Information on Places to Stay in The Trossachs

The Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park .....

offers many types of accommodation from Hotels to Bed & Breakfast, Self Catering Holiday Cottages to Hostels & Bothys, Inns to Camp Sites and of course quality Time Shares. To help find suitable accommodation we have a FREE Accommodation Finder where you can search for accommodation in any location in The National Park and e-mail the providers directly from this website.

Accommodation providers will contact you with availability and you can then reply with a booking in advance. Below we have listed some basic information about the different types of accommodation for which you can use the accommodation finder.

Below you can find an explanation of most accommodation types available:

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Bed & Breakfast

A Bed and Breakfast or "B&B" is the offer of a room and breakfast in someones home. What makes a B&B interesting is the Full Scottish Breakfast offered every morning. However, the service can vary and some B&Bs only offer a continental breakfast. The room can be in someone's home, a farm, or castle  and breakfast is usually always included in the price of the room. Bed and breakfast can be ungraded or have between 1 and 4 Stars given by Visit Scotland. Prices are varied according to the grade but should usually be much cheaper than a hotel room of the same size.

Self-Catering

If you prefer a more spacious accommodation than a hotel room, self-catering might be the right choice for you. A self-catering accommodation provides sitting and living area, kitchen, bedroom(s) and bathroom(s). Usually a self-catering accommodation is rented at least for a week but this is not always the case. Some holiday cottages can be also rented for a short break.

Self-Catering properties are usually equipped with all kitchen and laundry facilities necessary. In most cases the self-catering accommodation has a TV and all the comforts of home. A daily room service, restaurant facilities or staffed reception are usually not provided. You are required to buy your own food, drinks, toiletries, and other supplies. Holiday homes can be graded by Visit Scotland from 1 to 4 Stars and the weekly rental reflects the grade 

Hotels

The Hotels in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park vary in size, service offered and cost. You can choose between basic rooms with a bedroom only or luxurious suites with separate (en-suite) bathroom and mini-bar. You’ll find family run hotels as well as conference and resort hotels managed by well-known international companies.

If you want to experience excellent service and enjoy high standards, you can choose from a wide range of hotels in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Many hotels are even specialized in popular activities such as golf, whisky tasting, fitness, hiking and many more. Many hotels also function as wedding or conference venues and offer all facilities necessary for a successful event. Hotels can be graded by Visit Scotland or by other organisations according to the standard of facilities offered.

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Inns

An Inn is a place where you can get food and drinks as well as lodging. In Scotland an Inn is often a pub or alehouse that offers accommodation. In contrast to other accommodation types, the main focus of an Inn is not only the accommodation itself but the food and drinks offered. The pubs in Scotland have different opening times than in England: They are usually open from 11am to 12pm and on Fridays and Saturdays may be open longer. Food may be served all day or at specific times and its normal for food service to stop around 9pm so always wise to book ahead during the season.

An Inn can be described as a small hotel or guesthouse often with a traditional charm. The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park has a large number of Inns. Sometimes breakfast or Dinner is already included in the room price but always check this.

Campsites

Camping is a great option if you want to explore the National Park as backpacker, by bicycle or even by canoe. There are many campsites within the National Park run by the Forestry Commission or privately run. The Camping and Caravan Club also has many campsites listed in the area.

No matter if you are planning to stay in a tent, caravan, or motorhome, you will find something that suits you. Many outdoor activities can be well combined with camping. Some examples are hiking, cycling, mountaineering, survival training, orienteering and canoeing. Also those who just want to spend some days together as a group should consider this option. Especially during festivals such as the Highland Games, camping is an excellent experience. Best not to watch the weather forecast and just enjoy the outdoors!

Hostels & Bothys

Hostels and bothys belong to the most basic accommodation types. While hostels offer a bed and usually shared kitchen facilities, a bothy just functions as a shelter where no bedding or service is provided and they are often located in very isolated places. In most cases bothys are ruins that have been restored.

Hostels are a popular accommodation type for youth groups or classes and available for relatively low prices. Many visitors who stay in hostels are groups, backpackers or travellers. You can find independent as well as internationally known hostels run by The Youth Hostel Association.

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Timeshare

Always wanted to own a holiday home? A Timeshare is a real estate which is shared by a number of owners who usually have no relation to each other. This allows owning a holiday home for a specific (fixed week) or flexible period of time (floating system). Usually you pay once for the right to stay in a time share plus an annual service fee which includes cleaning, local taxes etc.

A popular system for timeshares is the exchange system. This system can be found in large resorts where each property is identical and you can swap the building each year and still get the same quality standard.

Farmhouses

A farmhouse is an ideas accommodation for a family or a large group. You can stay in idyllic locations and at the same time spend less money than staying in a hotel. Some farmhouses offer bed and breakfast and others have self contained accommodation for rent.

Most farmhouses in National Park are surrounded by nature including lochs, mountains, rivers and woodlands making them an ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts. Farmhouses may be on a working farm so check if there are any restrictions on bringing pets.

CamperVans and Motorhomes

One of the easiest and still comfortable way to explore the outdoors of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is by Campervan or Motorhome. You can decide which places to visit, when to visit them and even change your route easily if you want to add another place of interest to your route. This gives you the greatest flexibility while spending your holiday in Scotland.

A Campervan is equipped with everything you need. Usually there is at least one double bed, a dining area, a bathroom with shower and toilet as well as a kitchen area where you can cook your own food. Most campervans have enough space for 2 - 6 persons.

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Looking for Accommodation?

We provide a FREE Accommodation Finder which allows our Site Visitors to send a SINGLE EMAIL ENQUIRY to numerous accommodation providers.

Each provider will respond to you directly with availability and costs of the accommodation based on the information you have provided.

Its quick and easy to use and allows you to plan your itinerary and secure your accommodation with a speedy reply from the service provider.

There is NO CHARGE to either yourself or accommodation providers for this service.