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Peaceful relaxing cottage for 2 in stunning scenery beside Loch Lomond

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Lorn Mill, Lui Cottage
Outside Lui Cottage
Lush green summer's day, view of the Loch and Ben Lomond from the garden
The sitting room in Lui Cottage
Looking into the sitting room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Gartocharn, Dunbartonshire
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Lomond
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Lomond Shores
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful relaxing cottage for 2 in stunning scenery beside Loch Lomond

Lui Cottage is set within the 18th century Lorn Mill, a traditional Scottish farm steading stunningly located in the heart of Loch Lomond's National Park. The property is tucked away down a wooded drive in a private country estate overlooking Loch Lomond with its beautiful islands and magnificent mountain backdrop - a truly unique location with unforgettable scenery.
The cottage offers guests the ideal retreat to relax and unwind. We have just redecorated throughout using gorgeous Farrow & Ball Pale Powder, oatcake-coloured carpets, wooden hall flooring and a completely new ensuite shower room.
Enter the cottage from a gravel path through your own front door into a hall with plenty of space for coats and boots. The double bedroom has a queen size bed, pretty country linen, red gingham curtains, bedside tables and lamps with the latest magazines + radio, dressing table with large mirror and spacious built-in wardrobe. The window looks out to the Mill's courtyard with roses and buddlea in the summer. The ensuite shower room has a power shower, underfloor heating, wash basin and WC. Warm fluffy towels hang on the heated rail. Toiletaries are provided. The kitchen and sitting room are open plan. The kitchen has an oven, hob, fridge/freezer and microwave with round table. The sitting area has two armchairs, sofa, coffee table, side tables with lamps, TV, DVD player, Blue Tooth speaker pod, films and board games. Free wi-fi is available. Original paintings and limited edition prints hang on the walls. Lui Cottage always has freshly picked flowers from the Mill's wonderful garden and welcome goodies awaiting guests. The cottage is centrally heated, warm and cosy with plenty of hot water.
Outside are tables and chairs - have breakfast in the warm morning sunshine listening to our ducks and geese playing on the Mill pond. Play tennis on the private court and enjoy a relaxing drink afterwards soaking up the stunning views of Loch Lomond. Wander round the Mill's beautiful garden or stroll down to the Loch for a picnic. Outstanding scenery, superb accommodation, relaxing days and cosy nights are why guests return again and again to Lui Cottage at the Lorn Mill. We look forward to welcoming you.
Please note, in the busy summer weeks we accept weekly bookings only.
Sorry, no dogs.
WE ARE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number WD-00033-P

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Waterfront Leisure Complex or Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Gartocharn, Dunbartonshire

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Loch Lomond - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Loch Lomond Shores - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • OVO Hydro - 40 min drive - 50.6 km

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 12 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Tree Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Balloch House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ernies Plaice - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tullie Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful relaxing cottage for 2 in stunning scenery beside Loch Lomond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful relaxing cottage for 2 in stunning scenery beside Loch Lomond?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful relaxing cottage for 2 in stunning scenery beside Loch Lomond on 3 Apr 2026 start from AU$211, 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.

How much is parking at Peaceful relaxing cottage for 2 in stunning scenery beside Loch Lomond?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful relaxing cottage for 2 in stunning scenery beside Loch Lomond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful relaxing cottage for 2 in stunning scenery beside Loch Lomond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful relaxing cottage for 2 in stunning scenery beside Loch Lomond located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Balloch Castle Country Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Balloch Castle. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Three Lochs Way are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very friendly host, lovely location, not too far from town to walk or drive if you need groceries. Very peaceful and idyllic location in the Scottish countryside!Plenty of areas to walk around and enjoy the environment, yet close enough to take day trips to many well known places around Scotland
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

A comfortable well equipped cottage in a beautiful location. Thank you for a most enjoyable week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Relaxing stay

Had a wonderful week in glorious weather and beautiful property feeling quite relaxed, I shall miss my breakfast on the patio every morning
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracy d.

Peaceful, Cozy, Beautiful

Loved this cottage!! Close enough to Edinburgh & Glasgow for day trips. Property was beautiful and would go every year if I could!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Lovely cottage in stunning setting. Would happily return
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect break

Beautiful pretty cottage on the banks of Loch Lomond. Everything was as described. Wonderful spot for walking and enjoying the scenery. Property owner was friendly and helpful with suggestions of places to visit. It provided the perfect break. Would definitely visit again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional

Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. Fantastic views over Loch Lomond. Comfortable, well equipped and friendly hosts made our stay a pleasant one. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Simon K.

Peaceful Rural Setting close to Glasgow

Fantastic location and high standard accommodation. A very accessible location yet very rural and peaceful. Great walking and other activities close at hand with Ben Lomond a must. Our border collie Molly was welcome and enjoyed the daily walk down to the Loch side. A great place for a short or long stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liana B.

Peaceful and ideal location for our long weekend away.

Comfortable and well appointed cottage with direct access to the loch and excellent views over the loch to the surrounding hills from the garden. Good walks without needing to drive from the property. Warm welcome from the owners Claire and Gavin.. We would visit again Highly recommended Liana and Philip
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Everything about Lorn Mill is special. It is beautifully appointed and comfortable. Claire is delightful to deal with. The views…….’morning coffee and afternoon spirits while overlooking the Loch are spectacular. We would highly recommend and stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

Beautiful and Peaceful

We have just arrived home after staying at Lorn Mill Cottage for the second time. It is absolutely beautiful there the first thing you notice is the noise....there isn't any...so peaceful and relaxing. Lovely pubs and restaurants nearby that serve excellent food and central for good days out. Nothing is too much trouble for Clare she makes you very welcome..
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

Gem

A home from home with everything you need, comfortable sitting room, kitchen with all appliances, comfortable bed and a nice shower room. The rooms are very tastefully decorated and a drying room is available for damp/muddy boots after a walk. Talking of walking there are good walks from Lorn Mill and the wonderful views across Loch Lomond. Clare was a wonderful host and we will return. If you want tranquility on the the edge of some mountain scenery then look no further
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

Perfect

Had a fabulous 3 night stay in this lovely home in fantastic surroundings. Great walks in all directions straight from the doorstep with outstanding views. We visited Balloch which can be done as a short 5 min drive or a very nice walk taking around 90 mins. Also visited nearby Balmaha which again was only a short drive away. Great for golf as The Carrick is only a few minutes drive away. Claire and Gavin are great hosts and made us feel very welcome immediately. We would have no hesitation in returning to Lorn Mills next time we visit the area. Eddie, our dog also had a fab time. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lorn Mill cottages

After a 3 hour drive we were delighted both to see the view of Loch Lomond and our place of residence for our weeks stay.The cottage was clean and well presented with all the facilities that we required,it was also in a central spot for all our travels up and around the Trossachs and Highlands.Claire and Gavin were the perfect hosts,knowing we could call upon them if ever the occasion arose..it never did!!!.The little treat package was a wonderful touch.We can recommend the Balloch Hotel for meals,we had a wonderful evening meal on our last night.Thankyou once again Claire,Gavin and not forgetting Lopez for our stay.Best wishes Brenda & Graham..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect remote getaway

What can I possibly say about our stay that would accurately describe how wonderful it was? The cottage is in the most beautiful location. It's absolutely picturesque. It was one of the most comfortable places we've stayed on our trip. The bed was huge, and sooooo comfortable. The shower was a really nice size, and got nice and hot. It was pretty rainy, so we didn't take advantage, but there's also a tennis court that guests can use! Claire is an amazing host. She is easy to talk to, quick to respond, and very helpful! She pointed us to the super convenient public transport for our trip to Edinburgh (the railway!). In addition, she was just a super kind and generous host, and I cannot recommend staying here enough. If our travels bring us back to the area, we will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Cosy, quiet cottage in beautiful location

Really lovely old stone cottages at the foot of loch lomond - as part of the directions Claire sent us she mentioned rounding the corner to a stunning view over the loch before descending down to the cottages and she was spot on! Claire was the perfect landlord - there to greet us on arrival, around for a friendly chat (and useful local recommendations!) when required, but otherwise left us to it. Cottage itself was well equipped and so so quiet inside thanks to the 3 foot thick stone walls. These did mean not a lot of natural light inside but you can get plenty of that outside gazing over the loch or on the numerous walks and activities available nearby. Location wise we found it the perfect place to use as a base to explore the surrounding area, and while small would recommend nearby Balmaha for its coffee shop and pub restaurant. It was a lovely retreat from the busy-ness of day to day life and we'd thoroughly recommend you to visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urlaub

Wunderbar alles Nötige war vorhanden,liebe Gastgeber,und auch ausreichend Licht in der Wohnung! Sitzplatz über dem See, traumhaft als Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Monika G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Tolle Lage, Apartment kaum Tageslicht

Die Mühle liegt auf einer Anhöhe, wunderbare Sicht vom Garten aus. Ein Punkt Abzug, weil die Küche (Geschirr, Bestecke, Gläser, Ofen …) nicht gereinigt war, wir bei Ankunft erstmal putzen mussten, ein weiterer Punkt Abzug, weil das Apartment kaum Tageslicht hat, eher eine Höhle.Fenster Schlafzimmer in den Innenhof ist zugewachsen, Küche/Wohnzimmer nach Norden vor einer Böschung. Auch Tagsüber bei schönstem Sonnenschein braucht man komplette Innenraumbeleuchtung. Luftzufuhr über die geöffnete Haustüre. Dies müsste bitte ins Inserat aufgenommen werden. Danke.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicity iredale

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Excellent property clean and warm beautifully situated
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blazej J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a fabulous location

Had a fantastic stay at the Lorn Mill for a short break from the city life, thoroughly enjoyed exploring the local woods and cycling around to the Balloch Castle. Will return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

Wonderful little cottage, in a beautiful location. Hosts lovely. Had a great break, would love to return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Fabulous cottage in a stunning location. The owners have thought of everything with some lovely personal touches. Within walking distance to Loch Lomond through fields. Would highly recommend if you are looking for some peace and tranquillity in a beautiful area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable.

Very straight forward.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place in a beautiful locatiom

Great value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Four nights spent in a beautiful, peaceful location. Cottage was clean, well equipped and so cosy to come back to after long days of walking and exploring the local area. Clare was friendly, welcoming and on hand if needed but not intrusive. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

About the host

Hosted by Claire MacLellan

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The MacLellan family have lived at The Lorn since 1989 and lovingly restored the old property to bring out its best whilst still retaining its tradition and charm. We hope to provide guests with the real flavour of staying in an old Scottish farmstead. We are a busy family and all enjoy making the most of our surroundings as much as we can: mountains, skiing, tennis, walking, water skiing, painting and photography.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with The Lorn the minute we saw it - roses round the front door and such an overwhelming feel of how right it was for us.

What makes this property unique

The property is tucked away in a private country estate overlooking Loch Lomond and accessed down a wooded drive. You are met with the most stunning view of the Loch, its islands and the majestic Ben Lomond before your turn a bend in the road and see The Lorn. The unique view is so spellbinding and the property so charming, it provides guests with a blissful feeling of comfort and peace.

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