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The Old Farmhouse

(Ref. 1110749)

Gartocharn near Balloch, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Show on map

5.0

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • david (38)
  • freda (37)
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83 Customer Reviews

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    "We normally holiday on Loch Tay and usually in a remote cottage out of the way but we decided to try somewhere and something different this year."

    Portnellan Farm was different! The farm house was truly lovely with everything you could need for a self catering holiday. The welcome pack is by far the most generous and yummie we have ever head. To have home bread and pancakes and jam amongst other things was truly delicious and David and Freda treated us to them again in our second week. Lovely couple very friendly and down to earth. The farm house was immaculate and the beds were huge and very comfortable. The view over loch lomond from the front decking was truly magical with the most amazing sunsets. This is a working farm, so we were fascinated with what went on. The corus of cows was deafening but brilliant as well on the one day they brought them down from the fields. We had a truly wonderful time and cant recommend this place enough.

    Dear Gail, it is so good of you to write us such a lovely review, especially when you have your favourite Scottish home-from-home. We're off the beaten track, but there's always something going on at Portnellan. I will pass your compliments onto the cows; they are rarely applauded for their mooing! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gail5.0Jun 2025

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Summary

  • Ground Floor
  • Level access to the ground floor from the rear of the house
  • Porch – entered from parking at the back of the house: hangers (wet clothes) and boot tray (outdoor shoes)
  • Kitchen with large dining table suitable for up to 8 people, Rangemaster cooker with 5 induction hobs and 2 ovens and a stunning view of the loch
  • Sitting room with wood burning stove and the same beautiful loch view
  • Super-king size/twin bedroom with loch view – large cupboard and a dressing table and 2 chairs
  • Shower room with level entry, level access entry shower, toilet and wash hand basin, heated towel rail
  • Front entrance hall
  • First Floor
  • 2 super-king size/twin bedrooms, both with deep windowsills to sit on to enjoy the fabulous loch views, 2 chairs
  • One bedroom has a dressing table
  • Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, separate shower, toilet and hand basin, heated towel rail
  • Front deck
  • At the front of the house overlooking the loch
  • Decking furniture – table, chairs and stools with cushions, Charcoal barbeque
  • Central heating and under-floor heating (from a biomass boiler)
  • Wood burning stove (supply of logs included)
  • Wall mounted TV and DVD player
  • WiFi- broadband (20 Mbps)
  • Rangemaster 90 Professional Deluxe cooker with 5 induction hobs and double oven
  • Microwave oven
  • Slimline dishwasher (6 settings)
  • Washing machine
  • Fridge/freezer with ice maker
  • Nespresso coffee machine (6 starter pods provided; more can be bought)
  • Heated towel rails
  • DRY:SOON heated towel rail
  • Mobile phone reception
  • Charcoal barbecue on deck
  • Private water supply (with UV filtration)
  • Travel cot and highchair by prior request
  • All heating and electricity included
  • Linen and towels included

The property

The Old Farmhouse occupies a magnificent location on Loch Lomond and offers an oasis of luxury and peace on a secluded working farm, the house provides eco-friendly accommodation with one of the finest views from a self-catering property.

All the rooms (except the bathrooms) and the front decked area enjoy a panorama of the largest loch in Britain and Scotland’s most southerly Munro, Ben Lomond.

Ospreys nest near the farm in summer and provide great entertainment as they fish in front of the house, but extensive birdlife is constant all year and deer, badgers, pine martens and red squirrels are residents, experience the stunning scenery of Loch Lomond and its islands by taking a speedboat tour with Chris from the farm’s pier, or take a picnic to the islands, arrange a champagne cruise, or visit by boat one of the many loch-side pubs and restaurants.

There is much to learn from your hosts about the history and ecology of the farm, the loch and its islands - kayaks, or SUP (paddleboards) are available for hire or bring your own, for a small weekly rent, you can moor a boat on the farm. Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Stirling are easy day trips by car or public transport.

Glen Coe, Inveraray and Oban make for a great day of exploration and the West Highland Railway Line – one of the most scenic railways in the world – stops at Dumbarton – and many visitors chose to explore part of the route to Oban, Fort William or Mallaig.

Our local distilleries (Glengoyne and Auchentoshan) are less than 20 miles away and offer a range of tours for beginners or connoisseurs of the liquid gold.

EPC Rating: Band C

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: WD-00034-P

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

Where you’ll be staying

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BALLOCH

  • Helensburgh 8.5 miles
  • Glasgow 20 miles

Known as the gateway to the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Balloch sits at the south end of Loch Lomond and is on the main road connecting Glasgow to the Western Highlands. Its popularity as a tourist town grew in the 19th century with the increasing number of boats arriving to tour the Loch, as well as foot passengers by rail from Glasgow. Today there are many boats that will tour the loch from Balloch including the elegant paddle steamer The Maid of The Loch. The Loch Lomond Shores shopping complex has a wide range of outlets and cafes and there is also an aquarium and Balloch Castle Country Park with its 200 acres of woodland. As well as the majestic loch, the surrounding scenery includes superb walking and cycling and Ben Lomond at 3196 feet is the most southerly of the Munros. Glasgow and Stirling are both within easy reach and provide a great day trip whether it’s to see castles, galleries or to indulge in superb shopping and dining.

Note: This property has 3 king-size beds all with a zip link that can be set up as a twin room on request. Please specify when booking.
Note: This property has a ground-floor king-size and bathroom which is accessible for those with mobility issues.
Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, electric for charging cars is not included in the rental.
Note: The property has a minimum of 3 night stay

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Christmas