Self Catering

Ballat Smithy Cottage, Ballat Smithy, Balfron Station, G63 0SE. STB 4 Star Self Catering. Green Tourism Business Scheme Bronze Award. Situated on the threshold of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and with lovely views of the Campsie Fells, Ballat Smithy Cottage is a charming property which was built around 1830 by the Duke of Montrose for his Buchanan estates. With plenty to see and do in the area, both on the doorstep and further afield, you'l find this a great base for touring. Accommodation at Ballat Smith Cottage comprises a sitting/dining room and kitchen, a family bathroom with electric shower and two bedrooms which can be offered either as doubles or twins. Outside there is a pretty garden, private parking and storage for bikes. Open all year. Prices range from £275-£430 per week. All heating, electricity, linen and towels are included plus cleaning materials and a selection of Scottish produce. Short break rates may be available. Please note: the cottage is strictly no smoking cannot accept pets. Contact: Anne Currie. Tel: 01360 440 269.
E-mail: a.h.currie@btopenworld.com
WWW: www.ballatsmithycottage.com

Foxglove Cottages, Gartness Road, Drymen, G63 0DW. STB 5 Star Self Catering. Finalists in the prestigious 2007 Thistle Awards for customer care. Gold award STB Green Business. Romantic spacious bedrooms, four poster king beds, en suite spa bath, your own sauna, a detached luxury country home located on the West Highland Way and Cycle track, within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Only a ten minute walk from restaurants, shops and pubs in Drymen yet offering peace and quiet with a myriad of wild life all around set in the mature grounds of a small family owned and managed country estate. Choice of one en suite bedroom property or three bedrooms, all en suite in your country retreat (sleeps 6/8 with nobody sleeping in the sitting room). Broadband Internet access and Sky television in sitting room and all bedrooms, DVD and DVD's supplied. Excellent central location. Stirling Castle 30 mins. Glasgow and airport 30 mins. Edinburgh, St Andrews 60 mins. Walking, golfing, fishing, climbing, sailing cycling all close by. Excellent sight seeing, shopping, exploring. Short breaks (3 nights). Popular for honeymoons, three generation families, special birthdays etc. Tel: 01360 661128. Fax: 01360 660589.
E-mail: Admin@Foxglovecottages.co.uk
WWW: www.foxglovecottages.co.uk

14 Lomond Castle, Luss, G83 8EE. Standing on the Banks of Loch Lomond with uninterrupted views of the loch, 14 Lomond Castle is ideally located for exploring Scotland's first National Park, for a host of outdoor activities and for touring. This luxurious townhouse is part of a luxury development set in five acres of gated private grounds, with a private beach and jetty. The accommodation sleeps 4 and comprises a fully fitted kitchen, a separate living/dining room, master bedroom with an en suite bathroom and balcony and a further twin bedroom with separate bathroom. Step out of the grounds on to one of the many country park walks including five miles of gentle, all-weather pathway running alongside the loch. The Carrick Spa and Golf Course is also within walking distance, as is the nearby village of Balloch with its shops and restaurants. Open all year. Fully inclusive rates of £840 per week or £420 per weekend. Contact: Jane Quigley. Tel: +44 (0)1389 850711.
E-mail: jane@bonniebank.com
WWW: www.bonniebank.clan.io

Loch Lomond Hideaway Cottages, Luss, G83 8NZ. STB 4 and 5 Star Self Catering. Dating back to 1790, the historic cotton mill at Luss has now been lovingly restored to create Millburn Cottages. These charming properties sit beside Luss Water on the edge of this pretty conservation village. There are 7 cottages in all sleeping from 2 to 6 guests: from Riversedge, an intimate one bedroom apartment ideal for honeymooners, through The Lade for 4, a distinctive period property reflecting the spirit of the Victorian era, The Keepers Cottage, also for 4 and with Category 2 disabled access, to River Cottage, our largest and newest property for 6, sitting on the banks of Luss Water. All properties come highly appointed and some have additional luxury features including saunas, jacuzzi baths and four poster beds. All are within walking distance of Luss which has facilities including a pub, restaurants, shop, superb hill walks and scenery. Open all year. Rates from £380-£925 per week. Short breaks available. Tel: +44 (0) 1436 860666. Fax: +44 (0) 1436 860266.
E-mail: enquiries@lochlomondhideaways.co.uk
WWW: www.lochlomondhideaways.co.uk

Loch Lomond Waterfront Lodges, Main Road, Balmaha, G63 0JQ. Set in the heart of the National Park surrounded by beautiful scenery the Loch Lomond Waterfront Lodges all enjoy views of Loch Lomond and exclusive access to the waterside. Each lodge can accommodate up to 6 guests in comfort and includes a fully equipped fitted kitchen, a spacious living room with an extra-comfort double sofa bed, two en-suite double or twin bedrooms with balconies and a separate shower/steam room. Multi channel flat screen TV and DVD systems are provided and there is broadband internet access. Outside, each lodge has a private patio and garden area. There is a Cafe Bistro and shop on site and fishing, boating and bike hire can be arranged for you. Excellent walks can also be enjoyed from your lodge. Leisure facilities nearby. Open all year. Rates from £650-£1350 per week fully inclusive. Short breaks available from £390 for 3 days. Contact: Suzanne or Charles Cottam. Tel/Fax: 01360 870446.
E-mail: info@llwf.co.uk
WWW: www.loch-lomond-waterfront.co.uk

Lomond Luxury Lodges, Gartocharn, Alexandria, G83 8SB. STB 4 and 5 Star Self Catering. Situated within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, within a mile of the attractive village of Drymen, Lomond Luxury Lodges offer spacious Scandinavian lodges built and maintained to the very highest standards. Montrose and Ben Lomond are two 5 Star properties and provide the ultimate luxury in self catering holiday accommodation. Each has three bedrooms, two kingsize doubles and a twin, two bathrooms, a sauna, spa bath, two lounges and a fully fitted kitchen. Inchmurrin and Ptarmigan are both 4 Star. These properties come highly appointed and each has a double and a twin bedroom. All lodges have private balconies and are provided with adjacent parking, barbecues and outdoor seating. Free leisure facilities are available including swimming, sauna, Jacuzzi, squash and gymnasium, and complementary flowers, sparkling wine, chocolates, tea, coffee and biscuits will be in your lodge on arrival. Open all year. Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1360 660054.
E-mail: info@lochlomond-holidays.co.uk
WWW: www.lochlomond-holidays.co.uk

Mansefield House, Arrochar, Loch Long, G83 7AG. STB 4 Star Self Catering. Sleeps 10 +2. This fine Grade B listed Victorian house stands in an elevated position with large private gardens overlooking Loch Long and the Arrochar Alps, and offers accommodation for up to 12 guests. This homely property has spacious rooms, high ceilings and retains many original architectural features. Public rooms include a comfortable sitting room, a games room with 6'x3' snooker table, a large dining room with wood burning stove and a spacious country kitchen. There is one bedroom on the ground floor with en-suite facilities. On the upper floor there are four large bedrooms, one en-suite, and a family bathroom with doubleOpen all year. Rates from £850-£1600 per week. Short breaks are available from October through to March, and from £650. Contact: Fiona Butcher. Tel: 01301 702 956. Fax: 01301 702 154. Mobile: 07958 771 106.
E-mail: accommodation@mansefieldhouse.com
WWW: www.mansefieldhouse.com

The Old Smiddy, Balloch, Loch Lomond, G83 8ER. STB 3 Star Self Catering. The Old Smiddy offers modern, purpose built, accommodation and is located within the beautiful Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, in the popular town of Balloch. The cottage straddles the The Ballagan burn that flows down to meet the waters of Loch Lomond and offers comfortable, modern accommodation for up to 5 guests in 2 bedrooms. This light and airy property is all on one level and comprises a well-equipped kitchen, a spacious sitting room with dining area and two en-suite bedrooms. Bedroom 1 is a large double with an additional sofa bed. Bedroom 2 has twin beds. Both have their own shower rooms and are provided with TVs, electric blankets and ample storage space. The Old Smiddy offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, with the benefit of a host of activities on the doorstep. Open all year. Prices from £300-£420 per week including all bed linen, towels, heating and electricity. Contact: Fiona Craig. Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 1389 750767.
E-mail: auldsmiddy@blueyonder.co.uk
WWW: www.oldsmiddyselfcatering.co.uk

Pier View, 5 Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8AN. STB 3 Star Self Catering. Ideally located in central Helensburgh, facing the pier and overlooking the Clyde, Pier View is perfectly situated for all local amenities and provides an ideal base for touring the local area. There is plenty to do here; from a visit to The Hill House, with its interior designed by Rennie Mackintosh, to a round of golf at a nearby course, or a boat trip on Loch Lomond at the heart of the new National Park. Our comfortable first floor apartment sleeps up to six, having two bedrooms plus an additional sofabed. There is a well equipped kitchen-dining room, bath and shower room with laundry facilities, and spacious lounge with superb views. Full office facilities including PC, email and fax are available. Your every amenity is catered for and all linen, electricity and heating is provided. Open all year. Prices from £225-£375 per week. Short break rates are available for stays of two or more nights from £35-£60 per night. Prices are based on four people sharing. Contact: Colin and Janet Sanders. Tel: 01436 673713. Fax: 01436 672595.
E-mail: bookings@pier-view.co.uk
WWW: www.pier-view.co.uk

Sandwood Lodge and Glenfinnan Lodge, Rowardennan, By Balmaha, Loch Lomond, G63 0AW. STB 3 Star Self Catering. Sandwood Lodge and Glenfinnan Lodge (4 Star standard) are cosy log cabins situated in a quiet, private estate at Rowardennan on the north east side of Loch Lomond, 6 miles north of the village of Balmaha. Loch Lomond is certainly one of the world's most stunning and internationally renowned locations. The country's largest fresh water loch is now part of Scotland's first National Park, an area where for centuries, visitors have travelled to, to take in spectacular scenery, sail, walk and climb - and simply breathe fresh air. Privately owned, in a striking setting, the lodges provide direct access to Loch Lomond for water based sports and easy launching for those who prefer to bring their own craft. Open all year. Short breaks from £250 and full weeks from £360-£750 inclusive of electricity, gas, linen and towels. See our website for details. Contact: Simon Williams. Tel: +44 (0) 131 446 9181. Mobile: 07798 530011.
E-mail: stay@sandwood-lodge.co.uk
WWW: www.sandwood-lodge.co.uk