The Pods at Ardyle

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  • Peaceful pods site in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
  • A 10-minute drive the shore in Balmaha; 25 minutes from Ben Lomond
  • A short walk from the West Highland Way and surrounded by more walks
Good things come in small packages… that’s especially true when it comes to The Pods at Ardyle, a small and splendid space in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Half an hour’s walk from Drymen village, this is a very advantageous base. Location-wise, there’s a lot for The Pods at Ardyle to brag about. The site is a short walk from the 96-mile West Highland Way walking trail around Loch Lomond, and a 10-minute drive from Balmaha on the shore of Loch Lomond, so guests can go paddleboarding, kayaking or wild swimming very easily. From Balmaha, there are water buses that go to Luss on the western shore too. Equally, the site’s features have plenty of bragging rights. It's a peaceful and characterful place at the top of a field, so there are stunning views from the site, including of Loch Lomond and the surrounding fields and hills. There’s a Tesla electric car charging point, along with other sustainable features such as solar panels and a biomass boiler. The small pods have an ensuite shower room and a cosy little kitchen with a hob, microwave and fridge. With comfy pull-down beds and pull-out tables, the space is very much maximised. Outside, unwind on the handmade wooden decking, which has a rattan table and chairs (with your own binoculars or one of the Scottish books provided in hand, or perhaps to spy on the sunset colours)? Wifi and a smart TV with YouTube and Netflix are also provided. Bring your wellies and walking boots for the local walks and hikes; there are hundreds around these parts. Those looking to get further away can make use of the bus stop 15 minutes’ walk away and good train links from Balloch.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
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

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

The Pods at Ardyle

Coldrach

Drymen

Stirlingshire

Scotland

G63 0EB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

56.07866°N
-4.46396°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.1 km Lower Stoneymollan Road
15.2 km Barloan Toll
18.3 km Kilbowie Roundabout Westbound
Rail
11.3 km Balloch Rail Station
12.6 km Alexandria Rail Station
14.3 km Renton Rail Station
Ferry
5.3 km Balmaha Pier
10.7 km Balloch Castle Pier
11.1 km Luss Pier
Airport
24 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

Eat up the east shore scenery with a climb up Conic Hill (10 minutes’ drive). Of course, Ben Lomond (25 minutes) is a big bucket list climb too; it’s 974 metres tall, after all. On the southern shore of Loch Lomond, things are just as sublime, as you’ll soon see from the 200-acre Balloch Castle & Country Park (25 minutes), packed with waterfront wildlife trails. Away from Loch Lomond, there are more spectacular natural features to take in such as the Devil's Pulpit (20 minutes). The stream passes between two tall cliffs and there’s a stone stairway that will give you a view over the waterfall. City stroll, anyone? Stirling (35 minutes) has many battle locations and Glasgow (55 minutes) has a huge music scene. Even Edinburgh (an hour and 35 minutes) is within reach for those wanting to climb up to Arthur’s Seat or the castle over the city.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Lunderston Bay 30.6 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Largs (Pencil Beach) 41.4 km Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Millport Bay 46.1 km Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Loch Lomond Park Centre 6.1 km

Clydebuilt (Scottish Maritime Museum Braehead) 23.4 km

Glasgow Botanic Gardens 24.8 km

Hunterian Art Gallery 25.5 km

Hunterian Museum 25.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Drymen to Balmaha 1.5 km

Conic Hill from Balmaha 4.7 km

Through The Whangie! 10.2 km

LUSS BAY 11.1 km

Loch Ard Forest from Aberfoyle 12.2 km

Local events

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

    Glasgow, Scotland 29.2 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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Scenery, cosy, fully equipped for all needs, clean…

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Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
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Liked: Scenery, cosy, fully equipped for all needs, clean

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  • Does The Pods at Ardyle have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near The Pods at Ardyle? Eat up the east shore scenery with a climb up Conic Hill (10 minutes’ drive). Of course, Ben Lomond (25 minutes) is a big bucket list climb too; it’s 974 metres tall, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Pods at Ardyle?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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