Blairuskin Lodge
Kinlochard, Near Aberfoyle
The beautiful Blairuskin Lodge rests between elegant Loch Ard to the east and majestic Ben Lomond to the west, in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Renovated from a family home, Blairuskin is surrounded by 30 acres of private woodland and is the perfect base for unlimited adventure. While it comfortably accommodates 12 guests, it feels equally welcoming for smaller groups.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 10/12 | Bedrooms: 6 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 3 |
| Licence No: ST00959F |
Reached by a long private drive, the traditional house emerges amid magnificent gardens and guests are welcome to pick rhubarb, berries, or pears depending on the season.
Inside, the entirety of the house is traditionally furnished, a carved bench and coat rack greet visitors before leading into the snug, where cosy seating, a wood-burning stove and TV make the perfect retreat. Like most rooms, it is decorated with clocks, a charming reminder of the family’s clockmaking heritage.
A downstairs twin bedroom offers beautiful garden views, with Loch Ard resting behind. The main communal living space is generous, with sofas, a window perch for reading and binoculars for spotting wildlife. The grand dining room seats 12 and features another wood-burning stove, beautiful grandfather clocks and breathtaking landscapes.
Other highlights downstairs include a veranda overlooking the grounds, a library, kitchen with Aga, conservatory with a unique table crafted from the original face of Alloa’s town hall and two double bedrooms, one with an ensuite. A shower room and utility space provide added convenience.
Upstairs, the landing is adorned with paintings and clocks which lead to three bedrooms, a twin bedroom ideal for children with a dolls house and two double bedrooms, each augmented by splendid views. A family bathroom with bath, handheld shower and sufficient storage serves residents on the floor.
Blairuskin holds countless communal spaces to socialise and play games with loved ones, or endless cosy nooks to rest and recharge with a warm cuppa or a book from the library.
A converted garage serves as a lively games room with table tennis, table football and a snooker table, with an added fridge freezer for snacks. Around 30 acres of woodland surround Blairuskin, with nearby paths for long walks, close by trails leading up Ben Venue, and adventures around Loch Ard. The stream at the garden’s edge is perfect for relaxing with children and dogs.
Blairuskin’s remote setting amongst nature is occasionally affected when the road between Kinlochard and Aberfoyle may flood. While unlikely, should this occur guests are not to drive through, as your safety is of utmost importance and the water levels usually recede within six to eight hours. Updates can be found via River Level Information; we apologise for any inconvenience.
Blairuskin, once the hunting lodge of the Duke of Montrose, is situated in The Trossachs National Park, also famously home to outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor. The surrounding area holds magnificent history and endless miles of nature to explore. Climb mountains, enjoy the array of cycle routes and stroll the Lochs, a mere step outside is your personal adventure playground at your disposal whenever you decide.
There are many gravel cycling routes around Blairuskin, road cycling from Aberfoyle to Callander is around 22km. Going north, up from Aberfoyle, travelling through Achray Forest (part of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park) and the beautiful scenery around Loch Drunkie and Loch Venachar before arriving in the charming town of Callander.
A safe offroad cycling adventure of 5.6km can be found on the route descending to Loch Ard and The Narrows. Beginning in the Forestry Commission Scotland Milton Car Park (signposted at Loch Ard Forest) it's the perfect evening cycle with young ones, with the added highlight of spotting wildlife on your way.
For walks, join along on the Rob Roy way which passes through Aberfoyle and Callander, the route follows the paths used by Rob Roy MacGregor himself. The path at the rear of the Ben Venue Car park leads you on the Ben Venue Trail. The trail is well marked and, at its peak, has the most magnificent views of Loch Katrine, Ben Lomond and the Arrochar Alps. The walk is around 13km and is particularly challenging, but well worth the difficulty.
Kayak, canoe and paddle board at the Loch Ard Adventure Centre. Stroll the Kinlochard Lochside Circular trail and marvel at the remains of Duke Murdoch’s Castle. For more scheduled fun take the kids to Go Ape in Aberfoyle.
Blairuskin is situated just under 20 miles from Glengoyne distillery, a timeless distillery which offers many whisky-based experience from tasting to historical tours and hands-on fun. Under 20 minutes away, The Pier Café rests on the banks of Loch Katrine, welcoming guests and canine companions looking for a break in their adventure. For cosy pub comforts, The Black Bull is approximately 20 minutes away and offers delicious food made from local produce, from a hearty Sunday roast to a fine dining experience. Blairuskin also holds fast access to the Central Belt of Scotland, areas such as Glasgow and Stirling are within an hour's journey. After soaking in the sublimity of nature, return from Blairuskin fulfilled from your adventures with memories to last a lifetime.
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Sitting room with wood-burning stove
Dining room with wood-burning stove
Entrance hall/Snug area with TV and wood-burning stove
Kitchen/dining room with electric aga, dishwasher and fridge
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge and freezer
Conservatory
Library
Double bedroom (king-size) with en suite bathroom with bath and separate shower, WC and wash basin
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom with wash basin
Shower room with WC and wash basin
Upstairs
Double bedroom (king-size) with wash basin
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with bath, handheld shower, WC and wash basin
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (King-size Double Bed)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £30.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by night storage heaters (INCLUDED) and wood-burning stoves (starter pack of logs is INCLUDED and unlimited coal is available). WiFi is INCLUDED. Water is from a private source in which one of the sinks is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured, particularly after heavy rainfall. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (2 large, 2 medium or 2 small). No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 20/02/2026 to 23/02/2026
From 13/02/2026 to 16/02/2026
From 09/10/2026 to 12/10/2026
From 16/10/2026 to 19/10/2026
From 07/11/2025 to 10/11/2025
From 21/11/2025 to 24/11/2025
From 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026
From 02/10/2026 to 05/10/2026
From 23/10/2026 to 26/10/2026
From 16/10/2026 to 19/10/2026
From 09/10/2026 to 12/10/2026
From 20/12/2025 to 23/12/2025
From 27/12/0001 to 30/12/9999
From 14/11/2025 to 17/11/2025
From 28/11/2025 to 01/12/2025
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 12 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £1,795.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £3,495.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £3,495.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026 | £1,795.00 |
| 31 Jan 2026 - 03 Apr 2026 | £1,995.00 |
| 04 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 | £2,495.00 |
| 25 Apr 2026 - 01 May 2026 | £1,995.00 |
| 02 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 | £2,495.00 |
| 23 May 2026 - 29 May 2026 | £2,995.00 |
| 30 May 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 | £2,495.00 |
| 27 Jun 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 | £2,995.00 |
| 18 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 | £3,495.00 |
| 29 Aug 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 | £2,495.00 |
| 12 Sep 2026 - 02 Oct 2026 | £1,995.00 |
| 03 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 | £2,495.00 |
| 24 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 | £1,795.00 |
| 20 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026 | £3,495.00 |
| 28 Dec 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | £3,495.00 |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
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