Amazing scenery, ideal for exploring the National Park, Stirling and the Trossachs or the west coast of Scotland.

Welcome to Crosskeys Loch Lomond

Set within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Crosskeys sits at the head of Glen Fruin, just 2 miles from Loch Lomond. Whatever your interests, Crosskeys has something for everyone. Amazing scenery, good road links to local amenities in Helensburgh, Balloch, and Dumbarton and further afield for exploring the National Park, Stirling and the Trossachs or the west coast of Scotland.Savour the

Glenfruin Lodge

A modern spacious ground floor apartment with oak wooden floors throughout and under floor heating it offers an ideal relaxing country get away.

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Crosskeys Cottage

This traditional Scottish stone cottage offers you a unique chance to stay in an iconic local landmark with a 300 year history! Tasteful fixtures and decoration give the cottage today a fresh, modern and cosy ambience.

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Comments from our Guestbook

Everything we needed here, so many thanks.  Great location for getting around – we loved the Loch Katrine area.

Had a very good meal in the Lomond Arms in Luss.  If you have a dog with you, the place to go is the Balloch Castle Country park – lovely walks.  A new Waitrose store and cheap petrol station in Helensburgh on the far east edge of town next to the new Academy.

Frances & Bill Burrows & Holly the Airdale,

Cromer, Norfolk

31st May – 7th June 2014

Dear Craig & Alison,

Had a great stay at Crosskeys it is so wonderful here, the Cottage is so comfy and well situated for the city as well as the country.  Our German Shepherds, Missy & Max loved all the walks as did we.

We will certainly recommend Crosskeys to our friends and family, quite sad to be leaving tomorrow so thanks for a wonderful stay.

Sandy & Barbara, Missy & Max

Wick, Caithness

31st August – 7th September 13

We have had a lovely week here, cottage was ideal (Glenfruin Lodge), very cosy and well equipped.

Not surprisingly the weather wasn’t always on our side but a few recommendations:

– walk up Conic Hill – lovely views at the top even with a bit of rain and lots of wind.

– Three Loch forest drive – very picturesque.

– Loch Lomond sea life aquarium for a rainy day.

– Scalpsie bay on the Isle of Bute to see a seal colony – beautiful island.

– Pucks Glen for a gorgeous gorge walk.

Also strongly recommend Fruin Farm (opposite) for dinner, lovely food, great owners and staff.  Very accommodating of a noisy 9 month old.

A thoroughly enjoyable week, we will be back to explore more…

Liz, James & Hugs – Worcestershire

30th September – 7th October 2017

Thank you for letting us come early due to the weather.  A very cosy, wonderful cottage.  A great place to self-cater.

A great place also for Henry, our dog who could run around the front lawn.

This is an excellent place to visit with so much to see and do.  Did lots of walking with magnificent views.

I would recommend this location to our friends and also Crosskeys to stay.

Philip and Melanie, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

16th – 23rd August 2014

An excellent week, weather very kind.  Things we enjoyed during our week included:-

Boat trip on Loch Lomond from Luss to Balmaha, with a choice of return times.Visiting Dumbarton Castle – excellent views from the top.Hill House in HelensburghRunning on almost deserted roadsTaking the train from Helensburgh into Glasgow to visit the Huntarian Museum (free to enter) and only £6.70 off-peak return.Visiting the Falkirk Wheel & Stirling Castle – at least as interesting as Edinburgh.

Mick & Kate, Durham

30th August – 6th September 2014

We had a wonderful time in this gorgeous Cottage and extremely good weather.
This is a good place to start to explore this part of Scotland.
We went to Iona in full sunshine !! Really worth a visit.
We hope to come back, Thank you

Anni & Hans-Wilhelm Deutscher

Germany

22nd August – 3rd September 2022

Another two great weeks here at Crosskeys.  Visiting family in Helensburgh and Stirling and enjoying the fantastic Scottish countryside.  The Lodge is great and is becoming our second home… will be back soon.

Julie & Andy Wilson, Essex

29th August – 12th September 2015

We really enjoyed our stay here at Glenfruin Lodge, and had some amazing walks. It’s such a lovely place to stay, can’t wait to come back!

Roz & Damo, Cheshire

15th – 18th March 2025

We have had a lovely week here in the Loch Lomond area, our first visit to this part of the country.

The Cottage was warm and cosy and very well equipped.  Well situated, only a short drive to Helensburgh or Balloch, everything you need for a happy holiday.

Cliff & Val, Liverpool

30th August – 6th September 2014

We found the cottage very comfortable and also a good base for touring.  During our stay we visited:- Dunoon, Calandar, Aberfoyle, Tarbet, Inverary – a trip to oban via Lochgilphead is well worth it.

Norman & Margaret Coville, Oakham, Rutland

6th – 13th October 2012

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Things to do

Historical sites

Historic Scotland (Historic Environment Scotland) offer ‘Explorer Tickets’ that enable you to visit multiple sites over a number of days to save on entry fees if visiting more than one site and also give you fast track entry for Stirling Castle and Edinburgh Castle. For more information go to: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/explorer. Some of their historic sites have […]

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Day trip suggestions

Inveraray – Day tripA marvellous day out, Inveraray is on the western bank of Loch Fyne north of Arrochar beyond the ‘Rest and be Thankful’. Inveraray Castle  was used in the series Downton Abbey for a ChristmasSpecial. The Bell Tower dominates the town and houses the second heaviest ring of ten bells in the world and is open to the public spring /summer. […]

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The Hill House (National Trust property) – Helensburgh

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a revolutionary architect and designer and The Hill House is considered to be his domestic masterpiece. Mackintosh and his wife Margaret created almost everything, from the building itself to the furniture and textiles. More examples of his work can be seen in Glasgow.https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/the-hill-house

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