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

Thank you Craig & Alison for a wonderful stay.
Crosskeys cottage is beautiful and ideally situated for getting around.
We have had a fantastic week and already looking forward to staying with you again.

Jack, Gillian & Theo (the golden lab)
North Yorkshire

19th – 25th September 2021

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 brilliant cottage (Glenfruin Lodge) and a fab base for a week full of activities. I have to say what a lovely clean cottage this is and such friendly welcome.

A brilliant week’s weather, even the odd bit of sunshine which is always a bonus. Our first family holiday with our nearly 1 year old, and what a holiday it’s been. Thank you for the stay. If your looking for a place to eat not too far away, Balloch House Hotel is a much recommended place.

Thanks again, we may see you again soon.

Kirstie, Jase & Martha from Yorkshire.

4th – 11th September 2021

As always a fabulous stay with wonderful hosts Alison & Craig
The Lodge was immaculate and comfortable and we all had a great time.

Conic Hill was a great trip with wonderful views over the loch and the boys
loved the trip from Balmaha to the island where they swam from the beach.

We will be back !!
Jackie,Andrew,Tom,George and Sam
North Devon

August 28th-September 4th 2021

Thank you Craig & Alison for a wonderful stay. Due to covid I had to travel alone, so it was just me and the dog.
Delma had the best time, we explored Helensburgh , we walked a couple the smaller bens.
We walked for miles on the John Muir way, I got to see friends and family too..
I had a really relaxing time. The Cottage is beautiful and so well equipped the bed is so comfy,
we’re back for New Year.
Thanks so much for your hospitality.
See you soon
Hollie & Delma

28th August-4th September 2021

We have had a superb holiday in this wonderful part of the world and with the most amazing weather!

Glenfruin Lodge was great, such a relaxing retreat after a days exploring and everything you need. I have to say we both have not slept better than here, the bed is so comfortable and such peaceful surroundings.

We walked to Luss on Sunday and got a taxi back from the hotel where we had lunch. On Monday, we cycled around Loch Katrine, such glorious views. Tuesday we drove to Falloch Falls, Tyndrum and shopped in The Green Welly Shop and then onto Glencoe and on the way back had lunch at the Falls of Dochart.

Wednesday and Thursday we drove to Oban, did the whisky distillery which was fab and then got the ferry to Isle of Mull and spent a night at Tobermory. Friday we went to Inverary, visited the castle and had lunch at the George hotel.

Thankyou Alison & Craig for being great hosts and for getting our washing in!!

Darren & Heidi Jeffery, West Sussex

21st – 28th August 2021

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

We have had a wonderful break in this beautiful part of the world.
Thank you for making this a relaxing and easy holiday……. and a big thank you to the hosts.

Hannah, David, Noah & Kathryn Bailey
( Whistable Kent )

14th – 21st August 2021

Thank you for a lovely stay in your great cottage (Glenfruin Lodge) , third time lucky !!
Great area to visit handy being so near to our daughter and family.

Janet and Brian Eckett W Yorkshire

31st July – 7th August 2021