Lochend Chalets

Lochend Chalets Self-catering chalets, log cabins, and cottages on a beautiful 38-acre estate.
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Self-catering chalets, lodges, log cabins, and cottage in a beautiful 38 acre estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

The sun has been shining non stop for us here this past week and with that brings gorgeous sunsets! It's setting so perf...
10/04/2025

The sun has been shining non stop for us here this past week and with that brings gorgeous sunsets!

It's setting so perfectly so had to share some shots from the other night.

A view from the inside of one of our waterfront lodges - Mallard. How beautiful does the lake look with this amazing sun...
09/04/2025

A view from the inside of one of our waterfront lodges - Mallard.

How beautiful does the lake look with this amazing sunshine we've been having?

Quiet mornings with just the sound of the water, the rustle of the trees, and a moment to simply be.
07/04/2025

Quiet mornings with just the sound of the water, the rustle of the trees, and a moment to simply be.

Delivered to Your Door 🚪🛒Did you know you can have your food shopping delivered right to your lodge or cabin? Many of ou...
05/04/2025

Delivered to Your Door 🚪🛒

Did you know you can have your food shopping delivered right to your lodge or cabin?

Many of our guests take advantage of local grocery services like Asda to make their stay as easy and convenient as possible.

Stock up on everything you need and enjoy a truly self-catering experience—no extra trips required!

Would you use this service on your stay? 🍽️✨

...and on the subject of colour, these gorgeous Aurora pics were taken from our jetty last night by guest, Michael Parfi...
04/04/2025

...and on the subject of colour, these gorgeous Aurora pics were taken from our jetty last night by guest, Michael Parfitt. Thanks so much for sharing, Michael :) !

A Splash of Color to Brighten Your Stay 🎨✨We love using bright, cheerful colors in our lodges—not just for style, but to...
04/04/2025

A Splash of Color to Brighten Your Stay 🎨✨

We love using bright, cheerful colors in our lodges—not just for style, but to lift the mood and make your space feel warm and inviting.

Whether you're curling up on the couch or settling into bed, a little color goes a long way in making your stay feel even more special.

Who else loves a pop of color in their home away from home? 🌈💛

This is how we do it! Tuesday evening sundowners at Lochend!
01/04/2025

This is how we do it!
Tuesday evening sundowners at Lochend!

!! Cancellation!! Cormorant is free from 23-30 May due to an unavoidable cancellation.All our other properties are booke...
01/04/2025

!! Cancellation!!
Cormorant is free from 23-30 May due to an unavoidable cancellation.
All our other properties are booked for that week...so this is your chance for a super-luxurious 7 day break on the shores of the lake!

Sleeps: 6
Price: £ 3200

PS) We are offering a FREE lakeside sauna session for 6 with your booking!

This is the Coach House - It is our largest holiday rental at Lochend, perfect for families and groups of up to 10. With...
28/03/2025

This is the Coach House - It is our largest holiday rental at Lochend, perfect for families and groups of up to 10.

With a bright conservatory lounge, outdoor dining on the decking, and a hot tub overlooking rolling farmland, it’s made for making memories together.

Who’s in for a getaway with friends or family?

A bird's eye view of our open concept kitchen/dining area in the Cormorant waterfront lodge, our newest addition to the ...
26/03/2025

A bird's eye view of our open concept kitchen/dining area in the Cormorant waterfront lodge, our newest addition to the property!

Sleeps up to 6 people.

Fancy a Row? Next time you stay with us, why not take the rowboat out for a peaceful paddle? Book it out during your sta...
24/03/2025

Fancy a Row?

Next time you stay with us, why not take the rowboat out for a peaceful paddle?

Book it out during your stay and enjoy a little time on the water! 🌿✨

Gotta love a good corner nook. Each of our waterfront lodges have a uniquely different corner for you to enjoy your morn...
21/03/2025

Gotta love a good corner nook. Each of our waterfront lodges have a uniquely different corner for you to enjoy your morning quiet moments.

19/03/2025

We always love it when the locals enjoy time with our guests. 🦆

A few views from our Widgeon and it's Nest. When you stay here you get access to your very own private hot tub, infrared...
17/03/2025

A few views from our Widgeon and it's Nest. When you stay here you get access to your very own private hot tub, infrared sauna and amazing views of the lake.

Sleeps up to 8 people, great for mini friend retreats, hen-dos, or big family get-aways.

Slow mornings, quiet moments, and time to just be. Whether it’s playing cards, enjoying the view, or simply unwinding wi...
13/03/2025

Slow mornings, quiet moments, and time to just be. Whether it’s playing cards, enjoying the view, or simply unwinding with a loved one, our cabins are the perfect place to switch off and recharge. No distractions—just good company and a peaceful lakeside retreat.

Who else loves a simple getaway like this? 💛

Exciting news! Our brand-new sauna is ready for guests to enjoy.Set right by the lake, it’s the perfect spot to warm up,...
12/03/2025

Exciting news! Our brand-new sauna is ready for guests to enjoy.

Set right by the lake, it’s the perfect spot to warm up, unwind, and even take a refreshing cold plunge.

Now available for all guests—who’s up for it! ❄️🔥

Great food, great drinks, and just a 2-minute walk back to your lodge or cabin—what more could you ask for? 🍷🥂 Nick’s at...
11/03/2025

Great food, great drinks, and just a 2-minute walk back to your lodge or cabin—what more could you ask for? 🍷🥂 Nick’s at Port of Menteith, run by the renowned chef Nick Nairn, brings incredible flavors to the Lochend experience.

Plus, guests get 10% off their bill!

Who’s up for cozy dining with no need to drive home?

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Stirling
FK83JZ

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We always love it when the locals enjoy time with our guests. 🦆

t’s all about reconnecting to what brings us life. It truly does fill you up in a way nothing else can. Hanging out in the new sauna at @lochendchalets available to all guests who come stay. The perfect escape to restore a heavy soul. 🌅

Come escape to a cabin in the woods. 🌲 Everything you need to take off for a wee couples weeknend or midweek getaway. - Fully equipped kitchen - Two bedrooms - Semi-private deck - Lakeview & waterfront access - Peace & quiet! What more do you need? #uniquestays #lochendchalets #ukstays #lakeofmenteith #LakeofMenteith #cabininthewoods

HAPPY . NEW . YEAR . Happy new year from everyone at Lochend Chalets! Here’s a wee feathered friend saying hello and how are you – and we’re looking forward to seeing you in 2025! . . . . #lakeofmenteith #Holidays #tourism #chalet #scottish #LochendChalets #scotland #visitscotland #Lochend #edinburgh #glasgow #trossachs #Nicks #winter #Trossachs #newyear #birds #wildlife

DUCKS . BATHING . MUSIC .
DUCKS . BATHING . MUSIC .

DUCKS . BATHING . MUSIC . Turn on sound and enjoy the ducks splashing out their feathery form of water music! It’s like they’ve organised themselves into a little band… Wings maybe? . . . . #lakeofmenteith #Holidays #tourism #chalet #scottish #LochendChalets #scotland #visitscotland #Lochend #edinburgh #glasgow #trossachs #Nicks #winter #Trossachs #ducks

DEER . FROLICKING . IN . THE . FROST . We love to see the wee deer frolicking in the fields around Lochend. . . . . This pair seemed to be playing tag – leaping through the frosty grass. We see lots of deer, especially early in the morning before everyone’s up and about. It’s a bonny sight! #lakeofmenteith #holidays #tourism #chalet #scottish #LochendChalets #scotland #visitscotland #Lochend #edinburgh #glasgow #trossachs #winter #snow #Nicks

FINE . WEATHER . FOR . BOATING . Last week snow and frost, this week mild, still days – perfect for a wee row across the lake. . . . . The swans seemed to enjoy watching our guests row out across the calm water, making the most of the warmer temperatures. You never know what the weather will hold in Scotland – only one thing’s for sure, that it won’t stay the same for long, so come equipped for anything! And when the heavens open there’s always the option to stay indoors and snuggle in the warmth, watching the view change over the lake. #lakeofmenteith #holidays #tourism #chalet #scottish #LochendChalets #scotland #visitscotland #Lochend #edinburgh #glasgow #trossachs #winter #rowing #Scottishweather

GEESE . OVER . LAKE . It’s a bonny sight when the geese fill the skies over Lochend, honking as they go and often resting on the lake, before taking off again on their travels. . . . . We’re surrounded by sae much wildlife… ducks, cormorants, bats, deer, foxes, Osprey – not to mention the fish, which attract fishers from around the world for the National Trout Fly Fishing Championships @LakeofMenteithFisheries. It’s a haven for furry and feathered beasties – as well as for the humans who love the peace and beauty of the place and often share fantastic photos from Lochend, which we love to see. #lakeofmenteith #Holidays #tourism #chalet #scottish #LochendChalets #scotland #visitscotland #Lochend #edinburgh #glasgow #trossachs #Nicks #fishing #geese

CORMORANT . INTERIOR . DESIGN . Take a wee peek inside Cormorant – with gorgeous designs from @timorous_beasties and @wallism_com and a few additions from some of our own creative family! Book here: https://cstu.io/4205b2 . . . . Our architect Darran Crawford helped us to create a modernist setting including a cantilevered first floor with seating area – and we wanted the décor and fittings to match. Leading on the décor was Victoria, who fell in love with the eel design at Timorous Beasties and bought a pink velvet cushion and tea towels, which decided the colour palette and led to the idea of using the wallpaper down the double-height living space. Cooper made the elm coffee table with an inset chess board, using wood from an ash tree near Topher’s house, which had to be felled. He also made the coloured ply-wood stools dotted around the house. It’s been a long while in the making and a true labour of love… we hope our visitors love it as much as we do! https://cstu.io/56f2a0 https://cstu.io/b0eebe #lakeofmenteith #Holidays #tourism #chalet #scottish #LochendChalets #scotland #visitscotland #Lochend #edinburgh #glasgow #trossachs #Nicks #wallpaper #interiors #architecture

Cormorant walk-through
Cormorant walk-through

CORMORANT . NOW . OPEN . FOR . BOOKINGS . Cormorant is now available to book! Our licence has come through and we’re so excited to start offering stays in this very special chalet, tucked away at the edge of the estate, in its own private nook next to the Goodie Burn. . . . . . It’s been our dream to create this luxury chalet and after a few delays it’s finally ready for guests. With a totally secluded hot tub next to the burn and panoramic double-height windows looking onto the lake, it’s the perfect wee getaway for lovers of nature. And we hope you like the fabulous décor, chosen by Victoria to reflect the surrounding woodland and water – and a few other wee touches fashioned in wood by Cooper! Be one of the first to experience our dream chalet – book at https://cstu.io/da3865 With thanks to @timorous_beasties and @wallism_com for their fabulous designs. https://cstu.io/662e08 https://cstu.io/eff9b6 #lakeofmenteith #Holidays #tourism #chalet #scottish #LochendChalets #scotland #visitscotland #Lochend #edinburgh #glasgow #trossachs #Nicks #luxurychalets

A big cheers and weel dane to the fab bands who entertained us @NicksatPortofMentieth! And to everyone who came and enjoyed our first fringe event in the Callander Jazz and Blues Festival. Some of us had a wee jig too! Shall we do it again next year? . . . . . The fab bands playing in the Nick Nairn Cook School were: The Allan McKeown Quartet The Konrad Band The Swell Belles JazzMain #Holidays #tourism #chalet #scottish #LochendChalets #scotland #visitscotland #experience #Lochend #edinburgh #glasgow #trossachs #october #jazzandblues #jazzandbluesfestival #nicks

UPCOMING . JAZZ . AND . BLUES . FESTIVAL After a very successful weekend at Nick's foodie festival we are getting very excited for the Jazz and Blues festival in October! Nick’s at Port of Menteith is a perfect location for events, with inside and outside space and being just a stumble away from our cozy cabins, it couldn’t be more perfect. Our cabins are booking up quickly for the weekend of the Jazz festival so if you are interested in joining us then book soon to avoid disappointment. https://www.lochend-chalets.com/booking/ . . . . . . #LakeofMenteith #stirling #portofmenteith #visitscotland #LochendChalets #Holidays #glasgow #scotland #lakeside #nicks #october #jazzandblues #jazzandbluesfestival #visitScotland #booknow

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Lochend is a beautiful, 38-acre estate at the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, an area steeped in history and striking natural beauty. Hidden away on a tranquil corner of the Lake of Menteith, with spectacular views across the water to Ben Lomond, our waterfront self-catering chalets, log cabins, lodges and cottage have free WiFi throughout, and offer a peaceful countryside escape. Lochend Chalets has been run by the same family since our beginnings in 1974.

A perfect place to relax and unwind, Lochend also has a tennis court and games room, a bike park and rowing boats, and is home to the Nick Nairn Cook School as well as wildlife in abundance. Only an hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh, we lie almost right in the middle of Scotland, so it’s a great base if you're looking to tour the wonderful Scottish countryside, with the Highlands and Islands, St Andrew's and Cairngorms all just a daytrip away.

Our family has been at Lochend since 1958, when Grandma and Grandpa Abell set up a park for caravans. In 1974, their daughter Irene, and her husband, Jimmy Nairn, bought the place over, and put in the first self-catering chalets overlooking the Lake of Menteith.

Keeping the family tradition alive, Jimmy and Irene's youngest son, Topher, bought the business upon their retirement in 1987, and in 1996, was joined by me, his sister, Victoria, and my husband Chris, a keen woodsman. In 2003, our cousin Kate MacKechnie joined the team, returning to Lochend after a childhood split between Africa and Kent. On the odd busy Saturday, mum and dad - Jimmy and Irene - can still be seen brandishing a cleaning cloth!