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OLD SMIDDY APARTMENT, BALLOCH, LOCH LOMOND SLEEPS 3 IN FAMILY ROOM

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A narrow water channel with a stone wall on one side and a patio area with a table and chairs on the other.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a plaid blanket.
Private kitchen
A kitchen with a Bosch toaster, a coffee maker, and a mug holder on the counter.
A living room with two brown leather sofas, a white rug, and a plaid carpet.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Balloch, Scotland
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Balloch Castle Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Balloch Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Family room

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Toilet with shower

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

OLD SMIDDY APARTMENT, BALLOCH, LOCH LOMOND SLEEPS 3 IN FAMILY ROOM

Attached on to the original Old Smiddy blacksmiths this lovely apartment has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing holiday with plenty of activities nearby plus restaurants. Within walking distance to shops and pubs. There is a private entrance with parking, small hallway with shower room off. Livingroom with Lindsay tartan carpet. Family bedroom with large king size bed and connecting room with single bed sleeps 3 people in curtained large room. En-suite attached. Electric blankets on beds, hairdryer and clock radios. New for 2025 Wren fitted kitchen with everything required. Fridge/freezer, washer/drier, electric cooker, microwave, coffee maker etc. Bus stop near door taking you either to east side of Loch Lomond or to Glasgow.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number WD-00018-F
Property # 8624456
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this apartment is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium and Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Balloch, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Balloch Castle Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Loch Lomond - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Loch Lomond Shores - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Balloch Castle - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 13 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cameron House Lobby Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Balloch House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fountain Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OLD SMIDDY APARTMENT, BALLOCH, LOCH LOMOND SLEEPS 3 IN FAMILY ROOM pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at OLD SMIDDY APARTMENT, BALLOCH, LOCH LOMOND SLEEPS 3 IN FAMILY ROOM?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OLD SMIDDY APARTMENT, BALLOCH, LOCH LOMOND SLEEPS 3 IN FAMILY ROOM?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OLD SMIDDY APARTMENT, BALLOCH, LOCH LOMOND SLEEPS 3 IN FAMILY ROOM?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OLD SMIDDY APARTMENT, BALLOCH, LOCH LOMOND SLEEPS 3 IN FAMILY ROOM located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balloch Castle Country Park and Loch Lomond. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away. Balloch Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent location for Loch Lomond and nearby activities - Ben Lomond, John Muir Trail
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fiona's apartment was perfect for our stay in the Loch Lomond area. It was a great launch point for various hikes, and the apartment had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
Thankyou Andrea for lovely review so pleased you enjoyed Loch Lomond and the Oldsmiddy Apartment it was a pleasure to host you both safe travels Fiona
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Old Smiddy Apartment! Fiona was very welcoming, and the apartment was lovely, with everything we needed and beautifully decorated. The garden is absolutely gorgeous and well looked after, and I found the stream running through very relaxing too. It was a nice walk along the stream to shops, restaurants and shores.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Something for Everyone

So much to do that everyone will have a nice holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
It was lovely meeting you both thought I would be back in time to see you leave Thankyou for leaving APARTMENT so clean and tidy. Safe journey home many thanks Fiona and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Loved Loch Lomond

This apartment was perfect for my family & I. We were able to walk to Loch Lomond and the locals shops and restaurants in Balloch. Fiona & David are true gems.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Awe thankyou so much for lovely review so pleased you enjoyed the Apartment and Loch Lomond. Kind regards Fiona and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Nice cottage

Everything was as we expected. Our host Fiona was friendly and attentive. We wanted for nothing and highly recommend The Old Smiddy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
Lovely to meet you all Jim and a pleasure to host thankyou Fiona
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wim B.

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

Verblijf

Leuk stadje aan loch Lomand. Vrienedlijk ontvangst. Appartement compleet, wel wat gedateerd.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thankyou for your review of the OLD Smiddy Apartment
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Q.

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

Great

Great place and location and owners were brilliant. Would defo stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2021
Thankyou so much so pleased you enjoyed the Apartment it was lovely meeting you both and good luck for the future Fiona and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Well-eqipped

Very good indeed, helpful hosts, spotlessly clean and all the equipment you would need. Very good location convenient. Lovely garden to sit in.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2021
Thankyou Robert for lovely review and so pleased you enjoyed the Apartment and many thanks for leaving it so clean and tidy. Kind regards Fiona and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

2nd Time even Better than first

This is the second year we have stayed at the cottage and we loved every second of it. We will be back for sure.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thankyou Julie it was lovely to see you and Bobs again and look forward to welcoming you back when over in Scotland again. Regards Fiona and David

About the host

Hosted by THE OLD SMIDDY

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I’ve lived in Balloch for 32 years originally from next town of Dumbarton. I enjoy doing holiday accommodation and meeting guests from all over the world. Loch Lomond is a lovely place to stay.

Why they chose this property

Balloch is a lovely village close to Loch Lomond within walking distance of Loch and the National Park. Lots of places to eat plus sails on the Loch visiting the islands.

What makes this property unique

My property was built in 1862 and was once an old Blacksmiths used for tending to the horses still a few features till this day.

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