Guests say
Larch Lodge offers a peaceful retreat in a beautiful rural setting near Killin, with abundant wildlife including red squirrels and birds visible from the deck. Guests consistently praise the lodge’s cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. The location is ideal for walkers and cyclists, with easy access to local amenities and scenic routes. The owners are frequently described as friendly and helpful, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. The lodge is also noted as dog-friendly and perfect for nature lovers. Overall, visitors express high satisfaction and a desire to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the lodge as very clean and well maintained on arrival, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly described as stunning, peaceful, and convenient for walks, cycling, and access to Killin and local attractions.
Guests describe the lodge as comfortable, spacious, warm, and cosy, with all necessary amenities for a relaxing stay.
The lodge is praised for being well equipped, with good internet, a warm drying room, secure decking, and easy access to walking and cycling routes.
The owners are described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming, providing information and support throughout guests’ stays. No mention of gifts, so these cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
Larch is a wonderful detached lodge with two comfortable double bedrooms set within a 30-acre estate.. 7 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet.
Biomass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Front garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. 30-acre grounds with woodland (shared with other properties on-site). Tennis court and children’s play area (shared with other properties on-site). 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times. Fishing on-site. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are several steps and sloping banks in the grounds. There is a natural water supply from a bore hole.. Escape to this exquisite location surrounded by spectacular scenery with lochs, mountains and waterfalls in the heart of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, at the edge of Ben Lawer’s Nature Reserve.
Acharn Lodges are set in 30-acres to explore and enjoy, perfect for families, friends, couples and single guests. There are three detached lodges, Maple (UK5501), Alder (UK5502) and Larch (UK31134) which are all on one level and ideal for less mobile guests.
There is so much for guests to enjoy on the estate. Have a game of tennis or basketball on the court, and the children’s playground has a picnic table where adults can relax and keep an eye on the kids. If you are an experienced fisherman, there are three trout ponds where fly fishing with barbless hooks can be enjoyed on a catch and release basis.
There are lovely walks from your doorstep, pack a picnic and stop at one of the picnic benches around the ponds and estate where you can relax and make the most of the spectacular scenery. There is an abundance of wildlife to spot, have your camera at the ready to snap red squirrels, deer, pine martens and so many wild birds including ospreys. In the winter, the hills are perfect for sledging or skiing on gentle slopes, and spring and summer brings longer evenings to enjoy the wild birds and flowers, and with very little light pollution, enjoy the stars in the night sky.
The attractive Highland village of Killin is within walking distance along a quiet pathway where you will find bars, cafés, bistros, restaurants, shops, a 9-hole golf course and the spectacular Falls Of Dochart. Killin plays host to events throughout the year including the Highland games and a fireworks display on New Year’s Eve.
This part of Scotland is steeped in history and legend. Acharn was once owned by the McNab clan during which time a beheading took place in the main house on site, guests have reported seeing our resident ghosts on cold and dark Winter evenings, there are many other historic sites and buildings to visit close by including Finlarig Castle. If you enjoy the great outdoors this area provides walking, cycling and hill walking. Various water sports can be enjoyed on Loch Tay, with kayaking and white water rafting nearby, Highland safaris, or sample the ’water of life’ at a whisky distillery. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booking together to accommodate larger groups.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
EPC Rating = A
There is open water in the property grounds.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (10)
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Steven
had a great 7 night stay, Larch lodge is ideal, well equipped, clean and comfortable. Location is very good, easy to get out and about, by foot or car. Killin is 15/20 min walk and has pubs/restaurant/co-op and scenery.Wild life visits everyday, various birds/red squirrels etc.fishing is good, fished top pond, brown and rainbow trout, caught on fly.Will recommend and stay again.Caroline and chris were very welcoming and on hand if need.
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful setting, amongst trees and pools, with red squirrels, woodpeckers, jay's, and the usual Scottish woodland birds. Cottage is clean and comfortable- all the amenities required for a comfortable stay.Would be perfect for dogs too, with secure decking area and lots of nearby woodland walks. Hosts are friendly, helpful and responsive. Local shops, restaurants within 20 min walk.
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Confirmed Guest
This lodge was perfect for us, exactly what we were looking for for our trip to Scotland. We were met on arrival by chris and Caroline who were the most lovely people, they gave us lots of information about the estate and the lodge but then gave us privacy during our stay. The lodge was spacious, very clean, comfortable, well equipped and warm. French doors lead out to a large decking area to watch the amazing wildlife right outside. .We had red squirrels, woodpeckers ducks and numerous smaller birds at the bird table right outside.And the location? Absolutely amazing! Just outside killin but with direct access to a cycle way network which was approx 25min walking into killin along the most beautiful scenery. Killin itself was a lovely small village with local shops and a well stocked co op. It's at the end of loch tay and also has the falls of dochart as you come into the village. We will certainly be back!