Drumfinn Guest House At the heart of Scotland

High quality Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Killin, Perthshire
Your perfect base for discovering Scotland

You are guaranteed a warm welcome and a very comfortable stay at Drumfinn Guest House in the heart of Scotland. Open all year, we provide accommodation of the highest standard possible, while offering a friendly, personal service to all our guests. We are inspected annually by the Scottish Tourist Board and have been awarded 3 stars. Built in 1837 for The Union Bank, Drumfinn House sits in an imposing position above Killin's Main Street just a salmon's leap from the spectacular Falls of Dochart. The house retains much of its original character, and is tastefully decorated in keeping with a property of this period. The bank vault, although guarding coffee pots and china these days, is a popular talking point in the breakfast room.

Bedrooms Our five comfortable bedrooms, double or twin, mostly en suite, are bright and cheerful with panoramic views over Killin and the surrounding mountains, particularly Ben Glas, Ben Lawers and the Tarmachan Ridge. All rooms have heating, digital television, hospitality tray and toiletries.

Accolades We are featured in the Lonely Planet Guide and the famous French guide book, Le Guide du Routard. Facilities Iron, hairdryer, trouser press and drying facilities are available. Comfy, quiet guest lounge with lots of reading material and table top games. Private car park. Undercover storage for motorcycles/bicycles. Central heating. Free WiFi access. In accordance with Scottish law we have a strict no smoking policy.

Breakfast A Drumfinn breakfast will set you up for the day, whether it's porridge and full Scottish or just toast and cereal, we have something for all tastes and dietary requirements. The breakfast room is cheerful with an open coal fire, great for chilly mornings. Buffet breakfast includes fruit, cereal, toast, juices, marmalade, a selection of jams, honey, yoghurt 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. For the other end of the day our cosy residents lounge, complete with a selection of books and games, is the ideal way to relax.

B&B TARIFF

£30 per person (double occupancy of standard room) £32.50 per person (double occupancy of ensuite room) Single occupancy: £40 (in standard or ensuite room) Children under 12 sharing with two adults: £15 Discounts available for stays of 3 nights or more - please ask Most major debit/credit cards accepted. Short Breaks 3 nights bed & breakfast for two people in a twin/double room: £170 (excluding bank holidays)

Things to See and Do Such a central position means Killin is a perfect base for touring Scotland. There are many distilleries, castles, gardens, sites of historical interest and so much more within an hour or so. Whichever way you decide to go, the scenery is always spectacular and you can enjoy your day out safe in the knowledge that you can return to the comfort of Drumfinn House at the end of it. 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 that 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, laundrette, bus, post bus, taxi services, garage and recovery service.

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.

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.

Munro bagging - many mountains over 3000 ft are within an easy drive (including the famous slopes of Glen Coe, 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. Mountaintreks and Tarmachan Mountaineering are companies which offer guided walks and mountain skills tuition. 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.

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 Bike hire is available at Killin Outdoor Centre.

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.

A warm welcome awaits you For enquiries and bookings please contact: Phil and Carol Jones Drumfinn Guest House Manse Road Killin Perthshire FK21 8UY Scotland Telephone: +44 (0)1567 820 900 Email: DrumfinnHouse@aol.com Directions & Maps

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