The Loch Lomond area of Scotland has always been on my list of places to visit and we recently enjoyed a short stay in this region.
We decided to drive, with an overnight stop on the way in the Lake District town of Kendal. We have been to the Lake District before, and I have to say, there are prettier towns and villages, but it is situated close to the motorway.
Our base for the next four nights was the Drimsymie Holiday Village, Lochgoilhead, booked via Hoseasons. We stayed in a three bedroom Pond View Lodge, which had views over the estate, mountains and had a peek of the Loch.
The drive to Lochgoilhead from the main road is single track with passing places, and is a good 15 minutes drive to get to, but so worth it once you arrive in this stunning rurual location.
An ideal spot to relax, go for walks or explore the area. If, like us, you are planning on getting out every day, you may want to be a bit closer, perhaps one of their sites on Loch Lomond, but we did not mind the extra time.
The site has great facilities, kids indoor and outdoor play areas, indoor pool and activities and a really nice restaurant with great views over Lochgoilhead village. We ate there one night and the food was good + their sister pub/hotel in the village, which is a nice 10/15 mins stroll. The site has a handy shop, that sells everything you may need for your stay.
Our Pond view Lodge was spacious for two people, maybe four, but might be a squeeze for 6. All the mod cons and a nice lounge area and outside decking. We didn't have a hot tub, but other lodges do, + there are other types of accommodation, including A frame wooden cabins.
Our day trips included Oban, which is well worth the drive, Inverary, Lochgilphead and of course Loch Lomond itself did not dissapoint. We booked a cruise on it while we were there and the scenery is truly beautiful. So many lovely drives through ancient forests, mountains and so many Lochs in this area to enjoy including Loch Fyne, Loch Goil and Loch Awe!
On the return we decided to make the drive in one day, we left very early and it took us 8 1/2 hours. (to Surrey!)
I would recommend, staying overnight half way going and coming back or fly into Glasgow and pick up a car hire as it is an easy drive and much closer.
If you would like to have more information on this break or would like to make a booking for the Drimsymie Holiday Village, please get in touch.
