THERE’S not much you could do to improve the scenery of stunning Highland Perthshire. With beautiful rivers, lochs and mountains, geography has pretty much sewn up all there is to do to create a spectacular panorama.
So it’s no wonder the area is a magnet for tourism. You can get in a car and be at Loch Tay in under two hours from Glasgow or Edinburgh. But while you can’t improve the scenery, you can improve your experience, by choosing to stay at the Loch Tay Highland Lodges resort on the north side of the loch.
It is a low-density, tasteful and thoughtfully developed site which seems to merge with the loch and mountains surrounding it. And get this – you can experience this amazing vista with a fantastic all mod cons lodge right on the marina, which seems to suggest you are actually floating on the tranquil waters of what is Scotland’s sixth-largest loch.
It is a perfect base for all the natural attractions the area has to offer, from the brooding summit of the 3982ft Ben Lawers, the spectacular 50s Lawers Dam, or the village of Killin just over the border in Stirlingshire, scene of the Falls of Dochart. Loch Tay Highland Lodges offer the full range of tastefully developed accommodation to suit all budgets and desires. It has been developed by Largo, along with three other sites across Scotland.
Take for example the superb quality of the Signature two-bedroom lodge. Literally on the banks of the loch, it has a superb south-facing vista and balcony offering views of the loch and mountains to the south. It is beautifully designed in Scandi style. The lodge itself has been fairly recently developed and has been furnished with superb design standards.
There is a stylish open plan kitchen and seating area, a wood burner, two stunningly designed double bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms, TV, wi-fi, full self-catering cooking facilities and parking. After a day of hillwalking, or a trip to Aberfeldy, it is a superb environment to come home to. Because the lodge does that elusive thing… it merges design-style and homely comforts.
But whether you prefer camping, glamping or lodge living, the choice is up to you. And activities are available to all. You can go canyoning, kayaking, white water rafting, mountain biking or sailing. Or even archery.
There are also some handy on site facilities including a shop and a restaurant which has a great reputation locally (reduced hours with a two-week closure in the winter months). The loch, though serene and tranquil, seems to constantly change with a breath of wind or mist rolling in from the south-west.
Loch Tay Highland Lodges are popular with tourists from abroad. If you think about tourists coming here from overseas, you always want Scotland to present itself at its very best, so this is the perfect place. But thankfully there is no rule that says Scots can’t go on a holiday to Scotland too. And go you should.
There is a range of options available on site but for a truly unique experience the Signature lodge could be the best option. It is perfect for a couple or a family break. And if your break factors in a furry family member, the site welcomes dogs with a large range of pet-friendly accommodations available.
You can’t improve on the natural beauty but as Loch Tay Highland Lodges demonstrates, you can offer the highest quality of accommodation to complement Perthshire’s stunning landscape.
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Maureen stayed courtesy of Loch Tay Highland Lodges Resort. You can stay on Monday 6th March in a Signature 2-bedroom Lodge for 4-nights from £555. For more information or to book go to https://largoleisure.co.uk
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