The Best Hotels Closest to Loch Ard Forest in Stirling for 2026

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A modern house with a stone patio, a small waterfall, and outdoor furniture.

A landscaped garden with a stone wall, a grassy area, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A cozy indoor seating area with wicker sofas and a wooden bench, large windows offering a view of a lake and trees.

A dining area with tables set for a meal, a view of a lake and mountains, and a sign reading "ARROWTOWN".

1. Altskeith Country House on Loch Ard

2.4 km from Loch Ard Forest

Alexandra

￥34,101

￥40,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A large, white, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a hill in the background.

A cozy library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table with drinks and a vase of flowers, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A patio with outdoor furniture, a white railing, and a view of a forested landscape.

2. Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

2.7 km from Loch Ard Forest

Ross

￥23,479

￥28,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A balcony with a view of a grassy field and a body of water.

A modern building with a patio and a garden with pink flowers.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden bedside table, a bed with a dark headboard, a large mirror, and a TV.

A rustic interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a stone wall.

3. The Oak Tree Inn

10.4 km from Loch Ard Forest

ivan

￥26,164

￥31,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A two-story stone house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, a shower area, and a door leading to another room.

A view through a window of a grassy field with trees and mountains in the background.

4. Kilmaronock Manse B&B

12.5 km from Loch Ard Forest

Rodney

￥33,159

￥39,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A traditional building with a sign reading "Allander Hostel".

A cozy cabin interior with a curved ceiling, a sofa with cushions, a wooden wall, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding, teal pillows, and a teddy bear.

A cozy room with wooden walls, two grey armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

5. Callander Hostel

17.2 km from Loch Ard Forest

Willem

￥11,551

￥13,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A wooden room with a bed, a table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A fenced field with two small white buildings, one with a black roof and another with a grey roof, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy log cabin interior with a large bed, a chandelier, a dining area, and a kitchen.

6. Dunroamin Lodges

11.6 km from Loch Ard Forest

Eleni

￥28,572

￥34,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A stone house with a well-maintained lawn and garden.

A stone building with a window, surrounded by greenery and a gravel path.

A room with two striped armchairs facing a large window overlooking a garden.

A room with two chairs facing a large window overlooking a garden. A tray with tea and snacks is on the table in front of the chairs.

7. Lubnaig Guest House

16.9 km from Loch Ard Forest

David

￥33,479

￥40,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A large, two-story house with a well-lit front entrance and a driveway leading to the front door.

A bar area with a blue counter, shelves with bottles, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a tented ceiling.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a deer head decoration on the wall.

8. The Abbotsford

17.9 km from Loch Ard Forest

James

￥20,683

￥24,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of the sea.

A modern spa interior with large glass doors, a view of the sea, and a sign for 'Herbal Sauna'.

A hotel corridor with wooden paneling and glass doors, leading to rooms labeled "Lodge on LocI' LocI' LocI'".

A patio with outdoor seating and a view of a lake and mountains.

9. The Beach House

12.8 km from Loch Ard Forest

Eryn

￥32,289

￥38,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and decorative wall art.

10. Loch Lomond Arms Hotel

13.3 km from Loch Ard Forest

Angela

￥47,801

￥57,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A restaurant with wooden tables and booths, large windows offering a view of the city, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a large tree in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a ramp, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

11. Loch Lomond Hotel

19.7 km from Loch Ard Forest

Jeanne

￥24,101

￥28,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A lakeside hotel with multiple buildings, docked boats, and a pier.

A restaurant with a view of a dock and water, featuring a table set with red rose petals, white plates, and silverware.

A corridor with two wicker chairs facing a glass partition, leading to a view of a body of water.

12. Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel

13.1 km from Loch Ard Forest

"The room had a balcony with a panoramic view of the Loch! We sat out there every day/night sipping wine and enjoying the beauty of the Loch and the surrounding hills. A 3 minute drive to the quaint village of Luss and the local shops and restaurant made this hotel the perfect place to stay. The rooms were spacious with easy access to the beach and the restaurant served excellent food! We definitely would stay here again!"

William

￥35,895

￥43,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A large, multi-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a gravel path leading to the entrance.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of a house with a conical roof.

A traditional room with a fireplace, patterned sofas, and a bookshelf.

A cozy room with a bar area, a fireplace, and a large clock on the wall.

13. Thackray House

17.6 km from Loch Ard Forest

Zara

￥31,566

￥37,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A room with a skylight, a small table with a toaster, cups, and a bowl.

A group of people sitting on a blanket outdoors with a house and greenery in the background.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a fruit bowl on the counter, and a window above the sink.

A person sitting by a window with a table, a basket with fruits, and a potted plant.

14. Bellavista

19.7 km from Loch Ard Forest

Patricia

￥18,676

￥22,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A room with a stone wall, a round table, and four chairs.

A white building with a symmetrical facade and a central entrance.

A room with a view of a lake, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

A large, white building with multiple windows and a green roof, situated by a calm body of water.

15. Arrochar Hotel

18.1 km from Loch Ard Forest

Lesley

￥11,824

￥14,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a tray of strawberries and a bottle of Cava wine, and a tall floor lamp.

A kitchen with a window, a sink, and a dish rack.

A modern house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a small garden area.

A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a bottle and a plate of food, a balcony with a view of greenery and mountains, and a wall-mounted lantern.

16. Dunroamin Apartment

11.6 km from Loch Ard Forest

Stephen

￥21,999

￥26,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A view through a window with a wooden frame, featuring a building with multiple towers and a green hillside in the background.

A waterfall flowing through a rocky landscape with dense foliage.

A bar with wooden furniture, a bartender, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A white building with "CROWN HOTEL" signage.

17. The Crown

17.4 km from Loch Ard Forest

Andrew

￥18,038

￥21,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A house by a lake with a dock, surrounded by hills and trees.

A view from a window with a table and a chair in the foreground.

A stone building with a sign indicating it is a hostel. There are picnic tables and a view of a lake.

A room with a green tufted sofa, a small table, and a view of a lake through large windows.

18. Rowardennan Youth Hostel

11.4 km from Loch Ard Forest

David

￥23,143

￥27,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A waterfront dining area with outdoor seating, a stone wall, and a view of the lake and mountains.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a coffee table, and a view of the water.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a patio with a view of the sea and hills. There are two chairs and a table on the patio.

The exterior of Duck Bay Marina with a prominent illuminated sign.

19. Duck Bay Hotel

18.9 km from Loch Ard Forest

Shane

￥32,055

￥38,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A historic stone building with a castle-like facade, a sign reading "Tarbet Hotel," and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

A covered outdoor seating area with benches and a view of a lake and mountains.

A lobby with a grey carpet, a brown sofa, a green armchair, a small table, and a staircase leading to an elevator.

20. The Tarbet Hotel

16.1 km from Loch Ard Forest

Sarah

￥21,369

￥25,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Loch Ard Forest

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Altskeith Country House on Loch Ard	9.6 Exceptional 63 reviews	View
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa	8.2 Very Good 945 reviews	View
The Oak Tree Inn	9.2 Wonderful 629 reviews	View
Kilmaronock Manse B&B	10.0 Exceptional 49 reviews	View
Callander Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 51 reviews	View

Top Loch Ard Forest Hotel Reviews

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent spa,gym and swimming pool are, Very helpful staff Well worth a return visit"

The Lodge at Duchray Castle. Perfect for family with 3 small children.

10/10 Excellent

"Nous avons passé un agréable séjour au Duchray Lodge. Le logements et le domaine sont top, parfaitement adaptés à notre famille avec 3 enfants. Nous avons été très bien accueillis et renseignés, nous reviendrons certainement profiter de ce coin en pleine nature."

Crannaig House

10/10 Excellent

"So special. Great food and hosts, what a perfect way to start our vacation. Photos cannot capture the charm of this place-Wish we could have stayed longer!!"

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in one of the apartments, rather than the hotel, and it was absolutely perfect. Very spacious, clean and so well-equipped, particularly for someone like me who enjoys cooking for a family. The view from the living room/balcony was totally stunning. The playground could do with a bit of maintenance and there was a net missing from one of the tennis courts, which was a shame, as the other court was taken when we wanted to play. The bar and bistro menu was pricey. Swimming pool and leisure facilities were awesome and we spent so much time in the pool as the weather was very disappointing but what can you expect in Scotland! If you do get some sun wet heartily recommend a day trip to Luss and kayaking on Loch Lomond."

Castle Annex in Trossachs National Park

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved our stay at the Duchray Castle. It was one of the highlights of our stay in Scotland. Amy was always responsive when we had questions. The grounds are beautiful"

1 bedroom accommodation in Aberfoyle

8/10 Good

"Lovely property, owners very friendly and helpful. Lots of great walks to do nearby, both from cottage and short drive."

1 bedroom accommodation in Aberfoyle

10/10 Excellent

"Faodail was perfect for our short stay. Lauraâ€™s welcome on arrival was warm, authentic, and she was very helpful with information about the surrounding locale. The property, I can say, was one if the cleanest that I have stayed at which I loved. The location for walks, both long and short, surrounded by forest and a beautiful little loch thrown in for the dog - was ideal ðŸ˜Š. A short walk into Aberfoyle with a great dog friendly cafe was useful for us and larger places to visit within short driving distances. Myself, my daughter, grandchild and dog had a wonderful, relaxing visit to the area."

3 bedroom accommodation in Aberfoyle

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about our stay was fantastic. Comms with Laura was excellent and the property is of a very high standard. Location is perfect and we really enjoyed our visit. Will be recommending it to our friends and family."

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10/10 Excellent

"Lovely house with everything you could need. Laura was always on hand to assist if needed."

Other attractions near Loch Ard Forest

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

9.0/10 (22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, a lovely green space in Stirling. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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Loch Ard

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Ard during your travels in Stirling. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre

After visiting David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Aberfoyle. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe during your travels in Aberfoyle. Savor the area's restaurants and bars.

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Duke's Pass

Find out about the history of Stirling with a stop at Duke's Pass. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Aberfoyle Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Aberfoyle at Aberfoyle Golf Club. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Loch Drunkie

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Drunkie during your travels in Callander. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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Conic Hill

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Conic Hill during your travels in Balmaha. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Loch Ard Forest?

Loch Ard Forest is located in a welcoming area of Stirling known for its array of dining options and bar scene. You'll find 34 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Loch Ard Forest?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Loch Ard Forest. Other good options within a few miles include Altskeith Country House on Loch Ard and Macdonald Forest Hills Resort.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Loch Ard Forest?

Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Loch Ard Forest.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Loch Ard Forest, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Loch Ard Forest.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Loch Ard Forest?

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What can I see and do near Loch Ard Forest?

You can enjoy nature at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Loch Ard, or Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe. You might plan a visit to Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre or Aberfoyle Golf Club while you're in the area. Rob Roy's Grave and Duke's Pass are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Loch Ard Forest hotels

1. Altskeith Country House on Loch Ard

2. Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

3. The Oak Tree Inn

4. Kilmaronock Manse B&B

5. Callander Hostel

6. Dunroamin Lodges

7. Lubnaig Guest House

8. The Abbotsford

9. The Beach House

10. Loch Lomond Arms Hotel

11. Loch Lomond Hotel

12. Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel

13. Thackray House

14. Bellavista

15. Arrochar Hotel

16. Dunroamin Apartment

17. The Crown

18. Rowardennan Youth Hostel

19. Duck Bay Hotel

20. The Tarbet Hotel

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Top Loch Ard Forest Hotel Reviews

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

The Lodge at Duchray Castle. Perfect for family with 3 small children.

Crannaig House

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

Castle Annex in Trossachs National Park

1 bedroom accommodation in Aberfoyle

1 bedroom accommodation in Aberfoyle

3 bedroom accommodation in Aberfoyle

Craigmore View-UK34220

Other attractions near Loch Ard Forest

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

Loch Ard

David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre

Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe

Duke's Pass

Aberfoyle Golf Club

Loch Drunkie

Conic Hill

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