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Outdoor dining
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, travel cot
Smart TV, fireplace, toys, books
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Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

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Stronachlachar, Stirlingshire
  • Popular LocationBen Lomond34 min drive
  • Popular LocationLoch Katrine35 min drive
  • Popular LocationLoch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park70 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)104 min drive

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About the area

Stirling

A family-friendly stay in Stirling awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 7.7 km (4.8 mi) from Great Trossachs Path - West and 11.3 km (7.1 mi) from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washer/dryer and free WiFi. .Home features 5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a furnished balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a fitness centre, a games room and a garden. Plus you'll find barbecues. .Near this Stirling holiday home, you'll find Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

What's nearby

  • Ben Lomond - 34 min drive
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 35 min drive
  • Loch Katrine - 35 min drive
  • Loch Lomond - 63 min drive
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 70 min drive

Getting around

  • Alexandria Balloch Station - 37 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • Inveruglas Coffee Shop - 63 min drive
  • Café the Den - 63 min drive
  • The Pier Cafe - 1 min drive
  • Home on the Loch - 59 min drive
  • Brenachoile Cafe - 35 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unique 6 Bedroom Lodge, Views Of Loch / Sir Walter Scott Steamboat, Pier Cafe

This superb six bedroom (12 person) lodge rests on the banks of Loch Katrine in the heart of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Boasting superb loch views, the property is situated on the pier of Stronachlachar, from where the Sir Walter Scott Steamship departs on daily trips around the loch. There is also a cafe located on the pier which serves excellent food and drink (licensed) and rents out boats for fishing.

The area is a popular destination with walkers and cyclists, with permit fishing available for anglers. The nearby village of Aberfoyle offers a wide selection of pubs, restaurants and shops, with many golf courses available throughout the region. Loch Lomond is easily accessible by car, offering loch side cruises, a spa hotel, championship golf courses, an aquarium and selection of water sports. miles. The cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling are all accessible by car.

The Lodge comprises 1 x Super-king Bedroom, 2 x King-size Bedroom, 1 x Double Bedroom & 2 x Twin Bedrooms. It can accommodate 12 adults, plus infant (cot provided).

Ground Floor: Living room with wood burning stove, wooden floor & views over the loch. Spacious kitchen/dining room with wood burning stove and gas range (for cooking). Games room with slate bed pool/snooker tables, books & games. Separate toilet.

First floor: Double bedroom with Super-king bed. Double bedroom with King size bed. Twin bedroom with 2 x single beds. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room and toilet.

Second floor: Double bedroom with King Size Bed, balcony and views over Loch Katrine. Double bedroom with Double bed & ensuite shower room. Twin bedroom with 2 x single beds. Shower room with toilet.

Outside (Upper Garden) - is located adjacent to the house. Whilst the area is mainly laid to grass, there is a BBQ area next to the kitchen. This area has wooden benches and a charcoal BBQ which can burn several different types of fuel, allowing you to cook on charcoal for eating and then move onto logs or firewood for when you want to sit around the fireplace and keep warm.

Outside (Lower Garden) - The lower garden fronts onto Loch Katrine and is next to Stronachlachar Pier. There are two patio areas with wooden benches and a large flat lawn area. There is also small forest area for exploring.

Things to do:
- 30 Seconds Away: The Pier Café. The home of great coffees and food...and some of the most spectacular views in Scotland is located at the bottom of the garden of Stronochlachar Lodge.

- 30 Seconds Away: Steamship Sir Walter Scott. Your stay at Stronachlachar Lodge will not be complete without a sail on the steamship the “Sir Walter Scott” or the “Lady of the Lake”. This is the perfect way to experience the beauty of Loch Katrine.

- 30 Seconds Away: Cycling Loch Katrine (from Stronachlachar or Trossachs Pier. It’s easy to hire a cycle for an hour or longer - or take your bike on board ‘Sir Walter Scott’ or ‘Lady of the Lake’ for the morning sail up to Stronachlachar then cycle back on the road along the scenic shores of Loch Katrine. With bikes for adults and kids it’s the perfect family day out - or you can even hire a tandem or electric!

- 30 Seconds Away: Walk Around Loch Katrine. There is a lovely walk along picturesque Loch Katrine that leaves from Stronachlachar Pier ....and can be combined with the steamer sailing from Trossachs Pier.

- 10 Minutes Away: Loch Ard Sculpture Trail. The Loch Ard family Sculpture trail consists fo 16 miles of routes for cyclists, walkers and horse riders. It runs through a wide variety of terrain and past many impressive sights, including Loch Ard itself, Loch Chon, Duchray Water and Kelty Water.

- 10 Minutes Away: Lochside Yoga. Based in the village of Kinlochard, Lochside Yoga offers regular yoga classes and activities for anyone interested in developing their yoga practice, or who just likes to get a good stretch and feel relaxed at the end of a yoga class or session.

- 10 Minutes Away: Go Country, Kinlochard. Go Country is one of the premier outdoor activities organisation in Scotland based in the idyllic Trossachs on the shores of Loch Ard. They offer a range of outdoor activities to suit all interests and ages. They provide a full range of activities including their unique waterpark with an iceberg, hamster wheel and trampoline. Other activities include quad biking, canoeing, mountain biking, orienteering, climbing / abseiling, cliff jumping, gorge walking, hillwalking, archery, white water rafting, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting and 4x4 off road driving.

- 10 Minutes Away: Forest Hills Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa, Kinlochard. The Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Spa is situated on the banks of Loch Ard. The spa provides you with an equal balance of luxury and tranquillity; with a staff of trained experts standing by to help you relax and unwind. They also have a range of fitness facilities including a gym and 18m heated pool.

- 30 Minutes Away: Go Ape, Killearn. Go Ape in Aberfoyle is located at the David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre and is a great high wire experience suitable for adults and children alike. It boasts two the UK's longest zip wires, 30 Tree Top crossings, plus a high wire obstacle course. Go Ape is guaranteed to thrill and keep participants talking about it for days.


- 45 Minutes Away: Glengoyne Distillery, Killearn. For lovers of the finest Scotch Whisky, a visit to Glengoyne is a great experience! Dating back to 1833 Glengoyne is one of Scotland's oldest distilleries. The favourite tipple of the late Queen Mother, Glengoyne was given a hard to achieve Royal By Appointment seal of approval. Glengoyne Distillery has a great range of tours for visitors all year round.

- 60 Minutes Away: Loch Lomond Birds of Prey Centre. Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre: Home to 35 birds & over 25 species, meet & get close to Orla the Golden Eagle & Smudge the little Owl.

Facilities in Lodge • Wood Burning Stoves (Logs Provided) • Elecectricity, full gas CH, bed linen and towels included • Cot, H/chair • Freesat TV, DVD • CD • 6-ring gas range, Two m/waves • W/machine, T/dryer • D/washer • American f/freezer • Extensive enclosed garden with patio and furniture • Balcony • BBQ • Ample parking • Games room with 7ft x 4ft sleight bed pool table, board games, books and toys.

Property manager

Graham McLaren

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4844 sq ft (450 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number ST00082P

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Unique 6 Bedroom Views Loch Sir Walter Scott Steamboat Pier Cafe
Unique 6 Bedroom Views Loch Sir Walter Scott Steamboat Pier Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Does Unique 6 Bedroom Lodge, Views Of Loch / Sir Walter Scott Steamboat, Pier Cafe have a pool?

Unique 6 Bedroom Lodge, Views Of Loch / Sir Walter Scott Steamboat, Pier Cafe has a heated pool.

What luxury perks are available at Unique 6 Bedroom Lodge, Views Of Loch / Sir Walter Scott Steamboat, Pier Cafe?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a fireplace and a living room.

Is Unique 6 Bedroom Lodge, Views Of Loch / Sir Walter Scott Steamboat, Pier Cafe family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like an arcade and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise Unique 6 Bedroom Lodge, Views Of Loch / Sir Walter Scott Steamboat, Pier Cafe is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Unique 6 Bedroom Lodge, Views Of Loch / Sir Walter Scott Steamboat, Pier Cafe?

No, Unique 6 Bedroom Lodge, Views Of Loch / Sir Walter Scott Steamboat, Pier Cafe does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Unique 6 Bedroom Lodge, Views Of Loch / Sir Walter Scott Steamboat, Pier Cafe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Unique 6 Bedroom Lodge, Views Of Loch / Sir Walter Scott Steamboat, Pier Cafe Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Fantastic
Perfect setting for a celebration weekend for all our family. We cooked our meals and sat around the super size dining table in amazing surroundings. We went for walks as we were lucky to have good weather in March. One of us went cold water swimming!! (Very brave) We played family games, had a pool tournament, celebrated St Patrick's day (we're Scottish, any excuse to celebrate) The Lodge is fully equipped we didn't want for anything We would highly recommend Stronachlachar Lodge and hopefully we can visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just WOW!
Others have said it, I’ll reiterate it: the pictures do not do the property justice! Not only is the property gorgeous and well-stocked, but it is extremely spacious! The views were second to none and access to the café at the foot of the garden, as well as the unspoiled views across Loch Katrine make this a bucket list type property. The owners were incredible from beginning to end and always on hand for whatever we needed. we would love to visit here again and stay, as so many wonderful memories were made as we celebrated Hogmanay with our friends. While Stronachlachar feels remote, it’s just far enough away that you can find yourself again, whilst being close enough to access, whatever you need. It even snowed for us on our trip! Thank you Graham and Cath for a wonderful and memorable experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super family get away
Well, the photos did not do the property or views justice. Staggeringly good. The house was beautifully equipped, spacious rooms for all, top notch bathrooms, and roaring fires. Couldnt have asked for better, everything we needed and stuff we didnt know we needed too!! Thanks so much, worth every penny!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week’s stay
We are 3 generations of family, ages 6-81. We had a wonderful stay. Enough room for everyone in and out of the Lodge. The Pier Cafe is a great addition as there really isn’t anything else close. Inversnaid is lovely for different scenery and the Bunk House had the best food we had in Scotland. Truly amazing dinner and staff. It is a remote area with lots of trekkers/backpackers. If you love the outdoors, and amazing scenery, it’s paradise. If you want to do a lot of touring, you will have to brave the 1 lane road every time, in and out. It is not for the faint of heart. The key to those roads, if you aren’t familiar, is to take your time and stay towards the center. Too far to the outside, you will pop a tire (as we did day 1). Too fast and you can’t adjust without blowing a sidewall. Go slowly around blind turns and switchbacks and seriously, take your time. After the first run of the road, you will feel better on the drive. Take time not enjoy the view, the walks, the natural falls. The boat from Inversnaid to Tarbet and beyond is very nice and a little easier than Stronachlachar since that has only 2 stops at the pier. Loch Lomond has multiple boats and stops to goose from. All in all, my 12 & 14 year olds said it was the best vacation we’ve had. Everyone loved the laid back pace and beautiful views, and the girls even swam almost daily. But yeah- it’s COLD! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family in Scotland
The property was beautiful and even better than we expected. We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible House, extraordinary view, rent this place!
Stronachlachar Lodge 1 is a Fabulous property, very well-equipped kitchen, great Wi-Fi & selection on tv, super common-areas, pool table and outside spaces. Think refurbished 2022 under new owners. Beds very comfortable, bed linens high quality. So worth the rental. Highly recommend. The reviews just don’t do this property justice, it was magical. Will rent again. Here’s “area info” advice we learned & want to share: take your own bikes & kayak/canoe! Strony Lodge is Not on Trossachs Pier, it’s on Stronachlachar Pier, a £20 boat ride each way between the piers, and Trossachs Pier has the bike rentals so it’s not something you do daily. No kayak or canoe rentals allowed on Loch Katrine. If you don’t have your own kayak, we recommend you Go to charming Luss Village on West side of Loch Lomond and rent water equipment, great time—it’s one hour car drive from house but worth the trip—Good Cullen skink at Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha on the way back. (We were told Inversnaid near Stronachlachar had kayak/canoe rentals for east Loch Lomond but when we got there, no rental place & hotel had no info either. Research that ahead of time.)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great property for a family holiday.
The property was in a stunning location. The house was very comfortable, well furnished, everything provided for a large group. The wood burning stoves were very efficient. All generations enjoyed the pool table.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M., East Kilbride, Scotland.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Fabulous!
We were a group of family and friends from Scotland and England and I can't recommend the lodge enough. If I could give it 10 stars I would. The lodge was immaculate and very well equipped. We've booked a few large houses over the years and this was by far the most comfortable and well equipped. The bedrooms were spacious, stylish and extremely comfortable. The kitchen/dining room was perfect, everything we could possibly need for a large party. Graham our host was so friendly and helpful prior/during and after our visit. The view from the house is spectacular. We were all in agreement, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lynda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
We didn't realize we didn't rent the hole lodge. There were noisy people above our bedroom. Long very narrow road to get to lodge. Great kitchen,rooms were beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mhairi G., Fife, Scotland.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th birthday celebrations
This is our second time staying for a special birthday party. We had a group of 12 family members ranging from a baby to a 72 year old. It's a fantastic size of a house for everyone to be involved or to go rest, get a bit quiet etc. The house is beautifully presented. And we loved that the Christmas decorations were out! It's also very well equipped, cot and high chair is a great touch too. Very handy for our 10 month old nephew. The surroundings are beautiful, a great big garden for any doggy guests with a fence all the way around. Great walks in the area for keen walkers aswell and if you don't fancy much cooking, The Pier Cafe at the bottom of the garden is open from breakfast till teatime and offers lovely food with a fantastic service. We loved ur stay again and will most likely revisit. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022