Portnellan Lodges

From £560 For 3 nights, 4 adults
Buzzard chalet on the Portnellan Estate (added by manager 22 Nov 2022)
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Large verandah at the front of the chalet (added by manager 23 nov 2022)
Lodge exterior (added by manager 14 dec 2023)
Osprey lodge (added by manager 02 nov 2023)

  • Luxury glamping lodges on a family-owned Stirlingshire estate
  • Next to Ben More in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
  • Fishing on site, plus boats or kayaks to borrow; games room and gym
If your holiday plan involves getting as much as you possibly can out of the spectacular Scottish scenery (while enjoying a fair dose of comfort into the bargain as well), then it’s likely you’ll be most pleased with the glamping setup at Portnellan Lodges. This glamping site is part of the Portnellan Estate, a family-owned property in the Stirlingshire countryside, with stunning views of the surrounding Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Ben More mountain is pretty much in the back garden here, and there are gorgeous loch and mountain views all around (best enjoyed from the verandah of your accommodation while nursing your morning coffee/evening aperitif). It’s likely that even a brief look at these views will make you keen to get out and about – and there are many ways to achieve that around here. The estate has rowing boats and kayaks to borrow (for free), paddleboards for hire and five miles of riverbank/lochside fishing for wild salmon and trout. You can also try your hand at clay pigeon shooting on site, or ask your host Lucy for top recommendations for local walks, bike rides, watersports and horse riding locations. All sound perhaps a little tiring? It’s good to know that all this activity can be followed up by some good downtime at your accommodation, which is served with a good dose of luxury (things like Egyptian cotton bed linen, cosy slippers, comfy sofas and indoor heating all coming as standard here). Each lodge has its own bathroom and well-equipped kitchen, and you can order Lucy’s ready meals for a tasty and easy evening meal. Still got a bit of energy left? The estate also has a games room (with pool table, table football and table tennis) and a small gym.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 20
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The site only allows dogs up to 15kg.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Portnellan Lodges

Glen Dochart

Crianlarich

Stirlingshire

Scotland

FK20 8QS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.39653°N
-4.57523°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.7 mi Pine Trees Leisure Park
7.4 mi Hotel
27.4 mi Lower Stoneymollan Road
Rail
1.7 mi Crianlarich Rail Station
5.6 mi Upper Tyndrum Rail Station
5.9 mi Tyndrum Lower Rail Station
Ferry
8.3 mi Ardleish Pier
8.6 mi Ardlui Pier
11.3 mi Inveruglas Pier

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

As well as the river and loch banks on site, there are a further 21 lochs within easy reach of Portnellan, plus access to Britain’s largest body of water in the form of Loch Lomond (40 minutes’ drive). That means plenty of opportunities for canoeing, paddleboarding, swims and other watersports (or just enjoying the views on a waterside walk…) Mountains are in good supply too, of course. The Ben More trailhead is about five minutes’ walk away, and easy access to the A85 also means you can get to Ben Lui (25 minutes’ drive), The Cobbler (half an hour) and Ben Vorlich (an hour) without too much trouble. For a somewhat easier day out, try a stroll around Ardkinglas Woodland Garden (45 minutes), visit Inveraray Castle (50 minutes) or treat yourselves to a scenic flight with Loch Lomond Seaplanes (50 minutes).

Must see

Loch Lomond Park Centre 22.2 mi

Glencoe Visitor Centre 28.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ben More and Stob Binnein 0.2 mi

Cruach Ardrain and Beinn Tulaichean 2.8 mi

Ben Lui and Coire Laoigh from Tyndrum 5.9 mi

Ben Vorlich from Ardlui 8.6 mi

INVERSNAID (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/09/2002) 9.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Stirlingshire?

  • Does Portnellan Lodges have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Portnellan Lodges dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Portnellan Lodges? As well as the river and loch banks on site, there are a further 21 lochs within easy reach of Portnellan, plus access to Britain’s largest body of water in the form … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Portnellan Lodges?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Check-in is from 4pm but earlier arrivals may be possible, especially in the quieter winter months so please enquire if you would like an early check-in.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Portnellan Lodges? From £560 (for 3 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.