Black Bull Gartmore
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About this property
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features bicycle rentals nearby.
Amenities
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features bicycle rentals nearby.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Black Bull Restaurant serving guests of Black Bull Gartmore. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Black Bull Gartmore in Stirling, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Aberfoyle Golf Club. This bed & breakfast is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Rob Roy's Grave.
What's nearby
Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe(2.5 miles)
Aberfoyle Golf Club(2.6 miles)
Rob Roy's Grave(3 miles)
David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre(3.3 miles)
Inchmahome Priory(4.9 miles)
Lake of Menteith(5 miles)
Duke's Pass(5 miles)
Nick Nairn Cook School(6.4 miles)
Loch Ard Forest(6.4 miles)
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park(7 miles)
Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre(7.6 miles)
Loch Drunkie(7.9 miles)
Rob Roy Way - South(8.6 miles)
Art4you Scotland(8.6 miles)
Drymen War Memorial(8.6 miles)
The preferred airport for Black Bull Gartmore is Glasgow International Airport (GLA)(32.5 miles)
Location
Main Street Gartmore, Gartmore, Scotland, United Kingdom
Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe (2.5 miles)
Aberfoyle Golf Club (2.6 miles)
Rob Roy's Grave (3 miles)
David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre (3.3 miles)
Inchmahome Priory (4.9 miles)
Lake of Menteith (5 miles)
Guest reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Based on 157 verified reviews
What guests think
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Black Bull Gartmore is a historic, community-run inn in a quiet village setting, praised for genuinely friendly staff, comfortable updated rooms, and standout dining, with many guests highlighting hearty breakfasts, excellent dinners, and a welcoming pub atmosphere.
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What guests think
Black Bull Gartmore is a historic, community-run inn in a quiet village setting, praised for genuinely friendly staff, comfortable updated rooms, and standout dining, with many guests highlighting hearty breakfasts, excellent dinners, and a welcoming pub atmosphere.
Rooms are often spacious with modern bathrooms and comfortable beds, though a few guests found certain rooms small or stuffy and noted window condensation. Some were surprised by limited kitchen hours or closures on certain days, and a few noted limited parking and minimal check-in assistance or luggage help. The location suits exploring the Trossachs and Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, though the village has few shops or amenities. Expect a warm, characterful stay with excellent meals in a tranquil rural setting.
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Facilities
Lively pub/bar is frequently praised and adds to the community feel. Parking experiences range from easy to limited.
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Megan
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for a wedding, all the staff were amazing, (especially Jack and his cocktails), really friendly, very helpful and the place just had such an overall chill community vibe. Would stay again. Room was MASSIVE, cosy and really clean.Food was amazing too!
Stayed for a wedding, all the staff were amazing, (especially Jack and his cocktails), really friendly, very helpful and the place just had such an overall chill community vibe. Would stay again. Room was MASSIVE, cosy and really clean.Food was amazing too!
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mark
Oct 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
rural setting, chosen because it is 30-40 minutes from Loch Lomand, Stirling, and Glasgow. Pictured an inn with grounds to wander on, wide open spaces. Just the opposite-tiny space with no grounds, no parking, just a couple of picnic tables outside. Very little contact moving in. No offered help in figuring out where and how to park, no offered help in lugging luggage up narrow stairs to the third floor. Room with queen so tiny a suitcase could not be opened, even on the floor. Barely room to walk around the bed itself. Bath tiny, but adequate with shower. Food good on site. A one night stay at the most. We made the mistake of booking three
rural setting, chosen because it is 30-40 minutes from Loch Lomand, Stirling, and Glasgow. Pictured an inn with grounds to wander on, wide open spaces. Just the opposite-tiny space with no grounds, no parking, just a couple of picnic tables outside. Very little contact moving in. No offered help in figuring out where and how to park, no offered help in lugging luggage up narrow stairs to the third floor. Room with queen so tiny a suitcase could not be opened, even on the floor. Barely room to walk around the bed itself. Bath tiny, but adequate with shower. Food good on site. A one night stay at the most. We made the mistake of booking three
10
Gareth
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely community run pub with loads of local history and great location in heart of the village. Friendly and helpful staff offered great service. Pub grub delivered with a smile and good value and very tasty. Breakfast cooked to order by the Chef and excellent start to the day. My second visit and certainly not my last. Thank you BB Gartmore
Lovely community run pub with loads of local history and great location in heart of the village. Friendly and helpful staff offered great service. Pub grub delivered with a smile and good value and very tasty. Breakfast cooked to order by the Chef and excellent start to the day. My second visit and certainly not my last. Thank you BB Gartmore
10
Andrew
Jul 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice staff. Great atmosphere in the bar.
Very nice staff. Great atmosphere in the bar.
10
Michele
Oct 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Most amazing stay at this Community Owned pub and and inn. The room was lovely and we enjoyed our evening in the pub with the locals, learning the history of the area. Food was fantastic, fire was cozy and it was fun watching the football match with them. Charming and wonderful. thank you!
Most amazing stay at this Community Owned pub and and inn. The room was lovely and we enjoyed our evening in the pub with the locals, learning the history of the area. Food was fantastic, fire was cozy and it was fun watching the football match with them. Charming and wonderful. thank you!
10
Tom
Oct 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay. Hotel was well kept and friendly staff with great atmosphere in the bar
Great stay. Hotel was well kept and friendly staff with great atmosphere in the bar
10
John
Aug 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The place was charming, friendly and the pub was a good time.
The place was charming, friendly and the pub was a good time.
10
C
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent 1 night stay at the hotel, room was clean and comfortable, easy parking, bar area was pleasant and food in the restaurant excellent, will definately return on my next visit to the area.
Excellent 1 night stay at the hotel, room was clean and comfortable, easy parking, bar area was pleasant and food in the restaurant excellent, will definately return on my next visit to the area.
10
Francesco
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable room in a small town. Extremely friendly staff. The food was excellent and great selection of beers.
Clean and comfortable room in a small town. Extremely friendly staff. The food was excellent and great selection of beers.
10
Hazel
Feb 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Well signposted and so very easy to find! Very friendly welcome, comfortable, cosy bar and pretty decent food. Our room was large with a huge bed and the only negative was the condensation on the inside of the windows.
Well signposted and so very easy to find! Very friendly welcome, comfortable, cosy bar and pretty decent food. Our room was large with a huge bed and the only negative was the condensation on the inside of the windows.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe rooms as very clean and well kept, with recent refurbishments noted. No recurring cleanliness issues were raised.
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Jamie
May 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice old inn. Lots of history and I love these smaller B&Bs. This was very spacious, clean and quiet. Food was good. Check-in was confusing. No front desk, went to the bar and found some help. I thought I reserved 2 twin beds but got a king sized bed instead. So my mom and I had to share a bed, again, for the night. Reserving these is very confusing on Expedia and may be worth calling the place itself first or sending a message that you want the king bed separated.
Very nice old inn. Lots of history and I love these smaller B&Bs. This was very spacious, clean and quiet. Food was good. Check-in was confusing. No front desk, went to the bar and found some help. I thought I reserved 2 twin beds but got a king sized bed instead. So my mom and I had to share a bed, again, for the night. Reserving these is very confusing on Expedia and may be worth calling the place itself first or sending a message that you want the king bed separated.
10
Barrie
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful inn. Top notch room, comfortable, roomy and of high standard. The breakfast was delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Beautiful inn. Top notch room, comfortable, roomy and of high standard. The breakfast was delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful.
10
Peter
Sep 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stopped off at the Black Bull on the way up to the Aberdeen ferry to Shetland. The hotel staff were most welcoming, our room was larger than expected and it felt very clean. Had a nice tasty bar meal - was nearly over faced by the huge size of my haddock but bravely managed it! Very quiet night’s sleep.
Stopped off at the Black Bull on the way up to the Aberdeen ferry to Shetland. The hotel staff were most welcoming, our room was larger than expected and it felt very clean. Had a nice tasty bar meal - was nearly over faced by the huge size of my haddock but bravely managed it! Very quiet night’s sleep.
10
David
Feb 24, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A clean comfortable room, very friendly welcoming staff, excellent breakfast. Would highly recommend.
A clean comfortable room, very friendly welcoming staff, excellent breakfast. Would highly recommend.
10
PHILIPPE
May 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place ,clean and comfortable the pub is nice
Nice place ,clean and comfortable the pub is nice
10
Jessica
May 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great little property off the beaten track. Friendly staff. The room was clean and looked like new. Great spot overall!
Great little property off the beaten track. Friendly staff. The room was clean and looked like new. Great spot overall!
10
C
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent 1 night stay at the hotel, room was clean and comfortable, easy parking, bar area was pleasant and food in the restaurant excellent, will definately return on my next visit to the area.
Excellent 1 night stay at the hotel, room was clean and comfortable, easy parking, bar area was pleasant and food in the restaurant excellent, will definately return on my next visit to the area.
10
Deborah
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The historic inn was lovely. We enjoyed the restaurant and the comfortable room. The staff were very friendly.
The historic inn was lovely. We enjoyed the restaurant and the comfortable room. The staff were very friendly.
10
Lisa
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My goal was to find unique accommodations on our recent roadtrip through Scottish Highlands. Black Bull Inn did not disappoint. Our room was newly renovated and had so much charm. Great bathroom with large shower. The staff were welcoming and addressed our issues very promptly. I loved the breakfast options and the meal was ready for the time we requested. The one glitch was we had arrived 1 minute after the kitchen closed which was disappointing as no other restaurants were open in the area. Keep that in mind.
My goal was to find unique accommodations on our recent roadtrip through Scottish Highlands. Black Bull Inn did not disappoint. Our room was newly renovated and had so much charm. Great bathroom with large shower. The staff were welcoming and addressed our issues very promptly. I loved the breakfast options and the meal was ready for the time we requested. The one glitch was we had arrived 1 minute after the kitchen closed which was disappointing as no other restaurants were open in the area. Keep that in mind.
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Linda
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was lovely, comfy bed , clean great facilities.
Room was lovely, comfy bed , clean great facilities.
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Rooms
Many rooms are spacious with comfortable beds, modern bathrooms, and occasional views; some are smaller, and a few guests mentioned window condensation or poor ventilation in top-floor rooms.
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Georgina
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved it. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Room was comfortable and really big. Ate in the restuarant both nights of our stay..the brownie was delicious! Definitely would recommend.
Loved it. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Room was comfortable and really big. Ate in the restuarant both nights of our stay..the brownie was delicious! Definitely would recommend.
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mark
Oct 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
rural setting, chosen because it is 30-40 minutes from Loch Lomand, Stirling, and Glasgow. Pictured an inn with grounds to wander on, wide open spaces. Just the opposite-tiny space with no grounds, no parking, just a couple of picnic tables outside. Very little contact moving in. No offered help in figuring out where and how to park, no offered help in lugging luggage up narrow stairs to the third floor. Room with queen so tiny a suitcase could not be opened, even on the floor. Barely room to walk around the bed itself. Bath tiny, but adequate with shower. Food good on site. A one night stay at the most. We made the mistake of booking three
rural setting, chosen because it is 30-40 minutes from Loch Lomand, Stirling, and Glasgow. Pictured an inn with grounds to wander on, wide open spaces. Just the opposite-tiny space with no grounds, no parking, just a couple of picnic tables outside. Very little contact moving in. No offered help in figuring out where and how to park, no offered help in lugging luggage up narrow stairs to the third floor. Room with queen so tiny a suitcase could not be opened, even on the floor. Barely room to walk around the bed itself. Bath tiny, but adequate with shower. Food good on site. A one night stay at the most. We made the mistake of booking three
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Niels
Jul 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The old inn was reborn as a community-driven hotel. You’ll meet volunteers and wonderful and kind staff. Breakfast is ordered the day before - choose a time and just show up. Restaurant was perfect for dinner - tasty and wholesome dishes at low prices. The bar also sells cocktails, wine and beer at very low prices. We stayed in one of two rooms on the top floor. Comfortable and very clean. But with just one very small window that opens there’s no way to really get air through the room. After a bath or a warm day it gets very damp. Maybe the sky window could be replaced with one that opens?
The old inn was reborn as a community-driven hotel. You’ll meet volunteers and wonderful and kind staff. Breakfast is ordered the day before - choose a time and just show up. Restaurant was perfect for dinner - tasty and wholesome dishes at low prices. The bar also sells cocktails, wine and beer at very low prices. We stayed in one of two rooms on the top floor. Comfortable and very clean. But with just one very small window that opens there’s no way to really get air through the room. After a bath or a warm day it gets very damp. Maybe the sky window could be replaced with one that opens?
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Barrie
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful inn. Top notch room, comfortable, roomy and of high standard. The breakfast was delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Beautiful inn. Top notch room, comfortable, roomy and of high standard. The breakfast was delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful.
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Peter
Sep 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stopped off at the Black Bull on the way up to the Aberdeen ferry to Shetland. The hotel staff were most welcoming, our room was larger than expected and it felt very clean. Had a nice tasty bar meal - was nearly over faced by the huge size of my haddock but bravely managed it! Very quiet night’s sleep.
Stopped off at the Black Bull on the way up to the Aberdeen ferry to Shetland. The hotel staff were most welcoming, our room was larger than expected and it felt very clean. Had a nice tasty bar meal - was nearly over faced by the huge size of my haddock but bravely managed it! Very quiet night’s sleep.
10
John
Aug 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms were big and the bathrooms were also nicely sized with good water pressure The dining rooms was large and very clean
The rooms were big and the bathrooms were also nicely sized with good water pressure The dining rooms was large and very clean
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Robert
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautifully updated property near Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Check in was quick and easy. Our room was large with a king size bed, a lovely view from the window, large bathroom room with a large enclosed shower. Nice soap and shampoo. We had a delicious dinner in the restaurant.
Beautifully updated property near Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Check in was quick and easy. Our room was large with a king size bed, a lovely view from the window, large bathroom room with a large enclosed shower. Nice soap and shampoo. We had a delicious dinner in the restaurant.
10
Melissa
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious room and bathroom, very comfortable bed. The staff were all friendly and couldn't do enough for you. We had dinner and breakfast here and both were exceptional. We did not explore the surrounding area.
Spacious room and bathroom, very comfortable bed. The staff were all friendly and couldn't do enough for you. We had dinner and breakfast here and both were exceptional. We did not explore the surrounding area.
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Hazel
Feb 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Well signposted and so very easy to find! Very friendly welcome, comfortable, cosy bar and pretty decent food. Our room was large with a huge bed and the only negative was the condensation on the inside of the windows.
Well signposted and so very easy to find! Very friendly welcome, comfortable, cosy bar and pretty decent food. Our room was large with a huge bed and the only negative was the condensation on the inside of the windows.
10
John
Sep 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Classic rooms above the restaurant and pub. Rooms were upstairs as to be expected and small but Great en-suite bath. Dinner was fantastic as was breakfast.
Classic rooms above the restaurant and pub. Rooms were upstairs as to be expected and small but Great en-suite bath. Dinner was fantastic as was breakfast.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with staff and volunteers offering local tips and efficient check-in. A few guests found check-in confusing or missed help with luggage.
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Megan
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for a wedding, all the staff were amazing, (especially Jack and his cocktails), really friendly, very helpful and the place just had such an overall chill community vibe. Would stay again. Room was MASSIVE, cosy and really clean.Food was amazing too!
Stayed for a wedding, all the staff were amazing, (especially Jack and his cocktails), really friendly, very helpful and the place just had such an overall chill community vibe. Would stay again. Room was MASSIVE, cosy and really clean.Food was amazing too!
10
Susan
Jun 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very much enjoyed the dinner, absolutely delicious, as well as our breakfast. Our waitress even gave us suggestions for places to visit off the beaten path. We went to The Devil’s Pulpit and Lennox Castle - both unusual and happy for the recommendation. This has been one of our favorite places to stay on our 2 week Scotland trip.
Very much enjoyed the dinner, absolutely delicious, as well as our breakfast. Our waitress even gave us suggestions for places to visit off the beaten path. We went to The Devil’s Pulpit and Lennox Castle - both unusual and happy for the recommendation. This has been one of our favorite places to stay on our 2 week Scotland trip.
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Monica
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly!
Staff was very friendly!
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Jamie
May 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice old inn. Lots of history and I love these smaller B&Bs. This was very spacious, clean and quiet. Food was good. Check-in was confusing. No front desk, went to the bar and found some help. I thought I reserved 2 twin beds but got a king sized bed instead. So my mom and I had to share a bed, again, for the night. Reserving these is very confusing on Expedia and may be worth calling the place itself first or sending a message that you want the king bed separated.
Very nice old inn. Lots of history and I love these smaller B&Bs. This was very spacious, clean and quiet. Food was good. Check-in was confusing. No front desk, went to the bar and found some help. I thought I reserved 2 twin beds but got a king sized bed instead. So my mom and I had to share a bed, again, for the night. Reserving these is very confusing on Expedia and may be worth calling the place itself first or sending a message that you want the king bed separated.
10
Lisa
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We found Jack and the staff to be very friendly and accommodating which made our stay even more enjoyable.
We found Jack and the staff to be very friendly and accommodating which made our stay even more enjoyable.
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Jennifer
Dec 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Black Bull was cosy and comfortable and the food was amazing. Helpful, friendly staff. We will definitely be back.
The Black Bull was cosy and comfortable and the food was amazing. Helpful, friendly staff. We will definitely be back.
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Robert
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff
Friendly staff
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Robert
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautifully updated property near Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Check in was quick and easy. Our room was large with a king size bed, a lovely view from the window, large bathroom room with a large enclosed shower. Nice soap and shampoo. We had a delicious dinner in the restaurant.
Beautifully updated property near Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Check in was quick and easy. Our room was large with a king size bed, a lovely view from the window, large bathroom room with a large enclosed shower. Nice soap and shampoo. We had a delicious dinner in the restaurant.
10
Steve
Jul 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A hidden gem! What an awesome place in a quiet super friendly town in a beautiful area of Scotland. We only stayed one night and regret not having time to stay a couple more nights. We spent 10 days touring Scotland, the staff at Black Bull were by far the most pleasant and accommodating. Chatting with local town folks in the pub was a memorable experience. Can’t say enough good things about the experience. Highly recommend fitting a night at the Black Bull Gartmore into your vacation schedule. Steve - Canada
A hidden gem! What an awesome place in a quiet super friendly town in a beautiful area of Scotland. We only stayed one night and regret not having time to stay a couple more nights. We spent 10 days touring Scotland, the staff at Black Bull were by far the most pleasant and accommodating. Chatting with local town folks in the pub was a memorable experience. Can’t say enough good things about the experience. Highly recommend fitting a night at the Black Bull Gartmore into your vacation schedule. Steve - Canada
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Colin
May 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were excellent and could not do enough to make you comfortable. I would highly recommend.
Staff were excellent and could not do enough to make you comfortable. I would highly recommend.
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Location
Quiet village location suits exploring the Trossachs and Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and is easy to find. The immediate area has limited shops and amenities.
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Suanne
Apr 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
So I loved the concept of this Inn and Pub. The village folks own and volunteer there! They recently remodeled and our room was lovely. We had a wonderful breakfast prepared by volunteer Edith as the chef was taking a small vacation. This is a good location to explore the Trossachs.
So I loved the concept of this Inn and Pub. The village folks own and volunteer there! They recently remodeled and our room was lovely. We had a wonderful breakfast prepared by volunteer Edith as the chef was taking a small vacation. This is a good location to explore the Trossachs.
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Nancy
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Such a wonderful place to stay. Gartmore was central to our visit. The village is one street long. Locals own and run the inn. Definitely recommend.
Such a wonderful place to stay. Gartmore was central to our visit. The village is one street long. Locals own and run the inn. Definitely recommend.
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mark
Oct 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
rural setting, chosen because it is 30-40 minutes from Loch Lomand, Stirling, and Glasgow. Pictured an inn with grounds to wander on, wide open spaces. Just the opposite-tiny space with no grounds, no parking, just a couple of picnic tables outside. Very little contact moving in. No offered help in figuring out where and how to park, no offered help in lugging luggage up narrow stairs to the third floor. Room with queen so tiny a suitcase could not be opened, even on the floor. Barely room to walk around the bed itself. Bath tiny, but adequate with shower. Food good on site. A one night stay at the most. We made the mistake of booking three
rural setting, chosen because it is 30-40 minutes from Loch Lomand, Stirling, and Glasgow. Pictured an inn with grounds to wander on, wide open spaces. Just the opposite-tiny space with no grounds, no parking, just a couple of picnic tables outside. Very little contact moving in. No offered help in figuring out where and how to park, no offered help in lugging luggage up narrow stairs to the third floor. Room with queen so tiny a suitcase could not be opened, even on the floor. Barely room to walk around the bed itself. Bath tiny, but adequate with shower. Food good on site. A one night stay at the most. We made the mistake of booking three
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John
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great example of a Scottish B and B Updated rooms, great onsite food and drink The bar tender and receptionist and story teller was a wonderful person Close to the city but in a small town
This is a great example of a Scottish B and B Updated rooms, great onsite food and drink The bar tender and receptionist and story teller was a wonderful person Close to the city but in a small town
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Samuel
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Black Bull was built as an inn in 1740. Gartmore is a quaint village with nearby walking paths. There are no shops or other things, but it is beautiful for it's countryside views and a nearby path. Also, the food is outstanding at the Black Bull. The menu is small but the chef makes it all count with each plate masterfully executed. I had a traditional chicken recipe stuffed with haggis and it was so tender and flavorful. I had to personally go thank the chef; it was just that tasty.
The Black Bull was built as an inn in 1740. Gartmore is a quaint village with nearby walking paths. There are no shops or other things, but it is beautiful for it's countryside views and a nearby path. Also, the food is outstanding at the Black Bull. The menu is small but the chef makes it all count with each plate masterfully executed. I had a traditional chicken recipe stuffed with haggis and it was so tender and flavorful. I had to personally go thank the chef; it was just that tasty.
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Sophie
Sep 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful quiet area, community run inn with buckets of charm and hospitality - we were made to feel very welcome. The room was refurbished to a high standard and was clean and very comfortable. No food is served on a Monday or Tuesday but we were given lots of local options and had a lovely meal at the faerie tree. Would highly recommend to all!
Beautiful quiet area, community run inn with buckets of charm and hospitality - we were made to feel very welcome. The room was refurbished to a high standard and was clean and very comfortable. No food is served on a Monday or Tuesday but we were given lots of local options and had a lovely meal at the faerie tree. Would highly recommend to all!
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Robert
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautifully updated property near Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Check in was quick and easy. Our room was large with a king size bed, a lovely view from the window, large bathroom room with a large enclosed shower. Nice soap and shampoo. We had a delicious dinner in the restaurant.
Beautifully updated property near Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Check in was quick and easy. Our room was large with a king size bed, a lovely view from the window, large bathroom room with a large enclosed shower. Nice soap and shampoo. We had a delicious dinner in the restaurant.
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Steve
Jul 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A hidden gem! What an awesome place in a quiet super friendly town in a beautiful area of Scotland. We only stayed one night and regret not having time to stay a couple more nights. We spent 10 days touring Scotland, the staff at Black Bull were by far the most pleasant and accommodating. Chatting with local town folks in the pub was a memorable experience. Can’t say enough good things about the experience. Highly recommend fitting a night at the Black Bull Gartmore into your vacation schedule. Steve - Canada
A hidden gem! What an awesome place in a quiet super friendly town in a beautiful area of Scotland. We only stayed one night and regret not having time to stay a couple more nights. We spent 10 days touring Scotland, the staff at Black Bull were by far the most pleasant and accommodating. Chatting with local town folks in the pub was a memorable experience. Can’t say enough good things about the experience. Highly recommend fitting a night at the Black Bull Gartmore into your vacation schedule. Steve - Canada
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Hazel
Feb 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Well signposted and so very easy to find! Very friendly welcome, comfortable, cosy bar and pretty decent food. Our room was large with a huge bed and the only negative was the condensation on the inside of the windows.
Well signposted and so very easy to find! Very friendly welcome, comfortable, cosy bar and pretty decent food. Our room was large with a huge bed and the only negative was the condensation on the inside of the windows.
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Sheryl
May 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It is located in a quaint little, friendly town and was easy to find. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was very good. The room was clean and comfortable. It was interesting to read about the history of the town and the hotel.
It is located in a quaint little, friendly town and was easy to find. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was very good. The room was clean and comfortable. It was interesting to read about the history of the town and the hotel.
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Dining
Breakfasts and dinners earn strong praise for quality and value, with many calling the food outstanding and the bar offerings enjoyable. Note that the kitchen can close early or on some days, so checking hours helps.
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Jean
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place worth the drive Food was exquisite
Great place worth the drive Food was exquisite
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Georgina
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved it. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Room was comfortable and really big. Ate in the restuarant both nights of our stay..the brownie was delicious! Definitely would recommend.
Loved it. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Room was comfortable and really big. Ate in the restuarant both nights of our stay..the brownie was delicious! Definitely would recommend.
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Gareth
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely community run pub with loads of local history and great location in heart of the village. Friendly and helpful staff offered great service. Pub grub delivered with a smile and good value and very tasty. Breakfast cooked to order by the Chef and excellent start to the day. My second visit and certainly not my last. Thank you BB Gartmore
Lovely community run pub with loads of local history and great location in heart of the village. Friendly and helpful staff offered great service. Pub grub delivered with a smile and good value and very tasty. Breakfast cooked to order by the Chef and excellent start to the day. My second visit and certainly not my last. Thank you BB Gartmore
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Niels
Jul 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The old inn was reborn as a community-driven hotel. You’ll meet volunteers and wonderful and kind staff. Breakfast is ordered the day before - choose a time and just show up. Restaurant was perfect for dinner - tasty and wholesome dishes at low prices. The bar also sells cocktails, wine and beer at very low prices. We stayed in one of two rooms on the top floor. Comfortable and very clean. But with just one very small window that opens there’s no way to really get air through the room. After a bath or a warm day it gets very damp. Maybe the sky window could be replaced with one that opens?
The old inn was reborn as a community-driven hotel. You’ll meet volunteers and wonderful and kind staff. Breakfast is ordered the day before - choose a time and just show up. Restaurant was perfect for dinner - tasty and wholesome dishes at low prices. The bar also sells cocktails, wine and beer at very low prices. We stayed in one of two rooms on the top floor. Comfortable and very clean. But with just one very small window that opens there’s no way to really get air through the room. After a bath or a warm day it gets very damp. Maybe the sky window could be replaced with one that opens?
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Susan
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The bar and restaurant menus were superb! The room was large and had a lovely view. Breakfast and coffee were top notch. I wish we had booked the Black Bull Inn for the entirety of our stay here in the highlands.
The bar and restaurant menus were superb! The room was large and had a lovely view. Breakfast and coffee were top notch. I wish we had booked the Black Bull Inn for the entirety of our stay here in the highlands.
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Jennifer
Dec 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Black Bull was cosy and comfortable and the food was amazing. Helpful, friendly staff. We will definitely be back.
The Black Bull was cosy and comfortable and the food was amazing. Helpful, friendly staff. We will definitely be back.
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Sophie
Sep 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful quiet area, community run inn with buckets of charm and hospitality - we were made to feel very welcome. The room was refurbished to a high standard and was clean and very comfortable. No food is served on a Monday or Tuesday but we were given lots of local options and had a lovely meal at the faerie tree. Would highly recommend to all!
Beautiful quiet area, community run inn with buckets of charm and hospitality - we were made to feel very welcome. The room was refurbished to a high standard and was clean and very comfortable. No food is served on a Monday or Tuesday but we were given lots of local options and had a lovely meal at the faerie tree. Would highly recommend to all!
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Robert
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautifully updated property near Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Check in was quick and easy. Our room was large with a king size bed, a lovely view from the window, large bathroom room with a large enclosed shower. Nice soap and shampoo. We had a delicious dinner in the restaurant.
Beautifully updated property near Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Check in was quick and easy. Our room was large with a king size bed, a lovely view from the window, large bathroom room with a large enclosed shower. Nice soap and shampoo. We had a delicious dinner in the restaurant.
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Lisa
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My goal was to find unique accommodations on our recent roadtrip through Scottish Highlands. Black Bull Inn did not disappoint. Our room was newly renovated and had so much charm. Great bathroom with large shower. The staff were welcoming and addressed our issues very promptly. I loved the breakfast options and the meal was ready for the time we requested. The one glitch was we had arrived 1 minute after the kitchen closed which was disappointing as no other restaurants were open in the area. Keep that in mind.
My goal was to find unique accommodations on our recent roadtrip through Scottish Highlands. Black Bull Inn did not disappoint. Our room was newly renovated and had so much charm. Great bathroom with large shower. The staff were welcoming and addressed our issues very promptly. I loved the breakfast options and the meal was ready for the time we requested. The one glitch was we had arrived 1 minute after the kitchen closed which was disappointing as no other restaurants were open in the area. Keep that in mind.
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Melissa
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious room and bathroom, very comfortable bed. The staff were all friendly and couldn't do enough for you. We had dinner and breakfast here and both were exceptional. We did not explore the surrounding area.
Spacious room and bathroom, very comfortable bed. The staff were all friendly and couldn't do enough for you. We had dinner and breakfast here and both were exceptional. We did not explore the surrounding area.
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Lesley-Anne
May 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A pretty pub with rooms in a beautiful location. Room was well appointment and comfortable with a good quality bed.
A pretty pub with rooms in a beautiful location. Room was well appointment and comfortable with a good quality bed.
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Vaughn
May 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Unique little inn in the Scottish countryside. There is a bar downstairs which closes at 10:30. Friendly staff and although small the room was very clean and inviting. Would be happy to stay again!
Unique little inn in the Scottish countryside. There is a bar downstairs which closes at 10:30. Friendly staff and although small the room was very clean and inviting. Would be happy to stay again!
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Mike
May 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great place in a beautiful small village . Would definitely recommend.
Great place in a beautiful small village . Would definitely recommend.
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John
May 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The Black Bull was the perfect one-night stay for me. My room was clean and quiet with a comfortable bed and good shower. The pub was perfect for dinner and a pint and they serve an excellent full English breakfast in the morning.
The Black Bull was the perfect one-night stay for me. My room was clean and quiet with a comfortable bed and good shower. The pub was perfect for dinner and a pint and they serve an excellent full English breakfast in the morning.
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Judith
Apr 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this Inn. Wonderful community staff. Big, comfortable room and tasty food
Loved this Inn. Wonderful community staff. Big, comfortable room and tasty food
FAQs about Black Bull Gartmore
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite. It is an on-site parking facility.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Aberfoyle Golf Club. It is approximately 19.3 miles from Loch Lomond and 3.3 miles from David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
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There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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