The Old Rectory, The Newtown, Inveraray, PA32 8UH, United Kingdom
#3 of 7 B&Bs and Inns in Inveraray
Guests' ChoiceBased on 332 B&B reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 August 2025
David
United KingdomHouse full of character. Lady friendly & helpful. Excellent range of food for breakfast, fresh, well presented. Accommodated early breakfast for myself & another lady. Good parking.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Jean-marie
LuxembourgOur stay was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The hostess gave us the warmest welcome, making us feel right at home from the very first moment. The rooms were stunningly beautiful, with stylish decor and a wonderfully designed bathroom – everything arranged with such taste and attention to detail. We also received excellent recommendations for dinner, which made our evenings even more enjoyable. In the morning, we were treated to a homemade breakfast buffet that exceeded all expectations: plenty of fresh fruit, delicious pastries and bread, and even freshly prepared fried and scrambled eggs were offered. Everything was truly flawless and far beyond what we had hoped for. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
White
United KingdomFantastic loch view with sunken bath . amazing breakfast...
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Fabrice
FranceLovely lady, lovely place, lovely breakfast ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Wendy
United KingdomSee above
Breakfast was good. Only marked the facilities down slight because as beautiful as they look the roll top bath is not easy to have a shower in would have preferred a shower cubicle. Also the room was superb but was on second floor the stairs were difficult so a slight draw back for the more elderly customers. Having said that would definitely go back.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Mary-anne
AustraliaSlight traffic noise as it fronts onto the road along the loch but no disturbance at night.
The location on the side of the Loch was excellent. The rooms are spacious with high ceilings and equipped with seating. Bathroom was spacious too. Lovely decor throughout. The breakfast was excellent with a huge range of choice including cooked breakfast. A short and very pleasant stroll into the centre of town, which has a choice of good restaurants and fine shops. Thoroughly recommended
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Kathryn
United Kingdomlovely location and view of the loch from the bedroom. very spacious
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Barry
United KingdomNothing
Fantastic spread for breakfast. Lots of options. Great view from bedroom. Comfortable bed and very spacious bathroom. Lovely landlady with lots of local knowledge. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Sarah
United KingdomI would’ve preferred a larger mirror in the room we were in (but managed with the small one provided!)
The accommodation was steeped in amazing history but was spotlessly clean. The host was lovely and the ‘review famous’ breakfast lived up to the hype! It was delicious and plentiful!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
John
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing. Our hosts provided everything tastefully and standard of cleanliness was first class.
Location was good very central to town and Restaurants. Beautiful views from our room over Loch. Room was excellent standard of decor cleanliness and attention to detail. Everything you required provided. Breakfast was excellent one of the best buffets I have had. Was really five star. Fresh fruit, breads, cereals yoghurt fresh juices all beautifully presented. Our hosts were welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Christine
AustraliaDifficult to find the parking because google does not know Scotland very well - but the host was truly helpfull
A truly charming old building with marvelous views, a lovely garden, secure parking and an easy 5 minute walk into the town. The host was delightful and the breakfast truly astounding.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Heather
AustraliaNothing
The Rectory was over 200 years old & has been tastefully renovated to enhance our stay.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Ian
United KingdomRoom with sunken bath was amazing
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Violet
United KingdomNothing
Stunning place and location.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Robert
United KingdomBeautiful maintained old property with lovely host and breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Maniemoe
SwitzerlandCathie a perfect host. Shame she's decided to give up quite soon. A big hug and all the best for your future
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Bernardo
AustraliaNothing
Clean, tidy and all the bits you need for a comfortable stay. Lovely location and friendly host. Arranged breakfast for us early as we had to catch a ferry to Islay.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Sue
United KingdomThe breakfast was exceptional, with lots of choice and beautifully prepared by very friendly hosts. Extremely comfortable room, with wonderful view of Loch Fyne. It was good to be within a few minutes walk of the centre of Inverary.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Jethroharrisonwest
United KingdomIf I were to grumble about anything, it wasn't clear where parking was available, but that was sorted by checking directly with the BnB owners. But really, there was nothing to fault with our stay at The Old Rectory!
The Old Rectory was phenomenal. Easily the best BnB we've stayed in - the owners were so welcoming and friendly and provided a really delicious continental breakfast selection with cooked breakfast options too. The room and bed was extremely comfortable and we were lucky enough to have booked a room with a loch view and an incredibly large bath tub in the enormous ensuite. The BnB itself was situated right next to Loch Fyne and it was an easy walk (10 minutes or less) into the village of Inveraray with bustling pubs and cafes and we were given great recommendations by our hosts. It's just a shame we only stayed one night!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Raymond
United KingdomNothing I didn’t like.
Gave us a good feeling as we entered as the decor was impressive and very clean. Our room was spacious, comfortable bed and nice bathroom. Lovely dining room.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Isobel
United KingdomWould like to have stayed longer
Had a lovely overnight stay in a great room with amazing sea views. Plenty choice for breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
David
United KingdomShould have stayed longer.
Delightful place in all respects.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Nigel
United KingdomCould not fault anything.
Fantastic Host's.In all my years travelling never had a better breakfast anywhere.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Blanca
SwedenThe room was big and the views amazing! The lady that runs The Old Rectory was very friendly and the breakfast was very good.
Stayed in July 2025
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