Poachers Hut

Firepit, barbecue and hot tub (added by manager 23 Jun 2022)

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Firepit, barbecue and hot tub (added by manager 23 jun 2022)
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  • Luxury shepherd’s hut and garden on a private estate in the Trossachs
  • A 20-minute drive to Blair Drummond Safari Park, and 25 to Stirling
  • Firepit, pizza oven and hot tub, plus a welcome hamper and woodburner
Glorious views over the Trossachs and a spectacular setting on the family-run Cardross Estate of more than four thousand acres of fields and woodland. What could be better? The Poachers Hut sits in its own private field, kitted out with its own exclusive-use firepit, pizza oven and hot tub (towels and flip-flops are on hand). The lovingly designed shepherd’s hut is a luxury haven with everything to make a stay cosy and relaxing: bespoke oak floors, a comfy double bed, en-suite shower and an eating area. The well-equipped kitchenette has a Nespresso coffee machine for the morning caffeine kick, a microwave and fridge. A generous welcome hamper comes as part of the package, including fresh eggs from the resident hens and home-made produce. On cooler days the woodburner (wood and kindling supplied) will keep you toasty, and should it rain (this is Scotland, remember), Netflix, Alexa and wifi will do their best to ensure you’re entertained. When the sun is on duty, relish the chance to move outside onto the south-facing patio, fire up the barbecue or cook up a pizza. If you’re not keen on self-catering, there are loads of dining options within 25 minutes’ drive. Thanks to the lack of light or noise pollution hereabouts, you have the chance to spot shy wildlife flitting around during the day – look out for deer, hares, pheasants and red kites – and big starry skies on clear nights.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

Naturist (nudist)

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Poachers Hut

Cardross East Lodge

Port of Menteith

Stirling

Stirlingshire

Scotland

FK8 3JY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

56.15417°N
-4.24969°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18.2 km St Margarets Church
18.9 km Royal Hotel
20.4 km Mayfield Street
Rail
18 km Dunblane Rail Station
18.2 km Bridge of Allan Rail Station
19.9 km Stirling Rail Station
Ferry
20.1 km Balmaha Pier
24.5 km Rowardennan Pier
24.8 km Luss Pier
Airport
34.3 km Glasgow International Airport

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

The Poachers Hut is in a cracking location for exploring Central Scotland. The Lake of Menteith (five minutes’ drive, Scotland’s only ‘loch’ called a ‘lake’) offers up fly fishing and waterside hikes, while you can rent bikes at Aberfoyle (15 minutes) to get out exploring the trails of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park (20 minutes). Get a taster of the park’s gorgeous forest and lake scenery by following the Three Lochs Forest Drive, or jump on a steamer at Loch Katrine Visitor Centre (half an hour) to tour the water. At Blair Drummond Safari Park (20 minutes) you can spend the day in the company of rhinos, lions and elephants, cruise the boating lake or watch birds of prey flying shows. Historic Stirling (25 minutes) is home to an austere castle on its rocky crag, open for tours of its kitchens and chapel as well as regular summer events and theatre performances. At the fabled landmark Wallace Monument (half an hour), clamber up 246 steps to reach The Royal Chamber, with immersive displays on the Battle of Stirling Bridge of 1297, and panoramas from the viewing deck.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Lunderston Bay 46.3 km Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stirling Castle 19.1 km

Royal Burgh of Stirling Visitor Centre 19.8 km

National Wallace Monument 20.4 km

Loch Lomond Park Centre 21.3 km

Glasgow Botanic Gardens 30.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Loch Ard Forest from Aberfoyle 8.8 km

Gargunnock's 'Under the Craigs' Walk 10.7 km

Pass of Leny – Ben Ledi – Stank Glen 11.3 km

Ben A'an, Trossachs 13.1 km

Drymen to Balmaha 15.9 km

Local events

  • TRNSMT (Friday 12 July 2024 – Friday 12 July 2024)

    Glasgow, Scotland 34 km

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.

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  • Does Poachers Hut have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Poachers Hut dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Poachers Hut? The Poachers Hut is in a cracking location for exploring Central Scotland. The Lake of Menteith (five minutes’ drive, Scotland’s only ‘loch’ called a ‘lake’) offers up fly fishing and waterside hikes, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Poachers Hut?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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