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The Scottish loch hotel with 'unbeatable scenery' you can book for less than £75
The accommodation is nestled near the shores of Loch Long.
A Scottish hotel near the edge of a loch can currently be booked for less than £75. The accommodation has been described as "clean" and "good value for money" by previous guests.
The Loch Long Hotel is situated in the village of Arrochar at the head of Loch Long. It is located a short distance from many of Scotland's iconic beauty spots, such as The Cobbler and Beinn Narnain.
At the moment, guests can book an overnight stay for two at the Loch Long Hotel for £69 through Wowcher —plus a £2.99 admin fee. With the standard cost of a stay at the hotel being £86, this equates to a discount of 20 per cent.
According to Wowcher, all of the rooms at the Loch Long Hotel feature Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Many of the guest rooms also benefit from mountain or loch views.
Also included with the deal is a traditional Scottish breakfast in the morning. Meanwhile, there is the option to upgrade to include a two-course dinner and a glass of Prosecco each upon arrival.
The hotel's restaurant serves up a wide range of starters, mains, and desserts, as well as a varied Champagne and wine list. Among the dishes listed on its sample menu are black pudding croquette, steak and vegetable pie, traditional fish and chips, and sticky toffee pudding.
Guests at the Loch Long Hotel can also bring their pet along with them for the holiday. One pet is welcome per stay for an additional fee paid directly to the hotel.
In terms of things to get up to in the area, one popular hike is the Glen Loin Loop that offers spectacular views of the Arrochar Alps. Meanwhile, the Wild About Argyll Bikepacking Trail runs directly past the hotel.
Visitors can also head out onto the surface of the nearby Loch Lomond on a Loch Lomond Leisure boat tour. It is also possible to rent out rowing boats and take part in activities such as kayaking and paddleboarding.
The Wowcher website states: "Tucked on the banks of shimmering Loch Long and framed by the Arrochar Alps, this welcoming hotel offers comfort, style, and unbeatable scenery. "
The Loch Long Hotel has received mostly positive feedback from past visitors. On Tripadvisor, the hotel has an overall rating of 3.3 out of five based on 1,291 reviews.
One satisfied guest wrote: "I stayed in a twin room which was on the second floor, the room was clean and comfortable, the Wi-Fi worked as it should and the bathroom which looked like it has been recently fitted was very clean."
On the other hand, a negative review reads: "Disgusting place waste of money. Please don't waste your money this is a dump."
Another positive writeup states: "Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, good value for money."
The Loch Long Hotel is not the only accommodation option in the area, with various other hotels to choose from. The nearby Arrochar Hotel features 76 en-suite bedrooms, while The Caledonian Claymore Hotel dates back to the 19th century and features 86 rooms.
Further details about the Loch Long Hotel deal can be found on the Wowcher website.
