:: About Us ::

Positano is a spacious, modern house that has been recently refurbished throughout to an exceptionally high standard, offering accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.  Located very centrally in Glasgow Road, Dumbarton (10 minutes from Loch Lomond).  Although on a main road, our main entrance is at the back of the house, with a big garden and back yard.  You really wouldn't know it's on a main road at all - we have the best of both worlds: a convenient, easy to find location and beautiful, peaceful accommodation.  We offer a friendly and helpful family service that is suitable for short and long term stays. 

We have a Three Star Grading from the Scottish Tourist Board, so you are guaranteed quality accommodation.

Note: there is an online translator at the bottom of this page if you're having any difficulties.

::: Positano B&B is situated a short 10 minute walk from the Castle :::

:: Location ::

Dumbarton is a fantastic stop over town to spend some days in (with Loch Lomond only a 10 minute drive away), before going further north to the Highlands, Fort William, Inverness and Loch Ness on your vacation (they're only a few hours drive away). 

We're only a 15 minute drive from Glasgow Airport on the west coast; and Prestwick Airport is about 55 minutes away.   We're in a very central location in the town: a 15 minute walk from Dumbarton Town Centre which has many shops, restaurants and pubs; and there are also many other excellent pubs and restaurants in the immediate area catering for every taste.  We also have many beautiful local walks and cycling routes.

We are an ideal base for touring all around this area of Scotland.  Whether it's the city or tranquil countryside you're after - or a bit of both, we have the best of both worlds.  We're 10 minutes away from Loch Lomond, Balloch, Helensburgh and Clydebank; ideal for day trips to places such as Luss, Stirling, Troon, Ayr(shire), Callander, Dunoon, the Trossachs, Inveraray, Aberfoyle and Oban.  Even Edinburgh is only a 70 minute drive away!  Glasgow City Centre with it's wonderful museums, shops, restaurants and night life is also only 25 minutes away.  And of course Dumbarton Castle is right on our doorstep. 

If you're a golf enthusiast Loch Lomond Golf Club, where the Barclay's Scottish Open takes place every July, is a 15 minute drive away.  The new golf course, The Carrick, at Cameron House, also at Loch Lomond is 10 minute drive.  Don't forget to visit Dumbarton Golf Club while you're here too! 

If Whisky is your thing, the very well know Auchentoshan Distillery is 10 minutes from us.  They welcome visitors and have daily guided tours.

Scotland is world famous for it's fishing holidays and angling breaks.  The River Leven and Loch Lomond provide great salmon and trout fishing.

If you're interested in walking and climbling, the Munro's are the highest of Scotland's mountains, named after the man who first catalogued them, Sir Hugh Munro.  There are nearly 300 mountains above 3000 feet.  Ben Lomond is the closest to us.  We're also very close to the start of the 95 mile long West Highland Way - a walking route from Milngavie to Fort William.

The popular Unit 23 Skate Park (Unit 23 Skatepark), which is one of the largest and most popular parks of it's kind in the UK, is only a few minutes walk from us.  Dumbarton Football Club is also only a 10 minute walk away, right next to the Castle.

Dumbarton Public Library is a short 10 minute walk away.  Many of our guests go here to research their family history.  The library also has free Internet access.  St. Patrick's Roman Catholic church is right across the road from the library, and there are a number of other churches in the area with historic significance.  Dumbarton People's Theatre is also just around the corner.

We are very well situated for the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow.  To give you an idea of how convenient we are to get there: Our closest train station is Dumbarton East (5 minute walk away from the B&B); there is a train station actually at the Exhibition Centre, and the journey is only 25 minutes away from Dumbarton.  It often takes less time travelling from Dumbarton to the SECC than it does to get to the SECC from within the very busy city centre.

We can't possibly mention everything you can do and see on this page, so we've put together a LINKS page with many more suggestions on it for you.  Please do go over and take a look if you get the chance.

There is great transport in the immediate area: a bus stop right across the road and a train station (with it's frequent services to Glasgow City Centre) a 5 minute walk away.  We also have ample off-street private parking if you have a car; and we have a garage if you need to lock up (e.g.) your bikes safely for the night.

Some distances, to give you a better idea: Glasgow Airport approx. 7 miles; M8 Junction 31, approx. 1.4 miles; Alexandria approx. 2.5 miles; Glasgow (city centre), approx. 13 miles. 

:: Arts & Culture in West Dunbartonshire ::

You can download a fascinating booklet on our town at the West Dunbartonshire Council website, Dumbarton Heritage Trail. (Note, this link seems to be down at present, so we've uploaded the Pdf file here for you to view).
 
West Dunbartonshire Heritage trails are designed to guide you around some of the most fascinating local areas, and to indicate significant social, historical and architectural features. Each downloadable leaflet on this site includes an annotated map, detailed narrative and a number of images relating to the trail. You can also take virtual tours of the trails without leaving the web site!

The Heritage Trails were produced by volunteers from West Dunbartonshire Heritage Ltd with support from West Dunbartonshire Council.

The above is taken from the WDC website.  If you have any interest in Dumbarton, I would highly recommend downloading the booklet (you will need Adobe Reader) or take the virtual tour. 


:: Dumbarton Castle ::

While you're here, you absolutely must see the Castle, which is only a 5 minute walk away from our Bed & Breakfast.  Dumbarton Castle has the longest recorded history of any stronghold in Great Britain.  It overlooks the whole town of Dumbarton, sitting on a plug of volcanic basalt known as Dumbarton Rock, previously known as Alcluith (Clyde Rock).  There are also views of Ben Lomond and Glasgow in the distance.  The views at the top are breathtaking - it's worth every step to reach the top and see it!  Please view this link  for more information on Dumbarton and the Castle.  

:: Directions ::

How to get to Positano Bed & Breakfast (79 Glasgow Road):

By Car
    Travelling Northwards: If you're driving from e.g., Glasgow Airport or Prestwick Airport, we're on the west road you take to get into Dumbarton - the A814 (the side that Dumbarton Castle is on to your left).  We're about a 1.2 mile direct drive from when you enter Dumbarton.  There is a bus stop right across the road from the B&B.  If you're unsure where you are, pull into this bus stop and look across the road where you will see the signs for the B&B.  Note that if you see two big supermarkets on either side of the road, you have driven too far and passed the Bed & Breakfast, and you will need to go back around the Roundabout which will take you back onto Glasgow Road.  We're just a minutes drive down the road from this Roundabout on the left.
    Travelling Southwards: If you're driving from e.g., Inverness or Loch Lomond, when you come into Dumbarton, take the 3rd Exit off the Barloan Roundabout into B830 (Bonhill Road) which goes into Townend Road.  You will then come into Church Street.  After approximately 160 yards, take the 2nd Exit off the Roundabout into the A814 (Glasgow Road).  After approximately 370 yards take the first Exit off the Glasgow Road Roundabout into the A814.  At this Roundabout you will see two large supermarkets on either side of the road.  The Bed & Breakfast is just a minute down the road on your left.

By Rail: Dumbarton East is our closest station.  You come out of the station and take a right.  It's a straight walk from there - we're about 5 minutes away on foot.  Dumbarton Central station is also very close by (15 minutes by foot), in the other direction from Dumbarton East: take a left when you come out of Central station and walk down Glasgow Road.

Please also view the area map. (link)  The B&B is located at the red circle on the map.

When you Reach the Bed & Breakfast: There are two signs with our Bed & Breakfast name on it just off the main road.  Between those two signs you will see an Insurance Office (called Youngs Insurance).  There is a drive way/path to the left of this Insurance Office and this is where you drive your car to get to the back of the house and can safely park.  If you don't have a car, please walk up the same driveway.  The B&B reception is the house at the back with the conservatory at the end.

:: Accommodation ::    

Filignano (Double Room/Family Room)
  A spacious ensuite double room that can also accommodate a single bed, to make a family room.   

Pontegrande (Twin Room)
  A nice size twin room, overlooking the back garden, with a very generous size private bathroom (bath and shower). 
 
Ischia  (Double Room/Family Room)
  A spacious double room that can accommodate 3 people on request, to make a family room (1 x Double bed & 1 x Single bed).  This room is in the attic conversion, with some lovely views (including great views of the castle most of the year).  Please give us 24 hours notice if you require us to prepare the additional single bed for the room.  
    
La Sila (Twin/Triple/Family Room)
  A spacious twin room that can accommodate 3 people on request, to make a triple room (3 x Single beds) or family room.  This room is in the attic conversion, with some lovely views (including great views of the castle most of the year).   Please give us 24 hours notice if you require us to prepare the additional single bed for the room.
  
An interesting note about Rooms Ischia & La Sila...  
     These two lovely bedrooms comprise the whole of the loft/attic conversion in the house, so they would be ideal to book together for a family or a small group of friends.  You would have the whole floor of the attic to yourself - your very own private suite!  These rooms are available to either book together or on their own, as they are of course two completely separate bedrooms.   *** We are having a Special Offer on rooms Ischia and La Sila this Spring and Summer of 2008.  Please see our SPECIAL OFFERS PAGE for more details.  

  
All of our spacious high quality rooms are comfortably furnished, with colour Television, Radio Alarm Clocks and tea/coffee making facilities with a hospitality tray.  The bathrooms are all fully tiled with excellent power showers or bath facilities.  Central Heating throughout the house - adjustable heating in each room. 

We've also put together a Welcome Folder for our guests with information on the area, suggestions on what to see and do, along with our recommendations on where to dine out in the local area.

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Please also remember to view our NEWS page for the latest on our development plans for the Bed & Breakfast.     

:: Please Note ::

If you can't reach us on the land line first go, then please feel free to try our mobile at any time; or send an e-mail.  We check e-mails frequently, and answer them very quickly (usually within a few hours).   Email is not 100% reliable: if you have not received an answer to your e-mail within 24 hours, it has either not come through or our reply has not gone through to you, so please try again or give us a call.

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