The Old Manse

The stone walls of this old manse hold the kind of quiet you only get in the Trossachs — mornings where the only sound is a robin in the garden and distant sheep on the braes above Gartmore.

This one's for anyone wanting a proper base between camping adventures and a soft landing — there's a guest house for those after a bed and breakfast, plus camping pods if you fancy sleeping outside without the full tent commitment. Gartmore sits right on the edge of the National Park, so you're minutes from Loch Lomond walks and forest trails, but tucked into a village that still feels like itself. Dog owners should ask ahead to confirm arrangements.

Year-round opening means it works for winter escapes as much as summer trips. Campfires are a check-on-arrival situation, so don't assume. The vibe's low-key and traditional — this isn't a big family holiday park, it's a Victorian manse turned guesthouse with a few pods in the grounds, ideal if you want Highland access without the full wild-camp exposure.