'Ghillies' lodge stands looking down on the rest of the Portnellan estate and glen, the luxury accommodation is over two floors - the master bedroom has its own private balcony.

The sauna and spa bath are perfect for soothing the aches and pains of a long year. Other features include a spacious sitting room with patio doors to large veranda with BBQ; open-plan fitted kitchen and handmade Bavarian dining area. If you can't relax in Ghillies Lodge, you can't relax anywhere!

A short walk to two lochs (Loch Luibhair and Loch Dochart) and an adjoining river offering 5 miles of game fishing. Explore Eilean Dochart castle ruin situated on a wee island in Loch Dochart. The lochs, castle and river can be explored by kayaks, canadian canoes and rowing boats (free). Free bikes available too. There is a library of 200 DVD's, local maps and information, walks in the area, board games and magazines. Most lodges have WIFI but for those that don't there is a WIFI hotspot.

Award-winning Portnellan - Tripadvisor 'Certificate of Excellence 2011' & a score 98% - 8.9 out of 10 by Zoover - luxury self catering properties - family business - stunning, private, Highland estate - properties sleep from one to eight people - spectacular loch and mountain views - great central location- free boats, bikes, Canadian canoes - 5 miles of loch and river fishing - BBQ and WiFi - LCD TVs, Blu Ray DVD, Nintendo Wii and SKY TV - Available for short breaks, weeks or longer - walking within the area to suit everyone with 40 munros within a 10 mile radius - great hill running - first rate cycling.

There is a selection of lodges at Portnellan ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms and are all either 4 or 5 star graded by the Scottish Tourist Board. From specifically designed large one bedroom 4 star lodges perfect for couples, through to our Ghillies Lodge which hosts the ultimate in 5 star self catering luxury with 3 large en suite bedrooms, sauna and spa bath.

Please click here for Lodge and Cottage options available at this location.

Property Facilities

• Spacious 5* luxury well equipped 3 storey lodge
• Sleeping up to 8 in 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms
• With views looking down over the estate & the Glen
• Luxury fittings & extras available
• Goose down non allergenic messentex treated duvets provided
• Master bedroom with king-size double bed, en-suite bathroom with power shower and private balcony
• One king-size double room with en-suite shower room
• Arran Aromatic shampoo, bath-shower gel, handwash, bathrobes, slippers, towels & programmable electric heating
• Bedroom TVs with SKY
• One ensuite twin room with power shower over bath
• Luxury downstairs bathroom with spa bath, sauna and shower
• Large living/dining area with breakfast bar
• Full Sky 37" LCD TV with Blu Ray DVD player / Nintendo Wii / I pod docking station
• Hand built Bavarian breakfast area
• Fully equipped open plan kitchen with fan oven/ceramic hob, toaster
• Microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher
• Washing machine/dryer
• Sandwich maker, food processor, Senseo Coffee Machine
• Patio doors lead from spacious living room to a large furnished veranda
• BBQ facilities available
• Linen and towels provided
• Bathrobes, slippers and luxury Arran Aromatic toiletries
• Double glazing and fitted carpets throughout
• Central heating
• Private parking & exterior lighting
• WIFI broadband internet access

• Close to the scenic town of Crianlarich
• Crianlarich Village Store - less than 2 miles
• MacGregors Greengrocer - 12 mins drive
• Killin Co Op
• Gourlay Butchers  
• Friendly local pubs restaurants and shops
• Ruins of Loch Dochart Castle, just a short distance from Crianlarich
• 30 minute drive from the town of Killin and Loch Tay
• Close proximity to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National park - Excellent for bird watching
• Highland safaris- get closer to the outdoors with 4X4 adventure trails, offroading and hiking
• The towns of Oban, Fort William, Perth, Pitlochry and Stirling are all approximately 1 hours drive
• Edinburgh and Glasgow are approx 1.5 hours
• The Jacobite Steam Train, Fort William Running from the foot of Ben Nevis at Fort William, to the stepping-off point to Skye at Mallaig
• Dynamic Earth - Edinburgh, takes you on a tour from the beginning of time to the future of the planet
  
  

Options & Additional Information

• From March/April fresh organic meat products from Hugh Grierson Farm will be available from reception for purchase (vacuumed packed burgers, chicken & sausages)
• Wide open stunning highland glen countryside
• Friendly local pubs restaurants and shops
• Mountain bike hire available for all sizes
• Clay-pigeon shooting
• Bikes, Kayaks & Canoes free to all guests
• Loch Luibhair and Loch Dochart and 7 miles of river are perfect for game and fly fishing
• Tackle and boat hire available free
• Visit the ruins of Eilean Dochart castle situated on a tiny island in Loch Dochart
• The falls of Dochart at pretty village of Killin by Loch Tay
• Rambling paths across the estate or climb Ben More
• Wi-Fi available in most lodges - Wi-Fi Hot spots (£10 per week and £5 per short break)
• Pay phone available
• DVD's, board games, maps, walking maps, local information and a small essentials shop are all located in the Visitors Centre available to all guests

• Please click here for Portnellan site map
• Deposit is £200, balance due 8 weeks beforehand. Short breaks must be paid for in full on booking
• Arrival 5.00pm & departure 10.00am
• £100 refundable security deposit to be paid on arrival
• All bed linen, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries & towels provided
• Electricity, water & recycling charge is at 25p per unit & paid on departure
• Cot & highchair available free of charge
• Short breaks available all year round
• No pets or smoking allowed
• 10% discount for senior citizens
• 5% discount for under occupancy
• Accessibility Statement - click here
• Lodges must not exceed their maximum capacity
• A grocery pack available upon request (small charge)
• Flexible start dates
• Terms & conditions - click here