middle of everything. Room is spacious and clean. Everything is great, from shower to hair-dryer, bed and pillows to complimentary coffee and tea. The lunch at restaurant was very tasty and well cooked too. So glad that we chose this hotel. The staff is always helpful and attentive. Highly recommended.
