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

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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About the area

Stirling

Located in Stirling, this vacation home is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Loch Katrine and 6 minutes from Great Trossachs Path - West. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Ben Lomond.
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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

About this property

Entire place

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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include a phone, as well as an electric kettle and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a video library, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Angela and Kieran Henderson

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on the Loch

We stayed as a large group and the space was great. Very clean and everything worked as expected. The drive out is about 25 mins ima narrow road from the major town but was not a big deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

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

10/10 Excellent

Katrine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

Melinda P., Klamath Falls, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with beautiful views

This was exactly what we were looking for. It was beautiful and easy to enjoy. The only glitch was that the road in was very narrow and the day we left it was closed due to flooding. There is no other way out so you just have to wait for the water to go down.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew m.

Liked: Cleanliness

andy

great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lovely family break

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Holiday

What a fabulous place to stay for our 4 night family holiday. Plenty of room for our group of 7 adults and 3 children to relax and enjoy this great location. Really enjoyed sitting in the spacious lounge area looking out over the beautiful view of Loch Katrine. The kitchen was large and modern and has everything we needed. Bedrooms were spacious and beds comfy. Lovely quiet location, but still with plenty of things in the area to explore. Would certainly recommend Lochside house to anyone looking for a special place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.