Cottages in Loch Tay

Loch Tay is one of the locations in Scotland where nature demonstrates all its powerful beauty before the eyes of thousands of tourists. A destination for all those people who wish to find peace of mind and absolute relaxation for themselves and their families. That's why, if this is your ideal destination, Holidu has found the ideal cottages for your stay, most of them just metres from the loch! From Stirling Region to Perthshire, you can choose the one most convenient for you.

The cottages Holidu has available involve modern and luxurious facilities that will allow you to have relaxing days to release the stress you have been accumulating in your daily life. Well-equipped kitchens for you and your family to cook the best meals, and many of these options are just metres from Loch Tay or overlooking the loch. The decoration blends in with the surroundings, including woodworks as the main feature, with styles from antique to more modern. Enjoy the fireplaces and a hot chocolate during winter evenings, chat with your friends or just chill on the couch with your partner and a glass of red.

One of the favourite activities for tourists when they visit Loch Tay in Scotland is hiking, walking through the mountains and strolling around this beautiful territory. This allows you to appreciate the best views of the landscapes of this region; even tourists who have done this activity indicate that the signs are clear and the path is good for this activity, so hiking is a must! On the other hand, we know we're on a lake, so you can guess what water activities you can do, here's a sneak preview: kayaking and canoeing! These are the two attractions you can do in Loch Tay, being a destination of relaxation and communion with nature, it's a safe and peaceful pastime that you are going to enjoy. Did you think we'd forgotten about golf? Of course, we haavn’t! Scotland is at the heart of golfing history, and that's why you have to visit Killin Golf Club, it's a friendly place with friendly staff and amazing golfers, plus the playing conditions and courses are in great condition, a visit that will be worth the effort for sure.

Some of the attractions at Loch Tay that we can highlight are all the natural spectacles that this destination offers. Colin Burt Reserve is one of those locations where natural landscapes and mountains predominate, a good option to relax after several hours of driving! You can choose to see the forest area, walk along walkways over wetlands or on the open ground. On the other hand, the Falls of Dochart is worth a visit as its beauty will leave you speechless. There is a mixture of vegetation, rocks and falling water, a representation of the natural beauty that resides in this area. If you are really a nature lover, a walk along Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve or Acharn Forest Walk will help you feel deeply the clean air of Loch Tay, the purity of the vegetation and its green and natural environment. Start creating memories in an incredible setting!

If you prefer walking to climbing or any other strenuous activity, you can opt to hike several of Loch Tay's natural destinations, as well as Ben Lawers. This is a mountain in the southern part of the Scottish Highlands where you can enjoy good weather and atmosphere for a long walk with your partner or hiking friends. Nature enthusiasts and photography lovers love the breathtaking views you get as you hike up to the top. Do not let others tell you what it’s like and see it for yourself!

That Loch Tay is considered one of the best natural places to visit as a family or as a couple. All the spectacles of nature that this location has are breathtaking. Green landscapes and mountains. One of these mountains is Beinn Ghlas, a great place for climbing, although it can often be very windy. We recommend you take precautions before you set off for this destination.

Moirlanich Longhouse is a specialised museum where several guides can give you interesting information about how animals and farmers lived in the 20th century. There are many objects of personal use, clothes, among other artifacts that will take you back in time with the explanation of expert guides. Learning more about Scotland in past centuries is really interesting!

At Stone Circle Killin you can check out a circle of several symmetrical medium sized historic stones with several sheep and other animal life around them. This is one of the most curious sites of all, as well as being beautiful from a natural perspective, it demonstrates some of the curious Scottish culture that intrigues us so much. This monument is a 15 minute walk from the centre of Killin, to reach it you would have to take the Kinnell House footpath. Trust us when we say you won't want to get home without visiting this place.

One of the best rated nightspots in Loch Tay is The Piper's Rest Public House. A great place to sample traditional Scottish food and have a few drinks with your friends and family, the service is top quality and the local ales with the meat pie are out of this world!

Have you ever heard that Scottish food wasn't delicious? It's true that it changes according to each person's tastes, but remember that you are in a new place with flavours and ways of cooking different from the ones you know, that's why we recommend you try some haggis, cullen skink, fish and chips, salmon, and sweets treats like scones or shortbread.

The Scottish Crannog Centre is one of those historic places you will never forget. You'll be taken back to the Iron Age of Scotland on a tour highlighting various artefacts and tools that were used during this era. If you want to learn more about the history of Scotland, this is the place to go.