| modern rooms all have en suite bathrooms, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. a free breakfast buffet is included. some are above the pub or in cottages a few minutes' walk from the main building, and there's a bunkhouse with rooms sleeping 4 people. there's also a garden overlooking the loch and an adjoining ice cream parlour. in the shade of a 500-year-old oak tree, this family-run inn built from local slate is situated in the village of balmaha on the shores of loch lomond along the west highland way walking trail. the snug bar made from a 300-year old elm tree stocks 50 types of malt whisky, and a restaurant serves pub meals
Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 13
Conic Hill (6 min)
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs unfold in front of those who walk to the peak of this small hill. Finnich Glen (14 min)
Verdant glen known for the Devil's Pulpit rock set amid reddish waters, reached by steep steps. Loch Katrine (1 hr)
Freshwater reservoir with a literary & folk history, popular for boating, fishing & nearby cafes. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (10 min)
Vast expanse of mountains, water and countryside, good for walking, climbing, cycling and sailing. Loch Ard (33 min)
Freshwater loch nestled in greenery with the ruins of a 15th century castle on its southern shore. Balloch Castle and Country Park (25 min)
19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Maid of The Loch (26 min)
This 1953 paddle steamer has an art deco-inspired interior & a cafe serving locally sourced produce. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (24 min)
Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Loch Lomond (37 min)
Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. Dumbarton Castle (35 min)
Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. Inchmurrin (25 min)
19th-century palace on a sprawling, riverside estate with landscaped gardens & woodland trails. Inchcailloch (6 min)
Hilly, heavily wooded island reachable by ferry, with nature trails & areas for camping. Ben A'an (57 min)
From a parking lot, visitors can hike this 461-m.-high peak with sweeping summit vistas. Glengoyne Distillery (19 min)
Whisky distillery in operation since 1833, offering guided tours, tastings, private dining & a shop. Ben Lomond (1 hr 2)
This 974-m. mountain in a national park offers climbing routes & diverse birdlife. | 
