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Drumfinn Guest House
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B&B Accommodation in the heart of Scotland
(Breadalbane Area)
Ideal for exploring Perthshire, the Trossachs and the Highlands
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A very warm welcome awaits you at Drumfinn Guest House all year round. The house is run to a very high standard and cleanliness is a priority. We are inspected annually by the Scottish Tourist Board and have been awarded 3 stars. Drumfinn sits on the main road approximately 200 yards from the famous Falls of Dochart in the centre of Killin which is located on the beautiful Loch Tay. The house was built in 1837 for the Union Bank of Scotland and was later The Bank of Scotland. It was used as a bank until the 1960s and the vault has been retained as a unique feature of the breakfast room |
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Killin is an ideal base for exploring Perthshire - Aberfeldy 23 miles, Crieff 28 miles, Pitlochry 38 miles, Perth 43 miles. Loch Lomond is only 22 miles and the Trossachs (Callander) is only 24 miles. To the west is Argyll (Inverary 46 miles and Oban 55 miles) and the West Highlands - Glen Coe is 40 miles away. Ideal distances for visiting north, south east or west and great drives with spectacular and varied scenery. |
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Bedrooms
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Facilities
We have a strict no smoking policy. |
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Breakfast
The breakfast room is cheerful with an open coal fire, great for chilly mornings. Buffet breakfast includes fresh fruit, cereal, toast, juices, marmalade, honey and a selection of jams, croissant, yoghurt etc., and our full Scottish breakfast includes bacon, eggs, sausage, tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, potato scone, baked beans, black pudding, haggis, fried bread. Specialist teas and coffee. Special dietary requirements are catered for. Accolades
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| B&B Tariff | October 2007 - March 2008 | April 2008 - September 2008 |
| Double/Twin (ensuite) | £28 per person (based on 2 adults sharing) £16 for a child under 12 sharing with 2 adults £35 for single occupancy |
£30 per person (based on 2 adults sharing) £18 for a child under 12 sharing with 2 adults £40 for single occupancy |
| Double/Twin (shared bathroom) | £26 per person (based on 2 adults sharing) £12 for a child under 12 sharing with 2 adults £30 for single occupancy |
£28 per person (based on 2 adults sharing) £14 for a child under 12 sharing with 2 adults £35 for single occupancy |
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Discounts available for stays of 3 nights or more - please ask The above rates are a guide and during public holidays peak season rates may apply. Please note we do not accept credit or debit cards. |
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Things to See and Do
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Base your holiday in Killin and you'll find there's much to see and do. You can drive around the beautiful countryside visiting distilleries, museums, historic sites, gardens and much more. The scenery is simply spectacular in whichever direction you travel. One of the most unique visitor attractions locally is The Crannog Centre on Loch Tay. This authentic recreation is based on excavations of these ancient loch dwellings which were built here thousands of years ago. The village of Killin has a wide variety of shops, a bank, cash points, excellent Tourist Information and Folklore Centre, good quality restaurants and tea rooms, launderette, bus, post bus, taxi services, garage and recovery service. |
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The famous Falls of Dochart are a two minute walk from Drumfinn Guest House and are popular with visitors all year round.
Historically, Killin was home to the Campbell clan and also Clan McNab (whose burial site can be visited via the Falls of Dochart Bridge).
Pipe bands parade through the village some weekends during the summer and the Killin Highland Games are held in August. |
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The church in Killin was rebuilt in 1700s but the original church is thought to date back to the 9th century. In the church is a seven sided font, thought to be over 1000 years old and the only seven sided font discovered in Scotland. The first minister of the new church was the Rev. James Stewart who translated the New Testament into Scottish Gaelic and whose ministry had far reaching consequences for the whole of Scotland. Killin was featured in the films The Thirty-nine Steps and Monty Python's Holy Grail. |
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Munro bagging - many mountains over 3000 ft are within an easy drive (including the famous slopes of Glen Coe, pictured right, Ben Lawers and Beinn Ghlas 7 miles, Schiehallion, Ben More and many more (visit www.scottishsport.co.uk). Walking - lots of walks, easy or hard, around Killin and beyond. Nature and wildlife - the area attracts rare butterflies such as the Scotch Argus and the Pearl Bordered Fritillary (see www.butterfly-conservation.org). Golden eagle, osprey, peregrine falcon are regularly seen around the area and a wide variety of ducks and geese live on the Loch. The famous Argaty Red Kites are a short ride away. Red squirrel, deer, pine marten inhabit the area and rare alpine plants are being enticed back (see www.swt.org.uk). Golf - Killin boasts an excellent 9 hole golf course, restaurant and licensed bar and welcomes visitors. |
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Fishing - local ghillies available for loch and river fishing, permits available in the village for brown trout, salmon and coarse fishing. Visit: www.lochtayfishntrips.co.uk Watersports - Canadian canoeing, rafting, kayaking, sailing with tuition if required. Visit: www.killinoutdoor.co.uk Horse Riding and Pony Trekking - available nearby. Cycling - Sustrans Cycle Route 7 passes through Killin, but there are lots of other areas worth cycling in and around Killin. Visit www.cycle-holidays.co.uk
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Whether you want an activity holiday or a romantic break,
whether you want to go out touring every day or just pick a spot and relax,
this area has something for everyone.
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External Links:
Accommodation UK Directory
Hotel Linx Hotel Guide
Web site © 2004-2008 Drumfinn and The Internet Guide to Scotland
Scenic photos Copyright © 1994 Corel and its licensors. All rights reserved. Not to be downloaded or reproduced.
www.drumfinn.co.uk
