Set in the heart of Clyde coast resort Helensburgh's leafy conservation area, Balmillig is conveniently close to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park yet just 20 miles from Glasgow International Airport (we are happy to pick you up and drop you off at either Glasgow or Prestwick). Rennie Macintosh's world famous Hill House and Faslane Naval Base are both nearby.

After a long day travelling, sightseeing, walking, wildlife spotting, golfing or shopping, come home to a relaxing tea or coffee among the greenery of Balmillig's comfortable conservatory. Having welcomed guests for over 30 years, our 4 star quality award shows we know how to help you enjoy all that Helensburgh and this superb area has to offer. We make Balmillig a friendly relaxing home and we're sure you'll enjoy sharing it with us.

For stays of 3 nights or more, room rate reduces from £70 to £64 per night.

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Facilities

A completely smoke free house with modern facilities, Balmillig offers underfloor heating, excellent spacious showers and comfortable beds in a mixture of twin, double and queen bedded rooms. Free wifi internet access is available for those with laptops (we also have a laptop available for hire). All rooms have TV, alarm radio, DVD player, electric blankets and hairdryers.

Breakfast

Enjoy fruit juice, cereals or porridge, fruit, toasted bread, oatcakes, homemade marmalade, and a choice of freshly cooked eggs, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes and tattie scones. Have some or all; the choice is yours. Wherever possible we use quality local produce. Earlier breakfasts are available if required for earlier starts. Breakfast is served in the conservatory, so while you enjoy your cornflakes you can watch the birds and squirrels enjoying theirs!

Lounge/conservatory

This large heated space is comfortably furnished and has games, books and lots of information about the area.

Parking and Garden

There is off street parking within the spacious and colourful garden which has a patio area where you can enjoy the summer annuals as well as the varied collection of shrubs, trees and herbaceous perennials selected to support wildlife as well as providing year round fragrance, floral and foliage interest. Click here for more on the conservatory and garden.

Restaurants and Shopping

Balmillig is within easy walking distance of bus and train services, seafront, park, shops and restaurants. We have a large file with menus for most local restaurants.

Green issues

To be as ‘green’ as possible Balmillig is built to top energy conservation standards. The garden is widlife friendly, we recycle plastics, paper etc., compost kitchen waste and have installed solar powered water heating.

Breakfast by the bougainvilia

The roomy conservatory is a great place to relax

Bird of Paradise flowers bloom in January

Guests are welcome to use the patio area

Conservatory roof solar panels help keep us green

Colourful gardens are full of birdlife

To read customer opinion about Balmillig click here to go to TripAdvisor.