Next to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
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Loved by Black Bull Gartmore guests
freshly foraged mushrooms
full Scottish breakfast
super king bed
local beer
great food
"The restaurant is lovely, with a fabulous menu of delicious, high quality dishes, not to mention the low prices."
Escape41421816198 from United Kingdom
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"The bed was huge and very comfortable."
Pauline from United Kingdom
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"Very nice, super clean, big and quiet room."
Tomaž from Slovenia
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"Excellent breakfast. Good choice of hot food items and cereals etc."
Michael from United Kingdom
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"It was quant and unassuming from the outside yet step inside and it felt so warm and welcoming."
Gina from New Zealand
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3-star countryside pub with 6 spacious, newly refurbished bedrooms in Gartmore
Dining
Black Bull Gartmore's restaurant serves British cuisine in a historic building atmosphere, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Guests choose between a buffet and à la carte breakfast, with a full traditional Scottish breakfast included in the stay. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and the bar hosts regular events and quizzes.
Family-Friendly Accommodations
The hotel's rooms can be configured as twin setups, providing flexible sleeping arrangements for families. Children are welcome, and the village setting offers quiet surroundings near several footpaths. Other family-friendly hotels in the area may not offer this room configuration.
Pet-Friendly Policies
Dogs are welcomed in the bar and outdoor seating areas, a feature not available at many other hotels in the region. The pub's main room has a large log burner where dogs can settle by the fire. No dog-friendly rooms are currently available for overnight stays.
Local Attractions
The hotel is located 12 km from Lake of Menteith and 21 km from Loch Katrine, placing guests within reach of the Trossachs National Park. Stirling Castle and Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park are short drives away. Mugdock Country Park and Glasgow Botanic Gardens are also nearby.
Unique Feature
Black Bull Gartmore is community-owned after a local buyout, making it a village hub supported by residents. A heritage room displays old photographs and a book explaining the area's history. The pub's walls feature a painting inspired by Robert Burns' poem Tam O'Shanter, created by Scottish artist Craig Campbell.