56 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom | (618) 248-8274
Homey guesthouse
with plenty of period charm
Set in leafy
residential area close to lovely parks
Attractive well-maintained
rooms with en-suite bathrooms
Full Scottish
breakfast included in room rate
Five minutes' walk
to nearest train station
Free Wi-Fi throughout
(though signal is weak in some rooms)
Outside the city
center
Front-facing rooms receive some traffic noise
The two-pearl Glasgow Guest
House offers bed-and-breakfast-style accommodations in a quaintly traditional
semi-detached house in the southwest suburbs of Glasgow. Some of the area's prettiest parkland is nearby, and the city center is easily reached by road or rail. Its seven rooms, which include a two-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen, are clean and well-presented, though those facing the busy
road can be prone to noise. The free, full Scottish breakfast is a
highlight, though it's the energetic and welcoming presence of the owner that really keeps guests returning. For a budget property that's a bit more central, travelers could try the Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre - George Square.
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Scene
Quaint and homey bed and breakfast with lovely period touches and a warm welcome
Tucked behind a
tall hedge with little signage to distinguish it as a bed and breakfast, Glasgow Guest
House can be easy to miss. A small, wrought-iron gate opens to a tidy and
secluded front garden with gravel-lined paths and neat plants and shrubbery.
Stepping inside, guests would still be hard-pressed to tell it apart from a traditional
family home -- patterned rugs, domestic furnishings, and textured wallpaper
combine to create a genuinely homey ambience. Original, quaint stained-glass
windows, pretty floor-tiling, and a carved-wood fireplace add period charm to
the property, while owner John and right-hand man James provide guests with a
warm welcome and a wealth of local knowledge.
Location
Close to Glasgow's prettiest green spaces and a 10-minute drive to the city center
The guest house
is located on a fairly busy road in the largely leafy and residential
Bellahouston area of Glasgow. It's about a 10-minute drive to the city
center, or alternatively, guest can walk five minutes to Dumbreck train station, and it's two
stops to Glasgow Central station. Two of the city's best green spaces
-- Pollok Country Park and Bellahouston Park -- are within a short walk, with
Pollock being home to the Burrell Collection and Haggs Castle Golf Club. Glasgow Airport is within a 10-minute drive.
Rooms
Clean and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, though some receive traffic noise
The guesthouse
has seven rooms and a two-bedroom apartment available. There's a choice of
modern or traditional styling, though most rooms include a mix of both, and have antique furnishings. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms --
some are a bit small -- with shower stalls or open, wet-room style showers. In-room amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen
TVs, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The apartment also includes an open-plan
lounge, dining, and a fully equipped kitchen area. Rooms are all clean and
pleasant, but those overlooking the road can be prone to traffic noise.
Features
Excellent full Scottish breakfast overlooking the garden
The excellent breakfast includes a full Scottish option that's served in the conservatory
overlooking the garden. A kitchen is also available for guests' use throughout
the day, and there's a cozy lounge or back garden, where guests can relax in warm weather. Although there's free Wi-Fi throughout, the
signal is strongest in the lounge.
