Lochend Chalets

Port of Menteith, Port of Menteith, FK8 3JZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>134</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
135 reviews

The location is the perfect spot to unwind and relax. The chalet is very central and one can drive to multiple locations very easily. The chalet is fully equipped and very clean.

Chris Malta
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Lochend Chalets

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Featuring views across Lake Menteith to Ben Lomond, the Lochend Chalets offer self-catering accommodations set on a 38-acre estate. With free Wi-Fi throughout, each holiday home is located in the heart of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Guests can choose from a range of award-winning accommodations including chalets, lodges, and cottages. Each includes a seating area with a TV and a private bathroom. Each Lochend property offers a kitchen with an oven and a fridge, along with a dining table. Kitchenware and a welcome pack containing fresh milk and tea, coffee and biscuits are also provided With an on-site cooking school, the family-run Lochend Chalets is in a peaceful waterside location. Guests can enjoy walks and tours across the Scottish countryside.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 5:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Bedroom 4:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • Chris
    Malta Malta
    “The location is the perfect spot to unwind and relax. The chalet is very central and one can drive to multiple locations very easily. The chalet is fully equipped and very clean.”
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “amazing stay, location and comfort. would recommend for anyone to stay here. defo worth the trip!”
  • Saleh
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    “The host was so helpful and friendly. The lake was nice and warm.”

Hosted by From Back left Topher Nairn, Chris Carroll, Victoria Carroll and Kate Mackechnie

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
From Back left Topher Nairn, Chris Carroll, Victoria Carroll and Kate Mackechnie
Lochend is a beautiful, 38-acre estate at the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, an area steeped in history and striking natural beauty. Hidden away on a tranquil corner of the Lake of Menteith, with spectacular views across the water to Ben Lomond, our waterfront self-catering chalets, log cabins, lodges and cottage have free WiFi throughout, and offer a peaceful countryside escape. Lochend Chalets has been run by the same family since our beginnings in 1974. A perfect place to relax and unwind, Lochend also has a tennis court and games room, a bike park and rowing boats, and is home to the Nick Nairn Cook School as well as wildlife in abundance. Only an hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh, we lie almost right in the middle of Scotland, so it’s a great base if you're looking to tour the wonderful Scottish countryside, with the Highlands and Islands, St Andrew's and Cairngorms all just a daytrip away.
Our family has been at Lochend since 1958, when Grandma and Grandpa Abell set up a park for caravans. In 1974, their daughter Irene, and her husband, Jimmy Nairn, bought the place over, and put in the first self-catering chalets overlooking the Lake of Menteith. Keeping the family tradition alive, Jimmy and Irene's youngest son, Topher, bought the business upon their retirement in 1987, and in 1996, was joined by me, his sister, Victoria, and my husband Chris, a keen woodsman. In 2003, our cousin Kate MacKechnie joined the team, returning to Lochend after a childhood split between Africa and Kent. Not far from our lochside cabins, cottages and lodges, in what had been a piggery when Grandpa bought Lochend in 1962, the internationally acclaimed Nick Nairn Cook School was established in 2000 by our eldest brother, Nick. A stylish, state-of-the-art building and five-star visitor attraction, the Nick Nairn Cook School is well worth a visit when you're here, if only for the small but dangerously tempting shop at reception. We try to do as much maintenance as possible ourselves and as we live on the estate are almost always on hand to help our customers.
You could make your holiday here at Lochend all about Lochend. Many arrive determined to explore the surrounding glens and bens, or to visit nearby Edinburgh and Glasgow, then spend all week cosying up in our comfy lakeside lodges and cabins. In summer, some spend their whole week sunning themselves by the lake, playing tennis, or simply blethering with friends over long, lazy meals. With the Nick Nairn Cook School just 200 yards from the chalets, wildlife in abundance, and our brand new bike trail and skills park, you need never even leave our tranquil shores. However, Lochend lies almost exactly slap bang in the middle of Scotland, so it is a brilliant base for exploring the rest of Scotland – we think, the most beautiful country in the world! It may feel wonderfully remote once you’re here: nothing but swans, ducks and fishing boats to disturb your view across the lake to Ben Lomond and the Menteith Hills. But Lochend is only one hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow, 75 minutes from Glencoe, and only minutes from a myriad of lochs and bens, golf courses and biking trails, castles and distilleries in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Nick's fantastic restaurant - closed Monday and Tuesday during the season
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Lochend Chalets
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Debit card Lochend Chalets accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

For the Five-Bedroom Cottage, the hot tub can be used for an additional fee of GBP 150.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Lochend Chalets

  • Lochend Chalets has 1 restaurant:

    • Nick's fantastic restaurant - closed Monday and Tuesday during the season

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Lochend Chalets. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Lochend Chalets may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Lochend Chalets is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, Lochend Chalets is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Lochend Chalets offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Tennis equipment
    • Cooking class
    • Beach
    • Water sports facilities on site

  • Lochend Chalets is 1.4 miles from the center of Port of Menteith. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.