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The Lookout: penthouse maisonette - stunning views over Loch Katrine

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Shower, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Lookout: penthouse maisonette - stunning views over Loch Katrine

The Lookout is a self-contained two-level property on the edge of Loch Katrine, in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Scotland. Perfect for outdoor-loving folk! The property is on the top two floors of the beautiful Lochside House, which was built in 1900 and recently modernised. The stunning views from The Lookout extend over the Loch on two sides giving our guests the opportunity to watch the ever-changing skies from sunrise to dusk.

The apartment has three bedrooms (2 twin, 1 double ensuite) (from 10th October 2022, two bedrooms only) and the top floor with the kitchen and living room has magnificent views down Loch Katrine.
The area is quiet and peaceful, with Stronachlachar Pier a stone's throw from the house. The Pier Cafe does light lunches, coffees and light refreshments.

There is abundant walking locally, and the West Highland Way is only 4.5 miles away, where it passes through Inversnaid with its lovely falls. Slightly further afield are several Bens, e.g. Ben A'an and Ben Venue, and lots of forest walks too. The area is peppered with beautiful lochs, each with their own character and backdrops.

The Lookout can be booked on its own or together with 5-bedroom Lochside House (sleeps 10), to which there is an internal interconnecting door. The door is kept locked if the properties are not booked together. Lochside House has grand, high ceilings, but is cosy and warm with central heating and a wood-burning stove when needed, and a well-equipped kitchen. Perfect for family gatherings, yoga retreats, running holidays, or just to get away from the hurly burly.

Property manager

Angela and Kieran Henderson

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Stronachlachar, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Ben Lomond - 34 min drive
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 35 min drive
  • Loch Katrine - 36 min drive
  • Loch Lomond - 63 min drive
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 70 min drive

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 37 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inveruglas Coffee Shop - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café the Den - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Home on the Loch - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪Rafters Bar & Bistro - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lookout: penthouse maisonette - stunning views over Loch Katrine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lookout: penthouse maisonette - stunning views over Loch Katrine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lookout: penthouse maisonette - stunning views over Loch Katrine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lookout: penthouse maisonette - stunning views over Loch Katrine located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Great Trossachs Path - West and within 12 miles (20 km) of Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and Ben Lomond. Loch Ard Forest and David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre are also within 12 miles (20 km).

The Lookout: penthouse maisonette - stunning views over Loch Katrine Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morven W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic location
My daughter & I stayed in the Lochside apartment at
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highlands Get-Away
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loch Katrina
Beautiful place with beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scotland getaway
Beautiful location. Little hard to get too but worth the effort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cam L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Very private location. A bit of a drive from anywhere (closest town is about 20-30 minutes away) but that’s what made it so nice. Apartment was spacious and private. There were guests in the Lochside House but we never heard anything. Overall great experience
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G., Clemmons

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
Remote but restful and beautiful. The cafe is delicious and even accommodates gluten allergies. A ton of stairs to get into this apartment but all of the windows and skylights make for beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Needed Rest
The Lookout was just that, and a high point of our time in Scotland. Amazing views right from our windows on an amazing setting, Loch Katrina!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short family stay
Rest and relaxation in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Just wish we had more time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special birthday
A group of five friends stayed here for my birthday. It's an absolutely stunning location with amazing views from every window and lovely walks and wild swimming/paddle boarding opportunities. The flat was very well equipped and comfortable and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stronachlachar retreat
A lovely apartment with superb views across Loch Katrine set in the beautiful Trossachs. We saw redpolls, goldfinches and siskins on the feeders and plenty of other wildlife too. The boat, which leaves from the pier is a minutes walk from the apartment and provided an excellent day out. We combined this with a return trip by bike using the traffic free route around the lake. A two way trip by boat is also a popular option The apartment itself was superb. The bedrooms were clean and appeared to have been freshly painted. All bedrooms again had fantastic views out to the lake or on to the surrounding mountains. The kitchen and lounge on the top floor were spacious, modern and clean. A great place to stay for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniella S., Warrington

Liked: Cleanliness
Surely the best views for miles!?
Had a wonderful stay at this property recently with my partner and mother in law. The property has everything you need for a comfortable stay and is clean and tidy and the views are AMAZING! The kitchen is well equipped and the bedrooms are comfortable and clean. We have a couple of minor suggestions for improvement but nothing that would stop us returning; - A small light at the property entrance would be most helpful; it's really hard to navigate the couple of small steps and find the lock in the dark! - The entrance hall is a little messy and unwelcoming Otherwise, we can't complain and will definitely be returning :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful apartment in a truly beautiful location. My family and I were very pleased with the accommodation which had everything we needed and was very clean and well presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Well equipped, warm and spotless with fabulous views across Loch Katrine from an eyrie of an apartment. Stairs are a bit of a challenge with heavy luggage. Ideal if you are looking for a peaceful stay in beautiful surrounding. Jetty adjacent makes it great for swimming and sup.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful. Will definitely be back.
Everything was exactly as we hoped for. Beautiful venue. Beautiful location. So relaxing and exactly what we needed. We loved swimming in the loch! Highly recommend. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Minal P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Excellent location, lovely apartment, a home away from home
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot to rest and relax
We had the most wonderful three nights in this lovely place with stunning views of Loch Katherine. Apartment, on two levels, is beautiful, comfortable and very well equipped for families to spend their holidays - whether it's sunny or rainy. Location is just amazing, on the bank of a beautiful loch. You can admire sunrises and sunsets from the apartment without the bother from midgies. It takes 35 minutes on a narrow road from Aberfoyle to get here, so get stocked up at a shop. There are other visitors staying in the village (which is more like a croft) but everyone is relaxed and friendly. We used the kitchen to cook two dinners and all breakfasts and it was as if we were at home. Fully equipped kitchen and lovely table for six to enjoy the meals. The sitting area on the other side (with beautiful loch view) has ample space for sitting and/or watching TV or video. We used the DVD collection and found some fun films to enjoy. There are also plenty of books to read or board games to play so you won't get bored on a rainy day. One disappointment, not connected with the owners whatsoever, was that the local peer cafe was closed (despite info online that it opens on Fri and Sat night). We did look forward to going out there. In the end we found that it opened on Sunday, after we've made other plans. So do not count on it but if you're lucky you might get a nice experience. One very important note - there are three flights of stairs leading to this apartment. It is NOT for people who find climbing stairs difficult ! To end - it was perfect and I hope we can return there one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
Great property with views of the loch that are lovely even on rainy days. Clean and well equipped kitchen, enough board games to keep the children entertained. Good internet connection. Warm and comfortable inside, beautiful forest walks in the surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scenic, tranquil and comfortable escape
Clean, spacious and well equipped property. Amazing views over Loch Katrine. Lovely rural location within a number of properties, most of which are holiday lets. It is definitely a single track road (with passing places) from Aberfoyle to Stronachlacher and not the easiest of drives so make sure you get some groceries on route as you're unlikely to want to go back and forth a lot. This makes the area peaceful and definitely "away from it all" so worth the trip. Two minute walk to "The Pier" Cafe providing an excellent range of cakes and beverages and a lovely evening meal (only available Friday and Saturday evenings and needs pre-booked). The property (and cafe) had appropriate covid restrictions in place and were clearly safety conscious. Two flights of stairs up to the apartment means its not suitable for those with mobility issues but for us this only added to the views. No private garden/outdoor seating....but to be honest the whole of Loch Katrine can be your garden! Lots of storage, warm cosy duvets, plenty of pillows, warm central heating and showers and plenty of seating for 6. Kitchen was really well equipped if you wanted to cook. There was satellite Wi-Fi in the property that was fast enough for checking emails and social media and even managed to access you-tube on occasion for our teens. Hosts were friendly, responsive and informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tobias R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöne Wohnung direkt am Loch Katrine
Wir haben viele Ausflüge in die Umgebung gemacht. Die Straße nach Stronachlachar ist allerdings abenteuerlich und man kann keinesfalls 60mph fahren! Viele gut befestigte Wege zum Spazierengehen und Radeln in der Umgebung. Auch die Schifffahrt nach Trossachs ist sehr schön. Die Wohnung, übrigens im 3. Stockwerk gelegen, ist gut ausgestattet für Selbstversorger. Einkaufen muss man allerdings schon in Aberfoyle, was die Vermieter auch schon geschrieben hatten.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Entspannung pur
Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Abseits vom Trubel konnten wir uns erholen und mit dem Rad und zu Fuß die Umgebung erkunden. Besonders die Bootsfahrt mit dem historischen Dampfer und den Rückweg mit dem Fahrrad hat uns begeistert. Die Wohnung hat uns sehr gefallen. Es war alles vorhanden was gebraucht wurde. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit, die wir bei euch sein durften.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L., Mannheim, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
What a marvellous location with a stunning view!
Perfect for a time-out in nature. However, if you might feel lonely you might visit the tiny and recommendable Pier Café in direct neighbourhood. The appartment has everything you might need (WiFi, kitchenware, basic food equipment), check-in by the host with plenty of useful advice happened by email and without any problems. Highly recommended accommodation we would ever choose again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022