4 Lomond Castle Lomond Castle, Balloch, G83 8EE, United Kingdom
#11 of 35 Holiday rentals in Balloch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 47 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Staff
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Darren
United KingdomThe WiFi is at best intermittent and at worst non existent making it virtually impossible to watch anything on the smart tv in the evenings.
Stunning location with beautiful views across the loch. Lovely spacious clean comfortable apartment for two people.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Luke
United KingdomThe bathroom was a little small. The shower in particular was a challenge to wash with as the shower head was below head height. The weather was also miserable for our entire stay so we could not make use of the beautiful outdoor facilities and scenic views.
The apartment was exceptionally clean, very high spec and had fantastic facilities. It was warm and toasty in the evening as a small heater was provided in the wardrobe to heat the large room. The bed and sofa was really comfy and TV had all didigal channels / catch up. The fridge was stocked with milk, juice, butter, etc, which was a lovely touch. An umbrella was even provided which came in very useful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Scott
United KingdomNothing
Breathtaking location and stunning apartment inside and out.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Dawn
United KingdomEverything was fantastic !
We had the most perfect anniversary weekend here in beautiful Loch Lomond. It is one of those properties that you walk into and verbally say WOW whilst also grinning from ear to ear as you realise that you picked an amazing place to stay that actually lived up to the reviews. The views are spectacular!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Aimee
United KingdomThat we couldn’t stay longer!
Everything! The place is beautiful, comfortable and immaculate. Everything you need for a lovely stay is included and the view is absolutely spectacular! We can’t wait to come back
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Samuel
FranceExcellent location and view. Beautiful place and people. Thanks a lot Wendy.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Malcolm
United KingdomI have no negatives on this property.
Location on the shore of Loch Lomond. High ceilings and big windows made the apartment feel luxurious. The hosts kindly provided milk, juice, bread and quite a few other basic provisions that made the short stay so easy. Many thanks for that.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Lena
SingaporeIt can get busier on the grounds when everyone's sitting out. Not an issue as everyone was very considerate.
Scenic views and resident wild life. Our highlight was sighting 2 oyster catchers and their eggs.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Russell
United KingdomView was lovely and peaceful.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2022
Nigel
CanadaBeautiful view and well equipped.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 20 September 2022
Lee
United KingdomLocation is breathtaking. Modern apartment (internally) Beautiful old building (externally) French doors open directly onto ground level patio on the edge of the Loch. Two fine restaurants within 15 mins walking distance. Watch sea planes take off each morning from the patio. Balloch town within 10 mins drive if you want to take a boat trip.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 2 September 2022
Carol
United KingdomI was informed the day of that the sky TV or PlayStation was not there as the owner had removed it to have sky tv fitted. Fair enough but the tv in the bedroom did not have freeview so very limited and as on my own a cosy nights in with the tv was what I was looking forward too Could not find a shaver socket for my toothbrush. May have been there just could not find it
The cleanliness and overall situation of the apartment were perfect. It is a lovely place and would defiantly stay again.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 21 August 2022
Martin
United KingdomBeautiful place. Beautiful scenery. Amazing facilities. Will defo stay again. 👌
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 20 July 2022
Neely
United KingdomAll excellent.
Location superb.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 18 April 2022
Duffin
United KingdomMy only downside about the whole place was the bed, it was super squishy (almost like a water bed) which hurt my back and neck.
The location of this property is incredible. You have amazing views of the loch from both the living room and bedroom. Inside was spotlessly clean, in every cupboard, even every utensil. Its also a huge apartment with loads of space and really high ceilings.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 19 February 2022
Debra
United Kingdomnothing
location and unusual property
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 22 November 2021
Cherise
United KingdomAmazing place to stay Wendy and liz went above and beyond to make our stay welcoming and easy. The location is beautiful and tranquil. Amazing restaurant just a short 10 min walk again with lovely views.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 1 November 2021
Alice
United Kingdomnothing!!! will be staying again
amazing views - bottle of wine on arrival - close to town centre and seaplanes secret beach which was nice to walk to, very romantic
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 4 July 2021
Heather
United KingdomWe loved it all. Maybe a citronella candle for the outside table would have been useful
Check in was easy, quick and no fuss. Clear instructions given to find and use key safe. Lovely space with an even better view. We had a fantastic stay and would recommend to anyone looking to have a quiet, relaxing escape.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 23 June 2021
Craig
United KingdomNo key available to open the side gate at the main entrance to enable us to walk down the side of the loch in the morning.
Great location, fantastic views over the loch from the apartment. Apartment was well equipped and spacious.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 31 May 2021
Elinor
SpainThe location was perfect and the views were stunning.
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 31 May 2021
Bren
United KingdomThere is nothing we could fault
Amazing view of the lake. Clean, well stocked apartment. Everything worked well.
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Barry
United KingdomThis would be a lovely property with some TLC and thought. We accidentally got locked out but no-one responded to our calls, it was our fault but a warning alongside the key collection instructions that the outer door would close and lock unless held open would have been helpful and would have prevented it happening. We rang 3 emergency numbers and got no response. Fortunately some workmen nearby had a key to get us in. Fridge had no bottle rack in the door, light didn't work and it wasn't cold enough initially. Apparently the agents had asked the owner to replace but it simply had not been done. Crockery and cutlery was cheap and mismatched, in side was clean but outside the patio doors, the ground and grass were covered in cigarette ends - completely off-putting.
The view over the loch was lovely (though see below re being outside). Lovely and quiet. Bed was wonderfully comfortable.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2021
Anonymous
United KingdomThe central hallway area is a little soulless, and the bathroom could do with a refresh. Other that that, all in all, a decent place to stay. Good location.
Good choice for a stopover on the way further north. Lovely place, spacious for a 1 bed apartment - we were a family of four (2 adults, 2 children) and were comfortable with kids on the sofa bed for 2 nights. Liked the fact we could get down the the loch side from the garden, and eat al fresco with lovely views (despite the slightly chilly weather). You definitely need a car to travel around (as it’s on main road without many paths) but well located for visiting around Loch Lomond.
Stayed in August 2021
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