The Old Farmhouse, offering breath-taking loch views and adventures in Gartocharn, near Balloch, Loch Lomond. Family-friendly. Jacuzzi bath. Woodburning stove. Underfloor heating. Local watersports. Balloch 5.6 miles;Helensburgh 12 miles; Glasgow 25 miles
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Central heating and under-floor heating (from a biomass boiler) .
Wood burning stove (supply of logs included). Wall mounted TV and DVD player. WiFi- broadband (20 Mbps). Rangemaster 90 Professional Deluxe cooker with 5 induction hobs and double oven.
Microwave oven. Slimline dishwasher (6 settings). Washing machine. Fridge/freezer with ice maker. Nespresso coffee machine (6 starter pods provided; more can be bought). Heated towel rails. DRY:SOON heated towel rail. Mobile phone reception.
Charcoal barbecue on deck. Private water supply (with UV filtration). Travel cot and highchair by prior request. All heating and electricity included. Linen and towels included
The Old Farmhouse occupies a magnificent location on Loch Lomond and offers an oasis of luxury and peace on a secluded working farm. The house provides eco-friendly accommodation with one of the finest views from a self-catering property. All the rooms (except the bathrooms) and the front decked area enjoy a panorama of the largest loch in Britain and Scotland’s most southerly Munro, Ben Lomond. Ospreys nest near the farm in summer and provide great entertainment as they fish in front of the house, but extensive birdlife is constant all year and deer, badgers, pine martens and red squirrels are residents – bring your binoculars! Experience the stunning scenery of Loch Lomond and its islands by taking a speedboat tour with Chris from the farm’s pier, or take a picnic to the islands, arrange a champagne cruise, or visit by boat one of the many loch-side pubs and restaurants. Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Stirling are easy day trips by car or public transport.
There is much to learn from your hosts about the history and ecology of the farm, the loch and its islands. Kayaks, or SUP (paddleboards) are available for hire. Glen Coe, Inveraray and Oban make for a great day of exploration and the West Highland Railway Line – one of the most scenic railways in the world – stops at Dumbarton – and many visitors chose to explore part of the route to Oban, Fort William or Mallaig. Our local distilleries (Glengoyne and Auchentoshan) are less than 20 miles away and offer a range of tours for beginners or connoisseurs of the ‘water of life’. If you wish to bring a boat when you stay in the Old Farmhouse, you should contact David (07739 046947) to check availability, which cannot be guaranteed. Berths are available to guests staying in the Old Farmhouse at a 40% discount of the full rate and assisted launch and retrieval are £40 each way. There is also an option to launch at the slipway in Balloch.
