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Knap Guest House

4.0 star property

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Grand Suite | Living area
Standard Double Room | Bathroom
Interior entrance
Deluxe Studio Suite, Non Smoking

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

The current price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June

Explore the area

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Campbeltown Road, Tarbert, Scotland, PA29 6SX
  • Place, Tarbert Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Luckenbooth Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kintyre Way
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Harbour view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator, Harbour View

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Suite | Living area

Grand Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Non Smoking

Deluxe Studio Suite, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Tarbert

At Knap Guest House you'll be within steps of Tarbert Harbour and Loch Fyne Gallery. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include in-room Smart TVs. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Tarbert guest house include Luckenbooth Gallery and Kintyre Way.
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What's nearby

  • Tarbert Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Loch Fyne Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Luckenbooth Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kintyre Way - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Castle of Tarbert - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Campbeltown (CAL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Ca'dora - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Corner House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tarbert Tandoori Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seabed Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Made In Italy - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Knap Guest House

Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Victorian Tarbert guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1895
  • No smoking on site
Knap Guest House offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. 50-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast rate plans receive breakfast in their guestroom.

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 12 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 12 years old aren't allowed.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Knap Guest House.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Knap Guest House
Knap Guest House Tarbert
Knap Tarbert
Knap Guest House Tarbert, Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Knap Guest House?

Knap Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Knap Guest House?

As of 13 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Knap Guest House on 15 Jun 2026 start from NZ$248, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Knap Guest House?

The closest beach to Knap Guest House is Kilbride Bay Beach (9.7 km).

Is Knap Guest House family-friendly?

No, Knap Guest House is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Knap Guest House?

No, Knap Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Knap Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Knap Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Knap Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 263 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little town. With safe parking just a few meters from the front door. Room was warm welcoming and quiet. All the amenities were very nice and breakfast was lovely. Easy check in attentive staff. Thank you very much for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel break

Great location, lovely room, comfortable bed, parking close by. Friendly staff, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in center of Tarbert enjoyed our overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodations and very friendly. Everything is great and would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay before and after catching the ferry to Islay. Alan was very responsive and helpful in accommodating after hours arrivals. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and host and gorgeous rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great location, clean & well equipped, welcoming host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, clean very comfortable, would come again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Knap House. Couldn’t fault it, really comfy bed, attention to detail in every area, easy to access, just perfect all round!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful little guest house in an amazing little town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfully located! Cute B& B. We left very early and did not stay for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and accommodating people running this place - lovely breakfast, clean and comfortable rooms and central location (was perfect for the wedding I was attending at the church!).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything as expected very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham and Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our Princess Suite room was wonderful - nice size, nice bed and view over the harbor, in this comfortable and well appointed small guest house right in the center of Tarbert town. We would happily return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location in little fishing village. Large and clean room with everything we needed. Wish we stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

A convenient overnight stay for catching the ferry to Islay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking on Main street easy enough in October, can't speak for peak season. Everything about this Guest House faultless
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant accommodation to stay. Very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NORMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel in small town. Location great. Service was great. Stayed one night on our way to the ferry to Islay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean easy to access guest house. Comfortable bed, good shower
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Spotless, comfortable well appointed. Kitchen had supplies of tea, coffee, milk etc and again, was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Easy check in. Lovely clean room. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice spot

Beautiful little spot, conveniently located. The bed was so comfortable and the shower was wonderfully hot!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022