The Brander Lodge Hotel and Bistro
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The Brander Lodge Hotel and Bistro
The Brander Lodge Hotel and Bistro, Bridge of Awe, Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute, PA35 1HT, United Kingdom
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With a stay at Brander Lodge Hotel in Taynuilt, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Bonawe Iron Furnace and a 5-minute drive from Loch Awe. This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Oban Ferry Terminal and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Cruachan Power Station.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Pets welcomeAmenities
Bar
Public parkingFree
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Conference room
Multi-function room
Restaurant
Wedding service
Fax/copying service
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Property Description
With a stay at Brander Lodge Hotel in Taynuilt, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Bonawe Iron Furnace and a 5-minute drive from Loch Awe. This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Oban Ferry Terminal and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Cruachan Power Station.
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3.8/5
GoodCleanliness3.8
Amenities3.8
Location3.8
Service3.8
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Corachie Clematis Garden Centre
(160m)
Landmarks: Loch Awe Holiday Park
(440m)
Landmarks: Glen Nant National Forest
(2.6 km)
Landmarks: Inverawe Smokehouse
(2.8 km)
Landmarks: Finn Falconry
(2.9 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
3
Business Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Garden view
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Guest Reviews
3.8/5
Good
56 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.8
- Amenities3.8
- Location3.8
- Service3.8
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AI Summary
The Brander Lodge provides comfortable, modern rooms with stunning views, convenient location for exploring Scotland, and a wide variety of delicious breakfast options. Guests praised the friendly and accommodating staff.
Angela
October 20, 2024
Hotel was very good. Lovely clean modern room with super comfy bed. Staff were all excellent, friendly and helpful. The hotel is in beautiful scenery and I'm sure it is lovely to sit on the terrace outside restaurant and bar in the summer. Food was very good too.
Ian
September 28, 2024
My room was a little tired and in need of some repairs, but it wasn’t expensive and it was clean and comfortable. Evening meal and breakfast both very good. I’d be happy to go back when the repairs have been completed.
caribbean_breezes
November 29, 2024
Our room was small but well appointed. It was comfortable, clean and we rested well. We had dinner out back with a propane heater on and a wonderful relaxing view. The food was good. The drinks were good. The staff were very friendly. While we were waiting for dinner we went for a quick walk down to the river. Very pretty. The location is beautiful, out in nature not a bustling city street. Great place to unwind. We had a lovely fresh breakfast before we made our way to experience more adventures. We would stay again!
Verified traveler
September 14, 2024
Needs attention
Place is run down and lifeless.
Windows are in a bad shape and bins full in view of windows.
There was a hairball on the carpet so not cleaned properly.
Andy
June 17, 2024
Terrible food
The staff were nice enough but there were only 4 main meal options.
The food that we had was terrible the smoked salmon starter had two tiny pieces of salmon barely enough for one of the three oatcakes that came with it !
The main meal I had was Steak pie it had greasy watery gravy and tasteless meat covered in gristle
My colleague had mince and mash which was also tasteless and when he asked for a sachet of brown sauce to try to put a bit of taste into it was told there was none
I would not recommend anyone eat there until the food improves drastically
Verified traveler
September 1, 2024
Don’t go there !
The whole hotel needed more management. Public areas were dirty and uncared for. One morning at breakfast a tablecloth on the coffee table had the same very large stain of coffee from the previous morning (covering a huge percentage of the table). The same morning the coffee tasted stale as if just reheated from previous morning.
The food we had was adequate but no more. The room was clean and the en-suite. However, the security was terrible with outdoor doors left ajar overnight and no management in the hotel at all. Guests were left to their own devices from about 22:00 to 09:00. The cook was obviously in attendance for dinner and breakfast and also junior staff (the junior staff were excellent but undertrained). Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Alan
April 11, 2022
A Curate's Egg - Good in Parts
I was allocated a very comfortable room with a small outside patio area accessed through the patio doors. Bed was very comfortable and room was very clean, as was the rest of the hotel. The electric shower took a bit of experimenting with to get the flow and temperature right. There was no desk to work at and so had to make do with a small occassional table. Bedroom walls are paper thin, so hope you don't have noisy neighbours! There was no wardrobe in the room, only a hanging rack, which wasn't a problem for me as I was only staying one night, but may be an issue if you are staying longer.
If would seem the staff were new and could do with a bit of additional training. Resturant menu was limited but the food good and portions large. Dining room itself is not particularly welcoming being rather bare, and sparsely furnished, more like a canteen. Breakfast was excellent.
Guest User
December 3, 2024
We visited for dinner only, having been before earlier in year. On a cold and wet night we had a warm welcome from Christine as we sat by the cosy fire, before moving to a table for dinner. Christine allowed me to view a room for a possible stay in the future. I had dined here as a group of 8 people earlier in the year and we all really enjoyed the food on that occasion.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Public parking
Free
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Conference room
Multi-function room
Restaurant
Bar
Conference room
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public parking
Free
Business Services
Wedding service
Conference room
Multi-function room
Fax/copying service
Front Desk Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
English
Dutch
Food & Drink
Bar
Room service
Lobby bar
Public Areas
Picnic area
Smoking area
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Activities
Gaming area
Cleaning Services
Ironing service
Clothes dryer
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Accessibility
Accessible rooms available
Safety & Security
First aid kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–20:00
Check-out: 08:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–20:00
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds can be added. Please contact the hotel for details about crib policies.
Fees for extra beds are not included in the total price. For details, please contact the hotel.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowedAdditional charge
Fee: Contact the property for details
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 21
With a stay at Brander Lodge Hotel in Taynuilt, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Bonawe Iron Furnace and a 5-minute drive from Loch Awe. This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Oban Ferry Terminal and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Cruachan Power Station.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Taynuilt? This hotel has 807 square feet (75 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 21 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Taynuilt? This hotel has 807 square feet (75 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 21 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.