Name: Lethamhill
Address: Lethamhill, 20 West Dhuhill Drive, Helensburgh, G84 9AW, United Kingdom, Helensburgh, Helensburgh, Helensburgh, G84 9AW, United Kingdom
Rating: 9

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Everything about our three day stay here was just as I would have wanted it. Beautiful property with masses of character, lovely friendly owner who is the most amazing cook and lovely rooms with comfortable beds. Superb outlook over the River from the breakfast room, definitely the best breakfasts I've ever had at a hotel or B&B, Jane is a wonderful cook and delightful to talk to.
We felt very welcome in Jane's home and the extra touches - homemade biscuits and fudge left in the rooms just added to the special feel. I will definitely return here when next in Scotland.

Just Wonderful!

Set in a prime suburb of Helensburgh overlooking the Clyde and Greenock  on the opposite coast, Lethamhill is a premier B&B of Edwardian aspect and unique ambience. Location is all where we're concerned, and that's especially important in this part of Scotland because there are many accommodation listings cited as being in, or near, Helensburgh but which are actually many a long mile, and a long and tiring drive, away: there's no car ferry across Gare Loch to get to them.

We found Lethamhill as a result of pinpointing our search area before seeking accommodation, and then browsed to Lethamhill's own informative website -- any search engine will instantly find it -- via which we then made our booking direct with the owner. 

As others have written, this is a property so full of character that it's pretty much impossible to chronicle it all: the sheer exuberant eclecticism of the antiques and collectibles that cram this Helensburgh haven are a delight in themselves, the house's endearingly eccentric interior signalled by the existence of a lovely old GPO red telephone kiosk in the grounds. 

Credit for all that Lethamhill is goes to its seemingly tireless owner, Jane Johnston, responsible for the house's many comforts, its spotless cleanliness, and individually cooked breakfasts that arrive with many a fresh goodie straight from the Aga.

Despite its size -- gorgeous lounge, welcoming dining room and a delightful, spacious conservatory --Lethamhill has just three bedrooms, a limitation that's felicitous in this case because its notably international clientele can all meet up over breakfast and swap traveler's tales: no chain hotel is this, a fact that's instantly evident from the sherry and glasses and shortbreads permanently available in the guest lounge.

Our room was a double-aspect family room, though occupied only by Mrs O and I. Comfort and spaciousness was satisfying enough -- attractive furnishings, big comfy bed, ample wardrobe and drawer provision -- with the ensuite bathroom the icing on this particular cake: bigger than the average hotel bedroom, this was classic, spotless Edwardiana, bath, washbasin, taps, everything -- and with a state-of-the-art shower of sufficient dimension within which to hold a small party. 

Our main window looked out over the attractive rear garden. It also looked out on the baby deer. Deer, frolicking around the bushes. (And if you think that's diverting enough, just step back and take a drink from the in-room fridge. . . housed within a large Edwardian cabin trunk. You soon begin to wonder at exactly what dimension you've arrived, and if Narnia is on the other side of the wardrobe.)

Never having been to this particular part of Scotland before, we depended on Jane to help us out. Lethamhill is already well stocked with tourist information brochures, but Jane went the extra mile (unavoidable pun) with fine detail, even down to telling us what cruise liner happened to be moored on what day in the view from our window. She had all the Helensburgh timings for the Waverley paddle steamer, too, though as its schedule didn't match ours, we missed seeing it (no matter: see later travel tip.)

As to Helensburgh: its charms may not be immediately obvious, for although its promenade is a fine place to be (especially when the tide is in) the frontage is nondescript, offering little in the way of architectural interest. A vastly expensive (for a town of this size) central improvement area is attractive, but to us seemed curiously sterile, given the fact that though it really should be home to a thriving cafe and restaurant quarter. . . it isn't. 

The prime residential area -- a mile from the seafront -- within which Lethamhill is set is, however, something dazzlingly different: architecture enthusiasts (which we are) cannot but drool over the sheer number of mansions Gothic, Victorian, Edwardian, and sometimes, downright bonkers, that testify here to a quietly enduring merchant wealth. Many another place in the UK has such suburbs, but unlike Helensburgh's, the majority have long since become nursing homes. Not here though.

That this particular area is home to one of Scotland's most architecturally significant houses, Hill House, is no surprise; disappointment that it is now closed for the foreseeable future for extensive renovation actually detracts not in the slightest from Lethamhill's appeal, because not only is the property perfectly and peacefully located in Helensburgh rather than far from it, a less-than-10-minute stroll from Lethamhill to the Helensburgh Upper railway station brings one to the fantastic -- because it is just that -- West Highland mainline train service. (Just remember to book online at least 24 hours ahead of an intended day out: rail fares on the day are prohibitively expensive, whereas advanced booking can be 40% - and more - cheaper.) 

In summary, then: an endearingly eccentric Edwardian home, a tireless owner who works and welcomes in equal measure, a tranquil situation overlooking the distant Clyde and a location absolutely perfect for Loch Lomond (a 10-minute drive on the A818, the road into which feeds Lethamhill's lawn-skirted avenue) and the West Highlands railway service. It's certainly a premium priced property, but as the experience of staying here is worth more than you pay for, value-for-money gets no better. 

Travelers' tips:
(1) Take a day out by train from Helensburgh Upper Station. Jane has the timetables;
(2) Visit The Tower cinema, a converted church run by volunteers that's anything but an amateurish: it screens first-run releases on a big screen with perfect sound (and no agonizing half hour advert programming, either). We watched the new "Mamma Mia" movie last week; it beat our experience of London's Leicester Square Odeon hands down, and at a fraction of the price;
(3) Use Helensburgh's 'lower' railway station for trips to Glasgow. Takes 40 minutes;
(4) When visiting Loch Lomond, be VERY careful to follow the signs to the actual Loch ferries / water buses, otherwise you'll wind up in the main, vast, car park of Ballooch's Loch Lomond shores development;
(5) If you can't match your itinerary to that of the Waverley paddle steamer, then worry not: The Maid of The Loch, a £multi-miliion restoration project of a stunningly gorgeous paddle steamer, is now nearing completion at Balloch. Excellent onboard cafe, and a great little ship to explore. .

Premier location. Perfect accommodation.

We spent a lovely weekend at Lethamhill. Hotel is nice and clean. Delicious breakfast. Jane, an owner, is very friendly and always helpful. Peace and quiet. Very relaxing. Not far from town centre if you are looking for restaurants or pubs. Highly recommended.

Lovely place

It was very kindly arranged for myself to stay here for 3 nights via a Naval charity as myself and family are relocating to Scotland from Cornwall. After a very long and tiring journey I was welcomed by the owner Jane into her lovely, unique home and immediately made to feel welcome. After a hot bath, some Scottish tablet and a nice cup of tea I felt human again!! The beds were so comfy and I could of slept for a hundred years, as if I were at my mums house! Jane very kindly made me porridge, and a cooked breakfast along with fresh fruit and orange juice and I was set up ready for another day of school & house hunting!

I will most definitely be recommending Lethamhill to other Naval personel and friends & family & hope to see Jane once again once the big move commences!

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Fabulous retreat!

This owner views any booking made via external sites, that incidentally she subscribes to as 'those type of bookings' whatever that means in her world 

I booked to stay from 7-10 August BUT not directly with Ms Johnstone - having paid in full at the time of booking ie £282 I thought it only courteous to check that my dog would be allowed to sleep in MY car in Jane Johnstones EXTERNAL CAR PARK - she is a rescue working cocker, so as you might imagine is extremely well behaved, does not bark at all & loves being in my 4x4
Ms Johnstone replied with one of the most curt e mails I have ever received

I will not copy & paste it here in case Trip Advisor ask me to 'edit' my honest review AGAIN ( this is my 4th & last attempt at fore warning any other dog owners by owners I mean whether the dog is with you or not!)
Having advised me that NO I would not be Allowed to let my dog sleep in my car, in her car park she added that I should CANCEL MY BOOKING as she did not want THAT type of booking
She added that not only does she not want that type of booking but she is NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE THAT TYPE OF BOOKING

I took the time to phone her to explain that I would NOT bring my dog BUT she was still rude so I mentioned that I would cancel as she requested because clearly not only was my dog not welcome in her car park, I was obviously NOT WELCOME at all!

I advised Ms Johnstone that I would write a review on Trip Advisor to which she retorted  SHE pays NO attention to any reviews 

So based on my own experience, if you do book, whatever you do don't mention you have a dog EVEN IF YOU LEAVE IT AT HOME 
Jane Johnstone was unfriendly, most curt, non apologetic rude & condescending 

As I had already explained to this 'host', Ms Johnstone I had booked this break as my mum died on 23 July 2016 & the day AFTER I booked with this B&B ( ie the day before I was asked to CANCEL) I was attending my Mums Sisters funeral alone in Liverpool - so I had booked Letham Hill as I really wanted a 3 day carefree break!!! 

Perhaps 'host' like Ms Johnstone just like to VET 'their guests to ensure they are the type she prefers as opposed to ;that type'

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