Portnellan Lodges

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Buzzard chalet on the Portnellan Estate (added by manager 22 Nov 2022)
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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.
  • We only allow 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 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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.39653°N
-4.57523°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 km Pine Trees Leisure Park
11.8 km Hotel
44.1 km Lower Stoneymollan Road
Rail
2.8 km Crianlarich Rail Station
9 km Upper Tyndrum Rail Station
9.5 km Tyndrum Lower Rail Station
Ferry
13.3 km Ardleish Pier
13.8 km Ardlui Pier
18.2 km 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 35.7 km

Glencoe Visitor Centre 46.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ben More and Stob Binnein 0.4 km

Cruach Ardrain and Beinn Tulaichean 4.6 km

Ben Lui and Coire Laoigh from Tyndrum 9.5 km

Ben Vorlich from Ardlui 13.8 km

INVERSNAID (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/09/2002) 15.9 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 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 R12,835.07 (for 3 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.