THE OLD FARMHOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Gartocharn

The Old Farmhouse is a holiday home resting in Gartocharn, near Balloch, Loch Lomond and can sleep six guests in three bedrooms. Please note the property has a minimum of 3 night stay Amenities: Central heating and under-floor heating (from a biomass boiler) . Wood burning stove (supply of logs included). Wall mounted TV and DVD player. WiFi- broadband (20 Mbps). Rangemaster 90 Professional Deluxe cooker with 5 induction hobs and double oven. Microwave oven. Slimline dishwasher (6 settings). Washing machine. Fridge/freezer with ice maker. Nespresso coffee machine (6 starter pods provided; more can be bought). Heated towel rails. DRY:SOON heated towel rail. Mobile phone reception. Charcoal barbecue on deck. Private water supply (with UV filtration). Travel cot and highchair by prior request. All heating and electricity included. Linen and towels included Town: Known as the gateway to the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, our nearest town,Balloch, sits at the south end of Loch Lomond and is on the main road connecting Glasgow to the Western Highlands.  Its popularity as a tourist town grew in the 19th century with the increasing number of boats arriving to tour the Loch, as well as foot passengers by rail from Glasgow.  Today there are many boats that will tour the loch from Balloch.  The elegant paddle steamer, The Maid of the Loch, is currently under renovation near Balloch pier. The Loch Lomond Shores shopping complex has a wide range of outlets and cafes and there is a Sea Life Centre.  Balloch Castle Country Park has 200 acres of woodland.  As well as the majestic loch, the surrounding scenery includes superb walking and cycling and Ben Lomond, at 3196 feet (974 m), is the most southerly of the Munros.  Glasgow and Stirling are both within easy reach and provide a great day trip whether it’s to see castles, galleries or to indulge in superb shopping and dining.