Updated May 2023
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9 Romantic Places To Stay in Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is one of the largest lochs in Scotland, surrounded by charming villages and beautiful mountains. With its close proximity to two major cities in Scotland; Glasgow and Stirling, Loch Lomond has become quite a popular destination for day trips and overnight stays.Loch Lomond is one of my favourite places to visit in Scotland and living in Glasgow has meant that it's the ideal place to escape the city. It is also the perfect place to enjoy a romantic getaway with your significant other, where you can switch off, relax, recharge and reconnect.Below are 9 of the MOST romantic places to stay in Loch Lomond, which will make you instantly want to book your next romantic getaway.This post is all about how to get to Loch Lomond and places to stay in Loch Lomond.
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- How To Get To Loch Lomond
- 9 Romantic Places To Stay in Loch Lomond
- Where are all these romantic places to stay located in Loch Lomond?
How To Get To Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond has close proximity to two major Scottish cities; Glasgow and Stirling, making it the perfect place for a weekend break to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Here's how to get to Loch Lomond for Glasgow and Stirling:
Glasgow to Loch Lomond
If you are coming from Glasgow City Centre to Balloch (southernmost gateway to Loch Lomond), it will take you just over 35 minutes via the M8 and A82.
Stirling to Loch Lomond
If you are coming from Stirling to Balloch, it will take you around 40 minutes by following the A811 road.
9 Romantic Places To Stay in Loch Lomond
The list of accommodation below are placed in alphabetical order.
Bonnie Barns
The Bonnie Barns consists of 5 beautiful glamping pods, each one named after the islands on Loch Lomond. The pods are so comfortable and contain everything you would need for a peaceful and private romantic getaway for you and your significant other.
Given the Bonnie Barns elevated position, you can see the islands on Loch Lomond all from the comfort of the private outdoor deck and hot tub, which is also the perfect place to watch the sunrise, sunset or the stars above... maybe with a prosecco in hand!
They offer great little packages and extras which you can add on to make your stay extra special including a breakfast, pastry or treats pack or a steak night pack or even, a romantics package of red roses, rose petals and chocolates.
Bonnie Barns is one of those wonderful romantic getaways that I guarantee you'll want to keep rushing back too.
Bonnie Barns
How much does the Bonnie Barns cost?
- Weekdays, Sunday to Thursday - From £240 per night (min 2 night stay)
- Weekends, Fridays and Saturdays - From £260 per night (min 2 night stay)
- Weekends, Saturdays and Sundays - From £250 per night (min 2 night stay)
Prices may vary depending on time of year and number of nights.
If you are wanting to book a romantic getaway to the Bonnie Barns, follow this link which takes you directly to their website:
Darroch Garden Rooms
The Darroch Garden Rooms are absolutely spectacular! There are 2 Darroch Garden Rooms that you can book and each have their own luxury hot tub and decked outside space with magnificent views over Ben Dubh.
There's a reason that on Airbnb, both of the Darroch Garden Rooms have a rating above 4.98 with over 500 reviews combined and it's because the host, Alison, goes above and beyond to make this stay unforgettable. Every morning, a hamper with warm criossants and fruit will be delivered to your door and there are luxury products for pampering included too!
The Darroch Garden Rooms are super stylish with a vintage interior and floor to ceiling windows. Although there's not a kitchen at the accommodation, it does have a fantastic location being only 10 minutes walk to Luss, where there's some really lovely cafes and restaurants to choose from.
Darroch Garden Rooms is the best retreat for couples who are looking for a comfortable, peaceful and totally relaxing romantic getaway!
Darroch Garden Rooms
How much does the Darroch Garden Rooms cost?
- Weekdays, Sunday to Thursday - From £149 per night (min 2 night stay)
- Weekends, Friday and Saturday - From £169 per night (min 2 night stay)
- Weekends, Saturday and Sunday - From £159 per night (min 2 night stay)
These are the basic rates, since this accommodation is on Airbnb they will add on an additional cleaning fee and Airbnb service fee.
If you are wanting to book a romantic getaway to Darroch Garden Rooms, follow the links below to their accommodation on Airbnb:
Dunroamin Lodges
Set on the edge of the Loch Lomond National Park, this accommodation is perfect to explore more of the surrounding areas including Mugdock Park and Devil's Pulpit.
There's three luxury self catering lodges on the property, which are perfect for your next romantic getaway including Campsie Lodge, Dumgoyne Lodge and Barn Lodge. All lodges feature a super kingsize bed and everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay.
Campsie Lodge and Dumgoyne have their own outdoor patio areas where you can enjoy the tranquil views to the surrounding fields. However, Barn Lodge is a bit more unique with its own feature bath area with deep freestanding bath and glass sliding doors, which can sheer for your privacy.
Dunroamin Lodges are glamorous and comfortable making it a great romantic getaway to explore Loch Lomond and the surrounding areas.
Dunroamin Lodges
How much does the Dunroamin Lodges cost?
Campsie Lodge and Dumgoyne Lodge:
- Weekdays, Sunday to Thursday - From £140 per night
- Weekends, Fridays and Saturdays - From £150 per night
Barn Lodge (with feature bath):
- Weekdays, Sunday to Thursday - From £160 per night
- Weekends, Fridays and Saturdays - From £170 per night
Prices may vary depending on time of year and number of nights.
If you are wanting to book a romantic getaway to Dunroamin Lodge, follow this link which takes you directly to their website:
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Loch Lomond Hideaways
Escape to one of their four romantic hideaways, choose from the garden room, the two glamping pods (Arch and Oval) or opt to stay in your very own treehouse! To make it even more special, each option has a luxurious secluded outdoor seating area with wood burning stove and jacuzzi bath.
As the night draws in and the thousands of fairy lights in the garden start to twinkle, Loch Lomond Hideaways becomes even more magical! Grab a blanket, sit by the fire and enjoy a glass of Prosecco or champagne which you can order ready for your arrival.
The accommodation is very comfortable and cosy and it contains everything you would need for a lovely overnight stay. However, if you forget anything you can pick it up from the little shop onsite.
Loch Lomond Hideaways is the dreamiest romantic getaway, straight out of a fairytale.
Loch Lomond Hideaways
How much does the Loch Lomond Hideaways cost?
- Weekdays, Sunday to Thursday - £185 per night
- Weekends, Fridays and Saturdays - £220 per night
If you are wanting to book a romantic getaway to Loch Lomond Hideaways, follow this link which takes you directly to their website:
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Loch Lomond Waterfront Luxury Lodges
With a choice of their cosy shepherd’s huts, which are ideal for couples and are dog-friendly or their 5-star lodges, perfect if you have children or are just needing some extra space - Loch Lomond Waterfront Luxury Lodges has something for everyone!
Their lodges have their own private steam cabin and hot tub with breath-taking views over Loch Lomond. You can even book in for a spa treatment or beauty treatment, which you can enjoy in the comfort of your own lodge.
With 18-acres of private grounds for you to explore and a private beach, there is loads for you to do at Loch Lomond Waterfront Luxury Lodges. They’ve even got their own lovely onsite restaurant, the Perch, where you can grab a spot of breakfast, brunch, lunch or afternoon tea. However, if you want to venture out for something to eat, you are walking distance from Balmaha.
Loch Lomond Waterfront Luxury Lodges is the all-round perfect romantic getaway, great for both couples and families.
Loch Lomond Waterfront Luxury Lodges
How much does the Loch Lomond Waterfront Luxury Lodges cost?
Shepherd Hut's (Dipper, Duck and Goose) - perfect for a couple.
- Mon-Sun - £120 per night (min 2 night stay on Friday and Saturday)
All lodges and chalets change in price depending on the time of year, number of nights and how many people are staying.
If you are wanting to book a romantic getaway to Loch Lomond Waterfront Luxury Lodges, follow this link which takes you directly to their website:
Stoneymollan over Loch Lomond
At Stoneymollan over Loch Lomond, you have the choice of two cabins: the Juniper cabin and the Holly cabin. The cabins contain everything you could possibly need for a really comfortable, cosy overnight stay.
However, the real highlight of this accommodation has to be the panoramic views over Loch Lomond, which can be enjoyed from your own private hot tub (the Juniper cabin) or your own private glass-fronted sauna (the Holly cabin).
You’ll feel like you’re a million miles away from it all as the cabins are surrounded by beautiful open fields and woodlands. The cabins also have an outdoor decking area equipped with a barbeque for those lovely summer evenings. As the sun starts to disappear, and the lights in the towns below start to twinkle, the views are made even more special.
Stoneymollan over Loch Lomond with its incredible views is one of those romantic getaways that will stay with you forever.
Stoneymollan over Loch Lomond
How much does the Stoneymollan over Loch Lomond cost?
- Mon - Sun - £250 per night (discount applied if booking is for more than one night). To use the sauna or the hot tub costs an additional £25 per night.
If you are wanting to book a romantic getaway to Stoneymollan over Loch Lomond, follow this link which takes you directly to their website:
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The Mar Huts
The Mar Huts consists of two Shepherd Huts; The Lomond Hut and The Conic Hut. These quirky little Shepherd huts are absolute perfection!
The huts not only have a gorgeous interior containing all the essentials. They also have their own hot tub and outdoor seating area, which overlooks the nearby stream and beautiful woodland. The surroundings are made even more atmospheric at night when the fairy lights outside the huts start twinkling.
The host, Gordon, has gone above and beyond to add little extra touches to make the huts even more comfortable including a luxurious bed, black out blinds, dressing gowns, toiletries and a welcome hamper.
The Mar Huts are the ultimate romantic getaway in a nutshell.
The Mar Huts
How much does The Mar Huts cost?
- Weekdays, Monday to Thursday - £170 per night (min 2 night stay)
- Weekends, Friday and Saturday - £200 per night (min 2 night stay)
- Sundays - £170 per night (min 1 night stay)
These are the basic rates, since this accommodation is on Airbnb they will add on an additional cleaning fee and Airbnb service fee.
If you are wanting to book a romantic getaway to The Mar Huts, follow the links below to their accommodation on Airbnb:
The Old School House Bothy
This charming bothy is absolutely stunning and super stylish! It's been designed with comfort in mind with a king size bed, underfloor heating, an electric fire and even, a remote to control the lights.
It feels very secluded with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. From the bothy, you'll be able to watch the sunrise, spot the local wildlife or sit out on the outdoor patio, which is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee (if the Scottish weather allows!).
The Old School House Bothy has a great location being only 5 minutes drive from Luss and 8 minutes drive from Helensburgh, where you'll find some lovely cafes and restaurants.
The Old School House Bothy is the perfect cosy cottage for a peaceful, romantic getaway!
The Old School House Bothy
How much does The Old School House Bothy cost?
- Weekdays, Sunday to Thursday - From £150 per night (min 2 night stay)
- Weekends, Friday and Saturday - From £155 per night (min 2 night stay)
These are the basic rates, since this accommodation is on Airbnb they will add on an additional cleaning fee and Airbnb service fee.
If you are wanting to book a romantic getaway to The Old School House Bothy, follow this link to their accommodation on Airbnb:
Watermill Nook
This cosy little cabin is a total sanctuary with a magical woodland garden that overlooks the River Mar. The perfect place to relax and unwind whilst listening to the soothing sounds of the river flowing by and the birds singing.
The cabin is set on the grounds of a former working mill and offers complete privacy with private parking. The kitchen, dining, living room and bedroom is all in the one space and comes fully equipped with everything you would need.
The Watermill Nook has a fantastic location being situated on the West Highland Way and a short drive from Balmaha, where you can find some lovely cafes and restaurants, climb Conic Hill or even, sit on the beach and watch the sunset.
The Watermill Nook is the perfect place to escape the everyday and spend quality time with your significant other.
Watermill Nook
How much does the Watermill Nook cost?
- Weekdays, Monday to Thursday - £129 per night (min 2 night stay)
- Weekends, Friday and Saturday - £139 per night (min 2 night stay)
- Weekends, Saturday and Sunday - £149 per night (min 2 night stay)
These are the basic rates, since this accommodation is on Airbnb they will add on an additional cleaning fee and Airbnb service fee.
If you are wanting to book a romantic getaway to the Watermill Nook, follow this link to their accommodation on Airbnb:
Where are all these romantic places to stay located in Loch Lomond?
I thought a little map would help you to see where all these different accommodations are located in Loch Lomond, helping you to pick the one that is right for you!
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