This was our first time visiting Scotland but it definitely won’t be the last! We arrived at Glenfruin lodge after a 6.5 hour drive and instantly felt at home.
The Lodge is spacious yet cosy with everything we needed for our week-long stay. The bed is wonderfully comfortable, kitchen well stocked and the HUGE whirlpool bath and log burner were God sends after a long day out in the Scottish Highlands!
During our stay we visited:
– Bird of Prey Centre at Balloch – great value and very interesting.
– Sweeney’s Cruises for a 1 hour cruise of Loch Lomond.
– RSPB nature reserve at Gartocharn (lovely walk).
– Lodge Visitors Centre at Aberfoyle for wonderful Red Squirrel viewing.
– Ben Lomond – still can’t believe we climbed an actual mountain! Amazing experience & breathtaking views.
We also treated ourselves to fish & chips from the ‘Wee Kelpie’ in Helensburgh (delicious) and splashed out on the 8 course tasting menu at the Michelin star ‘Martin Wishart’ restaurant at Cameron House (amazing for us foodies!).
All in all our first visit to this beautiful country has been unforgettable – we are already planning to come back next year! Glenfruin Lodge will definitely be our 1st choice of accommodation.
Beckie & Tom, Braintree, Essex
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