Welcome to Ardross Cottage Guest House

Escape to our Eco-friendly guest house surrounded by the stunning scenery of Strathard, an area designated to cover Aberfoyle , the Trossachs, Kinlochard and Stronachlachar. Experience a peaceful retreat with a touch of luxury.

B and B accommodation in the heart of Loch Lomond National Park

Ardross Cottage is behind Ben Lomond the most southerly Munro  in Scotland at 3,054 ft Ben Lomond is also the smallest Munro.

 

Modernised and redeveloped with all en-suite accommodation, based on the side of loch Ard.

Set in about an acre of gardens with stunning views from all the bedrooms

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is breakfast included in the room rate?

The room rate includes breakfasts. Standard for all customers is the Scottish breakfast of Bacon, Sausage, Black pudding or Sliced Haggis, Egg, Tomato, Mushrooms and a Tatty Scone. In addition there is cereal, orange juice and toast. I am happy to provide alternatives if you let me know when you make your booking what you would like; I have provided vegetarian breakfasts and so far once a Vegan offering.

Do you offer any outdoor activities?

(Currently March 25) I hope to have a green bowling lane and a petanque (Boules) court by this summer. I currently have a boat jetty and access to a slip way if you have your own boat or paddle boards. Of course wild swimming is available straight from the front door.

Can you help us with the history of the area.

The area is steeped in Jacobite history and I am pleased to make local trips with you to show you items of historic interest.

I saw that you are Eco-friendly what measures have you taken?

The cottage has had a complete new heating system installed based on a ground source heat pump (GSHP) all the rooms in the cottage are heated by underfloor heating. All the lighting is modern LED lights. All windows are double glazed and the architect who prepared the necessary documentation assures me that I have more insulation than over 99% of the housing stock in Scotland.

Currently I am developing the garden with the same ecofriendly attitude, eventually I hope to be able to recycle all food waste on site with a Grandfather, father, son composting system already started and intention to acquire a hotbox for recycling protein to garden waste. I have the help of a gardener who is very keen on eco cultivation... so we will succeed!

Do you provide evening meals?

The cottage is over 3 miles from Aberfoyle so if during your stay you would like an evening meal I am able to offer a meal by negotiation. I am not a restaurant so there will not be an extensive menu but I am able to provide maybe two alternative starters and two alternative main courses. For fairly standard meals the price would be two courses £20.00 and three courses £25.00. I do not have a liquor licence (yet) and so I am happy for modest drinkers to bring their own (BYOB)

In the twin room can the beds be pushed togther to make one bed?

The beds I purchased from a well known Swedish supplier have frames in which the mattress sits inside the frame. So the closest the beds get together is 8" apart but as the building is a cottage (with cottage sized rooms) the furthest apart that the beds fit in the room is also 8".

“I have a guest book and you are welcome to make comment in it if you would like; I quote from that book...

 

"John has been a great & thoughtful host. Wonderful family stay & wedding next door. Great location. Thank you"  Dee and Roy - Totnes Devon Sept 23

" What a beautiful way to spend a couple of days . Coffee first thing in the morning overlooking the loch is a pleasure. Nothing too much trouble for mine host. Beautiful countryside and lovely people. Memories will live long. Thanks John, very much appreciated. Cheers Grant, Suzi and Mayang" May 24

"Thank-you it was a lovely stay and a beautiful location."  Naya and Akram Oct 24

 

 

Contact us

For inquiries or reservations, please fill out the form below or contact us at [01877.387287] or [johndmacg@hotmail.com]. I look forward to welcoming you to Ardross Cottage Guest House!

Location

Ardross Cottage Guest House
Stirling, United Kingdom FK8 3TL

 

Why Ardross Cottage?

I have developed Ardross Cottage as a B and B in my 'Clan lands' and I am proud to show off its many amenities. I would be delighted to adapt to ensure your stay is what you want it to be. There are plans to have cycle shed with some good standard bikes to loan, this is good walking territory and I can suggest walks for you. This is a green and pleasant area (there will be rain) and if when it is raining you want to relax indoors I will have (shortly) a hobbies room for jigsaws and boxed games. The cottage has rights to fish on the loch (from a boat) if you bring your own fishing gear. Over the next few weeks I will be documenting days out so you can choose half days or days based on history or geography or culture or just chillin! So please come and stay I hope I can make a stay memorable (for the right reasons) for you.