About this property

Historic Setting: The Croft in Lochearnhead is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, parquet floors, and modern amenities such as free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. The property provides free off-site private parking and a lounge area. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves British and French cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, full English/Irish, and vegetarian/vegan selections. Local Attractions: Located 53 mi from Oban Airport, The Croft is near Lake of Menteith (22 mi), Doune Castle (22 mi), and Stirling Castle (29 mi). Activities available include fishing and cycling.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free private parking


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely unique experience. Felt immediately welcomed into Melanie's home. Having a leisurely breakfast chatting around the kitchen table whilst Melanie prepared a gorgeous breakfast was a great finish to what had been a perfect week exploring...
  • Colbrese
    United States United States
    Very sweet town and the host was so kind! Melanie made a wonderful breakfast complete with great conversation! It was a great location after leaving Glencoe.
  • Cole
    United States United States
    Amazingly beautiful space - Melanie is such a generous and tasteful host. Breakfast was delicious, the room was super comfortable and clean, and the location was great. Hope to return
  • Rachel
    United States United States
    The breakfast was a work of art! Beautiful presentation of healthy ingredients. Host was wonderful and friendly and went above and beyond making us all feel important.
  • Annie
    United States United States
    The space was so cozy and thoughtfully designed. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was well appointed. The owner is very warm and helpful. Breakfast was delicious! The whiskey oatmeal was like some kind of magic. And the avocado toast...
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house is beautiful, the room and the en-suite are really comfortable and well equipped. Melanie is a lovely host and the breakfast was delicious. There's two adorable cats and sweet little dog to hang out with too which is a real bonus. It's a...
  • Robyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully designed house, really comfortable bed, absolutely divine breakfast and a wonderful, warm host. Special atmosphere, couldn’t have asked for a nicer overnight.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely stay. The property is in an excellent location for exploring the nearby hills. Perfectly clean, beautifully presented yurt and house. One of the best breakfasts I have ever eaten when staying in any accommodation.
  • Benjamin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The yurt was cozy and warm and perfect, and we found everything we needed, even hot water bottles. The loch is only a few minutes walk away, and beautiful for swimming. The building is stunning. Melanie is incredibly generous and interesting. It...
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Chosen for its historic interest and close proximity to Balquhidder, this property ticked all our boxes! Melanie was a very friendly host and most accommodating of our later than expected arrival. Breakfast was a relaxed affair and her whiskey...

Host Info

9
Host Review Score
When travelling in Scotland, you will want to have the confidence in the quality of your accommodation, knowing that it will play a big part in the whole pleasurable experience of your holiday. Wester Auchraw Croft is set in the heart of beautiful Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. This in not just any normal Croft; it is one of the most preserved 'Cruck Framed Crofts's in Scotland (a design, based on an upside down Viking ship) and very much part of our Scottish Heritage. It will give me great pleasure to welcome you into our home and to share its history and our hospitality with you. Our location in Lochearnhead provides an ideal base for walking, water-sports, cycling, with flora & fauna and wild life in abundance. There are many local historic places to inspire you and bring the history of the highlands to life. Or perhaps you'd simply choose to curl up with a good book in front of the fire and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a slower pace of life. We're OK with that. Wester Auchraw Croft is located on the A84, Cycle Route 7 and the much loved walk 'Rob Roy Way'. It sits amongst spectacular scenery in Highland Perthshire yet is only 1 hour's drive from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth. We look forward to meeting you. “There is no hospitality like understanding.” Varna Bonta
Bio MELANIE With a background in arts, photography & hospitality, Melanie began her spiritual journey at the age of 17 through various healing practices like meditation, mantra, tantra, shamanic work and reiki. She thoroughly explored ashram life in India which gave her a deeper understanding of yogic philosophy and way of life, of the connection between body, mind and soul and the path to master the union within. After studying Ayurveda medicine in Regents College London, sound tantra, mantra and meditation, she completed her 200 hours YTT with Ravvi’s School of Yoga in July 2019 certified with UK Yoga Alliance. With her natural curiosity, compassion and humor, she has recently started her teaching practice in yoga and healing offering a thoughtful and creative approach to the body, mind and soul. She is successfully running her own hospitality business combining the arts with a complete yoga and meditation retreat within a beautifully self-renovated Wester Auchraw Croft, in Central Scotland.
Lochearnhead is a small village with some 250 inhabitants at the head of Loch Earn. Lochearnhead is steeped in history from the Mesolithic-Age, the Bronze Age with the crannogs on Loch Earn, the evidence of Pictish and incoming Scots from Ireland and the feudal estates of the clans McGregor, McLaren and Stewarts. Its location is fabulouse for out door activities from walking to sailing. There is a village shop and a hand full of award winning restaurants to eat at locally.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • French
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

£15 charge for pets

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration