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4- and 5-star hotels in Balloch
This shortlist gathers the 4- and 5-star hotels and self-catering stays in Balloch, on the southern shore of Loch Lomond. It is for couples, families and small groups who want a base beside the loch, whether for a short break or a longer run of days on the water.
Staying in Balloch
Balloch sits at the southern end of Loch Lomond, where the water narrows towards the River Leven. The hotels and cottages on this list are scattered around the village itself and along the roads leading south and west from it. Several addresses sit directly in Balloch, among them Cameron House on Loch Lomond, Balloch House by Innkeeper's Collection, Norwood Guesthouse Loch Lomond and Lomond Woods Holiday Park, so the shopfronts, the loch shore and the boat jetties are the backdrop rather than a drive away. Others lie further out along Upper Stoneymollan Road, Old Luss Road, Fisherwood Road, Arden and Haldane Terrace, where the setting is farmland, woodland and open water rather than pavement.
That spread shapes who each place suits. Cameron House on Loch Lomond, Bellavista and Levenhowe Holiday Apartment put couples and families within easy reach of the village. Balloch House by Innkeeper's Collection and Norwood Guesthouse Loch Lomond suit short breaks where breakfast and a room are the whole plan. The self-catering cottages and lodges at Lomond Woods, Auchendennan Farm, Bruach Lodge and The Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment fit families and groups who want a kitchen, a washing machine and space to spread out across several days.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Cameron House on Loch Lomond
Balloch, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereEmbrace the luxury of this 5-star retreat on Loch Lomond, offering a wide array of premium amenities. Guests can enjoy activities like archery, golf, and horseback riding, alongside indoor pool access and 24-hour security for ultimate peace of mind.
See Cameron House on Loch LomondLomond Woods Holiday Park
Old Luss Road, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 5-star holiday park on Old Luss Road, Lomond Woods suits families and pet owners who want space of their own. Each unit has a full kitchen and a washing machine, and the grounds add a games room, a playground and a terrace. A fireplace and a jacuzzi round off the stay, with free wifi and free car parking included.
See Lomond Woods Holiday ParkStoneymollan over Loch Lomond
Upper Stoneymollan Road By Balloch Loch Lomond, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSet on Upper Stoneymollan Road, this 5-star retreat looks over Loch Lomond and suits guests who want a pool and a sauna on site. A private balcony, a fireplace and a kitchen make longer stays easy, and archery and horse back riding are among the activities on offer. Free wifi and free car parking are provided.
See Stoneymollan over Loch LomondDuck Bay Cottage 1 Uk43934
Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant_X000d_, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereDuck Bay Cottage 1 Uk43934 is a 5-star cottage for guests who want a self-contained base beside Loch Lomond. The kitchen and washing machine cover everyday needs, pets are allowed, and outside there is a garden plus a playground. Free wifi and free car parking are included.
See Duck Bay Cottage 1 Uk43934Bellavista
Fisherwood Road, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereRated 4.7 out of 5 by 31 guests, Bellavista is a 4-star guesthouse on Fisherwood Road with a bar and lounge and a garden. Archery, badminton and mini golf keep active guests busy, and a kitchenette, a patio and a picnic area make casual days simple. Free wifi and free car parking are available.
See BellavistaBalloch House by Innkeeper's Collection
The Balloch House Balloch Road, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereBalloch House by Innkeeper's Collection is a 4-star option on Balloch Road with its own restaurant and bar. Breakfast is served, family rooms and cots are available, and the garden gives guests somewhere to sit. Free wifi and free car parking are provided.
See Balloch House by Innkeeper's CollectionAuchendennan Farm Self Catering Cottages
Auchendennan Farm, Arden, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereThese 4-star self catering cottages at Auchendennan Farm in Arden suit groups and pet owners who want to cook for themselves. A full kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace feature inside, while the sauna, garden and picnic area are there for downtime. Free wifi and free car parking come included.
See Auchendennan Farm Self Catering CottagesSheildaig Farm
Upper Stoneymollan Road Balloch Loch Lomond, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSheildaig Farm is a 4-star farm stay on Upper Stoneymollan Road with breakfast served, in the room too. Canoeing and horse back riding are nearby options, and family rooms, cots and high chairs make it practical for those travelling with children. Free wifi and free car parking are on site.
See Sheildaig FarmHoliday Home Lorn Mill 2 by Interhome
2Cj9 2X Alexandria Uk Helensburgh, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThis 4-star holiday home at Lorn Mill 2 suits guests who want a kitchen, a garden and lake surroundings. A tennis court is available and canoeing, golf and horse back riding are among the outdoor options. Free wifi and parking are provided.
See Holiday Home Lorn Mill 2 by InterhomeBruach Lodge
Arden Argyll & Bute G83 8Rb, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBruach Lodge in Arden is a 4-star apartment with lake views and a garden. A full kitchen, a washing machine and a patio make it a comfortable self catering base, and canoeing, fishing and water sports are on hand for the loch. Free wifi and free car parking are included.
See Bruach LodgeThe Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment
The Old Smiddy Haldane Terrace Balloch Loch Lomond G838er, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment is a 4-star property on Haldane Terrace offering both cottage and apartment stays. A kitchen with a dishwasher and a fireplace sit alongside a garden and tennis court, and family rooms and high chairs suit guests with children. Free wifi and free car parking are available.
See The Old Smiddy Cottage and ApartmentCameron House One Bedroom Detached Bungalow L40
Cameron House Lodge, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThis 4-star detached bungalow at Cameron House Lodge comes with a spa, an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness center. A restaurant and bar are on site, archery and horse back riding are among the activities, and the kitchen and dishwasher help with longer stays. There is a shuttle service, free wifi and free car parking.
See Cameron House One Bedroom Detached Bungalow L40Norwood Guesthouse Loch Lomond
Norwood 60 Balloch Road, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Kitchen
Why stay hereNorwood Guesthouse Loch Lomond is a 4-star guesthouse on Balloch Road serving breakfast in its garden setting. Archery, bowling, canoeing, fishing and mini golf are among the pastimes on offer, and a kitchen, desk and luggage storage add convenience. Free wifi and free car parking are provided.
See Norwood Guesthouse Loch LomondCulag Lochside Guesthouse
Luss Loch Lomond G83 8Pd Inverbeg, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereCulag Lochside Guesthouse at Luss is a 4-star stay with its own private beach on Loch Lomond. A kitchen, fireplace and games room are indoors, while canoeing, fishing and the picnic area make the most of the water. Free wifi and free car parking are included.
See Culag Lochside GuesthouseLevenhowe Holiday Apartment
5 Levenhowe Road Apartment 2 2, Balloch, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLevenhowe Holiday Apartment is a 4-star apartment on Levenhowe Road sleeping guests with a sofa bed as well as a kitchen and washing machine. Canoeing, fishing and golf are within reach, and a cot and high chairs are available for families. Free wifi and free car parking come with the stay.
See Levenhowe Holiday Apartment
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron House on Loch Lomond | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lomond Woods Holiday Park | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Stoneymollan over Loch Lomond | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Duck Bay Cottage 1 Uk43934 | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Bellavista | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Balloch House by Innkeeper's Collection | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Auchendennan Farm Self Catering Cottages | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| Sheildaig Farm | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Holiday Home Lorn Mill 2 by Interhome | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Bruach Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| The Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Cameron House One Bedroom Detached Bungalow L40 | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Norwood Guesthouse Loch Lomond | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Culag Lochside Guesthouse | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Levenhowe Holiday Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Lomond Woods Holiday Park and Duck Bay Cottage both list a playground, and Lomond Woods adds a games room for wet afternoons. Auchendennan Farm Self Catering Cottages and Bellavista bring kitchens, family rooms and a garden, so children have room to run while meals stay simple.
Lomond Woods Holiday Park · Duck Bay Cottage 1 Uk43934 · Auchendennan Farm Self Catering Cottages · Bellavista
Best for couples
Cameron House on Loch Lomond and its detached bungalow both list a sauna, an indoor pool and a spa, with a fitness centre and bars on site. Stoneymollan over Loch Lomond concentrates on quieter comforts, with a balcony, a fireplace and a jacuzzi.
Cameron House on Loch Lomond · Cameron House One Bedroom Detached Bungalow L40 · Stoneymollan over Loch Lomond
Self-catering stays
Holiday Home Lorn Mill 2, Bruach Lodge, The Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment and Levenhowe Holiday Apartment all come with a full kitchen, a washing machine and free parking. Families and groups can cook in, do laundry and keep their own hours near the loch.
Holiday Home Lorn Mill 2 by Interhome · Bruach Lodge · The Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment · Levenhowe Holiday Apartment
Questions, answered
Which listed hotel is closest to the centre of Balloch?
The address data places Balloch House by Innkeeper's Collection on Balloch Road, Norwood Guesthouse Loch Lomond at 60 Balloch Road and Levenhowe Holiday Apartment on Levenhowe Road, all inside the village, so these are the most central of the stays listed.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Lomond Woods Holiday Park, Duck Bay Cottage 1 Uk43934 and Auchendennan Farm Self Catering Cottages all list pets allowed among their facilities.
Which hotels have a pool or a spa?
Cameron House on Loch Lomond lists an indoor pool and a kids pool, and Cameron House One Bedroom Detached Bungalow L40 lists an indoor pool and a spa. Stoneymollan over Loch Lomond and Auchendennan Farm Self Catering Cottages both list a sauna.
Is parking available at these hotels?
Free car parking is listed at most of the stays here, including Cameron House on Loch Lomond, Lomond Woods Holiday Park, Stoneymollan over Loch Lomond, Balloch House by Innkeeper's Collection and Norwood Guesthouse Loch Lomond. Holiday Home Lorn Mill 2 by Interhome lists parking without specifying that it is free.
Which hotel is best for families?
Cameron House on Loch Lomond has family rooms and a kids pool. Lomond Woods Holiday Park and Duck Bay Cottage 1 Uk43934 each list a playground, while Bellavista and Balloch House by Innkeeper's Collection both list family rooms.
Do any of these hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Balloch House by Innkeeper's Collection, Norwood Guesthouse Loch Lomond and Sheildaig Farm, and breakfast in room at Cameron House on Loch Lomond and Sheildaig Farm. The self-catering cottages instead provide kitchens, so guests prepare their own.
Which is the highest-rated hotel on this list?
Bellavista is the only hotel here with a published guest rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 31 reviews, at 4-star. None of the other properties on this list carry a guest rating in the data.
Which stay is best for a long self-catering break?
Auchendennan Farm Self Catering Cottages lists a kitchen, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a sauna and wheelchair access. Bruach Lodge and The Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment add a fireplace, a terrace and a washing machine, which suits a week or more.