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

Amazing hosts Craig & Alison, Lodge is in a fantastic location lots to see and do.
We even had room in the yard for our boat!
Lodge is warm and cosy everything you need and more for your stay.
thank you to you both we will definitely be back.
Regards

Sherrie & Rodger

8th – 14th May 2022

Dear Craig & Alison,

Thank you for a wonderful stay!  My sailor came home after a long period at sea, and Crosskeys Cottage gave him the perfect place to unwind and re-charge.  Absolutely perfect.  Can’t thank you enough.

Laura & Bryan, Alloa

24th – 26th March 2016

A refreshing break after 2 years of restrictions.
Recommend: dramatic Dumbarton Castle but be aware, 500+ steps to the top. Rosneath peninsula from Cove car park you can see right the way to Bute and Arran. Serene landscape around Milarochy Bay on the far side of Loch Lomond (with spotless toilets too!).

Moving on to Bute for our next week, hoping to go up to Rest and Be Thankful if road open, and Arkinglas Arboretum (Champion trees), and round to the ferry at Colintrave.

Only one lazy wet day, spent reading, paint and writing (Dennis is an author). We’ve had a fun week.

Pauline and Dennis Talbot.

25th September – 2nd October 2021

Another fantastic week here, couldn’t ask for anything better.
Had a trip to Oban for the best fish and chips from a place on George street recommended by Rick Stein.
Went through to Edinburgh and visited the Botanic Gardens. As usual enjoyed some Highland Games.
Found a lovely cafe called 1830 Eatery in Gourock newly opened and excellent with home made cake.

Will be back next year

Roddy & Sue ( Kent )

16th – 23rd July 2022

We have very much enjoyed the peaceful tranquillity of Glenfruin Lodge.  We know the area quite well as our daughter has lived in the area for four years.  It has been lovely to stay here while she and her family are having house renovations.

The Lodge is all we could ask for, spacious with airy ceilings, but beautifully cosy with under floor heating.  Our granddaughters particularly loved the spa bath!

Sheila & Jbonny Bond, Gloucester

21st – 28th May 2016

A wonderful stay as always in Glenfruin Lodge thanks to Craig & Alison.  We went to the People’s Palace in Glasgow this year which is well worth the visit.  Also fitted in 3 Highland Games again which are worth seeing and help give something back to the community.

Will be back next year, Sue & Roddy, Maidstone, Kent

13th – 21st July 2019

A lovely place to stay. It feels like home.
We had a wonderful week, the weather was alright for us.
In our home town it was raining cats & dogs.
In the Loch Lomond area it was alright
Glasgow was nice to visit, and thank you for suggesting the trip to visit Inveraray.

Many thanks

Margreet & Fred
Netherlands

5th – 12th August 2023

Very comfortable stay in the beautiful stone Crosskeys Cottage.
Hill House in Helensburgh was amazing & nice cafe. Went to Tarbet where you can pick up Loch Lomond cruises – but we hadn’t booked tickets beforehand…

Saw the Falls of Falloch (worth a visit) and stopped at a ‘haunted’ pub – The Drovers Inn – good food and beer (haggis, neeps & tatties). Visited Carrick Castle just past Lochgoilhead (a ruin) but what a peaceful spot with some lovely walks – Cormonachan Community Woodlands was a good walk.

Aberfoyle – nice river walk leads to ‘Rabbit Hill Nature Trail’ followed by lunch at ‘The Fairie Tree’ pub – lovely Cullen Skink soup! Then on to Loch Katrine where you can go on the steamship – but beware of the 3.15pm sailing as it only goes one way, as we discovered to our disappointment!

Inverary Castle is fantasic and the jail is worth a visit. Lots of places to eat & drink. We enjoyed great beer and food at The George.

Do go and see the wonderful 10 acre garden at Glenarn in Rhu – its very impressive and only £6 each!

Thank you to Alison & Craig for providing such a great place to stay and the dogs loved the garden!

April & Dave from Shropshire

7th – 14th June 2025

We had a lovely stay and the Cottage is so cosy. The area ia ideal and we loved going around the loch, the boat cruise and a trip to Glasgow. We would love to come back !! Our Kitty loves it also !

Emily, Adrian & Haku (Meow !!)

26th April-1st May 2025

I sat in the garden with a cuppa and had a read of your guest book.  I so agree with everyone, the Lodge is a great place to stay.  Watch out for the wildlife first thing in the morning, I got some good photos.

I don’t really like cats but when you meet Shadow he wins you over.  He came and sat at the table, a good sun spot.

I came here to chill and switch off and I did, I had a great time and loved the bath!

Thank you so much for the little touches, the flowers made it feel like home.

Hope to be back again.

Kaz from Cumbria

3rd – 13th October 2015

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Things to do

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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Auchendrain Village

Auchendrain museum – just south of Inveraray

The preserved buildings from the 1700s give an authentic insight into how people lived and worked in the north and west of Scotland. You can wander freely around the houses and farm buildings furnished with everyday objects from time gone by.

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Ben Lomond Walk

Favourite walks

If the outdoors is your thing then there are mountains in abundance to suit all levels of walkers. Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Monroe (a mountain over 3,000ft high), just one of 283 in Scotland.  Starting point is at Rowerdennan on the east side of loch lomond.  Well worth it for the views of Loch Lomond as you […]

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