ROWARDENNAN HOTEL, Rowardennan

Rowardennan Hotel sits on the shore of Loch Lomond within Queen Elizabeth Forest, at the base of Ben Lomond (974 metres high). The hotel is an hour from Glasgow but encircled by woodland, offering direct access to the West Highland Way. Guests can walk from the hotel onto the long-distance trail without leaving the property.

The Clansman bar serves hearty Scottish dishes made with fresh local produce. On warm days the beer garden provides views across Loch Lomond, while the roaring log fire heats the bar on colder evenings. The hotel also offers a coffee house on site and a restaurant with special diet menus.

An efficient drying room allows guests to dry wet outdoor gear after hiking or water sports. The hotel provides direct access to canoeing, windsurfing, fishing, and cycling on Loch Lomond and surrounding trails. A children's playground and beachfront area are available on site.

The hotel offers family rooms, kids' outdoor play equipment, board games and puzzles for younger guests. Dogs are welcome with a pet basket provided, and the property includes a picnic area and sun terrace. Family-friendly amenities also include a lower bathroom sink and toilet with grab rails.

Clean, spacious rooms have en suite facilities and many offer views of Loch Lomond. The hotel provides allergy-free rooms and facilities for disabled guests, including a lower bathroom sink and toilet with grab rails. All rooms include tea and coffee making facilities.

Location: On the West Highland Way, at foot of Ben Lomond

Dining: Scottish dishes at the Clansman bar with beer garden

Activities: Drying room, water sports, fishing, cycling

Family: Kids' play equipment, board games, family rooms

Pet-Friendly: Dog welcome with pet basket

Accessibility: Allergy-free rooms, disabled facilities