Email Ardlochay Lodge enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
Other places to stay in and around Killin
Perthshire bed and breakfast accommodation is offered for the discerning
visitor to the southern highlands. Located in the beautiful village of
Killin - at the head of Loch Tay - it provides the ideal base to explore
the surrounding area.
We offer fine Scottish guest house accommodation on a traditional bed and breakfast basis and we are sure you will not be disappointed. You can access our free Wi-Fi so you keep in touch with your friends and family whilst on holiday.
Killin is a great village to use as a base, from which you can explore the surrounding area, and beyond. Begin by visiting the famous Falls of Dochart, where pedestrians and cars jostle for position at The Dochart Bridge.
Ardlochay Lodge Accommodation
Fine Scottish guest house accommodation is offered for the discerning visitor to the southern highlands. Located in the beautiful village of Killin - at the head of Loch Tay - it provides the ideal base to explore the surrounding area . Ardlochay Lodge is a large, modern house built to a very high standard.
The guest accommodation comprises of 3 rooms - family, double and twin with full en-suite facilities. Tea and coffee making facilities, clock-radio, hairdryer and colour TV in all rooms. Large guest lounge with TV, library, maps, board games and tourist information.
Dining
Generous, cooked breakfasts. 'Early start' breakfasts provided (if required).
Packed lunches and flask re-fills available for a small charge.
Large, off-road parking area. Secure storage for cycles and other equipment,
equipment drying room and
advice on routes and tourist attractions in the area.
Local activities in Perthshire and Stirlingshire
We can provide a comprehensive service for corporate and private events.
Cycling on Route 7 , Salmon and trout fishing, Hill and mountain walking... or how about something a little more gentle?
Local places of interest and attractions:
Killin is the ideal base to discover the Perthshire, Stirlingshire and
the Grampian Mountains. Here is just a small selection of big things you
can do within/outwith the village.
Within the Village of Killin:
. Bowling - Flat Green
. Boat trips on the Loch (day and evening available)
. Breadalbane visitor centre
. Canoe hire
. Cycling - lots of local and peaceful routes (inc. the 'Lowland Highland
Trail'- Sustran network)
. Dunkeld - just down the Glen - is a great place to visit nd discover
its' local history
. Films - see where Hitchcock's 39 Steps was based
. Finlairg Castle (Campbell's garrison stronghold)
. Fingal Stones
. Fishing - trout and salmon (on Loch Tay)
. Golf - Killin 9 hole course
. Jogging - many great circuits around the Glens !!
. Massage and Reflexology (very relaxing after a long journey!)
. Tennis
. Walking - low and high level
Outwith the Village - up to 10 miles:
. Abernethy Trust - Outdoor pursuits (climbing, navigation, canoeing etc
etc)
. Cycling - lots of routes (30 - 40 mile circular routes for the more
adventurous)
. Golf - many 9 and 18 holes courses
. Riding - Loch Tay Equestrian Centre
. Skiing - Nordic style (Cross-Country) coaching and self guided
. Sailing - Loch Earn
. The Bone Shop - hand carved stag horn gifts (see our small selection
at breakfast)
. Water Skiing and wake boarding - Loch Earn
Outwith the Village - up to 30 miles:
. Birks of Aberfeldy
. Canoeing - Aberfeldy
. Climbing Wall - Callander
. Distillery - Glenturret, Crieff
. Distillery - Bell's Blair Atholl
. Fish Ladder - Scottish Hydro Visitor Centre, Pitlochry
. Rob Roy grave - Balquidder
. Rob Roy exhibition - Callander
. Salmon Fishing - various fish farms
. Skating - Ice Rink, Stirling
. Skiing - Alpine style (downhill) skiing - Glen Coe
. Sports Centre - Callander
. Stirling - The Royal Burgh
. SS Walter Scott, Steamship - Loch Katrine
. Swimming Pools - Aberfeldy and Callander
. Theatre - Pitlochry Festival Theatre
With over 60 clubs and societies in the village you should never be short of things to do and see !!!!!!!
Please note that where equipment is required for your activity (e.g. cycles, skis, ice axes, canoes etc) we can organise and/or reserve them for you. For your convenience we can even arrange for drop and collection of the items to Ardlochay Lodge.
Out and About
Perthshire bed breakfast does not get any better. You may choose to explore
one of the many local villages where time appears to have stood still
(e.g. Kenmore, St Fillans, Balquidder).
Why not take a trip to Stirling,and visit The Wallace Monument or Stirling Castle. Edinburgh and Glasgow can both be reached in under 90 minutes, making them perfect for a day trip.
Alternatively, head north from Killin towards Fort William, and Ben Nevis, and on the way pass through the majestic Glencoe, where the famous massacre took place. Head east towards Perth, and on to Scone Palace.
The picturesque port of Oban can be reached in about 75 minutes, from where you can take a day trip to Mull......, or travel further a field to the other Scottish islands...
Directions by Car:
. From Edinburgh take the M9 to Stirling
. From Glasgow take the M80 to Stirling
. From Perth take the A85 to Crianlarich
. From Stirling take the A84 (signposted to Crianlarich):-
which will take you to through Doune, Callander, Strathyre and Lochearnhead. At Lochearnhead the the road becomes the A85. Drive for about 5 miles north of Lochearnhead and take the A827 to Killin.
Travel through the village, past the bowling green and Tennis Courts on the left. Carry on past the Coach House Hotel. Ardlochay Lodge is the 6th building on the left after the Coach House Hotel.
Email Ardlochay Lodge enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
