When can I check in and check out of Here and Now Pods?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Here and Now Pods?

From €189.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Here and Now Pods

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Paddleboarding (added by manager 18 apr 2023)

Firepit and view across the lake (added by manager 19 apr 2023)

Lodge exterior (added by manager 18 apr 2023)

Adults-only Stirlingshire glamping on the shores of Loch Rusky
Stirling half an hour’s drive; Glasgow one hour
Kingsize bed, well-equipped kitchenette, firepit and lakeside decking

Fancy waking up to the spectacular big-country scenery of Stirlingshire before going for a spot of wild swimming in a serene lake? All this (and more besides) can be yours if you stay at Here and Now Pods, a small site on a family-run deer farm on the banks of Loch Rusky, on the eastern edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. An adults-only site, this is a good place for a romantic break. Accommodation is in secluded lakeside pods with a kingsize bed, ensuite shower and toilet, and a well-equipped kitchenette (with fridge freezer, kettle, toaster and a gas barbecue), plus a firepit outside, for which logs are supplied. You can relax on the deck of your pod, wee dram in hand, as you watch ospreys catching fish from the lake. Here you can also combine cosying up to a loved one with your passion for active pursuits – hiking, for starters. The hilly paths in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park (half an hour’s drive) include a strenuous 14-km loop; there are also several cycling trails in the area, ranging in difficulty from moderate to challenging. Then there are the water activities: the site owners will be happy to rent out paddleboards (please note that it’s not possible to use your own boards or vessels on the loch), or you can experience the thrill of a sunrise (or sunset, if you’re a late riser…) wild swim. And if this is all starting to sound like too much physical exertion, you can take it down a notch by booking a Reiki session with owner Natalie.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

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).
Facilities/activities including paddle boarding are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Italian

Pitch types & availability

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location 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

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Here and Now Pods

Cassafuir

Blairhoyle

Stirling

Stirlingshire

Scotland

FK8 3LF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.2005°N
-4.23236°W

Nearest transport

Coach

18.5 km Royal Hotel

18.6 km St Margarets Church

21.5 km Mayfield Street

Rail

16.6 km Dunblane Rail Station

17.8 km Bridge of Allan Rail Station

20.5 km Stirling Rail Station

Ferry

23.5 km Balmaha Pier

26.1 km Rowardennan Pier

27.4 km Luss Pier

Airport

39.5 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

Stirling (half an hour’s drive) is dominated by a hilltop medieval castle that was the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots and other monarchs. Check out the Great Hall and the Queen’s Inner Hall, with its splendid tapestries, then move on to the Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum, with its collections of watercolours and pewter artefacts. Wildlife enthusiasts make a beeline for Argaty Red Kites (half an hour), a rewilding estate where they can watch red kites’ feeding sessions or go on beaver tours where they can learn all about how these animals shape their environment. There are also woodland hides from where you can observe red squirrels and woodpeckers. Glasgow (one hour) is home to the world-class Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, with collections ranging from Ancient Egypt to local designer and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh. There are more Egyptian artefacts at the Hunterian Art Gallery, or you might prefer to spend a few hours strolling through Kelvingrove Park or shopping on Sauchiehall Street.

Must see

Stirling Castle 19.6 km

National Wallace Monument 20.4 km

Royal Burgh of Stirling Visitor Centre 20.5 km

Loch Lomond Park Centre 24.7 km

Gleneagles, PGA Centenary 31.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pass of Leny – Ben Ledi – Stank Glen 6.7 km

Loch Ard Forest from Aberfoyle 9.8 km

Ben A'an, Trossachs 11.4 km

Gargunnock's 'Under the Craigs' Walk 12.4 km

Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin 20.2 km

Local events

TRNSMT (Friday 12 July 2024 – Friday 12 July 2024)
Glasgow, Scotland 39.1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

Facilities/activities including paddle boarding are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Admission

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is allowed.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the the white farmhouse instead.

Dogs

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).

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £500.00 (€567.72) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

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Does Here and Now Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Here and Now Pods dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Here and Now Pods? Stirling (half an hour’s drive) is dominated by a hilltop medieval castle that was the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots and other monarchs. Check out the Great Hall and the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Here and Now Pods?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Here and Now Pods? From €189.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.