A cosy and comfortable Cottage that had everthing we needed.  As I was here on a course I did not manage to visit many of the attractions in the area, which means we will have to come back again!  And I would have no hesitation in coming back to Crosskeys.

I can highly recommend Duck Bay Restaurant – lovely food, good service and an amazing view over the Loch.

Deborah & Tony, Caithness

17th – 21st September 2012


Crosskeys Cottage is where my father Duncan Ferguson, his father John Ferguson and his father John Ferguson all lived whilst working for Luss estates.  The cottage has been beautifully decorated and modernised making it feel warm and welcoming.  A great base with which to explore and visit this most beautiful part of Scotland.

We have had a lovely stay, cosy and warm and for my memories a lottle bit of personal history.

Thank you again.

Denise, Geoff and Rolo (the jack russell), Somerset

9th – 16th September 2012


We’ve had a lovely week at Glenfruin Lodge.  The Lodge is beautiful and very well equipped.  The fire and whirlpool bath were both lovely added bonuses!

We visited Balloch and took a boat tour around the loch.  Luss is worth a visit as it is a beautiful place and there are some lovely walks.

Inverary is a lovely place for a day trip – the scenery on the way is breathtaking.  The castle and jail in the town are also worth the money.

Thank you for a lovely week, we will be back!

Beverley and Gary

1st – 8th September 2012


Warm, cosy, comfortable and quiet Glenfruin Lodge is in a good central location.  We enjoyed cycling the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path, treating ourselves to a coffee stop at ‘The Carrick’.  Our best day was cycling around the beautiful Loch Katrine.  We had a lovely sunny day, coffee was good at the cafe (we took our own bikes, but they can be hired at the loch).

This is our first trip to Scotland to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary.  We have had a lovely time and hope to return soon.

Many thanks Craig & Ally

Rob & Michelle Smith, Isle of Man

25th August – 1st September 2012


Having taken a couple of overnight stops to get here, we were really pleased to arrive at this lovely cottage, and have a warm welcome.  There is so much to see and do that we will have to come back and would happily stay at Crosskeys again!

We intended to spend one day in Glasgow but with so many places to visit (particularly as big Charles Rennie Mackintosh fan!) we had to go back for a second day.  Recommend the sight seeing tour and take the train in – it is quick and good value.  Inveraray is worth a visit, lovely small town and the castle is impressive.  Oban is also worth a visit and Genfinnan monument.

All in all we had a great week here!

Carolyn and Wilson McVittie, Ashford, Kent

11th – 18th August 2012


Thankyou for a delightful stay in your lovely house.  The ‘Lodge’ was perfect, homely, clean and a great base for exploring the lochs.  We have been blessed by glorious weather.  What a lovely location for a cottage.

Kind regards,

Stella & Mike, Yorkshire

11th – 18th August 2012


We haven’t been here for along time, but we had a lovely time.  We were surprised by the luxury of Glenfruin Lodge.  We really enjoyed the whirlpool bath after the wet climb up Ben Lomond.  We also did a walk to Loch Lomond in better weather.  It was lovely.

This was a very nice break in Scotland, Thank you!

“The Belgians”.

14th – 15th July 2012


We’ve enjoyed our stay in this comfortable and very attractive Cottage (Crosskeys).  We chose the location partly to revisit some of the places we know from long ago, as we youth hostelled in the Trossachs in the 1950’s.  Quite a lot of changes, but of course the scenery is just as splendid.  New to us was the woodland garden at Ardkinglas and can recommend a visit to see some wonderful trees; also taking the little road to Stronachlachar to enjoy the lovely views of Loch Katrine.  Even the wet days were happily spent in Glasgow – a fine city with lots of interest.

Dorothy & John Rice

Leicestershire

P.S. Don’t miss the ‘The Hill House’ – nearby (Helensburgh)

16th – 23rd June 2012


We had a lovely time here at Crosskeys in Glenfruin Lodge and were made to feel very welcome.  The Lodge was very modern and ideal for a week’s stay.  The whirlpool bath was an added bonus.

We visited Stirling and Glasgow (train from Balloch) as well as taking a boat trip on nearby Loch Lomond.

Adrian & Claire

Lancashire

9th – 16th June 2012


Loved our week here at Crosskeys.  The perfect location to come and relax.  We stayed in the Lodge, and having the wood burning stove added to the romantic evenings!

The accommodation standard was higher than we expected, clean and modern.  The ideal location to be as busy or as relaxed as you like.  Alison & Craig made us feel welcome.

Thank you.

Derek & Pam

Fae Kirkcaldy, Fife

2nd – 9th June 2012


Things to do

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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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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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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