Drymen Hotell

Room information

Our rooms are romantic with a choice of four-posters, super king-size or twin beds. Each has its own fully tiled en suite facilities with either a spa bath, double shower or bath depending on which room you have. They all have large fitted wardrobes with mirrored doors. Each room has underfloor heating with its own thermostat, making them cosy and warm.

Travel information

Situated centrally, we are only 30 minutes by car from Glasgow or Stirling. From Edinburgh, St Andrews, Perth, Linlithgow and Dundee, allow an hour travelling by car. Please call the number on your booking confirmation form when you are 30 minutes away so we may personally greet you and welcome you to Foxglove Cottages. By Car: - We are just off the A811 Drymen bypass. Do not go into the village. Stay on the bypass. - From the south, take the first right into the road marked to Gartness. From the north, take the first LEFT into the road marked to Gartness. - Go down for a few hundred yards. You will cross a small bridge. - At that point you will see red sandstone gates in front of you. (There is a bend in the road that goes up a hill after this point. Do not go up the hill.) - Drive through the gates and up the drive. - You will come to a cross roads with gates in front of you. Go right and then left. You have arrived. By Air: - Glasgow International Airport is only 15 miles away By Train: - The nearest train stations are at Balloch (7.2 miles) and Milngavie (7 miles).

Quick description

Set within Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, relax and unwind at the luxurious 5-star Foxglove Cottages. Romantic and spacious rooms feature en suite baths and saunas. Rooms and suites are equipped with everything you could require, including modern kitchens, comfortable seating areas with leather recliners and TVs. The Foxglove Cottages are a 10-minute walk from the restaurants, shops and pubs in Drymen, gateway to the Eastern shores of Loch Lomond. Several castles and golf courses are also within easy reach. Set on a family run country estate, there are plenty of outdoor activities to be enjoyed including riding and fishing. Foxglove also provides free Wi-Fi access.

Important information

Please contact Foxglove Cottages when you are 30 minutes away so we may meet and greet you. Amereican Express is not accepted.

Hotel information

The entire hotel is now non-smoking, but there is a heated and covered smoking area outside.

Food & beverage

Excellent facilities for guests include the Ptarmigan Bar with its extensive selection of ales, spirits and wines, and speciality range of malt whiskies. Bar meals are available during the day or evening. Scottish produce including local beef, lamb, venison and fish features on the menu of the Highlander Restaurant.

Area information

The Winnock Hotel is located in the village of Drymen, overlooking the village green. It is superbly situated for exploring central Scotland, with Loch Lomond just a few minutes' drive away. Glasgow is less than half an hour away, while Edinburgh is accessible within one hour.

Travel information

By Car From Edinburgh: - Take the M9 exit, signposted to Trossaachs. - Follow the A811, signposted to Erskine Bridge. - Head to Drymen on this road. From Glasgow: - Exit the M8 at junction 16, and follow signs for Aberfoyle, the A809, then the A811. - The hotel is in the centre of Drymen on the village green. From the North-West: - Take the A82 down the west side of Loch Lomond. - Turn left through Balloch, following signs for Stirling on the A811.

Quick description

This little gem rests in the heart of Loch Lomond National Park, offering historic charm, friendly service and great food. The Winnock Hotel surrounds the pretty village green in the centre of Drymen, on the east side of Loch Lomond. It is superbly situated for exploring the beautiful rustic countryside as well as the cities of central Scotland. The hotel is well known for its Scottish evenings, murder mystery weekends, golf and walking holidays. It has been recently extensively refurbished and modernised, whilst retaining the 18th century character of the original inn.

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Just 5 minutes from Loch Lomond, The Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure Club offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. With a whisky bar, stylish rooms and a restaurant, there is also a leisure club. The elegant bedrooms at Buchanan Arms Hotel each have a private bathroom with free toiletries. All rooms have a trouser press, hairdryer and TV, and many have scenic views of the local countryside. The Salmon Leap Restaurant serves traditional Scottish cuisine using local produce. The well-stocked bar offers a collection of local whiskies and fine wines, and a buffet breakfast is served daily. The Buchanan Club features an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. There is also a modern fitness centre with squash courts and aerobics classes. Buchanan Hotel is situated in the conservation village of Drymen, in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Glasgow centre can be reached in just 30 minutes’ drive.

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Just 5 minutes from Buchanan Castle Golf Club, Ashbank Bed & Breakfast offers cosy bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, Glasgow centre is just 30 minutes away. The traditional rooms at Ashbank offer tea and coffee facilities and free toiletries. Rooms also have a flat-screen TV and hairdryer, and many have scenic views. A generous breakfast is served daily in the dining room, and there is also a spacious, leafy garden. On-site parking is available, and Drymen offers a range of pubs and small restaurants. Overlooking Drymen Village Square, Ashbank Bed and Breakfast is surrounded by famous walking tracks. The West Highland Way and the Rob Roy Way both run nearby, and beautiful Loch Lomond is just a 10-minute drive away.

Room information

Bramblewood can offer its patrons a choice of 3 rooms, all tastefully decorated and comfortably equipped. All are en suite and include a TV for your enjoyment. Each room can be arranged as either a double or twin, with one room also able to accommodate a 3rd person via an additional Z-bed (subject to availability).

Area information

Loch Lomond shores are met from Drymen’s own Endrick Water. Drymen lies on the road from Glasgow to Aberfoyle, making it accessible to both Glasgow and the Trossachs. Drymen is a popular base for hill walkers, as it is only 22.5 km (14 miles) along the Loch before you reach Rowardenna, at the foot of Scotland’s southernmost Munroe, Ben Lomond. Many walkers of the West Highland Way pass through Drymen, a 153 km (95-mile) trek that starts in Milngavie, north of Glasgow and ends in Fort William. Part of the West Highland Way can be pursued on a trip to Drymen (e.g. Drymen to Balmaha, which normally takes about a day). Aside from walking there are golfing facilities nearby at the Buchanan Golf Course. Fishing permits can be obtained locally and also in nearby Balmaha, which offers cruises to Loch Lomond. There are many cycle routes and bike hire can be obtained locally in Drymen village. Places to visit by car include Scotland’s National Park. Taste your favourite malt at Glengoyne distillery, near Killearn. Visit the last paddle steamer of Loch Lomond, Maid of the Loch, at Balloch. If your trip is planned for the summer months, you can enjoy the traditional pipe band that plays on the village green every Thursday throughout July and August. Also in the summer there are Highland games and many neighbouring festivals. Drymen has all the facilities you will require including a bank, post office, supermarket, arts and crafts shop, outdoors shop, several restaurants and pubs. There is also a local tourist information office where you can expect expert advice and information about planning your visit.

Travel information

Drymen is approximately 24 km (15 miles) north of Glagow and 32 km (20 miles) west of Stirling. By Car: From the South: - Follow the M8 to exit number 16, then follow signs for Aberfoyle (A811). - Drymen is well signposted from the A811. From Glasgow (M8): - From the M8, travelling westbound, go over the Erskine Bride (there is no longer a toll fee). - Follow signs to Crianlarich, then Alexandria and the A811. - Drive through Balloch and Gartocharn before reaching Drymen. From Glagow City Centre: - Follow the A81 to Milngavie and then the A809 over Stockiemuir. By Public Transport: Regular services run from Balloch, Stirling and Glasgow.

Quick description

This friendly, family-run bed and breakfast accommodation is situated in the peaceful village of Drymen, offering beautiful natural surroundings and complimentary tea or coffee. Bramblewood acts as a warm, welcoming base from which to tap your host’s local knowledge of this striking area on the eastern side of Loch Lomond. A caring and personal touch will provide you with economical and comfortable accommodation, situated within a tranquil woodland setting. Having been recently developed, upgrading its exceptional bed and breakfast standards, 3 well-appointed en suite rooms offer benefits such as a private TV. Enjoy free tea or coffee on arrival, along with a private dining area overlooking the gardens. It is here that you can savour a full cooked Scottish breakfast or an extensive continental alternative before embarking on your discovery of Drymen, central Scotland, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.