Ptarmigan, Heron, Eagle, Whooper, Otter & Osprey Lodges - Dotted across the south and west ridges of the Portnellan hillside, these top
quality lodges offer you memorable high standards in a home-from-home. Each
boasts an L-plan open living space with fitted kitchen, a bathroom with shower,
heater and towel rail, and two bedrooms, one king-size double and one twin.
From the lounge, patio doors open onto your private balcony with garden furniture, barbecue and your own unique vista. Ptarmigan faces east along Glen Dochart (and many visitors think it's the best view on the estate); Eagle, Heron and Osprey look north towards the lochs and cliffs; Whooper is a peaceful sun-trap facing south; and Otter looks straight up to the summit of Ben More in the south.
A warm Scottish welcome and luxury lodges at Portnellan in Glen Dochart – a stunning hidden secret with a spectacular Highland landscape with mountains, lochs and glens in every direction. The peace and tranquilty is all around you whether you choose to watch the playful birds in the trees and bird feeders all around the estate, listen to the roar of Ben More burn that runs nearby, ramble the numerous mountains in your back garden or explore the loch and river on a boat or canoe there is something for everyone to enjoy and take home as a fond memory.
A short walk from your lodge are 2 lochs (Loch Luibhair and Loch Dochart) and an adjoining river offering 5 miles of game fishing. A wee island on Loch Dochart where Eilean Dochart castle ruin is situated. The lochs, castle and river can be explored by the free use of the estate kayaks canadian canoes and rowing boats. There is also free use of bicycles. On the estate there is a visitors centre offering you free use of over 200 videos and DVDs, 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.
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- Spacious lodge sleeping up to 4
- Large living/dining area
- French doors lead from living room to a patio
- Full Sky package* with DVD player
- Fully equipped kitchen - electric hob & microwave
- Sandwich maker, food processor, perculator
- Fridge-freeze, dishwasher and washing machine (Ptarmigan & Otter - no washing machine free use of laundry service)
- Bedroom with king-size double bed
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Bathroom - Bath with shower over head
- Double glazing and fitted carpets throughout
- BBQ facilities and garden furniture (Patio heater available on request)
- Private parking & exterior lighting
- WIFI broadband internet access
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- Close to the scenic town of
Crianlarich.
- 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 whilst 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.
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- Wide open stunning highland glen countryside
- Friendly local pubs restaurants and shops
- Mountain bike hire available for all sizes
- Clay-pigeon shooting
- Canoeing & kayaking & boat hire
- 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
- Pay phone available
- DVD, books, maps and games library
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- All bed linen, bathrobes, slippers & towels provided
- Electricity is charged by meter and paid for at the end of the stay (rate at 30p per unit.)
- Cot & highchair available free of charge
- Short breaks available all year round
- Pets allowed in selected lodges Osprey and Eagle by prior arrangement
- The pet charge is £25.00 per pet per week or £12.50 for a short break
- No Smoking
- 10% discount for senior citizens
- 5% discount for under occupancy
- Wi-Fi available in most lodges - Wi-Fi Hot spots
- Lodges must not exceed their maximum capacity.
- A grocery pack available upon request (small charge)
- £100 refundable security deposit to be paid on arrival
- Flexible start dates
- Arrival 5.00pm & departure 10.00am
- Deposit is £200, balance due 8 weeks beforehand. Short breaks must be paid for in full on booking.
- Terms & conditions - click here
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