Welcome to our Luxury Pet Friendly Holiday Cottage by Loch Katrine, near Stronachlachar, Lomond and Trossachs.
Large self catering holiday house situated in the spectacular location of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, the cottage, this spacious east wing of large detached house has been renovated to a very high standard throughout and makes a wonderful venue for a holiday. Located within 10 yards of Loch Katrine the cottage offers breathtaking views of the loch and surrounding hills of Ben Lomond, Ben Ledi and Ben Venue, Lochside House sits in an isolated corner of Loch Katrine at Stronachlachar just 150 yards from the pier where the SS Sir Walter Scott steamer arrives daily during peak season.
This makes an ideal self catering holiday location from which to absorb one of Scotland’s most picturesque loch side areas.
Stronachlachar lies only a short distance from the colourful and welcoming villages of Aberfoyle and Callander Gateway to Loch Lomond Park, which offer a choice of pubs, restaurants, unique shops and a host of colourful festivals all year round. Between Aberfoyle and Callander is the Farm Life Centre - of appeal to children especially - where apart from a variety of animals, there are tractor rides and opportunities to make oatcakes and milk goats. The road from Aberfoyle to Callander becomes the Duke’s Pass and wends its way through the impressive 75,000-acre Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - the entirety of which takes in Loch Ard, Loch Achray and Loch Lubnaig, as well as Ben Venue, Ben A’an and Ben Ledi. The visitor centre offers a wealth of information on local flora and fauna and there are several forest walks to enjoy. To the west lies Inversnaid on the east shore of Loch Lomond where a seasonal ferry provides a crossing to the west shore. Pubs 4 miles.
Large spacious living room with wood-burning stove, oak floor and bay window overlooking loch. Large
dining-room with oak floor. Kitchen with oak floor. Separate W.C. First floor: Two double bedrooms
each with en-suite shower room/W.C.; one with original cast-iron fireplace and loch views. Three
twin-bedded rooms, each with loch views; two with cast-iron fireplace. Fully tiled bathroom/W.C.
with over-bath shower.
The Trossachs have some of the most scenic beauty spots in Scotland and have been made famous by the stories of Rob Roy. Lochside House at Loch Katrine overlooks the Factors Island that Rob Roy used to imprison the Dukes factor.
The House is just a few miles from Loch Lomond and the famous West Highland Way which is a must for all keen walkers. You will be able to walk part of the West Highland Way and also visit the caves where Rob Roy hide. Walking and cycling on bikes is a must around Loch Katrine.