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Lochside Luxury | Stylish 5-Bed Home with Dramatic Views and Peaceful Setting

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
New, fully-equipped kitchen
Living room with loch views on two sides
Cosy living room at Christmas

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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Stronachlachar, Stirling, Scotland
  • Loch Katrine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ben Lomond
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪70 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪96 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lochside Luxury | Stylish 5-Bed Home with Dramatic Views and Peaceful Setting

Welcome to Lochside House – A Luxurious Highland Retreat on the Shores of Loch Katrine

Nestled right on the edge of Loch Katrine in the heart of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Lochside House offers an unforgettable escape in one of Scotland’s most tranquil and breathtaking settings. With space for up to 10 guests, this grand 5-bedroom property is perfect for family gatherings, friends' getaways, or peaceful retreats.

From the moment you step into the spacious living room—with its soaring ceilings, oak floors, crackling wood-burning stove, and magnificent bay window overlooking the loch—you’ll understand why guests are consistently wowed by this special place.

About the House:

Lochside House occupies the right-hand quarter of a beautiful stone building dating back to 1900. The property combines period elegance with modern comforts, creating a warm and welcoming environment where you can truly unwind.

Ground Floor:
- Living Room: High ceilings, oak flooring, a brand-new wood-burning stove, and a bay window with sweeping views down Loch Katrine. A perfect spot to gather after a day of exploring.
- Dining Room: Large and sociable, with oak floors and space for everyone to dine together.
- Kitchen: Fully refurbished and equipped to a high standard, featuring an electric range oven with a 5-ring hob, two fridge/freezers, microwave, dishwasher, and everything you need for cooking and entertaining with ease.

First Floor:
- Bedrooms:
- 2 x double bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms; one with stunning loch views.
- 3 x twin bedrooms, all with views over the loch.
- Main Bathroom: Recently refurbished with a spacious walk-in rain shower and stylish tiling.

The Setting:

This is a home for people who love the outdoors and seek peace and beauty. Step outside and you’re immediately immersed in the natural splendour of the Highlands—ideal for walking, running, wildlife watching, or simply sitting by the loch and soaking in the silence.

The property doesn’t have its own lawn (please note that the garden in the photos belongs to the neighbouring quarter), but it does have a charming courtyard with outdoor furniture—perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks as you gaze over the water.

Why You'll Love It Here:
- Grand interiors and luxurious details throughout
- Breathtaking views from nearly every room
- Peaceful, lochside setting surrounded by nature
- Ideal for families, yoga groups, writers, runners, and anyone needing a break from the rush of everyday life
- Spacious, warm, and comfortable—designed to feel like home

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Practical Details:

- Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
- Bedrooms: 5 (2 doubles with en-suites, 3 twins)
- Bathrooms: 3 (2 en-suite shower rooms + 1 family bathroom with rain shower)
- Downstairs toilet
- Heating: Full central heating (LPG) + wood-burning stove (large bag of logs included)
- WiFi: Free WiFi included
- TV: Large Freesat TV
- Kitchen amenities: Electric range cooker with 5-ring hob, 2 fridge/freezers, dishwasher, microwave
- Laundry: Washing machine and tumble dryer
- Child-friendly: Travel cot and high chair available on request (please bring your own cot bedding)
- Outdoors: Outdoor seating with loch views
- Parking: Private parking on site
- Pets: Allowed (£10 per stay)
- Smoking: Not permitted
- Phone: UK calls free (mobile signal can be patchy)

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Good to Know

- The nearest shop is 11 miles away, so we recommend bringing supplies or doing a shop en route.
- While the property sleeps 10, it can be booked together with the self-contained apartment above to sleep a total of 16—ideal for extended families or multi-group holidays.
- This is a historic building, beautifully converted for modern comfort, but with all the charm and character you'd expect from a traditional Scottish home.

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Come and experience the magic of Lochside House—a place to reconnect, recharge, and be inspired.
Whether you're sipping coffee by the bay window, walking along the loch at sunrise, or sharing stories around the dining table, this is a place where memories are made.

Property manager

Angela and Kieran Henderson
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German
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Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stirling

Located in Stirling, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and Arrochar Play Area. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Stronachlachar, Stirling, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Loch Katrine - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ben Lomond - 34 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 35 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Loch Lomond - 63 min drive - 81.7 km
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 70 min drive - 91.4 km

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 37 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inveruglas Coffee Shop - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café the Den - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Home on the Loch - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪Rafters Bar & Bistro - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lochside Luxury | Stylish 5-Bed Home with Dramatic Views and Peaceful Setting pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lochside Luxury | Stylish 5-Bed Home with Dramatic Views and Peaceful Setting ?

As of 25 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lochside Luxury | Stylish 5-Bed Home with Dramatic Views and Peaceful Setting on 13 May 2025 start from £545.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Lochside Luxury | Stylish 5-Bed Home with Dramatic Views and Peaceful Setting ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lochside Luxury | Stylish 5-Bed Home with Dramatic Views and Peaceful Setting ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lochside Luxury | Stylish 5-Bed Home with Dramatic Views and Peaceful Setting located?

This family-friendly Stirling holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Loch Katrine and within 9 mi (15 km) of Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and Great Trossachs Path - West. Ben Lomond and Loch Ard Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing NYE break away!

Perfect property for 9 adults and 1 dog! Very clean and well stocked kitchen which was large, with an even larger lounge with log burner. More than enough space for us all to get cosy, play games and see the new year in.Location is beautiful but to note, 20-25 mins from the nearest shop. The pier cafe is great for a drink, coffee or food though, and the drive is worth it for the surrounding views of Loch Katrine. A tesco home delivery was easy to organise and recieve at the property.Hosts were great - checking on us with the weather and being helpful and friendly.Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic

Amazing house: comfy beds, gorgeous views, massive lounge, well-equpped kitchen, easy check in ... can't fault it. (Its remote location is a plus, in my view, but be prepared for a 30 min bumpy drive from Aberfoyle).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Beautiful large house, idealy for getting the family together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

Lovely separate apartment in property. Lovely place but limited access to the watersedge which was not obvious from the photos. Some problems with upkeep although not major. No replies to messaging.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

allison r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location and house

Booked the house for a long weekend for myself, adult children, their partners and baby. House was exceptional, large and well equipped with everything you could think of. Views were amazing. Location and surrounding countryside was fabulous. Can also recommend the pier cafe, and we had a wonderful time clay pigeon shooting with Gregor at Ledard Farm. Only one thing would have made our stay better - we should have booked for a week not a weekend ! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful,comfortable and energetic if you wanted.

Lovely warm spacious house. Some of us did nothing much but others explored the area. It was a great break
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

andy

great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property and location

We were a group of eight friends and family Accommodation was excellent, and the location quite stunning. It is very remote which is what we wanted Some of us had bikes and cycled the length of the loch and back a distance of around 26 miles quite hilly but the views are outstanding One point to note is that there are no shops or other facilities nearby other that in Aberfoyle some 30 mins distant over a berg twisty single track road. Recognising this we took all of the food and drink we needed with us and used the excellent and well appointed kitchen and cooking facilities. The lounge is huge and comfortable with a log fire (remember to take logs kindelling and fire lighters with you) All in all a fantastic experience one we can highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family break

Excellent tranquil location for family get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent property with spectacular views!

We booked this property to enable us to meet up with another family over new year halfway between where we each lived. The communication from Angela was second to non. Angela answered messages quickly and helped us sort a lot of queries out enabling us a very smooth and easy holiday. We stayed three nights. We arrived very late on the first night so only quickly got our bearings before heading to bed. We woke up to the most spectacular views! The house it perfectly placed seconds from the loch. Lots of long rural walks nearby and a fabulous little cafe a five minute walk away. We brought two dogs with us and the house is perfectly equipped for them. The photos of the property I don’t think actually do it any justice. It’s a very large property, with a large impressive living room. Our only regret is not bringing more wood with us for the fire, but we now know for next time. The bedrooms were spacious, clean and very warm. Showers in all en suites/bathrooms are powerful. Kitchen is well equipped and has the great addition of having two large fridges and freezers - very handy for a large party. We will definitely be returning to this property and we are already looking to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in July

Our second visit to Stronachlacher, this time in the lodge, was just as wonderful as the first. Great communication and the house worked out great for us to have a super relaxing time with just jaw dropping views. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for family gathering

A group of 7 adults stayed 3 nights for a family gathering. The property itself is amazing, very generous room sizes and views to die for from most rooms. I’d describe the interior as comfort over style, and some things looked a wee bit tired. But I’d still highly recommend it. The cafe by the pier is VERY good, and much more than a tea room. They do take away food as well. Overall, a fantastic place that will stay with me forever.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Gorgeous house and location simply breathtaking. The house was really large and easily accommodated our large family of 10. The sheer size of the living areas was amazing but also set up in a comfy way. Everything that we needed was there. The views from most of the rooms were unreal, simply gorgeous. We took a boat trip from the pier also which is just a 2 min walk from the house. The owners were so accommodating but also left us to it, even sent on some clothes we forgot to pack. Honestly couldn’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Richard W.

Liked: Check-in, location

Nice location, poor quality beds, broken toilet seat brinfirmed before we went broken wi Fi no tv

Poor facilities for the money we left a day early
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy time at Lochside House

Overall we had a very positive experience. The location is stunning and the house spotless and spacious . The kitchen is large and well equipped. On the downside as noted by others the house could do with some updating . A new fridge freezer would be welcome . We planned to have a barbecue but the equipment was very poor and needed extensive cleaning . Perhaps the most concerning was the fact the toilet seat in our en suite was not properly attached . Larger, more substantial towels would be appreciated. These minor quibbles can be remedied easily and did not detract substantially from a very enjoyable family ( 9 using all 5 bedrooms) experience. The value for money was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Lisah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Breath of Fresh Air

Me and my fellow classmates were in great need of sometime away from Edinburgh. After a difficult year completing a Masters program in the middle of a pandemic far away from home, this was the perfect escape from the pressures of city/school life. The home was amazing; from the beautiful scenery to the comfortable furniture that promote relaxation and reflection. Communication with Angela was exceptional! She was attentive and quick to give us any additional support we needed. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to take a break in a serene environment!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Nicholas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cracking Autumn Break

What a stunning location.. had brilliant autumn sun which made the place even better. ! To be fair it’s a lovely pad it just needs a tiny bit of TLC to make it luxurious but it’s perfectly ideal for being dog friendly and it’s fair for the price. Will defo be back . Thanks so much . Nick

8/10 Good

Lewis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great location and does what it says on the tin. Needs a little TLC however price reflects everything this lovely place has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sophie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a breathtaking location!!!

This is a very special place. The location is everything!!! The house was super clean and a great size for our family of 7. We enjoyed the walking & took our own kayak to go loch kayaking. We visited Aberfoyle & Callander, both were lovely little towns. Would highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Stephen O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Property.

Little rough around the edges needs a little TLC. The midges are a little prevalent and what an access road, quite an experience. Overall not too bad of a stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Gilly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab wee stay at lochside House!

we had a fab time at lochside House. Location was fab being right on the loch and house was great. Very spacious, plenty of room for our friends and children. The only thing we would say is the WiFi is not great at all... though I am not sure if there is anything could be done about it. We will definitely come back xx

8/10 Good

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location and great value

We really enjoyed our stay & had great comms from owners/managers, esp when booking. The location could not be better- stunning views & a nearby private road, running along lochside, makes for great walks & runs with kids. Also enjoyed activities on nearby Loch Ard with Go Country & bike hire from Aberfoyle. House was very good value & kitchen well stocked with equipment. Lovely large communal rooms, with fab views. The competitive price perhaps reflects our sense property could do with a bit of investment in places (e.g. one plug socket was hanging out of wall in back bedroom & one curtain in lounge fell off while we were there) but we certainly had no major issues & all enjoyed stay. However, worth noting: the original ad said wifi was available for £10. We booked in basis we would have Wi-Fi but when we asked about wifi after booking, we were told it was limited and we were asked not to use much data. Since mobile phone signal V poor, even without work related usage (which some of our party wanted), we needed to use wifi (to search & book local activities) and were slightly frustrated by intermittent access and request to limit our usage, given we'd purposefully booked somewhere with wifi. All that said, we had a lovely stay & would definitely consider returning.

8/10 Good

Olivia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Lovely place and well equipped house. Shame for the kids that the garden didn’t have more lawn space. My fault for not reading from the pictures!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Pat K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and view

A ropey start however is ers did everything possible to help even sending a neighbour to make sure we were ok. As in our 70s we found the beds a bit low for us but got used to it. Suggested tv use I instructions be left but again owners could not have been more helpful. Would have loved more info on local eateries available due to covid19 and openi g hours for the nearby Pier. Plenty crockery etc and some stuff like salt and ketchup in fridge. Very clean neat and tidy. All in all we had a lovely break.

8/10 Good

Frazer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feb 2020 stay

Great location, property ideal for requirements.

About the host

Hosted by Angela and Kieran Henderson

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English, French, German

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