Lorne Guesthouse

Ben My Chree (LHS photo 1501)

The guesthouse was located at 1 Roadknight Street, with proprietors George Holland, George and Agnes Floyer. Now used as a private holiday home. The name “Ben my Chree” means “girl of my heart”in the Manx language, a Gaelic dialect spoken on the Isle of Man.

In 1941 Ben My Chree was being run by Mrs G. A. Mitchell and could accommodate 18 people. It was a private home which was adapted to provide for guests.

Auction Notice (LHS photo 2135)

Sources:

• Google AI accessed February 2025
• Lorne Historical Society Collection,Photos
• M & J Graham
• Where to Go
• Moylan & Watt 1994