Castle West Wing

Set beside a river in the heart of the remote Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, this pretty pastel-pink and traditional stone castle is the perfect retreat for a family of four seeking an extra special getaway in nature. Scotland’s national parks are a sight to behold, and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs is no exception – with its attention-grabbing freshwater lake which is the largest in the country and is framed by dramatic mountain peaks and wild woodland. During your stay in the west wing annexe of this 16th century, you’ll feel like royalty in this unique property.

Despite its regal appearance from the outside, the relaxed, neutral-toned interiors are cosy and comfortable, with a touch of elegance from the chandelier lighting and scattered vintage furnishings. The open-plan layout of the living area means you won’t miss a moment of quality time with your loved ones. The room is decorated with wooden furnishings, blues, pinks, reds and greens with a modern vintage style. Pass the farmhouse-style, one-wall kitchen and dining table to reach the lounge area with a unique pentagon window.

You can find two bedrooms upstairs – a romantic double with a four-poster bed and a twin room. Completing the property is a family bathroom. A shared games room with table tennis, darts and games can also be used as you please.

Roam the grounds, which are shared with the neighbouring property, and find quiet seating areas where you can watch the wildlife and soak up the views. At the foot of the garden is a river and you’ll be surrounded by forest trails.

• 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
• 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
• Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
• Highchair and travel cot available S
• mart TV in the lounge
• A large mature garden that offers a mixture of different settings with seating areas
• Please be aware that the access track is a Forestry Commission logging track, it is easily negotiable with a normal road car
• Parking on the driveway for 2 cars
• Shared games room with table tennis, darts and pub-type games
• Shops, restaurants and pubs 3 miles
• This property can be booked alongside other properties that sleep a further 13 guests. Please contact us for details
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• Sorry, no dogs allowed
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

The property is located in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park in the eastern area of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, 29 miles north of Glasgow. Outdoor activities on water, mountains and woodland will be at your disposal during your stay – Loch Ard is 5 miles away and the expansive Loch Lomond is 17 miles away. For a pub lunch or if you need to pick up any essentials, the historic village of Aberfoyle is 3 miles away.

Within the national park, you’ll come across numerous quiet, secluded beauty spots and surprise sweeping vistas. Watersports, wildlife watching, snow sports, and mountain hikes for all abilities will be on your doorstep. One of the less challenging mountain hikes is Ben Lomond, which offers striking views of the loch.

You’ll see plenty of wildlife while you’re exploring, so keep an eye out for otters, red deer, ospreys and golden eagles. Or you could visit Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre (22 miles) or The Great Trossachs Forest National Nature Reserve (18 miles). Like most of Scotland, you don’t have to travel far to find a spectacular castle – the closest is the ruins of Buchanan Castle, and the iconic hill-top Stirling Castle is 22 miles away.