Cormorant at Lochend Chalets
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- Lake of Menteith, Stirlingshire, Scotland
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- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Minimum stay: 2 nights
Just like a well-kept secret, you’ll find historic, family-run Lochend Chalets hidden away in an idyllic corner of The Lake of Menteith in The Trossachs, a mere hour from Glasgow.
Lochend boasts a diverse selection of self-catering chalets, log cabins and lodges with magnificent views across the shimmering lake to Ben Lomond, in a tranquil, wildlife-steeped escape to make you forget all about life’s everyday stresses.
Sleeping up to six guests in three en-suite bedrooms, Cormorant is a timber, glass and steel-crafted Lochend lodge that represents a true labour of love. Fans of modernist architecture, family-owners Topher, Victoria and Chris teamed up with an architect in a ‘Grand Designs’-style mission: to transform an old estate building into a jaw-droppingly unique retreat, with spectacular views inside and out.
Cormorant occupies a place all of its own on the edge of the estate, facing the Lake of Menteith and the Goodie Burn to the other side. Enormous downstairs windows and a cantilevered mezzanine viewing lounge offer dreamy views over the water all the way to Loch Lomond. There’s also a blissfully private outdoor space… which comes complete with a hot tub, fire-pit, and barbecue.
The interior is a beautiful blend of design-led luxury with creative attention to detail. Highlights include Timorous Beasties wallpaper that pays homage to the lake’s migrating eels, and Chris’s expertly hand-sculpted Lochend wood-pieces that range from clocks to egg-cups. There’s also an ornate chess set – its board crafted from Lochend elm by Chris’s son, Cooper – to help you while away a few idle hours.
The sumptuous upstairs bedroom includes a relaxing steam-and-shower en-suite with a large bath and overhead skylight for stargazing. Hansgrohe showers and gleaming Italian tiles are standard bathroom features.
There are also plenty of other sleek, high-end conveniences that make holiday life a breeze. The German-engineered kitchen (with cleverly-positioned mirrors to help you keep an eye on those views!) is equipped with a Nespresso machine and a Quooker boiling water tap.
Keep readingAt a glance
- A modernist box-lodge that’s steeped in comfort and high-end luxury, privately secluded on a historic, family-run estate in The Trossachs.
- The lodge faces the Lake of Menteith on one side and the Goodie Burn on the other – meaning spectacular water-and-nature views are assured!
- Three en-suite bedrooms, one upstairs and two down, sleep up to six guests in total.
- The private outdoor space is home to a hot tub, fire-pit, and barbecue – ideal for lazy al fresco evenings.
- There is a selection of accommodation on site, which comprises waterfront lodges, chalets, log cabins, and a luxury cottage for larger groups.
- The estate features an acclaimed restaurant, home decor shop, play area, games room, outdoor trails and full-size tennis court, with guests also welcome to paddle-board, row and fish on the lake.
Features
Disability Accessible
Family Friendly
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Facilities
Cantilevered mezzanine lounge, chess board, upstairs superking bedroom with sofa, table and chairs, en-suite shower and steam room with large bathtub. Ground-floor lounge with large L-shaped sofa and Smart TV/DVD player, Bluetooth speaker. German-designed kitchen with oven, hob, fridge-freezer, microwave, washer/dryer, Quooker boiling water tap, toaster, Nespresso machine with pods, tea, coffee, milk. Dining table and chairs. Two bedrooms with zip-and-link beds and en-suite shower rooms. Private outdoor space with patio furniture, hot tub, firepit and barbecue. Included: Egyptian cotton bed linen, towels, tea-towels, heating and electricity, Wi-Fi. Private parking for four cars.
On site: restaurant, cook school and shop, games room, full-size tennis court, play area, trails, lake activities.
Local Activities
Please see the property website for a full description of the many activities available in the local area.
More information
Don’t feel like cooking? Topher and Victoria’s brother, Nick Nairn, is a renowned chef whose restaurant, cook school and shop are just a few moments’ walk away (as a guest, you’ll get 10% off your restaurant bill).
There are plenty of other ways to spend your time on the estate, too, from having a luxurious massage to walking, biking and fishing, and holing up in the games room, paddle-boarding on the lake, or playing tennis on the full-sized court. A waters-edge sauna will be available to guests from March 2025.
With Lochend occupying prime position in the heart of Scotland, you’re also perfectly-placed to explore further afield… if you can tear yourselves away from the rare beauty and unique magic of Cormorant, that is!
Things to note
The two ground-floor bedrooms have zip-and-link beds for superking or twin sleeping arrangements. One bedroom is suitable for guests with limited mobility. Cots and high chairs are available on request. Pets are not permitted to stay. License: ST00862F
Where you'll be staying
Lake of Menteith, Stirlingshire
What the guests of Cormorant at Lochend Chalets say
“From the moment we booked until the end of our stay, the communication and service were nothing short of exceptional. Every detail was handled seamlessly, leaving us completely at ease throughout our visit. The chalet itself exceeded all expectations—spotlessly clean, beautifully warm, and wonderfully welcoming. It truly felt like a home away from home. We couldn’t fault a single aspect of our experience and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a serenely quiet getaway.””
“Excellent stay experience at lochend chalets! The location is amazing. The cabins are very well maintained. It was perfect for our stay. Dining at the Nick Nairns’ restaurant on site was the cherry on cake!”
“We went in October half term. Absolutely beautiful location, extremely peaceful and tranquil. Stunning views of the lake and surrounding landscape resplendent in autumn colour. We stayed in the new Cormorant lodge which was amazing. It’s huge, modern and has everything you need – felt really luxurious. We loved feeding the ducks, and went out on the lake a couple of times in the row boat and paddle-boarding. The owners were really lovely. Fantastic on site restaurant Nicks had excellent food and was moments away from the accommodation. Would love to come back. Thank you!”
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