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Nestled in the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this charming cottage offers a serene escape. Unwind by the woodburner, enjoy fantastic loch views from the sun room and two bedrooms, or explore nearby Strathcashel Point with its ancient crannog.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Strathcashel Cottage

  • Explore Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - perched on the edge of Loch Lomond, this is an ideal base for any time of year.. All on the Ground Floor:

    Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner

    Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher

    Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

    Sun Room: Electric Woodburner

    Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

    Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)

    Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

    Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Air source central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. . Enclosed garden with garden furniture. Bike store. Electric car charging point. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a loch in the garden, 300 yards away.. Imagine strolling down to the loch side on a still summer morning from this wonderfully welcoming cottage, with its own secluded pebble beach, just 5 minutes from the shore of Loch Lomond, in the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. With no other houses nearby, a native woodland backdrop and Ben Lomond in the distance, this is an idyllic spot for families and friends to relax and unwind in their own patch of holiday heaven. There are fantastic views of the loch from the sun room, living room and two of the bedrooms. This is a year round destination with a wood burner in the living room and air source heating, you’ll be sure to feel right at home whatever the season.

    Enjoy impromptu barbecues by the loch side, or explore slightly further along the shore, towards Strathcashel Point where there is a crannog, a man made island built around 3000 years ago, as well as the remains of an Iron Age fort. The West Highland Way passes nearby and Balmaha, 2 miles away, has a pub, restaurant, local shop and is a starting point for a climb up Conic Hill, or you can take the waterbus to Inchcailloch Island. Water sports, golf and fishing are all available locally, and Loch Lomond Shores is just 16 miles for designer shopping, while Stirling and Glasgow are within easy reach for an enjoyable day out. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

    Free WiFi



    Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.

    Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.

    There is open water in the property grounds.

    Letting licence no.: ST00413F

    Suitable for up to 2 pets

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number ST00413F

About the neighborhood

Located in Balmaha, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium and Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Balmaha travel guide
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Rowardennan, near Balamaha

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sunset over Loch Lomond
    Loch Lomond
    32 min drive - 33.4 km
  • University of Glasgow
    University of Glasgow
    56 min drive - 50.8 km
  • OVO Hydro
    OVO Hydro
    56 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Stirling Castle
    Stirling Castle
    57 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Dumbarton East Station
    30 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oak Tree Inn
    4 min drive
  • St Mocha Cafe
    4 min drive
  • The Village Rest
    31 min drive
  • Luss Seafood Bar
    33 min drive
  • Coach House Coffee Shop
    34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Strathcashel Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Strathcashel Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Strathcashel Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Strathcashel Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Inchailloch, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, and Conic Hill. Drymen War Memorial and Rob Roy Way - South are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Strathcashel Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ben Foster

Gorgeous cottage in a secluded location on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

Gorgeous cottage in a secluded location on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.Cashel Forest and Native Forest Centre only a short distance away, was a fantastic area for walking with our two dogs.Already planning another holiday here. We all loved our stay at Strathcashel Cottage so much.
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10/10 Excellent

Had a great holiday at Strathcashel.

Had a great holiday at Strathcashel. The cottage has everything you need and is really cosy with the wood burner on. Will definitely be returning soon hopefully. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Candice

Our second visit to Strathcashel cottage.

Our second visit to Strathcashel cottage. Very relaxing and peaceful. Morning walks around the loch. Access to West Highland Way at end of drive. Cashel Forest opposite the end of drive has lots of walks, easy or strenuous, and great views. Balmaha has free parking, hard walking up Conic Hill or relaxing walks around loch and in Millennium Forest. Local shop is well stocked. St Mocha coffee shop has great cakes and ice-cream. Balloch has the tourist information, loch cruises and a country park (the 1st in Scotland). Has a big co-op for shopping. Cottage has WiFi but it's not great, but that adds to remote, peaceful location. Very dog friendly. Love it! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Jude

We loved our time at Strathcashel.

We loved our time at Strathcashel. Turned our phones off, didn't watch TV and just enjoyed being where we were. The scenery was breath taking. I can't really comment on local amenities as we didn't leave the cottage area despite walking every day. The cottage was cosy and had everything we needed. Waking up to the view over the loch every morning was amazing. So much more than we expected. The track up to the cottage is a little bumpy but if you take it slow, it's not a problem. Lovely thoughtful items left by the owners to welcome us - just those nice personal touches that make your stay even more special. Can't wait to get back there! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Beautiful cottage in a lovely location.

Beautiful cottage in a lovely location. It was raining heavily so the road and beach were a bit flooded but we managed to get there. We had a wonderful time there. The cottage is the best equipped place I have ever stayed. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Lovely well equipped cottage.

Lovely well equipped cottage. Great local walks for dogs, own small beach area, beautiful views of Loch Lomond and the surrounding area. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

A fantastic cottage in the most beautiful setting.

A fantastic cottage in the most beautiful setting. Very stylish furnishings and very clean with everything you need for a comfortable family trip. The welcome pack was so generous. Really comfortable sofa and beds, and great showers. So rare to find somewhere where the garden is enclosed (when you close the track gate) so the dogs can roam free. The track getting there wasn’t as bad as previous reviewers had said - just take it slow. We were unlucky enough to have constant rain but could imagine how beautiful it would be in sunny months as that’s a seriously gorgeous view of the loch. There’s a lovely walk in the woods that starts on the main road. We hope to come back. Thank you for the loan of your wonderful cottage. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Had a great weekend at this lovely cottage.

Had a great weekend at this lovely cottage. Best equipped self catering unit we've ever been to, the owners have thought of absolutely everything! From the tranquil surroundings to the stunning views over Loch Lomond, it was just perfect - we didn't want to come home! The welcome package was also very much appreciated. We would recommend this little piece of paradise to anyone looking for a relaxing "get away from it all". What more can we say?! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

An idyllic retreat that was a home away from home.

An idyllic retreat that was a home away from home. Everything you'll ever want from a getaway from it all break. Views are unbelievable and the silence is deafening. A week isn't long enough and only wish we'd booked for 2 or 3. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

I can't recommend this cottage highly enough.

I can't recommend this cottage highly enough.It is quirky,isolated,down a long drive,on the shores of Loch Lomond and comes with its own beach!The views from the masterbedroom and the sunroom are stunning. Uninterrupted and unparalleled views across the Loch to the mountains beyond.West Highland Way passes across the drive and ASDA will deliver! Be warned-the toilets block easily-its on a septic tank-but this was a very minor issue compared to the privilege of staying in this very special place.Enjoy! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

We loved our family holiday.

We loved our family holiday. Everything we needed at the cottages, even board games and dvds for the kids. Spacious, cosy and very clean. Excellent location on the loch, we even took the canoe out to have a try. The scenery is amazing, it’s so tranquil and quiet. We loved it that much we have already booked to come back next year. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Very enjoyable weekend spent with my family to celebrate my 60th birthday.

Very enjoyable weekend spent with my family to celebrate my 60th birthday. Cottage was perfect, ideally situated near the loch. Rooms very comfortable. Cosy in the evenings with the log burner. Well stocked kitchen cupboards. Highly recommended. We’ll be returning next year. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

This was the best equipped cottage we have been to.

This was the best equipped cottage we have been to. Spotlessly clean. Comfortable full of interesting items. With a fantastic view and easy access to the loch and beach. A great welcome with the milk, juice and all the goodies. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

A great week and a brilliant location.

A great week and a brilliant location. Many thanks! We appreciated the well stocked kitchen and the easy access to the Loch. We enjoyed a beautiful barbeque on the beach. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

A great cottage with fantastic views.

A great cottage with fantastic views. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you would need. The private field was great for the dogs, although they always headed straight for the Loch. People have mentioned the pot holes a lot. We had a quite low Astra and if you take it slowly, it is not a problem. Great walks north and south on the West Highland way. Conic Hill is a nice walk and there are local forest walks in Cashel Forest over the road. Ben Lomand is also very close within a short drive. Drymen is best for shopping supplies and the Drymen Inn does good food and welcomes dogs. Will return again although disappointed that the corresponding week next summer is over £400 more than this summer. Will need to return outside of peak season. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Wow!! What an amazing hidden gem.

Wow!! What an amazing hidden gem. If you’re looking for a 5* luxurious place to stay then I would say that this is probably not the place for you but if you’re looking for somewhere special which is away from the hustle and bustle with absolutely stunning views and a magic about it where you totally relax then Strathcashel cottage is perfect. The master bedroom was so comfortable, I haven’t slept so well in ages, the lounge was cosy for us all to enjoy watching tv in the evenings and absolutely loved eating my breakfast in the sunroom taking in the view of the loch. My son loved the rope swing on the beach, we went out on our inflatable kayak in the loch and even had a little swim. Our dog loved the freedom of running around large garden and all of the stunning places close by to visit. If you don’t mind a fairly intense walk then I would definitely recommend walking up Ben Lomond, it took us about 5hrs in total but was worth if for the stunning views. This was our first visit to Scotland and it won’t be our last, if we are back in Loch Lomond then we will definitely stay in Strathcashel cottage again. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Alison

We absolutely loved the peace and quiet and the views.

We absolutely loved the peace and quiet and the views. The house is extremely well provided, not only with everything you could want in the kitchen, but also games, books etc. But the best thing is the view and the direct access to the loch. It was only slightly marred by the extremely pitted track which is difficult to drive along, and a few niggles about the house such as the lack of a clothes airer for damp clothes (although there is a tumble drier) - I felt sure there must be one, but I never found it! But overall it was a great house to stay in. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

What a fantastic place, We love this cottage, such a little gem and well worth driving down the roug

What a fantastic place, We love this cottage, such a little gem and well worth driving down the rough track to get there. The cottage is just perfect, the grounds are beautiful and so relaxing but then you also have a short walk to such a breathtaking pebble beach on the Loch. We would stay here over and over again and never get bored of the place, The family who own the cottage made you feel very welcome with a little note and a few bits for you to get going. We just loved our break here. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Booked this for a week in June - visited the area several times and stayed in a couple of different

Booked this for a week in June - visited the area several times and stayed in a couple of different cottages. However, this one tops the lot. To start with the views were fantastic - 1 minute walk from the beach which while it's technically public is totally inaccessible to anything other than a boat or from the cottage. The rooms were generously proportioned, and the snug next to the master bedroom was where we spent most of our evenings enjoying the views over the west coast of the loch. The drive is potholed, yes, however if taken slowly it's absolutely fine and only a couple of minutes - we managed this in an audi and seat which have fairly firm suspension with no issue. We were welcomed by all the essentials, milk, fresh bread and a fantastically equipped kitchen. There were spares for anything we might have needed in the boot room. All the beds were comfortable for 6 adults, the bathrooms were immaculate and the showers powerful and hot at any time of the day. and the board games provided meant we never even used the TV. Balmaha and the oak tree inn is a 3 mile stroll along the west highland way with further stunning surroundings. We had a fantastic week, we still made it across to Edinburgh in a day which demonstrates while the cottage is fairly remote it is still easy to explore a large part of Scotland without driving for too long. We're so impressed with the cottage we've been home less than 24 hours and booked for next year! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo