Amazing scenery, ideal for exploring the National Park, Stirling and the Trossachs or the west coast of Scotland.

Welcome to Crosskeys Loch Lomond

Set within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Crosskeys sits at the head of Glen Fruin, just 2 miles from Loch Lomond. Whatever your interests, Crosskeys has something for everyone. Amazing scenery, good road links to local amenities in Helensburgh, Balloch, and Dumbarton and further afield for exploring the National Park, Stirling and the Trossachs or the west coast of Scotland.Savour the

Glenfruin Lodge

A modern spacious ground floor apartment with oak wooden floors throughout and under floor heating it offers an ideal relaxing country get away.

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Crosskeys Cottage

This traditional Scottish stone cottage offers you a unique chance to stay in an iconic local landmark with a 300 year history! Tasteful fixtures and decoration give the cottage today a fresh, modern and cosy ambience.

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Comments from our Guestbook

Glenfruin Lodge is a great place to stay & unwind for a few days. Spotlessly clean, the property has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Large private garden was great to sit in during the amazing weather I had. Close enough to shops & restaurants etc. in Helensburgh..Loch Lomond also very close with great walks & views. I highly recommend staying here & won’t hesitate to book again next time I’m in the area.

31st May – 3rd June 2023

Glenfruin lodge is a beautiful cottage and we had a gorgeous stay. Craig & Alison were very welcoming and the gifts were a lovely touch!

Everything you could wish for, for a comfy stay and the bath was wonderful!

Vicky, Linda and the dogs,
Warrington

29th December – 2nd January 2026

Have had a most enjoyable holiday here at Glen Fruin.  Weather has been absolutely perfect for touring around viewing the beautiful scenery around Loch Lomond and the surrounding countryside then returning in the evening to this comfortable cottage.

Thank you both for everything.

Charlie & Margaret, Coventry

14th – 21st June 2014

Thank you for a lovely stay in this cosy cottage (Glenfruin Lodge).  It was a great starting point for countless adventures.

We also had the pleasure of meeting Maisie (the cat).

Benjamin & Jennifer, Hamburg

19th – 26th August 2017

This is a real gem ideally situated for access to both city and country.  We found it easy to travel to Glasgow city centre by way of the excellent train service from Balloch and the numerous sea lochs in the area are really worth exploring.

My fire lighting and fire stoking skills have really improved and we hope to invest in a wood burning stove in our own home within the very near future.

Norris and Julie Oyston, Co. Durham

12th – 22nd November 2014

What an amazing place perfect base for us and very welcoming.

Visited many areas of Loch Lomond, Luss, Balloch and love Balmaha. Walked up Conic Hill which was a challenge but amazing views across the loch. Ferry over to Inchcailloch island which was lovely giving different views of the loch (food at The Royal Oak was lovely).
Helensburgh was great to visit and amazing gelato at Vanilla and stroll along the front.

Perfect spot, will definitely revisit.

Mell, Paul and Fred (Border Terrier)

10th – 15th September 2023

Wonderful Winter Cottage, Clean , well equipped, cosy and warm.
This was our 8th visit.

Thanks Craig & Alison for your hospitality.

See you next year
Jim & Francis Kelly
Lincolnshire

23rd – 30th December 2022

We have had a lovely long weekend.  The cottage (Crosskeys Cottage) is nice and cosy and well equipped.  Great location for exploring the National Park.

We were lucky enough with the weather to walk up Ben Lomond, Beinne Ime and Beinn Narnain.  Amazing views on the way down!!

We have had a fantastic few days, thank you.

Hazel & Andy, Derby

3rd – 7th March 2017

We have had a lovely week here at Glenfruin Lodge.  The Lodge is well furnished and cosy and the whirlpool bath and giant bed were a welcoming relief after a days climbing or cycling.

The Lodge is in a great location for exploring (we visited Stirling, Ben Lomond, Luss and Balloch) but remote enough to feel like you could be in the middle of nowhere…

A lovely relaxing week and would love to come back.

Claire & Andrew

13th – 18th May 2013

We’ve had a lovely week – thank you.

Lovely, comfortable and cosy cottage (Glenfruin Lodge).  The bed is enormous and very sleep inducing.  The weather has been very kind to us and we’ve both picked up some sun on our last day.

Recommend a visit to Balloch Castle Country Park – take a picnic if the weather’s good.  The views of Loch Lomond are lovely.  Glasgow by train from Helensburgh is good value £6.70 return & free parking too.  The Hill House is worth a visit also.  The Oak Inn in Balmaha does good food & beer.

David & Roz, Cheshire

18th – 25th May 2013

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Things to do

Auchendrain Village

Auchendrain museum – just south of Inveraray

The preserved buildings from the 1700s give an authentic insight into how people lived and worked in the north and west of Scotland. You can wander freely around the houses and farm buildings furnished with everyday objects from time gone by.

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Day trip suggestions

Inveraray – Day tripA marvellous day out, Inveraray is on the western bank of Loch Fyne north of Arrochar beyond the ‘Rest and be Thankful’. Inveraray Castle  was used in the series Downton Abbey for a ChristmasSpecial. The Bell Tower dominates the town and houses the second heaviest ring of ten bells in the world and is open to the public spring /summer. […]

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Glengoyne Distillery Killearn

Whisky distillery tour

You cannot come to Scotland without discovering the secrets of our ‘water of life’. There are many distilleries near to Crosskeys:- Glengoyne (Killearn), Deanstone (Doune), Auchentoshan (Clydebank/Glasgow), Glenturret (Crieff), Eradour (Pitlochry), Blair Athol (Pitlochry) Aberfeldy and Oban.https://trossachs.co.uk/whisky/

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