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Unique 6 Bedroom Lodge, Views Of Loch / Sir Walter Scott Steamboat, Pier Cafe
Stronachlachar, Stirlingshire

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 82 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just WOW!
Others have said it, I’ll reiterate it: the pictures do not do the property justice! Not only is the property gorgeous and well-stocked, but it is extremely spacious! The views were second to none and access to the café at the foot of the garden, as well as the unspoiled views across Loch Katrine make this a bucket list type property. The owners were incredible from beginning to end and always on hand for whatever we needed. we would love to visit here again and stay, as so many wonderful memories were made as we celebrated Hogmanay with our friends. While Stronachlachar feels remote, it’s just far enough away that you can find yourself again, whilst being close enough to access, whatever you need. It even snowed for us on our trip! Thank you Graham and Cath for a wonderful and memorable experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super family get away
Well, the photos did not do the property or views justice. Staggeringly good. The house was beautifully equipped, spacious rooms for all, top notch bathrooms, and roaring fires. Couldnt have asked for better, everything we needed and stuff we didnt know we needed too!! Thanks so much, worth every penny!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week’s stay
We are 3 generations of family, ages 6-81. We had a wonderful stay. Enough room for everyone in and out of the Lodge. The Pier Cafe is a great addition as there really isn’t anything else close. Inversnaid is lovely for different scenery and the Bunk House had the best food we had in Scotland. Truly amazing dinner and staff. It is a remote area with lots of trekkers/backpackers. If you love the outdoors, and amazing scenery, it’s paradise. If you want to do a lot of touring, you will have to brave the 1 lane road every time, in and out. It is not for the faint of heart. The key to those roads, if you aren’t familiar, is to take your time and stay towards the center. Too far to the outside, you will pop a tire (as we did day 1). Too fast and you can’t adjust without blowing a sidewall. Go slowly around blind turns and switchbacks and seriously, take your time. After the first run of the road, you will feel better on the drive. Take time not enjoy the view, the walks, the natural falls. The boat from Inversnaid to Tarbet and beyond is very nice and a little easier than Stronachlachar since that has only 2 stops at the pier. Loch Lomond has multiple boats and stops to goose from. All in all, my 12 & 14 year olds said it was the best vacation we’ve had. Everyone loved the laid back pace and beautiful views, and the girls even swam almost daily. But yeah- it’s COLD! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family in Scotland
The property was beautiful and even better than we expected. We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible House, extraordinary view, rent this place!
Stronachlachar Lodge 1 is a Fabulous property, very well-equipped kitchen, great Wi-Fi & selection on tv, super common-areas, pool table and outside spaces. Think refurbished 2022 under new owners. Beds very comfortable, bed linens high quality. So worth the rental. Highly recommend. The reviews just don’t do this property justice, it was magical. Will rent again. Here’s “area info” advice we learned & want to share: take your own bikes & kayak/canoe! Strony Lodge is Not on Trossachs Pier, it’s on Stronachlachar Pier, a £20 boat ride each way between the piers, and Trossachs Pier has the bike rentals so it’s not something you do daily. No kayak or canoe rentals allowed on Loch Katrine. If you don’t have your own kayak, we recommend you Go to charming Luss Village on West side of Loch Lomond and rent water equipment, great time—it’s one hour car drive from house but worth the trip—Good Cullen skink at Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha on the way back. (We were told Inversnaid near Stronachlachar had kayak/canoe rentals for east Loch Lomond but when we got there, no rental place & hotel had no info either. Research that ahead of time.)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
Many thanks for your lovely review and hope you will return again. Just one correction - the property is still under our ownership and will be in the future. There will be no change in how the property is run. Thanks Graham

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great property for a family holiday.
The property was in a stunning location. The house was very comfortable, well furnished, everything provided for a large group. The wood burning stoves were very efficient. All generations enjoyed the pool table.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M., East Kilbride, Scotland.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Fabulous!
We were a group of family and friends from Scotland and England and I can't recommend the lodge enough. If I could give it 10 stars I would. The lodge was immaculate and very well equipped. We've booked a few large houses over the years and this was by far the most comfortable and well equipped. The bedrooms were spacious, stylish and extremely comfortable. The kitchen/dining room was perfect, everything we could possibly need for a large party. Graham our host was so friendly and helpful prior/during and after our visit. The view from the house is spectacular. We were all in agreement, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lynda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
We didn't realize we didn't rent the hole lodge. There were noisy people above our bedroom. Long very narrow road to get to lodge. Great kitchen,rooms were beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mhairi G., Fife, Scotland.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th birthday celebrations
This is our second time staying for a special birthday party. We had a group of 12 family members ranging from a baby to a 72 year old. It's a fantastic size of a house for everyone to be involved or to go rest, get a bit quiet etc. The house is beautifully presented. And we loved that the Christmas decorations were out! It's also very well equipped, cot and high chair is a great touch too. Very handy for our 10 month old nephew. The surroundings are beautiful, a great big garden for any doggy guests with a fence all the way around. Great walks in the area for keen walkers aswell and if you don't fancy much cooking, The Pier Cafe at the bottom of the garden is open from breakfast till teatime and offers lovely food with a fantastic service. We loved ur stay again and will most likely revisit. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2022
Mhairi, Many thanks for your lovely review and l’m so glad you enjoyed your return trip to the lodge. We love it when guests come back. Thanks Graham

10/10 Excellent

Polly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, fabulous views.
Relaxing. Wish we could have stayed another week
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2022
Polly, Many thanks for your lovely review. We hope you consider us again for a future holiday. Thanks Graham

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat in the Scottish Highlands
Stronachlachar is a magical place. After an initial hiccup checking in (an email went astray), Graham moved heaven and earth to get us in, and to make sure everything was great for our large party. The road in from Aberfoyle is .... interesting, and I do wish it were legal to fish in Loch Katrine, but those have nothing to do with the place per se. Definitely wonderful for a family get-together. Our six-year-old did not want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2022
Richard, Many thanks for your lovely review and so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks Graham

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Escape
Peaceful getaway, house had all the amenities and more to ensure all were entertained. Great Pier Cafe on the doorstep and an invigorating cold water swim in the loch made for a wonderful escape! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley and Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Position
Three generation family holiday..House was perfect for all. Spotless,great kitchen with good equipment,lovely bedrooms with good quality beds and bedding.Sofa’s not very comfortable perhaps due an update.This house is in a perfect position on beautiful Loch Katrine.The Pier Cafe gave us exceptional service and delicious food stayed open late for us on our last night also had lovely meal at the Bunkhouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Louisa R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family celebration
The property could have been cleaner, the toilet seat was broken ,the cover on one bed was full of dog hairs, some of the dishes were chipped, one of the micro waves was not working, the ice maker in the fridge was broken and clogged with ice. the sofa's were low and uncomfortable. The location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2021
Louisa, Many thanks for your review, which certainly appears out of character. However be rest assured each of the items noted will be reviewed and actioned if required. Yes the toilet seat was broken downstairs and due to a delay in obtaining a replacement could only be fixed on the Monday you left. However, there are 4 other toilets in the lodge. (2) While we don't allow dogs upstairs, not everyone follows the instructions. I will have my Housekeeper keep an eye out for this in the future. (3) All dishes are checked and replaced on a regular basis - we carry a lot of stock for this very reason. (4) One of the microwaves has been fixed twice, but is obviously now needing replaced. Two new microwaves have been ordered. (5) The icemaker in the fridge freezer is working although it does appear to be very full. To be on the safe side, we have had the old fridge freezer replaced. (6) The sofas - you either love them or hate them. Many thanks for your feedback. Graham

8/10 Good

David S.

Lodge stay
We had a lovely family holiday we had 9 people and the lodge offers plenty of space in a beautiful location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday retreat
It’s so nice to stay at a place where almost everything had been considered for the guests stay. Sharp knives in an extremely well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds and great showers. All this in a simply superb setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wild paradise
We had a wonderful holiday. Take Smidge, or another insect repellent for the midgies, and all will be well. A kayak for the loch is recommended. Such a comfortable, warm and spacious house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2021
Thomas, many thanks for your review. Please keep us in mind for the future. Thanks Graham

6/10 Okay

Steve B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Spacious property on the banks of Loch Katrine
Great location for those who want to get away from the rat race, located in a very quiet area on the bank of Loch Katrine, surrounded by beautiful scenery. The house is spacious and easily accommodated 10 of my party, however it could do with a couple of touch ups; showers could do with re-siliconing and remove the mould, new mattresses and pillows as these were heavily stained and not comfortable to sleep on (only found when stripping the beds at the end of the stay) and a general deep clean of the property to remove heavy dust deposits and cobwebs.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
Steve, Many thanks for your review and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Please be rest assured the points noted above will be dealt with by my maintenance man and housekeeper. I can assure future guests that this is a one off review, which does not reflect the quality of accommodation which we provide (ref. previous reviews by other guests). Thanks Graham

8/10 Good

katy v t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall lovely stay
Peaceful & beautiful location - right on Loch with great walks straight from the door. Great space inside the house. Downside was WiFi (pretty much non existent, which with house of teenagers is tough! Especially as was advertised with WiFi). Also gate to loch couldn’t be in locked meaning kids needed to climb over it with kayaks etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2021
Katy, many thanks for your review. Sorry about the slow WIFI, but please be advised that a new super fast "line of sight" broadband system has now been installed to the Lodge. This gives speeds up to 50mbs. We've been waiting a long time for this, so are super excited. Yes the gates to the loch are locked as a safety precaution. There is however a slipway around the corner from the property. Thanks Graham

10/10 Excellent

Stewart M., Whitebridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic loch side accommodation, to a very high standard.
This property is fantastic, from the start the communication was great, Graham answered all questions we had very quickly, the lodge has been done to a very high standard, a lovely huge kitchen with plenty cooking and fridge facilities, a great sitting room with outstanding views over loch Katrine, with a pool room next to it for endless games of pool, all the bedrooms and bathrooms were excellent again large with some of them having loch side views, the garden and sitting area, also have stunning views, and the garden runs down to the loch side, with a wall running round it, for a family holiday, enjoying the piece and quiet this was a hidden gem, Far enough away to enjoy a quiet piece off Scotland, but only 20mins away from amenities, would recommend this lodge as a great place to stay, and would definitely come back. Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2021
Stewart, thanks so much for your lovely review. It means a lot to us as owners when we receive such kind words. Its a very special property in a special location. Glad you had a great time. Thanks Graham

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
We wanted to spend quality time with children and grandchildren visiting their Scottish heritage. We all had a fabulous time. The house is lovely and spacious in the most beautiful setting. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2021
Aurelia, many thanks for your review and glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks Graham

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Location
Very relaxing couple of days, lovely location. Nice walks nearby. Loved the log fires.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2020
Hi Pamela, I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and please come back anytime. Thanks Graham.

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week at Stronachlachar Lodge
A clean, comfortable house in a beautiful setting - well presented and stocked. The house is situated at the end of a 12 mile scenic but narrow challenging road. Unfortunately, at the time of our visit, many advertised local activities at Stronachlachar were not available to us. The steam-boat has not been running for some time as it is undergoing long-term repairs, local paths and a cycle road around the loch were all also closed due to landslips which occurred at the end of 2019. This was a significant disappointment to our party. The ongoing promotion of the property continues to show the steam-boat as an attraction. While we would not expect you to detail this as a limitation, we feel it is unfair to emphasise this item, in particular, when it is not available to the visitor. The Pier Cafe is real bonus to a visit to the property. Overall, a good holiday in spite of poor weather, but a significant disappointment that there are a number of limitations to activities in the immediate area at this time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spacious property
9 of us stayed to celebrate my son’s 18th. The house is large, and beautifully decorated - plenty of space for a big family of varying generations. It was spotless and had everything we needed. Lovely quiet surroundings with the most stunning views. We would love to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxurious
What a great experience. We had three families staying together - so spacious and lots of hide and seek fun in such a huge property for the kids. Plenty of utensils for many meals and baking, good fridge and freezer space for a week’s stay. Also efficient washing machine and dryer. Log fire was great to have and easy to use. All bedrooms and bathrooms clean, nicely made up and decorated. Had clear skies with no light pollution allowing us to see the stars at night which was a real treat. Recommend this property for group get togethers.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
I booked this property for a week to celebrate my 60th birthday that needed to suit my wife and I, my brother and wife, my three adult children with partners, my grandchild and 2 dogs! We wanted somewhere in an awesome location with large bedrooms, large reception areas and lots of interesting local things to do. Wow this place did not disappoint! The position is absolutely stunning right next to loch Katrine with a commanding view and lovely garden with seating area. There's a café on the pier nearby that provided a delicious meal on my birthday night party in the house and made it very special. All of the rooms were of top specification and you'd be happy to sleep in any one of them. This made it very easy to decide on rooms with no "duff" one to draw straws for which is inevitably the case when staying in a multi bed house. Handily Sainsbury's deliver to this location which was very useful as it is a little remote. We stocked up on day one and didn't need a lot more although there is a good Co-Op down the road at Aberfoyle. For a large family it was brilliant, we could all come together, have our private space and it never felt like we were on top of each other which can happen even with the closest of family's when sharing a property. We caught brown trout on the lake with a hired boat and guide, visited Glengoyne Distillery for a tour and had a memorable game of golf at Callander. The ultimate trip to Scotland. A few things to be aware of: broadband is poor here so take the opportunity of switching off and enjoying the location ;-) We loved it and hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanting private lodge
Nicely appointed, fully furnished, and well-cleaned. The kitchen is super with updated appliances and large eating spaces. The pool table room was the most used by all ages. The property is gorgeous and the views all around spectacular. It is secluded and accessible by a thrilling one-lane road. I would highly recommend this property

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
We cannot fault the accommodation, the facilities within the house, and the cleanliness. There was plenty of equipment in the kitchen to accommodate a large group. We were a large family staying at the house and there was plenty of room for all of us. My two grandchildren both said they are going to miss this big house. The views from the house are exceptional. It was a truly amazing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

paul c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our week on the Loch
Great family vacation spot. Unique experience. On the down side, WiFi was not functioning the entire week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Paul, Many thanks for you lovely review. Yes we did have issues with WIFI during your stay and despite BT sending out a temporary 4G mobile solution, they weren't able to resolve the matter as quickly as we would have liked. Having said that its the first time the WIFI has failed in 6 years. The local community are also trialling a new faster broadband system, which we hope will be available shortly. Thanks Graham and Cath

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property in fantastic location
This is a beautiful spacious property with amazing views over Loch Katrine. We were 11 adults and two dogs and we were delighted with the amount of space we all had. Yes the road up from Aberfoyle is a bit of a drive and quite tight in places but the views on the drive up are equally amazing. The comfort was lovely although a couple of our “shorter” guests found the sofa’s a little too big for them but this is down to personal taste. The bedrooms are huge and with plenty of storage. All the showers are a very good size and the bathroom is just wow!.never ran out of hot water either. If you are looking for a large house with amazing views then I don’t think you could do any better than Stronachlachar Lodge. The owners were always prompt in their replies to any questions we had. Thank you Graham and Cath for an amazing place to stay and celebrate my 60th. Dave nd Brenda
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Dave and Brenda, Many thanks for the lovely review and we hope you will return shortly. Thanks Graham and Cath

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F., Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely loch-side lodge
We absolutely loved our stay at Stronachlachar Lodge! We were two families traveling together, and we could easily have accommodated a third with the 6 bedrooms and giant kitchen. The location is just beautiful, and the Pier Cafe (no more than 2 minutes from the doorstep) is delightful - fantastic food, coffee, baked treats, and warm friendly hosts. We also loved Kinlochard and the Wee Blether down the road. For day trips we went to Loch Fyne (fantastic seafood), Glengoyne distillery for whiskey tasting, and Sterling Castle (fun for the kids), and of course we rode the Sir Walter Scott across the loch. The drive from Aberfoyle to Stronachlachar is a somewhat grueling single-track, so be prepared for that. It's well worth the trip once you're there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Maureen, Sounds like you had a lovely time at the lodge and we do hope you will return soon. Thanks Graham and Cath

10/10 Excellent

Fiona J., Port Moody

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Week at Stronachlachar
This is a stunning, well equipped home, perfect for our large, extended family of 11. Very comfortable and of course the setting is gorgeous. Many activities in the surrounding area and the lovely town of Aberfoyle makes a good base for supplies. The road from Aberfoyle is not for the faint of heart!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Fiona, Many thanks for your lovely review and we hope you will return shortly. Thanks Graham and Cath

6/10 Okay

Anne Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely-but.......
The picture on VRBO site shows a large house, but what you don’t know is that you are renting just the left side if it. There is a fence in reality which is not shown on the picture. It does have the number of rooms that are mentioned, but it is just a surprise. Also their ad downplays the road which is mostly a narrow lane on the last few miles. and in some places practically impassible. We had rented a van as we had 9 people and the road from Aberfoyle was a hair raising experience. We cancelled some of our side trips due to the road. there was no instructions for the dryer and it took us all week to figure it out. The internet was practically impossible and as a couple of our people work from home and were expecting to do so for a couple days, it could not be done. One had to go into the yard to make calls. Finally, we never saw the owners. When I have rented other VRBO properties (this was my third), the owner dropped by to check, or left a small welcome gift, but we did not see them at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Anne, Many thanks for your review and sorry your stay did not meet your expectations. We do try to provide as much information as possible prior to guests staying, predominantly through a 30 page Welcome Book which details practical information on the lodge, facilities available and suggested places to eat / things to do. In terms of the lodge itself, the property is extremely large (including the original staircase from when it was a hotel), occupies the only lochside garden plot and is accessed through its own private drive. A Google Earth plot of the extent of the property is shown on our website. In terms of the road to Stronachlachar, we do suggest guests take a break prior to commencing the twenty minute journey from Aberfoyle. As with a lot of roads in Scotland, its always recommended to take your time and enjoy the beautiful views. With regard the WIFI, Stronachlachar itself is on a line only exchange from Inversnaid, which means it will take time before it is upgraded by B.T. Along with the local community we continue to made regular requests to B.T. to have this expedited. Despite the issues noted, I hope you enjoyed your stay. Please be rest assured we always take feedback very serious. Thanks Graham

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Fantastic stay!
The Lodge and the location surpassed expectations. We found the Lodge well equipped with great room sizes which were furnished to a high st
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Elaine, Many thanks for your lovely review. Thanks Graham and Cath

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Family Celebration
Thank you for a fantastic stay. The house was beautiful, and perfect for our special family celebration. We had a fabulous time cycling, boating and walking around the loch in this truly idyllic location. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Emily, Many thanks for your lovely review. Hopefully we will see you back soon. Thanks Graham and Cath

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Superb Weekend!
Incredible location with stunning views, accommodation was perfect would definetly return
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic ideal location stunning house!
We visited as a group of friends with kids age 3-15. The house is fantastic, extremely well equipped. As we were there over Ney Year there were great touches with Christmas decorations. Lots of fantastic walks. Could recommend highly enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Many thanks for your review and glad you enjoyed your stay over New Year. I hope you’ll consider coming back in the near future. Thanks Graham.

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

Beautiful house very well equipped
Best inland outlook anywhere in scotland and I know my country!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F., Chesapeake City, MD

Had a great time. Lodge was beautiful and clean. A wonderful view.
Our family stayed here for 10 days. Getting down the road from Aberfoyle is tough but one you see the Lodge, it is worth it. It is well maintained, clean, has everything including the most beautiful location! Wifi not so good. Little to no cell phone reception. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Pier Cafe is right there and is also wonderful!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

It was the very best location and the property was ideal for a large family holiday.
We have experienced the best of Scottish hospitality and enjoyed the magnificent scenery all in Stronachlachar. The very best venue and equipped to a very high standard.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

Best vacation ever!!!!
Our family had the Best vacation ever at Cath and Graham's beautiful lodge on Loch Katrine..the home was the right size for our clan of 9 , the kitchen was amazing, well stocked and enabled us to cook and enjoy a glass of wine together... The views were amazing, we were close to hiking and biking which we all enjoyed and we were close to an amazing cafe, The Pier cafe, which is owned and operated by Brian and Ciaran where we all on a regular basis went for breakfast and proper coffee and ate dinner on the weekend. I have food allergies and was well accommodated at the Cafe including getting a delicious carrot cake made just for me for my birthday celebration!:) When we got back home everyone expressed their desire to return to this beautiful Stronachlachar lodge and will plan to do so in the future! Thanks to all who made this holiday so wonderful! Best, Laurie
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

patricia p.

Beautiful setting. Large spacious well equipped house.
This was a great house for a large family gathering. Plenty of space for everyone. The games room was well used every evening. Well equipped with everything we needed. A few more teaspoons are required but that is a very minor thing. I thoroughly recommend this lodge. The setting is beautiful and you will not tire of the view or the lovely long walks surrounding you. Just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Patricia, So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you’ll consider Stronachlachar Lodge for future holidays. I’m down at the lodge in the next week and will replenish the teaspoons. Thanks Graham

10/10 Excellent

Roy R.

Exceptional
Glorious location. Fantastic views of the loch. The lodge. Itsellf is as I said exceptional lovely, comfortable rooms and the best equipped kitchen I have seen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris L., Southampton, UK

Truly impressive location and property
Super for time together as a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Beautiful house, perfect for large groups.
We were a large group and hired the house to celebrate New Year. Aside from the location, which is beautiful, the standard of accommodation is really good - in particular, the living spaces are huge which meant we could all eat together and spend time together indoors without getting on top of one another. I was really impressed by how well equipped the house was - the kitchen had a wide range of appliances, equipment and cutlery/crockery. The games room was also a nice surprise with board games and toys for the kids. It very much felt like a home from home. The owners were really responsive and helpful during the booking process and provided lots of useful information before we arrived. There is also lots of helpful information and instructions in the house for all of the appliances, wood burning stoves, etc. All in all, everyone loved the house and had a great time. I would highly recommend Stronachlachar and hope we will be able to return for another visit in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Margaret, So glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for the great feedback. Graham and Cath

8/10 Good

Maggie C.

Beautiful spacious lochside retreat
The property is beautiful and in an absolutely stunning location. It is extraordinarily spacious and well equipped and suited our family from Australia, England, Colombia and Scotland perfectly. The website and house book do need some updating , e.g. there is now no DVD player (replaced with smart TV which will no doubt enable streaming when the super fast wifi is installed!) and the wifi code in the book is an old one. Broadband is slow, but a digital detox goes with the relaxing experience.! The road from Aberfoyle is slow and twisty (as pre-warned- ) and in snow and ice even slower, so one really feels to be in a special place. We also went over the Dukes Pass in icy conditions which is not to be recommended! The went to the Pier Cafe once for lunch and from that experience can recommend it. Graham and Cath were exceptionally helpful in answering all my queries before we arrived and we had a simply wonderful (and white) Christmas. Thank you so much.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Maggie, So glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for the great feedback. We're in contact with BT and hope to have improved broadband speed in the near future. Thanks Graham and Cath

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

Fantastic house
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

This place was amazing by far the best secluded lodge at a beautiful location!..
Amazing - I will be booking up again in the very near future this is my happy place 😊👍
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Derek, So glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for the great review. This is our happy place too - our family love holidays there. Thanks Graham and Cath

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Beautiful house, even better than the pictures!
We booked Stronachlachar Lodge for a 4 night break with family and friends. Our family have known the area for years and it is a great location for a getaway break like this, just don't forget anything! The views of the loch are amazing, no matter what the weather. The house is just beautiful. There is so much space, the decor is very tasteful and the whole place feels very luxurious. Although I had viewed the website pictures before booking they still didn't do the house justice (the opposite of what you usually find!). Our first half hour in the house was spent with everyone racing from room to room saying "Oh Wow! Have you seen...?". We were pleasantly surprised that there was an extra first floor shower/toilet and bedroom with en suite that we hadn't been aware of from the website layout, so plenty of showers and loos to accommodate 12 people. The beds were also very comfortable! The poolroom was great and well used during our stay as a (mostly) friendly rivalry emerged. Although the rest of the accommodation in the house was fully occupied, the good design meant that we weren't aware of anyone else and the Lodge felt very private. The Pier Cafe near the house was a welcome addition to the area and we experienced nice food and very friendly service when we all met there for lunch on the Saturday, a great start to our break. The only minor downsides to the house were the very poor broadband connection and the lack of any kind of bluetooth speakers to listen to music (I'm afraid the 90s getto blaster and eclectic CD collection didn't really cut it for us!). I realise the remote location will affect the ability to do much about the broadband, and also that normally when going on a holiday like this it shouldn't be your top priority. However, if it can't be improved it would be good to make this clear in advance, especially given the expected lack of phone signal, as I had a few unavoidable, important things to deal with while we were away re my own business and ended up far more non-contactable than I had predicted, leading to a bit of stress rather than relaxation. I'm sure we will be back, but this time with the expectation of a beautiful "off-grid retreat"!.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Susan, So glad you enjoyed your stay and many thanks for the great review. With regard broadband, we're currently in contact with B.T. to see if the speed can be increased. The Scottish Government have a commitment to role out superfast broadband to the whole of Scotland, so here's hoping. With regard bluetooth speakers our current system broke down, so we're in the process of identifying an improved system. With regard mobile phone coverage it is patchy round Stronachlachar, but there is a payphone in the Lodge. Thanks Graham and Cath

10/10 Excellent

Roland gardner

amazing lodge, location, weather and spacious rooms
loved every thing about the site and location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017