Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
1 min walk
Loch Lomond
Place, Loch Lomond
16 min drive
Loch Katrine
Place, Loch Katrine
47 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom #1
About this property
Beautiful 1 bedroom lodge with views of the loch and lambing meadow
"Winner of VISITSCOTLAND'S Thistle award for "The Best Accommodation provider" in Central, Tayside and Fife. Winner of a "Certificate of Excellence" from Tripadvisor for the 14th year running and rated 9.3 out of 10 by Booking.com.
Lapwing is one of the favourites on the Portnellan Estate. A beautiful 1 bedroom holiday lodge that can sleep up to 2 people. With an open plan kitchen, living and dining area the lodge benefits from large sliding patio door that leads onto a private West facing balcony offering unrestricted views over Loch Dochart, the lambing field and to the castle ruin on the island, Ben More and the surrounding mountains. A truly magnificent Highland setting.
With all the comforts from home (and more) the Lapwing is equipped to a high standard with a king size double bed in the master bedroom and comes supplied with soft Egyptian cotton bed linen, towels and The Scottish Soap Co. toiletries. We pride ourselves on the comfort of our beds. A holiday would not be a holiday without a good night's sleep.
The bathroom has been beautifully refurbished with fully tiled walls and floor, a composite reinforced double ended large bath with power shower over. A hand made solid Oak bathroom unit with his and hers twin basins and Jaquar bathroom furniture. A mirrored bathroom cabinet with demister pad, vanity lights and socket. Your towels are kept dry and warm with a low energy, mineral filled Rionte towel rail.
Situated on the Portnellan Estate with commanding views over Glen Dochart, Lapwing has a magnificent setting with a true Highland landscape all around. Often complimented by the abundance of bird and wild life that an be seen on the estate. It is not unusual to see the deer meandering off the hill and passing nearby your lodge into the lambing field.
The Portnellan Estate has been privately owned by the same family for over 40 years and offers fantastic facilities to include fresh run salmon and trout fishing on the estate lochs and river, plenty of cycling on and off road for all abilities. There are kayaks, paddle boards and rowing boats on the river and lochs and a games room offering a pool table, table tennis and table football as well as a wee gym. Wifi is available throughout the estate as well as BBQ hutte hire. A wee visitors centre offers you th use of a DVD library, a selection of board games as well as local produce for sale to include honey, a range of hand made candles and organic meat products fresh from a farm locally, perfect for the BBQ or home cooking.
Lapwing is so centrally located for exploring Central/West Scotland with known landmarks only a short distance away. Oban 45 mins, Stirling, Fort William and Glasgow just over an hour. Edinburgh 1.5 hours. Glen Coe and all it beholds is less than 40 mins drive and the bonnie shores of Loch Lomond are 20 mins by car. Other areas include the truly beautiful Glen Lyon and Loch Tay, Glen Etive, Glen Lochay and Glen Orchy all within the local area.
Whether you are looking for the adrenaline rush of adventure or lazy days on your doorstep, out and about on the many hills in the local area or exploring one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland, Portnellan and the Lapwing offers the warmest welcome for your return.
This beautiful accommodation is available for short breaks, weeks or longer.
"A really great base for exploring this beautiful part of Scotland, and lots to keep the family occupied, from canoes and bikes, to games and DVD's. Lodge very clean, well maintained and equipped, and with plenty of its own space. The loch and mountain views, the peace and restfulness of the place, even the purity of the tap water, all make you want to stay. Review posted 13th August."
"My daughter rented two cottages at Portnellan for the celebration of her 21st birthday. We had no idea what to expect before we arrived, and we had travelled from the United States to attend her birthday. The magic of Portnellan added to the magic of seeing my daughter turn 21. What a beautiful location, and the cottages were lovely vacation homes with everything we could need."
"Everyone had a terrific time, the young ones and us old-timers! Thank you to the gracious staff (namely Cameron's family.) You made us feel welcome and made her celebration a delight!"
"I highly recommend these cottages for anyone who loves a magical place to sleep and roam in one of the most magical places I've ever been! Review posted 14th August."
"Outstanding as usual. A warm welcome from Cameron and family. Spotlessly clean lodge , stunning scenery and great touring base. Would recommend this to anyone looking for luxury self catering in Scotland. Review posted 12th August"
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful 1 bedroom lodge with views of the loch and lambing meadow pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful 1 bedroom lodge with views of the loch and lambing meadow?
As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful 1 bedroom lodge with views of the loch and lambing meadow on 8 July 2026 start from NZ$480, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Beautiful 1 bedroom lodge with views of the loch and lambing meadow?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful 1 bedroom lodge with views of the loch and lambing meadow?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful 1 bedroom lodge with views of the loch and lambing meadow located?
Situated in Crianlarich, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Falls of Falloch, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond. Falls of Dochart and Loch Tay are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Lovely chalet, clean and well-equipped. Perfect base for Munro-bagging. The red squirrel running round outside was a bonus! Only slight niggle was lack of instructions for heater control in bathroom - I tried turning it down but it still got hotter than needed.
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Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2020
I am sorry you had difficulty with the control on the heated towel rail in Lapwing. As you would have noticed we have just installed a brand new bathroom in Lapwing and I will take note to detail some instructions for future guests on how to operate the towel rail.
Thank you for your kind words and thank you you so much for your support throughout such unorthodox times🙏🏻. We genuinely hope to welcome you back to Portnellan sometime in the future when ALL the offerings are available for your use and enjoyment. It is most strange having to operate under such circumstances. Lucy and I are usually so involved, when required, helping you have the best time on holiday and as you know this is just not possible right now.
Haste ye back. Many thanks.
Kind regards,
Cameron and Lucy.