Loch Achray Hotel
The Loch Achray Hotel is situated in the heart of the Trossachs, Scotland, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The hotel is serenely set among woodland on the shores of Loch Achray and is overlooked by the towering Ben Venue. Wildlife abounds in the forest and surrounding area but the Trossachs are also steeped in history and have hosted many famous visitors over the years.
The Loch Achray Hotel offers comfortable bedrooms all equipped with an en-suite bathroom and a choice of bath or walk-in shower, as well as a television, hairdryer and tea making facilities.
The spacious foyer and lounge bar provide areas for relaxation whilst the function room hosts nightly entertainment for those who enjoy a dance.
Walks near The Loch Achray Hotel
The serene location of Loch Achray Hotel offers a varied selection of walks, from a stroll around the Loch to conquering the surrounding peaks. Ben A’an is one of the most prominent landmarks in the Trossachs and the views from the summit are out of all proportion for its modest height of just 1,500ft. Ben Venue is a more challenging peak but rewards with views that stretch as far as the Crianlarich Munros, Ben Lomond and the Arrochar Alps. The Trossachs are also full of lower level walks which explore the local woodlands and historic damns that still supply Glasgow with water.
Wildlife
Loch Achray lies in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and the countryside surrounding the hotel hosts a wealth of wildlife and beautiful forests. Both red and roe deer patrol the area and it is a hotspot for birds. The grey wagtail and dipper can be found along the fast flowing burns and in the summer they are joined by the sandpiper.
The History of The Loch Achray Hotel
The Loch Achray Hotel was originally built by the Duke of Montrose in 1868. The Duke used ‘Achray Lodge’ as a centre for hunting deer, fishing and grouse shooting. From the 1930s onwards Achray Lodge has been a hotel, allowing visitors to explore the popular Trossachs, made famous by Sir Walter Scott and his romantic novels.
For a short while during the war years German prisoners of war who were billeted nearby came over to help maintain the gardens and grow food. The beautiful bridges and waterfalls over Achray water can also be attributed to two German master builders.
Since the end of the Second World War the Loch Achray Hotel has changed hands many times and various extensions were made to the original building over the years. Lochs and Glens Holidays acquired the hotel in 1988 and today the Loch Achray is a comfortable and friendly establishment. Although the hotel has undergone many changes since 1868 the surrounding countryside remains remarkably untouched except for the establishment of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.
Loch Achray Hotel
- Tel
- 01877 376 229
- lochachrayhotel@lochsandglens.com
- Address
- Loch Achray Hotel
- Trossachs
- CALLANDER
- Perthshire
- FK17 8HZ