The Lake of Menteith
THE LAKE OF MENTEITH
ACCOMMODATION | FISHING | ACTIVITIES
lake of mentieth accommodation, fishing, activities and history
LUXURY LODGES
Our Waterfront Lodges have all been extended towards the lake with huge glass sliding doors showing of the spectacular view over the lake toward Ben Lomond and the Menteith Hills
CHALETS
Only 15 metres from the lake you can enjoy a two-storey “A” Frame Chalet with an open-plan kitchen and lounge and upstairs bedroom. All with stunning views over the Lake of Menteith
LOG CABINS
Forming a crescent overlooking the lake you can enjoy one of our charming log cabins. With stunning landscapes and uninterrupted lake views you can unwind immersed in the Trossachs countryside
WELCOME TO THE LAKE OF MENTEITH
Enjoy a short break in our Lodges at The Lake Of Menteith. A stunning destination with excellent activities, restaurants and attractions.
WHAT TO DO
Explore the lake or discover the amazing scenery and activities that the Trossachs has to offer. From cooking schools to forgaing to watersports and walking you will always have something to do.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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LATEST NEWS
There are always events and goings on at Lochend Chalets. From our local community and the area of Stirling there are updates that will entertain and provide ideas of what you can enjoy.
SHORT BREAKS AT THE LAKE OF MENTEITH
LAKE OF MENTEITH ACCOMMODATION
Lochend Chalets accommodation includes 6 Waterfront Lodges and Chalets right on the Lake. Widgeon & The Nest sleeps 8. The rest – Osprey, Heron, Teal, Mallard and Cormorant – sleep 6 guests.
We also have 11 Log Cabins, including Pine Lodge. All set just a little further back but still with wonderful views. The Cabins all have lake views. Pine Lodge is a couple of metres along, looking at the duck pond and over the lawn. They each sleep 4 people.
The Coach House is our luxury cottage, which has a pastoral view over fields, but is still seconds from the water’s edge. It sleeps up to 10 people.
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Port of Menteith, Lake of Menteith, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3JZ
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EXPERIENCE THE LAKE OF MENTEITH
Our lodges and cabins at The Lake of Menteith provide luxurious accommodation for you to experience the finest of Scottish holiday experiences.
ACTVITIES AT THE LAKE OF MENTEITH
RELAX IN THE SURROUNDS OF HISTORY
Relax and enjoy a holiday surrounded by ancient history, a scenic Scottish estate and luxury self-catering holiday lodges all by the Lake of Menteith.
We have the prominent remains of an ancient crannog right here in the bay by Lochend Chalets, marked by a buoy about 150m in front of the waterfront lodges. There is nothing better than swimming out to the crannog stones, planting yourself down on thousands of years of Lake Of Menteith history, and just soaking up the extraordinary silence – not to mention the views back to the beautiful lodges and across to Ben Lomond and the Menteith Hills.
You can even have somebody on the shore take a picture of you walking on water! A medieval pot was once found here, too, discovered in the 1950s by a friend, Gordon McGill, who was snorkelling in the lake. The pot now sits in the Smith Art Gallery and Museum in Stirling.
The ruins of the priory are still a beautiful sight on Inchmahome Island, and you can visit and take in all the history via a wee ferry along the road by Port of Menteith, which takes foot passengers there and back between Easter and October.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE LAKE OF MENTEITH
Delve into the world of The Lake Of Menteith in the panels below - who we are and what we do. Our lives are lived on site and we love to share our love of our environment and anything we know about the Trossachs with you. We're always happy to chat to guests about the area - and help them explore this fascinating part of the world.
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The Only "Lake" in Scotland
The Lake of Menteith is famously the only natural body of water in Scotland called a "lake" rather than a loch - a quirk of history that makes this tranquil spot in the Trossachs truly one of a kind. Set within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, it is home to the historic island priory of Inchmahome, some of Scotland's finest wild brown trout fishing, and - right on its shores - the luxury waterfront lodges of Lochend Chalets.
Stay, Fish & Explore at the Lake of Menteith
- Waterfront lodges and log cabins with hot tubs, right on the shore
- Private fishing on the lake - renowned for its wild brown trout
- Fine dining at the Nick Nairn restaurant right next door
- Boat trips to the island priory of Inchmahome and walks through the Trossachs
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Lake of Menteith - FAQs
Where is the Lake of Menteith?
In the Trossachs at Port of Menteith, inside the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, near Aberfoyle and Stirling - about an hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Why is it called the Lake of Menteith and not a loch?
It is the only natural body of water in Scotland called a "lake" rather than a loch - thought to come from the old Scots word "laich", meaning low-lying ground. Every other large body of water in Scotland is a loch.
Can you stay at the Lake of Menteith?
Yes - Lochend Chalets offers luxury waterfront lodges and log cabins right on the shore, with hot tubs and a sauna, and the Nick Nairn restaurant right next door.
Can you fish on the Lake of Menteith?
Yes - the lake is renowned for its wild brown trout fishing, and it is right on the doorstep for guests at Lochend Chalets.