The Customs House Hotel - Bowling
55.930143, -4.480867Overview
Canal-side hotel in Bowling with self-catering kitchen and pet-friendly policy
Accommodation & Rooms
The Customs House Hotel offers Superior Double or Twin Rooms with Lake View. Each room includes a private bathroom with a deep bath and separate shower. Rooms feature an electric kettle and a Nespresso coffee machine.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits on the Forth and Clyde Canal at Bowling Basin, 12 km from Glasgow Airport. Guests can walk along the canal towpath to Old Kilpatrick for evening food options. The nearby Paton's Place cafe serves breakfast and closes at 4 pm.
Pet-Friendly Amenities
Customs House Hotel Bowling welcomes dogs and provides a pet basket in the room. The canal towpath offers direct walks from the doorstep. Pets stay free of charge.
On-Site Facilities
A communal kitchen and dining room on the ground floor provides self-catering facilities including a microwave, toaster, fridge, dishwasher, and coffee machine. Breakfast items such as bread, cereal, milk, coffee, and tea are provided. Guests can use the hobless kitchen to prepare simple meals.
Accessibility & Practicalities
The Customs House Hotel in Bowling has no reception desk; guests receive access codes via email before arrival. Parking is behind a code-locked gate that is left open during business hours. The building has no lift, and upper floors are accessible by stairs only.
- Location: On the Forth and Clyde Canal at Bowling Basin, 12 km from Glasgow Airport
- Rooms: Superior Double or Twin Rooms with Lake View, deep bath and Nespresso
- Facilities: Self-catering communal kitchen with breakfast supplies provided
- Pet Policy: Dogs welcome, pet basket provided, no extra charge
- Parking: Secure code-locked gate on site
Rooms and availability
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Bed options:1 King-size bed

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Bed options:1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Spa & wellness centre
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cots
Services
- Pet amenities available
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Terrace
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Essential information about The Customs House Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 76 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 200 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 16.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Glasgow, GLA |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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