The Boat House Hotel - Kilsyth
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Canal-side hotel with direct access to the John Muir Way and a dog-friendly restaurant
Accommodations at The Boat House Hotel Kilsyth
The Boat House Hotel Kilsyth offers family-friendly rooms with private bathrooms and views of the canal marina. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries, while some deluxe rooms add a mini fridge. Ground-floor rooms are wheelchair accessible, with grab rails and emergency cords in bathrooms.
Dining at The Boat House
The on-site restaurant serves Scottish specialties like haggis and steak pie, with gluten-free and dairy-free options available. Live music performances accompany meals on select evenings, and the outdoor terrace and garden offer canal-side dining. Private dining rooms host events for groups up to 20 people.
Location and Outdoor Activities
The Boat House Kilsyth sits directly on the Forth and Clyde Canal, adjacent to the John Muir Way hiking and cycling trail. Guests can walk to the Antonine Roman Wall or drive 10 minutes to the Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel. Glasgow city centre is a 30-minute drive, and Glasgow Airport is 38 km away.
Pet-Friendly Amenities
The boat house welcomes dogs in both the restaurant and designated guest rooms for a nightly fee of GBP 10. Water bowls and sausages are provided to canine guests during meals. The surrounding marina paths offer direct off-leash walking areas.
Entertainment and Events
The hotel hosts regular community events and live music performances in the bar area. Water sport facilities are available on site through the adjacent marina. The property offers a private dining room for business meetings of up to 20 delegates with full catering.
- Location: Directly on the Forth and Clyde Canal, 38 km from Glasgow Airport
- Accommodations: Rooms with canal views, wheelchair-accessible options available
- Dining: Scottish specialties with gluten-free and dairy-free menus
- Pet Policy: Dogs welcome in restaurant and rooms for GBP 10 per night
- Activities: John Muir Way trailhead on site, water sport facilities at the marina
- Events: Private dining room for 20 guests, live music performances
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed2 Single beds
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Lake view
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Express check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room view
- Lake view
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Boat House Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 78 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.5 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 39.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Glasgow, GLA |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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