Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross, Front Street East, Inveraray, PA32 8XA, United Kingdom- Monument
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Luxurious Accommodation
CREAG DHUBH COUNTRY HOUSE offers a tranquil retreat with stunning mountain views and a beautiful garden. The cozy rooms are elegantly decorated and equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
Convenient Facilities
Guests can take advantage of the free WiFi, private parking, and shared lounge. The property's beachfront location and terrace provide the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Additionally, the picnic area is ideal for enjoying meals outdoors.
Outdoor Adventures
For nature enthusiasts, the bed and breakfast offers easy access to cycling and hiking trails, allowing guests to explore the picturesque landscapes surrounding Inveraray. Packed lunches are available for those planning day trips to nearby landmarks.
Experience serenity and adventure at CREAG DHUBH COUNTRY HOUSE - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.
Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
10:30 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
69 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
26 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Position
Uncomfortable bed and very small room. Not good value /
Location, size of the room, beautiful view.
Easy to access
Good location with easy walk to the centre. Clean. Comfortable bed. Good parking.
Room only with self check-in and no staff. Shower had good pressure but water not warm enough and took a long time to heat up. No housekeeping service. Unkempt gardens. Such a shame as it is a beautiful house with a lot of potential and could be a lovely small hotel/bed and breakfast.
ruhige , schpne Lage. sehr sauber
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Good location
The window fastening was broken, the linoleum in the bathroom was rippled, the electronic fob for the front door stopped working on day 3 and I had to put the code in again, the wifi password was absurdly long but the wifi barely worked anyway. The cupboard doors and drawers didn't shut easily... The shower gave you lukewarm water no matter what you did.
Close to town
Basic small room
Super lekker gegeten in cottage restaurant op wandelafstand 0
Niemand gezien vd eigenaars
The location was good, being just outside the centre of Inverary.
NO personal service. Advertised as a Country Guest House but in fact it was a self-check-in room in a house. You get more service from a Premier Inn. I was disappointed, and it managed to deliver a soulless welcome 🙁
Kameraüberwachung vor und im Haus! Fühlt man sich überhaupt nicht wohl, wenn jeder Schritt überwacht wird und über Lautsprecher eine Stimme kommt, die z.B. fragt was man da in der Hand hätte ( verboten war es take away essen mit auf das Zimmer zu nehmen )
Cet hôtel propre et agréablement situé
Cet hôtel n’a pas de réception ni de personnel. Tout se passe en ligne et par code: pas d’intervenant humain.
L'emplacement et le devant de la maison
Chambre très petite, pas de possibilité d'ouvrir les valises ailleurs que sur le lit. Lit pas confortable. Salle de bains des années 60. La fenêtre de la chambre donne sur un terrain vague avec une citerne de kérosène.
Excellent peaceful location in quiet part of the village with picturesque beautiful views over a lovely garden with wildlife to watch. Very easy short couple of mins walk to cafes, restaurants , few shops and pubs. Perfect spot for a short getaway
Slightly dated decor but not a problem totally out weighed by being really excellent value for money in such a spectacular yet easy access location with public transport or a car
We had a great experience. The place is in a beautiful position on the lake and it has everything you need. The owner was very helpful and the experience was truly unique. Highly recommended.
Belle demeure, bien entretenu. Propre. Il y avait une baignoire.
Bruit constant d'un radiateur éteint dans la chambre.
la proximité avec le village et la vue sur le lac, la place de parking.
la chambre double économique est vraiment petite pour 2. pas de frigo ni ustensiles de cuisine ni dans la chambre ou la maison. un courant d'air froid désagréable passait par la fenêtre la nuit.
Very convenient location and very comfy stay!
Nothing, it was a lovely stay!
La casa è bella, pulita e accogliente
Camera molto bella anche se piccolina. Posizione tranquilla e silenziosa.
Niente, tutto bene.
Ottima struttura
Posizione, tavolini da pic nic vista lago ottimi per pranzi/cene fai da te.
Bagno vecchio, stanza economy molto piccola e al pian terreno direttamente sul giardino. Letto sfondato. Manca un frigo in comune (oltre che nelle stanze).
La struttura è tipica, accogliente e carina. Siamo soddisfatti del soggiorno.
Nulla da segnalare
Love the location!
Le cadre. La chambre très agréable. Le lit très confortable. L’organisation efficace de l’accueil pourtant( malheureusement) déshumanisé ☺️.Le calme et le parking sur place.
J’ai regretté l’absence de réfrigérateur : les touristes qui passent à Inveraray sont en général itinérants donc mini-glaciaire indispensable.
Posizione tranquilla, tipica casa inglese adattata a b&b
Stanza piccola, servizi non da 4 stelle
Emplacement en bord de mer
Pas de cuisine ni de pièce à vivre. Chambres trop petites. Vétusté des équipements
The large room and big window. Enjoyed the garden - moved the chairs under the trees when it was hot. Brilliant view - Scotland at its best.
Nothing
Room 2 (deluxe suite) provided spaciousness combined with sweeping views over Loch Fyne. Excellent value and barely a 5-10 minute stroll into town
Perfect location
No blackout blind/curtains
Free parking, good location, nice front garden, straightforward self check-in
Advertised as 4 stars, but it barely holds 3 stars as it looks right now; please see the photos for reference. The room is in dire need of repairs, the wall paint is peeling off, the sheets were torn and frayed, the garden view is phenomenal if you enjoy construction yards, huge spiders and cobwebs hanging from the ceiling, a 20-year old TV that has about 5 channels and a very antiquated bathroom (the showerhead was spraying water everywhere but where it was supposed to).
Accommodation was in a good location.
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Cheap clean quiet
Dobra lokalizacja, blisko do centrum. Widok z okna na jezioro i góry. Duży parking przed budynkiem.
Właściciel obiektu przed wpuszczeniem gości powinien sprawdzić czystość pokoju (pościel i pajęczyny pod sufitem).
Bellissima struttura Silenziosa e pulita
Lage Parkplatz Wasserkocher
Location to town early check in
From the outside it looked beautiful but inside was a disappointment. The room we had was extremely small and dated, damp on walls, shabby towels the place on a whole lacked love and care which is such a shame as it could be beautiful.
I had a wonderful stay at Creag Dhubh Country House. The room was spotless, comfortable and very quiet. I especially appreciated the thoughtful layout and the amount of storage space, which made it easy to unpack and settle in after a full day of exploring. The bed was also extremely comfortable and provided a great night's sleep after long hikes. Although I didn't receive the self check-in code through the Booking.com messaging system, a quick call solved everything. They were so responsive and friendly. The issue clearly came from the messaging platform, and I really appreciated how quickly they helped. The location is another real strength. Being only a few minutes' walk from the harbour, the castle, restaurants and shops made it easy to leave the car parked and enjoy Inveraray on foot. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. If I return to the area in the future, Creag Dhubh Country House will definitely be my first choice. Thank you again for your hospitality!
Beautiful property with everything you could possibly want for a stay. We booked the house for a two night stay as a joint birthday away for my husband and I. The room was perfectly located with a short walk to the town centre. The room was comfortable and had the most amazing view. I am a bath girl but the shower was great!
Nothing!
Clean and comfortable Recommend a walk around the. Castle and gardens. Highly recommend the George for food and smiles
Room view of scrubby land and shed. Key pad access which was worked erratically. A little too far out of town for me. I have difficulty walking any distance. As room only. Eating in Inveraray your option.
Leider sehr klein, kaum Platz für den Koffer. Käfer im Zimmer
Good location. Standard double was small but clean and functional. Fine for a one night stay.
Room was a little hot and only heavy winter duvet available.
We were delighted with the whole set up. The voice guiding through the entry process was especially helpful and impressive.
Host was exceptionally approachable and friendly when needed.
My sat nav not being accurate enough … yes that’s an Apple Maps issue !
No food available
No
Location was near the loch and a short walk to the town. Asked if I could park on the driveway before check-in time and that was okay. Self check-in so I didn't get to meet anyone in person but with the instructions for access it was a simple task of getting in. Room had a comfy bed, TV, kettle, bathroom and towels. Wooden shutters on the windows to make it darker.
Nothing
LA UBICACIÓN Y LAS VISTAS AL LAGO
Good location and appearance / view at front. Our room looked out to the back.
Poor check in nobody on site. Did enable access after intercom connection. Couldn't get tv to work. No breakfast available, though we did know that before. Also problem with shower.
Nous aurions apprécié d avoir une chambre avec vue sur le loch et le jardin plutot que derrière sur un terrain vague. Il nous a semblé que ces chambres étaient libres.
Chambre moyennement propre Les meubles dont vieux ainsi que la literie d un autre âge. Salle d eau exiguë avec peu de supports Pas pratique.
Bel extérieur, très calme
Chambre un peu petite et matelas décevant, trop grand pour sommier Très mal dormi à cause du lit
La casa era preciosa y muy bien ubicada
Un poco pequeña la habitación
all very clean. the room could have being bigger for comfort, suitcases etc. the bathroom was ok but small needed updating. it was self check-in which was very convenient, and when we had some triouble (our fault - we misunderstood the camra for the lock) the owner imediately responded. its near the lake lake view from the lawn, and there are tables you can sit there. it was quiet!
the room and the bathroom were not spacious or on the small side. a little updating
Great location, lovely lochside views, large room and comfortable bed.
I found the outside and interior doors a bit tricky
No breakfast available.
No breakfast available. Mould in fridge. Uncomfortable bed. We and others had problems with the self check-in. Unfortunately we seem to follow in the steps of a number of people who find this a disappointment compared with what is held out as being on offer, reviews from earlier years, and what is actually available. Whilst the hall, landing and stairs have the feel of a country house hotel, the rest does not, more that of a (somewhat overpriced) guest house: self check-in, no communal sitting area, and without any breakfast, certainly when we stayed, being available.
El jardín con las mesas para poder estar ahí
La habitación igual un poco pequeña
Sehr empfehlenswert, gute Lage.
La casa y las habitaciones son cómodas y acogedoras
El lavabo no desaguaba bien el agua sobrante, debe estar atorado, por lo demás la habitación es perfecta
Great outlook . . Lovely hallway
No people to welcome you to the property
L’emplacement était bien pour le roadtrip que nous faisions. La vue sur le loch.
La maison est clairement ancienne, et l’entretien ne semble pas au top. C’est vraiment dans son jus. La salle de bain est curieuse, c’est comme des murs en plastique dans la chambre elle-même. Nous avons trouvé très cher pour la qualité moyenne. Les coussins sont vieux et assez plats du coup 😕
This was a great place to stay in Inveraray, close to everything, quiet and priced right! We would definitely stay again.
the location, easy to find. we had a budget double
the room was small and could have been better laid out, the view from the window was a bit of a building site. it felt under construction. there were photos on the website, the room was in them and it looked better than in reality.
Location
Minor issue….only 2 channels available on TV.
The location was great. The owner was really friendly and perfect location for amenities.
The rooms were unequal in size. The bathroom didn't feel private. The garden room had no view, and the shower was tiny. The carpet strip was loose on the garden room, and the door would not lock. A trip hazard.
Location is amazing. It's clean, feels cosy and we loved sitting it front and watching the world go by
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Chambre vieillotte,dans son jus.pour une personne âgée, la baignoire très haute d'accès pas top!
Fin beliggenhed og rent værelse.
Udsigten bag er trist. Vinduet kunne ikke åbne, det var i stykker. Ulideligt indelukket uden frisk luft.
It was in a good place
No staff - completely impersonal
Le fait que les chambres aient leur salle de bain
La chasse d’eau des toilettes de la chambre 5 ne fonctionnait pas. Le radiateur de la chambre 4 faisait un bruit qui nous a gênés pour dormir Les couvertures des chambres 1 et 5 étaient trop courtes
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Everything 1st Class
Wifi was good.
The entrance and the surveillance camera were high tech, but everything else needed updating. Missing pulls on the drawers, mildew on the shower (also very difficult getting in and out of that high pink bath tub), temperamental heating and the charging station didn’t work for USB ports.
It was an ok overnight stop but I was glad I didn’t have to stay any longer.
The standard of cleaning was questionable in places. The entrance hall could have done with a hoover and the bed linen had not been ironed. It was not good value for money being just a bed with basic en-suite built into the room.
Short stroll in to town.
Just a minor thing, there were no teaspoons in the room to make tea or coffee.
Fabulous location with loch views and within easy walking distance of the town centre.
Tired decor, broken and scuffed furniture, lack of any staff. The room was a budget option but not very cheap. The room looked out over a completely neglected rubble covered back garden.
The property was lovely , just needs some upgrade
The bed was uncomfortable, mattress needs replaced
This is a lovely old house in a wonderful location - we had a large room with a beautiful view over Loch Fyne. It was well explained in advance that there are no staff on-site so no breakfast provided. That was fine with us - it obviously keeps the cost down. It was nice to find a drinks fridge in the room.
The mattress on the bed in room 2 is well past it's use-by date and badly needs to be replaced. It was noisy whenever either of us moved so we didn't sleep well.
Bellissima vista, bagno e stanza comoda e accogliente
Il letto un po’ antiquato visto che era a molle, ma tutto sommato comodo
Kein Frühstück verfügbar (war zuvor bekannt); Lage ok, 15 zu Fuß nach Inverary
wir hatten 4 Übernachtungen (24.-28.5.) im CREAG DHUBH COUNTRY HOUSE gebucht. Mit der Qualität der Unterkunft sind wir sehr unzufrieden gewesen, weil das Zimmer mehrere Mängel hatte: 1. Das Fenster ließ sich nicht verschließen, weil es mit einer Schraube fixiert war. Dadurch war es im Zimmer immer kühl und Stechmücken konnten ins Zimmer gelangen. Bei Regen kam Feuchtigkeit in das Zimmer. Dadurch konnten feuchte Kleidungsstücke nicht trocknen. Aufgrund der Nässe und Kälte im Zimmer sind wir nach 2 Tagen abgereist. 2. Die beiden Seifenkörbe waren verrostet. 3. Die Lüftung im Bad hat schlecht funktioniert und war sehr laut. 4. Das Zimmer war so eng, daß man den Schrank nur teilweise öffnen konnte. 5. Die Möbel waren teilweise staubig. Insgesamt hat das Haus einen vernachlässigten Eindruck hinterlassen. Auf all unseren Schottland-Reisen war das die schlechteste Unterkunft, die wir jemals hatten.
Autonomia e flessibilità
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location super, ;pretty property, nice furniture comfy bed
some rusty fixtures in bathroom, and overall could use some sprucing. Conflicting messages about breakfast. It advertises as B&B, their communication says no breakfast, but in the room there's a notice about the time breakfast is served. Please update and be clear!
Location was as expected otherwise, I cant think of a single positive thing
"budget" for me is Premier Inn. This was way overpriced for extremely poor offering. bathroom ceiling and wall was mouldy, bathtub didnt look any better re mould room was tiny - to say the least; no space for leaving a suitcase bed was utterly tiny and if one person moved, the other "jumped" up
Alloggio molto bello, vista mare. Camera molto curata nei dettagli, pulita e profumata. I tavoli nel giardino fronte mare sono un plus. Proprietario molto gentile e cortese
Manca l'ascensore, ma la scala di accesso è ampia e comoda non se ne sente la mancanza
FAB location, lovely old house with lovely old clean and comfortable rooms. It's very cheap for the area so don't expect any frills.
Door entry is fiddly. No brekkies, but Brambles in the town is incredible and just a shortish walk away.
No breakfasts
This property was roomy and comfortable. Great views of the loch. Short, quick walk to town.
Casa molto bella e con vista spettacolare. Inveraray è molto coccola e pittoresca.
This is a lovely home with a comfortable room. Even though it is self-entry, a host was there to help my arrival.
It does not include breakfast. Some might not like the half mile walk into town.
Walkable to the centre, easy to get in and rooms are nice . Ensuite bathroom in room 1 looks a bit 80s/90s style but works ok. Ignore the earlier reviews pre 2025. No more breakfast, no more personal check in. This is all done remotely and key boxes
Older reviews and pics suggest breakfast, hosts are available like a normal BnB. That's not the case . Price seems too high for what you get
One of the most beautiful hotel rooms I have ever had. Absolutely spotless and a view to die for. The hotel room has beautiful tea cups and wine glasses, even a mini fridge. Will definitely come back.
A great location with views over loch Fyne and walking distance to Inveraray. Room was clean and comfortable.
Basically just a room only accommodation. TV didn’t work and there was no one around to sort out. The gardens around the had been stripped of plants so nothing like the picture on Booking.com. Expensive for what it is.
Self check in. Location was only a 10 minute walk to the small town. Beautiful views
Clean, cozy and nice view outside with comfy place to sit outdoors
It was all good
Breakfast would be useful on the property, but room was fine,
Its location
No staff at all on hand the phone number given wasn’t recognised, no floor mat for after shower, at £130 per night not even a complimentary bottle of water! Not worth half the price. Very disappointing
Buona posizione e facilità di check-in, totalmente autonomo. Stanza e bagno puliti. Parcheggio privato comodo e molto vicino al centro del paese anche a piedi (10 minuti in totale). Bagno spazioso, con vasca da bagno anche nella stanza più economica.
Il letto era decisamente sfondato, non particolarmente comodo. La finestra dal piano terra, affacciata sul giardino, lascia poco spazio alla privacy, ottenibile solo chiudendo le tapparelle e quindi senza luce naturale.
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Cleanliness
7.58/10Several reviews mention issues like mould and cleanliness concerns in rooms.
Service
9.05/10The hosts were described as pleasant and helpful.
Location
9.09/10Location was praised for being close to town and offering great views.
Room Quality
8.04/10Rooms varied in quality but some reviews praised the comfort and views.
Amenities
7.57/10Concerns raised about missing standard amenities like breakfast and reliable staff.
Value for Money
7.53/10Several reviews felt the hotel was overpriced for the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
7.08/10Lack of breakfast is noted, which is a significant downside for guests.
Overall Experience
8.05/10Mixed feelings noted, but some guests enjoyed their stay overall.