Kirriemuir is home to Lodge at Lochside. Bon Scott Statue and J.M. Barrie's Birthplace are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Loch of Kinnordy Nature Reserve. Boyle Park and Frostys Fun House are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and ski lifts, and don't miss out on the sledding. Visit our Kirriemuir travel guide
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email with check-in information
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property class
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lodge at Lochside pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lodge at Lochside?
As of Oct 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lodge at Lochside on Oct 7, 2026 start from ¥14,615, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for a fee.
What time is check-in at Lodge at Lochside?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Lodge at Lochside?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lodge at Lochside located?
Situated in Kirriemuir, this bed & breakfast is steps from Loch of Lintrathen and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Reekie Linn Waterfall. Loch of Kinnordy Nature Reserve and Gateway to the Glens Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Reviews
Lodge at Lochside Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Self check in with info on a chalk board. Initially didn’t see the board and no one around.
Didn’t meet anyone in person during stay.
Room wasn’t that clean. Cobwebs and dust, old water bottle down back of bed, nuts on the carpet. Shower gels on top of shower.
Nice setting, safe and quiet. Nice cafe downstairs.
Room was spacious with character.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Martin
Aug 23, 2026
Disliked: Staff & service
Would highly recommend checking with the property agent that the booking is valid when you book.
I booked this last minute. Arrived at the attached cafe ( which I’d highly recommend) a couple of hours before check-in only to be informed that the rooms had already all been booked.
Was given no help whatsoever by the unprofessional property owner who I’m assuming brought her very young child to avoid any escalation and just told us to take our anger out on Expedia.
We were also told by herself and another member of staff that this wasn’t the first time this had happened.
Over a week later she still hasn’t confirmed we were turned away at the property leaving us hanging on getting a refund.
Luckily Expedias staff expedited our request for a refund but the whole ordeal has left a sour taste.
We really enjoy our stay. Unfortunately, you really don't get a view of the loch. the hosts were awesome, the food terrific. Quiet beyond belief:)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Cathy Anne
Jun 28, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely location.
Beds were comfortable.
Breakfast included was a help yourself in a self service galley kitchen. Difficult when everyone has to be out at 10am. Four different couples all trying to get in to as small.
I can definitely recommend the Wandering Bear Cafe. The food is amazing and the staff are very friendly. Great atmosphere.
The manager has recently taken over, is fully aware of issues, therefore it's a work in progress and he welcomes feed back.
We arrived at a difficult time. Congratulations on your new baby. We look forward to seeing the progress and would stay again.
Did not meet any staff. Check in isn’t until 4pm when the bar shuts …so pointless having it. Our stay was mid May so in season. No hoovering had been done… shower not clean. The bathroom radiator had wires showing. Basic breakfast. Over priced for facilities, cleanliness and breakfast.
Room was clean, functional and every thing worked as should, bathroom was spotless and plenty hot water and clean towels were pure white clean.
There was a communal space to sit and have food, bit disappointed bar down stairs was closed ,but not in full season so not major issue.
One recommendation is to swap the wood framed bed for a divan based, Badly injured my knee stepping down into the room hitting knee on bed frame as so close to step, this could have been avoided if was a divan which would also give bit more space in room. staff member was present when it happened and informed staff member on check out.
Over all nice property great value for money and clean and functional.
Everything easy and lovely already booked for next year 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Helen
Apr 16, 2026
Liked: Amenities
Lots of parking , good WiFi and quiet . Lovely location but just needs a bit more attention . I was the only customer and the cleaner wizzed in before I arrived sadly not actually cleaning or removing rubbish from communal area . The bin in the kitchen was full and should have been emptied prior to my arrival . The radiator in my room didn’t work and although there was an oil filled radiator it’s not ideal in a small room due to risk of hitting yourself on it. I couldn’t find a hair dryer when I needed it on the morning of departure.
The help yourself breakfast was ok although I’m not keen on using opened milk as you’re not certain how it’s been dealt with previously especially when it’s up on the day . I couldn’t see any drying cloths so had to leave items to drain as had previous occupant.
Overall our stay was good. I think we arrived before the season started so no cafe, rubbish being removed and resurfacing. The owners communicated about this once we arrived. Certain areas had not yet been revamped - areas of the bathroom notably.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
NATHALIE
Oct 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Garret est formidable, très accueillant et chaleureux. Site extraordinaire en pleine nature écossaise. Chambres très confortables et typiquement décorées. Nous avons adoré. Merci pour tout
Host gave us clear instructions to avoid construction on arrival and restaurant recommendations in a nearby town (the fish place was amazing!) Parking area was easy to navigate. Common area was nice to have but filled up quickly with small children in the evening. We could hear conversations through the wall of our room from the other side but we slept well. We didn’t get to try the cafe. Overall a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Carol
Sep 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our stay was lovely. I especially liked the sitting/kitchen area. I have never seen this before. Gareth and Ann were really nice, even sorting out my phone. Would definitely recommend this stay.
Der Kontakt war per E-Mail super nett und Antworten kamen immer sehr schnell.
Das Bett war leider ziemlich schmal für 2 Personen, aber sonst war das Zimmer gemütlich.
Lovely please. We checked in late but we had all the instructions left out for us and then a lady came to find us to tell us what was what. The rooms were very comfortable, lots of tea and coffee. And then the bonus, there was a shared area where they had free tea, coffee, milk, fruit juice, cereals. All for us to enjoy. Would definitely recommend and if we are in the area again, we will be staying here. Fantastic place
Superbe accueil! La chambre était petite mais très confortable. N'est-ce pas la définition de "cosy"? Notre hôte était à l'écoute. La partie commune est suffisamment grande et l'offre pour faire son petit déjeuner soi-même était formidable.