Portnellan

Portnellan offers award-winning self catering accommodations located in the northern region of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, a 90-minute drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Portnellan's holiday lodges and cottages are located 1.2 mi from the village of Crianlarich within a privately owned family estate with the famous Ben More mountain towering above. The location benefits from sensational views across the lochs, mountains and glen. The properties vary in size from 1 to 8 bedrooms and can sleep from 1 to 16 people with fully fitted kitchens, sumptious hotel grade bed mattresses, Egyptian cotton bed linen, towels and soaps. The Portnellan Estate features a selection of traditionally built stone cottages and timber framed lodges overlooking Loch Iubhair (pronounced Ewar), Loch Dochart, Glen Dochart and the surrounding mountains. Open plan living areas lead to large deckings which feature garden furniture to enjoy the stunning true, rugged, Highland landscape all around you. On-site activities and facilities row boats, wild salmon and trout fishing on the estate lochs and river, kayaks, paddle boards and much much more. There is also a games room offering table tennis, pool table and table football. Recently introduced on site is a "BBQ hutte" available to hire that seats up to 16 people. Perfect for all year round, regardless of the weather, real fire BBQing experience for family and friends to enjoy. There is a small visitor's center offering local organic meat and local produce. There is an extensive DVD library, selection of board games and information on local events, activities and attractions. The Kestrel is a beautifully equipped, bespoke designed, 3 bedroom lodge offering warm and cozy accommodations for up to 6 people. The lodge is overlooking the estate of Portnellan with Ben More and the surrounding mountains towering above and also features a large outside decking with garden furniture leading to a grassy garden area where you can sit in peace and tranquility savoring the truly magical Highland view while watching the birds and red squirrels play tirelessly on the estate feeders and trees. The open plan kitchen, living and dining area is equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, dining table with 6 chairs and comfy sofas. The lodge consists of of 3 bedrooms, 1 x king size bed and 2 x full size twin beds. The tiled bathroom is efficiently fitted with bath and power shower over, heated towel rail and heated floor. Special features include a flat screen SMART TV with SKY channels and a Blu-ray DVD player. There is free Starlink WiFi, Scottish Soap Co toiletries and towels are all included. The kitchen offers a built in 70/30 fridge freezer, oven, ceramic hob and a microwave. The lodge is equipped with a separate built in washing machine and tumble dryer, built in dishwasher and a Nespresso coffee machine. Full crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are provided as well as full Egyptian Cotton bed linen. Hypoallergenic duvets are available upon request. Free use of row boats, kayaks as well as paddle board hire is available. A wee on site visitor shop offers local produce for sale, maps and information on the local area. There is a BBQ hutte available to hire which is fantastic for a real flame BBQ experience with friends and/or family. There is a games room on site with table tennis, pool table, table football and a wee gym.