Within the leafy grounds of the historic Lomond Castle Estate, Leven Lodge 3 puts you minutes from the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond with a private hot tub waiting on your own terrace. This cosy ground-floor lodge sleeps four in comfort and sits right at the southern gateway to Scotland's first national park, where the Highland landscape begins its dramatic climb northward.
The Lomond Castle Estate occupies a stretch of prime lochside land between Balloch and Luss, two of Loch Lomond's most-loved villages. Balloch, just a short drive south, brings Loch Lomond Shores within easy reach, with its aquarium, watersports centre, and a clutch of waterside restaurants. Head north along the A82, and you'll reach the picture-postcard village of Luss, its stone cottages spilling down to a sandy loch beach. Cameron House sits practically on the doorstep, while the Duck Bay Restaurant offers lochside dining without the drive.
Step through the private entrance into a bright, open-plan living space where kitchen, dining, and lounge flow together in one warm room. The kitchen comes properly equipped with an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, so cooking a proper meal feels easy rather than a chore. Settle into the lounge with the Smart TV loaded with Netflix and Amazon, or abandon screens entirely and just watch the light change through the windows. The double bedroom provides a restful retreat, while the twin room works well for children or friends travelling together. A modern shower room with a heated towel rail rounds out the ground-floor layout, meaning everything sits on one level with no stairs to navigate.
The hot tub is the real draw here. Set on a private terrace just outside your lodge, it stays genuinely hot and inviting whatever the Scottish weather throws at you. There's something deeply satisfying about sinking into bubbling water on a cold Highland evening, the air crisp and the estate grounds quiet around you. On warmer days, the decking becomes a natural extension of the living space, ideal for morning coffee or an unhurried evening with a glass of something local.
Beyond the estate gates, the southern shores of Loch Lomond spread out in every direction. The loch itself sits within a short walk, perfect for a morning stroll along the water's edge before the world wakes up. Dog owners will find plenty of routes through the estate grounds and along the lochside paths. Hire a boat from Balloch and cross to the eastern shore for hiking in the Trossachs, or simply cruise the 24-mile length of Britain's largest loch, weaving between its scattering of wooded islands. Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch offers rainy-day options with its Sea Life Aquarium and indoor activities. For a bigger day out, Glasgow sits barely 30 minutes south by car or train, with Stirling Castle and the Trossachs equally accessible to the north and east.
Leven Lodge 3 delivers that rare combination: a proper lochside location with a private hot tub, at a price that leaves room in the budget for everything else Scotland has to offer.
