Welcome to Crosskeys Loch Lomond

Four days of dry weather!

Three days of clear skies and crisp sunshine!

Two days good walking!

One good pub! (the Loch Lomond Arms at Luss)

Lovely little cottage (Glenfruin Lodge), warm and cozy. Will come again.

Lynn & Tim,  Southend-on-sea, Essex

(flew up from Stansted Airport to Glasgow and hired a car from the airport)

18th – 21st February 2013

A lovely, charming, quaint cottage ideally located.  Peace, quiet, relaxation is what you get if it’s what you need.  It was great to come back to a place I haven’t been since the 70’s.

Loch Lomond is beautiful and you must go to the Birds of Prey centre (10 mins away) and if you walk up the lane from cottage you might catch a glimpse of a buzzard on his hunt.  We saw him 3-4 times, wonderful to see.

Another must is Glencoe and Fort William (or venture further on) the highlands are amazing.  Just a short drive to Luss and the Loch is just perfect – chill and peace.  You will get a lovely meal at the Loch Lomond Hotel and if you fancy ‘take away’ ‘indian meal’, then go to the ‘Akash’ in Helensburgh – on Sinclair street.  Lovely – we went twice!

It was great that we could bring our dog ‘Jake’ – he loved it also.  Would love to come back and encourage friends and family to do the same.

Thanks for a lovely time.

Charlie, Julie & ‘Jake’, Seaham, Co. Durham

29th August – 5th September 2015

Glen Fruin is a delightful cottage, anything that we could need had already been thought of.
The views and local areas were stunning and the cottage was perfectly located.
We’ve had a very peaceful visit and would absolutely come again.
It surpassed all expectations.

Thank you,
Jess & Alex from York

24th – 27th November 2025

A wonderful stay at Crosskeys Cottage.  Cosy & warm, a great home away from home from which we could base our adventures.

Day 1 – A climb up Ben Lomond was worth the beautiful views, with the added bonus of snow, it was truly magical.

Day 2 – We didn’t see the ‘fairies’ at Doon Hill but a lovely walk nethertheless, we believe they watched us on route.  Followed by a stunning view of the Bracklin falls in Callander.

Day 3 – A walk round the beautiful town of Luss, shorter easier walks but great views of the Loch from Beinn Dubh, and around the woodland.  Great dog friendly eateries at the ‘Village visit’ in Luss and the evening at the Drovers Inn for fun & live music.

We can’t wait to come again to explore more around Loch Lomond.  Thank you for a relaxing stay.

Zahra, Karen & JoJo (the dog!).

9th – 13th November 2016

We’ve enjoyed our stay in this comfortable and very attractive Cottage (Crosskeys).  We chose the location partly to revisit some of the places we know from long ago, as we youth hostelled in the Trossachs in the 1950’s.  Quite a lot of changes, but of course the scenery is just as splendid.  New to us was the woodland garden at Ardkinglas and can recommend a visit to see some wonderful trees; also taking the little road to Stronachlachar to enjoy the lovely views of Loch Katrine.  Even the wet days were happily spent in Glasgow – a fine city with lots of interest.

Dorothy & John Rice

Leicestershire

P.S. Don’t miss the ‘The Hill House’ – nearby (Helensburgh)

16th – 23rd June 2012

We enjoyed our stay here in your lovely, cute and cosy Glenfruin Lodge. It was a fabulous time back in Alba. Since our first stay in Scotland we lost out heart to this beautiful country.

Surely we’ll come back!
Stefan & Vivienne (Germany)

19th – 30th August 2025

A short stay (3 nights) in Crosskeys Cottage to visit a new baby in Helensburgh.

Very relaxed & comfortable.

Alex, Janine & Edan, Aberdeen

7th – 10th July 2013

Thank you once again Craig & Alison. This is our 3rd stay in Crosskeys Cottage with you and everything, once again, was perfect.

We did so many different things this year. We have walked over 35 miles in the 2 weeks, including Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh (1,000ft). Conic hill at Balmaha and 2 local walks from the Hill House in Helensburgh.

Other highlights were Ardkinglas Woodland walk, a ferry from Luss to Inchacailloch Island, a meal at Loch Fyne restaurant, Dumbarton Castle and a ferry across to Inchmurrin Island to dine at the restaurant is worth doing. It is only 1.5 miles from here by foot! the ferry crossing is lovely.

Other good eating places are fish & chips and La Barca Tapas Bar in Helensburgh and Princess Rose Thai restaurant in Balloch. Oh we nearly forgot Blair Drummond safari park was a great day out too and to top it all only 1 day of rain in 2 weeks!

We will be back,

Sue & Tim, West Sussex

14th – 28th August 2021

Crosskeys Cottage really was a lovely cottage to have stayed in.
We have had a really relaxing 7 days and are very grateful to you.

Deirdre, John & Tao (woof)

8th – 13th June 2026

Had a lovely time, weather really good, scenery great, cottage comfy and very nicely decorated, had everything we needed.

Thank you, Heather, Ker & Lucy (the dog)

23rd – 28th April 2022