We have really enjoyed our stay in this lovely, comfortable cottage (Glenfruin Lodge/Cottage), which had everything we needed for a care free holiday. It is perfectly positioned for exploring – a super walk in Balloch Country Park and a sail on Loch Lomond, exploring the scenic routes down to Dunoon (great views at ‘Rest and be thankful’) and the absolutely stunning Hill House in Helensburgh.

Thank you for your hospitality!
Tony & Denise, Clitheroe

7th – 12th June 2026


Thank you Alison and Craig, Crosskeys Cottage is beautiful and we’ve been so fortunate with the weather!

Places we went: Bracklinn Falls, Faerie Trail in Luss, Ben Lomond (got engaged at the top!!), Conic Hill at Balmaha, Birds of Prey Centre in Balloch, St Mocha Cafe and roamed around Helensburgh.

Overall we’ve had the best week possible.
Arrived as boyfriend and girlfriend and left as fiances – very special memories made.
Everything about this area is magical.

All the best, Kleasna & James, Aberdeen

“Congratulations to you both”, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting many honeymoon couples, but you are our first guests to get engaged whilst staying with us…. we couldn’t be more happy for you xx
Craig & Alison

23rd – 28th May 2026


Great base for walking and exploring the local area. Comfortable and cosy. Everything we needed and wanted.

Steve & Elaine
London

May 16th – 21st 2026


Thank you for the warm welcome and the comfortable and cosy cottage. We really felt at home in Glenfuin Lodge during our stay.

Although the weather was not perfect, we were able to do a lot of hiking tours all around Loch Lomond. We enjoyed great views from Conic Hill, Ben A’an and Ben Donich and went down to ‘The Devils Pulpit’ which was a great experience.

Thank you for everything,
Volsr and Kirsten, Hamburg, Germany

9th – 23rd May 2026


We had a very comfortable stay and truly enjoyed our time here.
The location is excellent, making it so easy to explore everything nearby.
Thank you for your warm hospitality, we felt very welcome throughout.

Kat, Chris, Nacho & Zorya (woof woof)

27th April – 2nd May 2026


Had a fantastic week here, Glenfruin cottage is a real home from home.
Hosts are on-hand if needed & very friendly.
Can’t wait to return.

Paula & Bof, Cumbria

18th – 24th April 2026


Wonderful place to stay in the perfect location for exploring Loch Lomond.
So happy to see Osprey and white tailed Eagle!

Dianne and Andy, Derbyshire

12th – 17th April 2026


Thank you so much for everything – we had a great stay in Glenfruin Lodge we felt instantly at home.
We love the area around Loch Lomond so much, we’ll definitely come back.
For now, it’s back to Munich.

Anna & Malte

8th – 11th April 2026


Had a lovely stay in Glenfruin Lodge and enjoyed exploring the area.
Trips to Stirling and Arrocher, plenty of walks with the pooch around the nearby lochs, truly peaceful and beautiful. What a wonderful place.

Laura, Becca & Moo Moo (woof)
From Chester

29th March – 3rd April 2026


We spent our honeymoon here, in this beautiful little cottage (Crosskeys Cottage).
Loch Lomond is magical, especially when approached on foot via the RSPB site just down the road past Balloch. Stunning views and lots of wildlife to see. I’m still convinced the bird we saw behind the cottage was a Golden Eagle, way too large for a buzzard.

Thank you Alison & Craig for making the cottage so cosy and restful, we have loved every minute of our stay and hope to be back again in the future.

Best wishes from Rachel, Richard & Juno (woof)

21st – 25th March 2026


Things to do

The Hill House (National Trust property) – Helensburgh

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a revolutionary architect and designer and The Hill House is considered to be his domestic masterpiece. Mackintosh and his wife Margaret created almost everything, from the building itself to the furniture and textiles. More examples of his work can be seen in Glasgow.https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/the-hill-house

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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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The Falkirk Wheel – 12 miles south of Stirling

The World’s first and only rotating boat lift. Completed in 2002 the huge Falkirk wheel re-connects the Fourth & Clyde and Union canals after the 11 original lock gates were dismantled in the 1930’s. Also an opportunity to visit the famous Kelpieshttps://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/

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