We enjoyed a very interesting week around Loch Lomond.  Crosskeys Cottage suited us just fine, enjoyed the comfort of the wood burner.  The cottage being well equipped.  Alison & Craig being very helpful all the week.

Spent a very enjoyable 2 hours at the farm, (Auchindrain folk village) where time has just stood still for many decades.  Eddie MacCallum the last tenant of the small farm retired on 1962, the farm and cottages are just frozen in time.  Well worth a visit if that’s your interest, extremely humbling.  Auchindrain is on the A83.

Good food at the Duck Bay Marina next to Cameron House.  Commodore at the front of Helensburgh not too bad.  An interesting drive over the mountains opposite Loch Tay, but scary very narrow roads, scenery excellent.  Snow on the high hills on the Sunday.

Linda & Arthur from Norfolk

4th – 11th November 2017


We have had a lovely honeymoon here (Glenfruin Lodge), especially being greeted with a  bunch of flowers and a bottle of Prosecco!  Thanks Craig & Alison.

Cottage is perfect and there is everything you could need.  We would recommend walking up Conic Hill as the views of the loch were stunning!  Luss was a lovely stop off on the way to Inveraray and you get some great views up on the mountains.  We enjoyed a coffee at Cameron House – very fancy!  We also managed to go to Hill House before it closed for the season, worth a visit if you are a fan of Rennie Mackintosh.

Thank you for having us!

Amy & Ben – the new Mr & Mrs!

30th October – 6th November 2017


Had a lovely holiday.  This cottage (Glenfruin Lodge) was very sweet and perfect for our needs.  Fire is fantastic, kitchen and bathroom had everything we needed.  Disappointed we didn’t meet the cat though!

Recommend checking out the Sugar Boat (restaurant) in Helensburgh – absolutely amazing food, fantastic cocktails & lovely staff.

October 2017


We enjoyed our short break very much.  The cottage is very clean and comfortable (Crosskeys Cottage), and everything you could need was provided.

It’s a great location for site seeing too!

Thank you very much!

Ellen, Mark & little dog ‘Yari’

16th – 19th October 2017


A very comfortable & well decorated cottage (Glenfruin Lodge).  It had everything you needed in such a beautiful location.  Would have loved to have stayed longer.

Robin & Montse, Scotland & Spain

11th – 13th October 2017


This was a lovely cottage (Glenfruin Lodge) and we would definitely stay here again when back in Scotland.

Craig & Alison – if you do ever make it to Banff to ski, we’d be happy to show you around Calgary.

Debbie & John Scott, Calgary, Canada

7th – 11th October 2017


We have had a lovely week here, cottage was ideal (Glenfruin Lodge), very cosy and well equipped.

Not surprisingly the weather wasn’t always on our side but a few recommendations:

– walk up Conic Hill – lovely views at the top even with a bit of rain and lots of wind.

– Three Loch forest drive – very picturesque.

– Loch Lomond sea life aquarium for a rainy day.

– Scalpsie bay on the Isle of Bute to see a seal colony – beautiful island.

– Pucks Glen for a gorgeous gorge walk.

Also strongly recommend Fruin Farm (opposite) for dinner, lovely food, great owners and staff.  Very accommodating of a noisy 9 month old.

A thoroughly enjoyable week, we will be back to explore more…

Liz, James & Hugs – Worcestershire

30th September – 7th October 2017


Great holiday in Loch Lomond in this lovely, cosy cottage (Crosskeys Cottage).  We’ve visited Inverary Castle, Loch Fyne (& restaurant), Stirling, Luss, Conic Hill, Glasgow and would recommend them all.  Helensburgh is a lovely town and we particularly enjoyed the Sugar Boat (restaurant) and the Tower Cinema.

Despite the cold, an ice cream from the local farm shop is well worth it…

Thanks for a great holiday,

Laura & Chris Hulme

1st – 6th October 2017


Just had a fantastic week here at Glenfruin Lodge.  The cottage was perfect and a real bonus with the whirlpool bath.

Great location for getting out and about the area.  Hope to be back soon.

Shaun & Joanne, Wallasey

16th – 23rd September


Lovely cottage (Crosskeys cottage), great views – shame there wasn’t more sun.  However, we did get out to Stirling, Oban and especially the lovely park in Balloch. Plenty of walks suitable for dogs & people alike.

Many thanks, Pam & Ray Green and ‘Bella’

9th – 23rd September 2017


Things to do

Luss conservation village – western shore of Loch Lomond

Located on the banks of Loch Lomond, off the A82, 5 miles north of Crosskeys. Occupation of this area dates back to medieval times, but much of the village and the neat rows of cottages were built in the 18th and 19th centuries to house workers from the nearby slate quarries and featured in the […]

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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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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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