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| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Excellent B and B . Spotless, very friendly Breakfast was first class. |
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| Date Submitted: 07 Feb 2019 Booking ID: 9A3BE9 | |||
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| Traveller from , GB Date of stay 05 Feb 2019 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property I’m not sure if 5 stars is enough! Beautiful house and lovely people! |
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| Traveller from Dingwall, GB Date of stay 01 Feb 2019 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Beautiful old house. Very comfortable beds and seating areas. Breakfast delicious, with lots of choice. Warm welcome. |
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| Tips for other travellers Bar Aldos is a very friendly Italian restaurant with great food. 5-10 minute walk.Surrounding countryside good for walking. |
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| Date Submitted: 30 Jan 2019 Booking ID: 9AE9D5 | |||
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| Traveller from , GB Date of stay 28 Jan 2019 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Excellent accomodation and breakfast |
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| Date Submitted: 21 Nov 2018 Booking ID: 9568EF | |||
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| Traveller from , GB Date of stay 19 Nov 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Genuinely friendly welcome. Lots of local knowledge to impart. A credit to the town, the region and the country. |
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| Tips for other travellers Leave room overnight for the excellent breakfast. |
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| Date Submitted: 19 Nov 2018 Booking ID: 94DE32 | |||
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| Traveller from GLASGOW, GB Date of stay 17 Nov 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property On arrival we found off street free parking, great start. As soon as we got into the house, we met Michael the owner and shortly after, Naomi, his lovely wife. The house is a beautiful period home built around 1850 and has been wonderfully restored. After we were shown to our lovely room with superb en-suite. in our room we found all the expected facilities but more that was some of Naomi’s freshly made hand baked cake and a wee dram should we feel like a nightcap – this sort of personal service you simply do not get in a hotel. Breakfast was arranged at a time to suit us and words cannot describe the attention to detail – the menu was simply amazing. Every possible thing was locally sourced and by that I mean as local as the stunning walled back garden where the chickens roam and the bees supply the honey! All in all the experience was such a treat, it was so nice be spoken to on first name terms. To top it off we were given some freshly laid eggs to take home, I will enjoy the Omelette and scrambled eggs they will provide me this week. If I ever need accommodation in Alloa or just a night away, Garvally House will definitely be one of the names at the top of my list – thanks you so much to Michael and Naomi for your fantastic hospitality |
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| Tips for other travellers We were attending a wedding so didn’t venture out in Alloa but given you are minutes from the countryside, seems like a pretty central place to stay for a bit of tourism and far better than staying in some hotel chain. |
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| Date Submitted: 05 Nov 2018 Booking ID: 92C587 | |||
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| Traveller from , Date of stay 03 Nov 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Superb place ,owners were equally superb. This is clearly a first class establishment. Having stayed in Marriot hotels 5 days a week for last 10 years my standards are fairly high, the breakfast at this place far far exceeded any expectations , it really was simply fantastic . A superb stay and will be our first choice when visiting family in Alloa going forward. |
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| Date Submitted: 31 Oct 2018 Booking ID: 92D5FB | |||
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| Traveller from BRISTOL, GB Date of stay 28 Oct 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property I had the most wonderful two night stay with Naomi and Michael. They were so welcoming and friendly on arrival after a long journey! The rooms are wonderful – clean, so comfortable, en-suite is spacious and well equipped. Comfiest bed I think I’ve ever ever slept in, the room was always comfortably warm considering how freezing it was outside! The breakfast is by far the best breakfast I’ve ever had in any b&b or hotel. All homemade and so tasty! I would recommend to everyone, an absolute gem of a place. |
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| Date Submitted: 24 Oct 2018 Booking ID: 936E9B | |||
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| Traveller from Lutterworth, GB Date of stay 22 Oct 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Excellent stay not only for the accommodation but also for the superb breakfast. |
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| Tips for other travellers Restaurants & other amenities are a short walk away. Bar Aldo was very good Italian food at a reasonable price. The cinema is also close by. |
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| Date Submitted: 09 Oct 2018 Booking ID: 8B30BE | |||
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| Traveller from Farnham Common, Slough, GB Date of stay 04 Oct 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Every comfort you could have wanted, real attention to detail and to dietary requirements and a very personable welcome and stay. Excellent breakfast choices and innovative. A gem to be highly recommended. |
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| Tips for other travellers Alloa Golf Club course highly recommended, excellent views from the course. |
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| Date Submitted: 06 Oct 2018 Booking ID: 901792 | |||
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| Traveller from Austin, US Date of stay 03 Oct 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property This was the nicest place we’ve stayed. Great food and the owners, Naomi and Michael, are exceptionally nice and enjoyable to talk with. I would highly recommend the Garvally House. |
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| Date Submitted: 02 Oct 2018 Booking ID: 8605C8 | |||
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| Traveller from Rockland, US Date of stay 23 Sep 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Wonderful warm and inviting place to stay. Michael the host was very friendly & accommodating. Area was close to the tourist spots where we were visiting, but off the beaten path, which we liked. |
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| Tips for other travellers Great Italian restaurant right down the street |
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| Date Submitted: 01 Oct 2018 Booking ID: 91542C | |||
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| Traveller from Leamington Spa, GB Date of stay 27 Sep 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property I cannot recommend Garvally House highly enough. The welcome was excellent as was the room. I had to leave early the next morning, before breakfast so I was supplied with a sandwich and fruit. Nothing seemed too much trouble. I will definitely return. Many thanks Elaine Scrivens |
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| Date Submitted: 01 Oct 2018 Booking ID: 832653 | |||
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| Traveller from Gainesville, US Date of stay 19 Sep 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Nice room, very pleasant owners, beautiful garden and good food. Nice big bathroom as well. I would recommend. |
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| Date Submitted: 20 Sep 2018 Booking ID: 7EABE8 | |||
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| Traveller from St Ouen, GB Date of stay 15 Sep 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Excellent service and catered for our dietary needs |
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| Date Submitted: 17 Sep 2018 Booking ID: 8FFC24 | view booking details | ||
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| Traveller from , GB Date of stay 10 Sep 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property A gem hidden away in Alloa. The owners are lovely people; courteous and kind; helpful to a fault; nothing is too much trouble. The ‘Full Scottish’ breakfast is wonderful; it will set you up for a day of exploring Alloa; the surrounding towns and the hills of Clackmannanshire and Fife. The rooms have everything you would need and there’s even a wee tot of whiskey (for medicinal purposes of course). Good value, good company, good food – what more could you ask! |
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| Tips for other travellers Aldo’s Italian restaurant is a few hundred yards down the road; really good menu. |
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| Date Submitted: 14 Sep 2018 Booking ID: 8F0A0D | |||
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| Traveller from Leipzig, DE Date of stay 06 Sep 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property I received a very warm welcome by the owners. Carvally House is a magnificent old building renovated with love to detail and style. I felt very comfortable there. The breakfast was excellent and was beautifully presented. I would always come back for another visit if I go to the area in the future. |
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| Tips for other travellers Carvally House is in a quiet street and ideally located to go hiking and exploring this beautiful part of Scotland. It is very close to Stirling with major sights like the Stirling Castle and the William Wallace monument (Braveheart). The Gean House and the Inglewood House are historic buildings worthwhile looking at in Alloa. Alloa is easy to get to from Glasgow Central by train. |
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| Date Submitted: 13 Sep 2018 Booking ID: 8ED893 | |||
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| Traveller from Hafrsfjord, NO Date of stay 07 Sep 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Fantastic place. House with history and beautiful furniture. Quiet area, no disturbance Best ever breakfast, excellent! Very friendly host. |
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| Tips for other travellers Only 10min drive to Stirling |
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| Date Submitted: 06 Sep 2018 Booking ID: 8E0C50 | |||
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| Traveller from Glasgow, GB Date of stay 31 Aug 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property fantastic stay with fabulous hosts breakfast is amazing with the comfiest bed ever!! |
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| Traveller from Allerod, DK Date of stay 27 Aug 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property What a warm welcome, a fantastic breakfast and a nice feeling to the place. Looking forward to come back another time. |
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| Date Submitted: 05 Sep 2018 Booking ID: 8CFBAC | |||
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| Traveller from , GB Date of stay 30 Aug 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Great find, welcoming and with first class home cooking and produce |
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| Date Submitted: 23 Aug 2018 Booking ID: 8BA686 | |||
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| Traveller from York, GB Date of stay 15 Aug 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Fantastic stay as always. Amazing breakfast and attention to detail make Garvally House stand out above anyone else. |
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| Date Submitted: 13 Jul 2018 Booking ID: 7FFF8B | view booking details | ||
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| Traveller from St Brelade, JE Date of stay 07 Jul 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property This is the 3rd time we have stayed and is an ideal location for us to meet up with family. Naomi and Michael are so friendly and make you feel very welcome. Even if the guest house was in a different location we would stay every time we visit. |
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| Tips for other travellers If you do not have the luxury of relatives or friends then you have plenty of parking on the house property off the road. The Royal Oak in easy walking distance does great food and Bar Aldo’s does good Italian food. You are next to a lovely park and Coopers restaurant is on the opposite side. |
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| Date Submitted: 02 Jul 2018 Booking ID: 7E61BB | |||
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| Traveller from Glasgow, GB Date of stay 29 Jun 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Accommodation excellent, facilities excellent, clean, modern. Staff very friendly. Most of the food and preserves are home made onsite. Would recommend this house to anyone. |
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| Date Submitted: 02 Jul 2018 Booking ID: 83000A | |||
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| Traveller from Borensberg, SE Date of stay 28 Jun 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property A wonderful place to stay at. We felt very well cared of. THANK YOU! |
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| Tips for other travellers Stay at this place for more than one night if possible. |
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| Date Submitted: 25 Jun 2018 Booking ID: 7FE23C | view booking details | ||
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| Traveller from Liverpool, GB Date of stay 22 Jun 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property Everything about my stay was marvellous. Superb room with a wonderful bed and fantastic bathroom…all to myself! The breakfast was amazing and kept me filled up all day! All the people there couldn’t have been more helpful in general but such a bonus to see a picture of my two grandfathers on the stair wall! I return to the area to visit friends so will definitely be back! |
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| Tips for other travellers Difficult for me to answer as I was there to attend a specific function. However Alloa in general is a great location to visit lots of places including Edinburgh and Glasgow. |
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| Date Submitted: 25 Jun 2018 Booking ID: 75AAF6 | |||
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| Traveller from Hong Kong, HK Date of stay 22 Jun 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property A jewel in Alloa! I will definitely return if I am visiting the area again. Michael and Naomi made me feel very welcome and the quality of the room and service was excellent. |
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| Date Submitted: 18 Jun 2018 Booking ID: 8550BF | |||
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| Traveller from AULTBEA, GB Date of stay 13 Jun 2018 | |||
| Location | Cleanliness | Facilities | Service / Staff |
| 4 – Good | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent | 5 – Excellent |
| Would you recommend this property to other travellers? | Yes | ||
| Comments about this property I spent 3 nights here and found Michael and Naomi to be first class hosts. |
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| Tips for other travellers Dined on reasonable vegetarian food in three different restaurants, all within walking distance of the house – Aldos, Mr Singhs and Coopers. Costa Coffee satisfied the caffeine need and even found a good barber opposite the swimming baths, before heading to the railway station for a quick visit to Glasgow. Had intended to cycle on the cycle paths near the house but changed my mind because of strong winds and walked instead. |
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I visit Falkirk for work about once a month and travel to Alloa (approx 13 miles) to stay at Garvally House and would recommend anyone to do the same. The beds are the most comfortable you will ever sleep on and take a little extra time to enjoy the excellent breakfast.
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Naomi and Michael welcomed us both into their lovely guest house, our room was huge ( the green room ) and a great walk in shower.
Breakfast was exceptional, fresh fruit home made yoghurt and breads, and of course fabulous cooked breakfast.
Nice touches, whiskey night cap for my husband and homemade cake for me !!
Thank you Naomi and Michael, keep it up 🙂
I usually stay in hotels when away on business but opted for the Garvelly House based on the positive reviews. I syed in David’s Room positioned at the front of the property. The room exceeded expectations in that its amenities compare favourably to most 5 star hotels I have stayed in. Well proportioned room with large en-suite fitted with his and hers sinks, power shower.
The usual tea/coffee facilities but with a complimentary cake and tot of whisky which is a nice touch.
Hosts Michael and Naomi are very welcoming. Went to a great pub with its own beer and reasonably priced good food on Michaels’ advice. Naomi is a brilliant cook and provided a fantastic breakfast using their own produce and locally sourced ingredients. I travel the world on business and am struggling to remember a better breakfast anywhere.
Many thanks for an enjoyable stay.
Everything about Garvally is the best. Way better than many 5 star hotels I have stayed in. Homemade bread, yoghurt and jam for breakfast served with a smile by Naomi and Michael. Beautiful house modernised to top standards. Well worth a visit. Excellent!
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Report We stayed for two separate nights during a tour of Scotland. It is very comfortable and well-appointed and the owners are very friendly and helpful. There are only two rooms so it is never very busy. The room we stayed in was large with a large en-suite shower room, the facilities were very good and everything was spotlessly clean. The breakfasts were also superb. We wouldn’t hesitate in returning here in the future.
Once in a while, its a pleasure to stay at an outstanding B&B. Garvally House offers a large room with bathrobe and sandals (hotel standard) provided. The breakfast offers four choice for main like smoked haddock, french toast with smoked salmon etc on top of the usual bacon, eggs and sausage combo. Michael and Naomi are helpful and offered good advice for dining options around Alloa. If you drive and am visiting Sitrling, Garvally House is clearly the best B&B around.
This was a very last minute find when other plans changed and I found the hosts Very friendly and obliging. This is a very well appointed and luxurious home. The lovely setting, convenience to Stirling by train and the service would make this guest house Great for a longer stay than I had.
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4 helpful votes A bit apprehensive about staying in a small hotel but had a great stay – if in the area would head straight here – nice room, great breakfast, super hosts!! Had the smallest room but it was fine for one night with all I needed.
The Garvally is warm and welcoming just like its owners Michael and Naomi.
The bed was as big and comfortable as I’ve ever slept in. The ensuite was well equipped and the finishing touches of a tot of whiskey and home made Scottish shortbread were a delight.
Best of all was the quality of the breakfast; fresh fruit accompanied by home made fruit compote and yoghurt; home made bread; honey from their own bees; free range eggs from their own chickens; locally sourced sausage and bacon; a wide selection of specially blended teas; excellent!
Warm, friendly welcome, lovely guest house. Large, clean, comfortable room, lovely ensuite bathroom with invigorating power shoer, real luxury! Breakfast delicious, generous and out-of-the-ordinary. lovely touched with refreshments and home baking in room. Would highly recommend if looking for some pampering!
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Very amiable hosts; excellent breakfast with self-made bread and yogurt; pleasant and comfortable room but unfortunately situated with view on industrial area. Very helpful hosts to plan trips and dining.
Everything was fantastic! Clean, friendly, beautiful house and rooms, fantastic breakfast (!!!!) everything was pefect! Perfect last night for our 2 weeks scotland Holiday. We will visit you again
On arrival I was made very welcome by Naomi and shown to my room, which was beautifully decorated and well proportioned. Getting into bed later that evening was like slipping into a cloud – I don’t know how she does it but the sheets were so soft that a god night’s sleep was a given! The bathroom was large, spotless and well equipped. There was even cake and a wee dram awaiting my arrival, which was a lovely surprise!
The hotel does not offer an evening meal, but the town is only a 5 minute walk away, and the sumptuous breakfast was worth getting up for! Michael even makes his own bread, which was delicious.
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The B&B is absolutely lovely, the rooms, and the batroom are huge, and really clean. The owners are really friedly and welcoming. Obviously, it’s unusual to find B&B like this. I recomand. Also the breakfast are really good !
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Stayed 1 night in Garvally House and the owners Michael & Niomi made me feel most welcome. I stayed in the blue room which is quality and in keeping with the rest of the property. The breakfast is lovely with a good choice of locally produced fare. The whole place, the food and the house is very upmarket and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this top class guest house to all. If I’m ever in this part of Scotland in the future, I will be booking this place for my stay. Book with confidence
My negatives first: It is NOT easy to find without GPS, so be sure to get very precise directions. We ended up driving around for over an hour after an already-long drive!
Once we finally found it, it was lovely. We enjoyed some conversation and wine with the hosts, and had a nice dinner in a near-by Italian restaurant. The bed was very comfortable, and the shower was lovely. Breakfast was enough for 6, and everything was great. Naomi is a lovely hostess and cook.
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Efficient and friendly first contact over the phone when I made my booking. Clear directions on how to get to Alloa by train and then from the station to Garvally House.
A short walk and no need for a taxi unless you have heavy luggage.
Simply stunning house. Huge high-ceiling rooms. Classy decor and yet retains a homely feel.
The bedroom was stunning. Absolutely HUGE bed with two different duvets – one on each side of the bed so a choice of weight and warmth. Plenty of very comfortable pillows. Fabulous and classy decor. Wardrobe with plenty of proper hangers. None of these annoying hangers that you cannot remove and properly hang your clothes on.
Dressing gowns provided.
The other cabinet in the room contained a bit TV, hospitality tray, a decanter of whisky and pretty little glasses.
Also home made fruit cake with butter icing. Amazing.
Dressing table, hairdryer and magazines by the bed. One side of the bed has magazines designed to appeal to men e.g. car racing and the other side of the bed has magazines likely to appeal to women.Absolutely beautiful and thick curtains.
The bathroom is also huge and has 2 sinks and a fab shower including a rain shower.
But the toiletries have to be seen to be believed. They even provide toothpaste x 2 plus lovely shampoos/conditioners/facecloths etc. Real 5 star quality.
I usually don’t have breakfast but I had a long working day ahead of me that day so decided to have breakfast and was so glad that I did.
Beautiful fresh fruit with yoghurt (home made by Michael). Poached eggs cooked to perfection. Gorgeous fresh break and honey. Michael keeps bees.
Beautiful dining room.
The hosts Naomi and Michael are perfect hosts. Friendly but certainly not intrusive and really can’t do enough for you.
I regretted that I was working that day. It would have been wonderful to have stayed in that gorgeous bed and then strolled down to breakfast to be eaten at leisure.
Perhaps for another day.
Thank you Naomi and Michael.
The Garvally has to be one of the very best B&Bs we have ever stayed at . On arrival we were offered a cup of tea along with some very nice home baking , much appreciated, this was just the start of some very good old fashioned , quality, customer service.
A great sleep , great breakfast , a great stay ! Ten out of ten to the friendly owners and would certainly stay here again if in the area.
Reviewed 4 days ago NEW via mobileVery grand and regal house in Alloa. Bedrooms are very clean and spacious. Very comformtable beds. Shower powerful and refreshing. Breakfast is amazing . Even home-made honey from the bees outside. Would stay here again
wee-esh aberdeen April 2015
Reviewed April 2015I loved my stay at this B&B. The owners were charming, friendly and accomodating. I have very complicated dietery requirements being both lactose intolerant and vegetarian. I gave the owners notice of this and I genuinely feel that they bent over backwards to feed me a 5 star breakfast. The rooms are beautiful and the bathrooms lavish. Just loved it!
Reviewed 14 February 2015We so enjoyed our stay at Garvally House. Our party stayed in two rooms which were superb. Beautiful bedrooms & breakfast delicious. Michael & Naomi very welcoming & informative about local area. I hope to return for a relaxing stay in lovely home.
Reviewed 5 January 2015Everything about Garvally House is excellent! The room was fabulous, the food was delicious, the house is beautiful and the hosts are just the most welcoming and lovely people. I would not hesitate to recommend that you stay here!
Reviewed 30 November 2014 via mobileThis is a very overdue review – we stayed in April when visiting family in Alloa. The room (Green Room) was superb – comfortable and stylish. The welcome from Naomi and Michael was exceptionally warm and the breakfasts were AMAZING! (Best yoghurt I’ve had!). We will definitely stay here again next time we are visiting Alloa.
Reviewed 3 November 2014I only spent one night at Garvally House but I would happily go back again if in the area. I read nothing but good reviews in advance of my booking and my experience was excellent as well. The owners, Michael and Naomi, were very accommodating hosts but not intrusive. Michael provided good local recommendations for both a restaurant and a golf course nearby and went out of his way to help. Breakfast was excellent, the room was comfy and quiet — what more do you need? I stayed in a room without an en suite bathroom but had a large, modern, private bathroom just outside of the door so this was more than adequate.
The location is about 15 minutes from the center of Stirling and less than an hour’s drive from Edinburgh. Highly recommended.
Stayed September 2014, travelled solo
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