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

We’ve had such a lovely stay here at Crosskeys Cottage! We can’t believe how lucky we have been with the weather too, bright sunshine & thankfully missed the snow back at home (the midlands).

The news & walks we’ve been on have been incredible, Pucks Glen, near Dunoon was our personal favourite.

Most importantly our dog ‘Atlas’ has had the best time exploring with us and we celebrated his 6th birthday here.

Thank you so much for having us, it’s been wonderful!

Grace, Harvey and Atlas

28th February – 5th March 2024

The stay in this nice Cottage of Craig and Alison’s was our “round up” of our Scotland holiday.

The cottage was located perfect for nature viewing and city viewing as well.  During our stay we visited Glasgow and Edinburgh and we also id walking in the Loch Lomond area.

Scotland is a great country and the place here at Crosskeys is great too.

No doubt that we will recommend Craig and Alison’s place to other German families who also plan to visit Scotland.

Many thanks for the stay and looking forward to meeting you again…. sometime…

Juergen, Usdi, Maren and Niklas (Germany, near Stuttgart).

2nd April – 6 April 2013

Have had a most enjoyable holiday here at Glen Fruin.  Weather has been absolutely perfect for touring around viewing the beautiful scenery around Loch Lomond and the surrounding countryside then returning in the evening to this comfortable cottage.

Thank you both for everything.

Charlie & Margaret, Coventry

14th – 21st June 2014

Many thanks for the use of this wonderful Cottage (Crosskeys cottage) for the 2 weeks, everything that you need for a home from home, couldn’t be better.

Would like the chance to stay again in the future, hoping for better weather.

The Gwilliam family, Nottingham

12th – 26th August 2017

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

Had a great stay with very mixed weather. Had everything we needed in the Lodge, could not have asked for more.
Recommend eating out at The Riverhill Courtyard in Helensburgh. We enjoyed many walks including Conic Hill, also liked The Hill House and Inveraray Castle. Luss is a beautiful village busy by day but we had the beach and the jetty to ourselves in the evening. Callandar and the Crag walk including a visit to the falls was also memorable.

Thank you
Ann & Barry

Milton Keynes

17th-23rd Sept 2021

What a fantastic little Cottage, Crosskeys is. Everything you could want and need is here.
The surrounding area is outstanding. Helensburgh nearby handy for all your shopping needs and lovely meals at the Commodore on the sea front.
We visited Inveraray and could not believe the scenery at every bend in the road, breathtaking !!
We went to Fort William and on to Ben Nevis, managed to walk/climb to point A only brilliant though.
We did The Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies, all well worth the visit.
A trip on Loch Lomond from Luss was fab and the village is fantastic, Balmaha was lovely, could spend all day driving around and to come back here each evening was lovely.
Thank you so much
Beautiful little cottage. Everything you need supplied apart from food and drink, there was a pint of fresh milk in the fridge which was a welcome bonus, Washing machine really useful but no washing line to hang it out, but pegs supplied under sink though. It has its own dedicated wifi, which works a treat, The cottage is next to a small roundabout and you could just hear the traffic in and out but didn’t detract from the cottage. Grassed area where you can sit and round the side a barbecue and small area with table and chairs. Would we consider booking again? Definitely

Chris & Deb

10th – 17th September 2022

Thank you so much Craig & Alison, for a lovely stay at Crosskeys Cottage. It is really very cosy, beautifully equipped and decor natural. The Cottage is ideally situated for getting around and we have really enjoyed our stay despite rain showers most of the week. Everything you need to feel at home – we are so relaxed.

Your countryside is marvelous. We loved Hill House in Helensburgh, Conic Hill at Balmaha, Inversnaid waterfall, Luss Village, Inverary Castle, three sisters of Glencoe, the West Highland Railway line and Portencross & Largs.

Best Wishes
Nicholas & Florence (France)

26th August – 4th September 2025

What a fabulous quirky Cottage (Crosskeys Cottage).
Lovely, warm and comfortable lodgings.
So close to Helensburgh to explore the area.
Many Thanks,
Carol
Brechin

27th Septenber – 1st October 2025

Avery comfortable and superb base for Loch Lomond and Helensburgh.

Enjoyed trips from Helensburgh Central to Ayr , Edinburgh,  Glasgow and from

Helensburgh Upper station a trip to Mallaig along the famous West Highland Line

Would thoroughly recommend Tenement House in Glasgow and Hill House Helensburgh

Magnificent scenery and coast, lochs and mountains a wonderful week

Thank you

Celia & George

14th – 21st April 2018

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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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Activities

Loch Lomond Sealife CentreLocated in Balloch and open all yearWebsite: www.visitsealife.com/loch-lomondPhone: 01389 721500 Loch Lomond Bird of Prey CentreLocated in Balloch and open all yearWebsite: www.llbopc.co.ukPhone: 01389 729239 Treezone Ariel Adventure CourseLocated in Balloch and open Easter to October (Weekends only in the winter)Website: www.iye.scot/treezone-loch-lomondPhone: 01389 496055 Loch Lomond Pony TrekkingLocated in Balloch and open all yearWebsite: www.lomond-pnytreks.co.ukPhone: 01389 […]

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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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