The Brander Lodge Hotel and Bistro

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Staff

9.1

Beautifully set in landscaped gardens The Brander Lodge Hotel is located in Taynuilt. This family-run hotel delivers excellent cuisine and specializes in local produce. The friendly bar stocks over 100 specially chosen malt whiskeys, fine Scottish beers and a varied wine list to compliment your meal. Located at the foot of Ben Cruachan, in the historic Pass of Brander, some 12 miles east of the resort town of Oban, the Brander Lodge is set well back from the main road in picturesque gardens. All rooms have a private bath or shower room with luxury amenities, a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Jeanmarie
United States United States
“Perfect stop between towns we were traveling. Comfortable beds, excellent food at the restaurant. Owner operated and a very hands on owner, made you feel like you were staying at more than just a hotel. Beautiful facilities.”
Alastair
“friendly went above duty as running late , can't thank them enough Made sure Ted the dog got his sausages for breakfast too”
Dawn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food is amazing, dinner and breakfast. Location was fab. So dog friendly, lovely walk along the river for our wee dog. Lovely staff.”
Pravin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“David, the Managing Director, was very helpful and made sure the staff looked after us. We had a problem with another hotel, booked through Booking.com & David helped us immediately on calling him quite late at night (after 9pm) to arrange a...”
Judith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff and helpful. Bar and general areas were nice and clean and welcoming”
Yvonne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were very friendly & attentive. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast had many options and a great variety of hot and cold.Dinner menus was not big but covered a lot of tastes. It was very well presented, hot, plentiful and good value for...”
Glen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was good ordered the full Scottish and was pleased with it black pudding and haggis was delicious 10 out of 10, the evening mealsl where lovely just a pity not a great selection on the menu but no complaints about food .”
Valerie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was lovely, bed so comfy,loved the outside space,would love to come back,if we are in the area.”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect for an overnight stay with lovely food both at dinner and breakfast!”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff friendly and helpful. Chef excellent. Setting lovely especially in good weather. Plenty of space around if travelling with children but beware of the river which is fast flowing and can be deep.”

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Brander Lodge Hotel and Bistro

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Brander Lodge Hotel and Bistro takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property cannot accommodate check-in after 22:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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