Cobblerview Apartment guidebook
Watersports
If you love being out on the water, then Loch Lomond Leisure can provide you with canoe's and kayak's to hire plus much, much more.......take a look at their website. Situated at Luss, a 10 mile drive from Cobblerview Apartment.
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Loch Lomond Leisure - Luss Pier
If you love being out on the water, then Loch Lomond Leisure can provide you with canoe's and kayak's to hire plus much, much more.......take a look at their website. Situated at Luss, a 10 mile drive from Cobblerview Apartment.
Take to the water in these motor boats available for hire on Loch Goil, a 30 minute drive away. Seen frequently sailing past Cobblerview Apartment.
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Loch Goil Cruisers
Take to the water in these motor boats available for hire on Loch Goil, a 30 minute drive away. Seen frequently sailing past Cobblerview Apartment.
A variety of water-sports hire plus the increasingly popular wakeboarding can be found at Ardlui, situated on the banks of Loch Lomond, approx. a 10 mile drive further North along the A82.
www.lochlomondwakeboard.com
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Loch Lomond Wakeboard
A variety of water-sports hire plus the increasingly popular wakeboarding can be found at Ardlui, situated on the banks of Loch Lomond, approx. a 10 mile drive further North along the A82.
www.lochlomondwakeboard.com
Fun activities
Hire a quad bike and enjoy exploring the countryside in this beautiful location overlooking Loch Long. Situated an approx 30 minute drive from Cobblerview Apartment.
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Quadmania
Hire a quad bike and enjoy exploring the countryside in this beautiful location overlooking Loch Long. Situated an approx 30 minute drive from Cobblerview Apartment.
Pony trekking available a 30 minute approx. drive from Cobblerview Apartment, with spectacular views over Loch Lomond.
Loch Lomond Pony Trekking
Upper Stoneymollan RoadPony trekking available a 30 minute approx. drive from Cobblerview Apartment, with spectacular views over Loch Lomond.
If visiting between May and September you might want to look at the Scottish Highland Games calendar (sadly suspended for 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic), with several venues being within driving distance of the apartment. It’s a great day out to view highland dancers, pipers, lovely men in kilts tossing the caber and throwing the hammer plus many other activities!! There is generally a small entrance fee on arrival.
www.shga.co.uk
Loch Lomond Highland Games
If visiting between May and September you might want to look at the Scottish Highland Games calendar (sadly suspended for 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic), with several venues being within driving distance of the apartment. It’s a great day out to view highland dancers, pipers, lovely men in kilts tossing the caber and throwing the hammer plus many other activities!! There is generally a small entrance fee on arrival.
www.shga.co.uk
Sightseeing
Choose from a variety of cruises out on stunning Loch Lomond, departing either from Tarbet (a short 5 minute drive away) or Luss ( a 10 mile drive away)
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Cruise Loch Lomond Ltd
Choose from a variety of cruises out on stunning Loch Lomond, departing either from Tarbet (a short 5 minute drive away) or Luss ( a 10 mile drive away)
Inveraray is a small picturesque town situated on the shore of Loch Fyne on the A83........approx. a 30 minute drive away. Why not visit Inveraray Castle owned by the Duke of Argyll, and is the seat of the Clan Campbell. An episode of Downton Abbey was filmed at the Castle. It is open to the public at certain times during the year…further details can be found on their website www.inveraray-castle.com
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Inveraray Castle
Inveraray is a small picturesque town situated on the shore of Loch Fyne on the A83........approx. a 30 minute drive away. Why not visit Inveraray Castle owned by the Duke of Argyll, and is the seat of the Clan Campbell. An episode of Downton Abbey was filmed at the Castle. It is open to the public at certain times during the year…further details can be found on their website www.inveraray-castle.com
Oban is a town situated on the West coast and is an approx. one and a half hour drive away. Here you can take a boat from the harbour to view a seal colony; catch a ferry to many of the Western Isles; visit the McCaig’s Tower folly, or take a tour around the Oban whiskey distillery, Stafford Street.
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Oban
Oban is a town situated on the West coast and is an approx. one and a half hour drive away. Here you can take a boat from the harbour to view a seal colony; catch a ferry to many of the Western Isles; visit the McCaig’s Tower folly, or take a tour around the Oban whiskey distillery, Stafford Street.
Take a leisurely train journey from Arrochar to Mallaig with Scotrail, taking you through some beautiful breath taking Scottish countryside, viewing herds of wild deer and passing over Glenfinnan Viaduct featured in one of the Harry Potter movies. A long day but well worth it.
Arrochar & Tarbet station
Take a leisurely train journey from Arrochar to Mallaig with Scotrail, taking you through some beautiful breath taking Scottish countryside, viewing herds of wild deer and passing over Glenfinnan Viaduct featured in one of the Harry Potter movies. A long day but well worth it.
If you are interested in architecture and museums, or just want to shop, then a trip into Glasgow is a must…approx. a 45 minute drive, or just relax and take the train (Scotrail) or bus (Citylink) from Arrochar.
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Glasgow City
If you are interested in architecture and museums, or just want to shop, then a trip into Glasgow is a must…approx. a 45 minute drive, or just relax and take the train (Scotrail) or bus (Citylink) from Arrochar.
Should you want to go further afield then Edinburgh would be a great day out….approx. a 2 hour drive away, where you can visit the most popular Castle in the UK, with some amazing bars and restaurants nearby, and of course if visiting in August you could book to attend the Edinburgh Tattoo. www.edintattoo.co.uk
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CastlehillShould you want to go further afield then Edinburgh would be a great day out….approx. a 2 hour drive away, where you can visit the most popular Castle in the UK, with some amazing bars and restaurants nearby, and of course if visiting in August you could book to attend the Edinburgh Tattoo. www.edintattoo.co.uk
Stirling is another lovely city, again with a superb Castle, situated on an elevated position overlooking the surrounding countryside (www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk) and the site of the Battle of Bannockburn.
www.battleofbannockburn.com
Approx. just over a 1 hour drive away.
The William Wallace monument, the Falkirk Wheel (www.scottishcanals.co.uk) and the beautiful Kelpies (www.the helix.co.uk) are also all nearby, so, why not make a day of it!!
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Stirling Castle
Castle WyndStirling is another lovely city, again with a superb Castle, situated on an elevated position overlooking the surrounding countryside (www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk) and the site of the Battle of Bannockburn.
www.battleofbannockburn.com
Approx. just over a 1 hour drive away.
The William Wallace monument, the Falkirk Wheel (www.scottishcanals.co.uk) and the beautiful Kelpies (www.the helix.co.uk) are also all nearby, so, why not make a day of it!!
Visit the picturesque conservation village of Luss, which is the ancestral home of Clan Colquhoun. Situated on the shore of Loch Lomond on the A82….approx. a 20 minute drive away. The village was the main outdoor location for the Scottish TV drama series ‘Take the High Road’. There are several tea-rooms, cafés, a Scottish craft shop and plans for a distillery. A water taxi service is available from the pier to Balloch, plus a starting point for other boat trips on the loch.
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Luss
Visit the picturesque conservation village of Luss, which is the ancestral home of Clan Colquhoun. Situated on the shore of Loch Lomond on the A82….approx. a 20 minute drive away. The village was the main outdoor location for the Scottish TV drama series ‘Take the High Road’. There are several tea-rooms, cafés, a Scottish craft shop and plans for a distillery. A water taxi service is available from the pier to Balloch, plus a starting point for other boat trips on the loch.
Join a guided tour at Dunans Castle restoration project and become a Laird or Lady in the process!! Situated at Glenaurel approx. a 30 mile drive away. The owners are delighted to offer a unique tour experience….not only will you learn about the history of Dunans castle, the Fletcher Clan and the building’s ruin by fire, you will also become Laird or Lady of Caisteal Dunanans and by doing so support the ongoing restoration of the building and grounds. The title, exclusive to those who visit Dunans, is the traditional gaelic rendering of the title. First appearing on maps in the late 1500’s, Dunans is a hidden Highland gem (approx. 45 minute drive). Rich in history, both ancient and modern. With links to the Fletcher, Lamont and Campbell Clans, Rob Roy McGregor, lost swords, the infamous Jacobite rebellions and Mr Thomas Telford, Dunans encapsulates over 400 years of fascinating Scottish history in a picturesque undiscovered corner of Western Scotland. At the end of the tour you will be presented with your titles, which will include your deed of entitlement certificate, a letter from the Laird, a location map showing your square foot of Scottish soil and souvenir folder. You will then have lifetime access to the grounds, and once restored the opportunity to stay in the castle.
The booking link is: http://viator.scottishlaird.com
Dunans Castle
Join a guided tour at Dunans Castle restoration project and become a Laird or Lady in the process!! Situated at Glenaurel approx. a 30 mile drive away. The owners are delighted to offer a unique tour experience….not only will you learn about the history of Dunans castle, the Fletcher Clan and the building’s ruin by fire, you will also become Laird or Lady of Caisteal Dunanans and by doing so support the ongoing restoration of the building and grounds. The title, exclusive to those who visit Dunans, is the traditional gaelic rendering of the title. First appearing on maps in the late 1500’s, Dunans is a hidden Highland gem (approx. 45 minute drive). Rich in history, both ancient and modern. With links to the Fletcher, Lamont and Campbell Clans, Rob Roy McGregor, lost swords, the infamous Jacobite rebellions and Mr Thomas Telford, Dunans encapsulates over 400 years of fascinating Scottish history in a picturesque undiscovered corner of Western Scotland. At the end of the tour you will be presented with your titles, which will include your deed of entitlement certificate, a letter from the Laird, a location map showing your square foot of Scottish soil and souvenir folder. You will then have lifetime access to the grounds, and once restored the opportunity to stay in the castle.
The booking link is: http://viator.scottishlaird.com
Depending on the time of your visit, Glen Coe offers excellent ski-ing facilities during winter months subject to the weather of course, and just an hour’s drive away. The chairlift is also open during summer months offering access for hill walking and mountain biking. Regardless of the time of year a drive through Glen Coe valley is an absolute must with it's breath-taking and dramatic scenery.
www.glencoemountain.co.uk
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Glencoe Mountain Resort
White CorriesDepending on the time of your visit, Glen Coe offers excellent ski-ing facilities during winter months subject to the weather of course, and just an hour’s drive away. The chairlift is also open during summer months offering access for hill walking and mountain biking. Regardless of the time of year a drive through Glen Coe valley is an absolute must with it's breath-taking and dramatic scenery.
www.glencoemountain.co.uk
For that special occasion, take a seaplane flight departing from Cameron House, Loch Lomond. Tours & booking details can be found on www.lomondseaplanes.com
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Loch Lomond Seaplanes
For that special occasion, take a seaplane flight departing from Cameron House, Loch Lomond. Tours & booking details can be found on www.lomondseaplanes.com
Depending on the length of your stay what about an excursion on the Waverley? The World’s only sea-going paddle steamer. Summer sailings are generally between June – August with the nearest port from the apartment being at Helensburgh, an approx. 30 minute drive. Occasionally it sails up Loch Long and passes Cobblerview Apartment!! 2021 marks the 75th anniversary of the Waverley’s launch, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are currently just waiting to hear when they will be permitted to sail again, so, please check out their website for further information.
Paddle Steamer Waverley Greenock Departure - Waverley Excursions Ltd
Open ShoreDepending on the length of your stay what about an excursion on the Waverley? The World’s only sea-going paddle steamer. Summer sailings are generally between June – August with the nearest port from the apartment being at Helensburgh, an approx. 30 minute drive. Occasionally it sails up Loch Long and passes Cobblerview Apartment!! 2021 marks the 75th anniversary of the Waverley’s launch, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are currently just waiting to hear when they will be permitted to sail again, so, please check out their website for further information.
Perhaps a visit to Hill House, Helensburgh might be of interest….the home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, where you can admire not only the house and garden, but the many interior fittings, decorative schemes and furniture for which he is famous. Details of opening hours can be found on www.nts.org.uk/Visit/Hill-House
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Brdo kuće
Upper Colquhoun StreetPerhaps a visit to Hill House, Helensburgh might be of interest….the home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, where you can admire not only the house and garden, but the many interior fittings, decorative schemes and furniture for which he is famous. Details of opening hours can be found on www.nts.org.uk/Visit/Hill-House
Walking & hiking
Not quite a 'munro' but an absolute must if you enjoy hiking. Park in the car-park at the head of Loch Long in Arrochar village, although the charges are pretty steep!....then follow the trail where signposted. A 7 mile approx. hike which can be a bit challenging in places depending on your level of fitness, although the views from the summit are absolutely stunning. However, please be aware that weather conditions can change very rapidly out in the mountains, so, dress accordingly and have everything you need to raise the alarm in the event of an emergency.
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The Cobbler
Not quite a 'munro' but an absolute must if you enjoy hiking. Park in the car-park at the head of Loch Long in Arrochar village, although the charges are pretty steep!....then follow the trail where signposted. A 7 mile approx. hike which can be a bit challenging in places depending on your level of fitness, although the views from the summit are absolutely stunning. However, please be aware that weather conditions can change very rapidly out in the mountains, so, dress accordingly and have everything you need to raise the alarm in the event of an emergency.
Whiskey Distilleries
For some guests a stay in Scotland would not be complete without visiting a whiskey distillery....so, why not consider visiting Auchentoshan Distillery, about a 40 minute drive away.
www.auchentoshan.com
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Auchentoshan Distillery
Great Western RoadFor some guests a stay in Scotland would not be complete without visiting a whiskey distillery....so, why not consider visiting Auchentoshan Distillery, about a 40 minute drive away.
www.auchentoshan.com
Oban Whisky and Fine Wines Shop
19 Stafford StGlengoyne Distillery
Places to eat/drink
A 15 minute walk away from the apartment or short drive. Beer garden and inside restaurant, serving food all day, plus breakfast between 1000 - 1200hrs.
Booking advisable
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Village Inn
Shore RoadA 15 minute walk away from the apartment or short drive. Beer garden and inside restaurant, serving food all day, plus breakfast between 1000 - 1200hrs.
Booking advisable
A new bistro in Arrochar due to fully open by Summer 2021 but currently offering a take-away service
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Cù Mara Bistro & Takeaway
Shore RoadA new bistro in Arrochar due to fully open by Summer 2021 but currently offering a take-away service
Situated in Arrochar and approx. 1 mile from the apartment.
Restaurant and take-away service available to non-residents.
Loch Long Hotel
Main RoadSituated in Arrochar and approx. 1 mile from the apartment.
Restaurant and take-away service available to non-residents.
Situated in Arrochar and approx. 1 mile from the apartment. Provides indoor and outdoor dining.
T. 01301 702241
https://www.facebook.com/bensbothy/
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Ben Arthur Bothy
Main streetSituated in Arrochar and approx. 1 mile from the apartment. Provides indoor and outdoor dining.
T. 01301 702241
https://www.facebook.com/bensbothy/
Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa
Cladach Mor Bistro at Loch Fyne Hotel, Inveraray…approx. 30 minute drive.
Situated in Tarbet.......approx. 2 miles away from the apartment.
T. 01301 702172 – restaurant and take-away service
http://www.facebook.com/slanjrestaurantltd/
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Slanj Restaurant
Station RoadSituated in Tarbet.......approx. 2 miles away from the apartment.
T. 01301 702172 – restaurant and take-away service
http://www.facebook.com/slanjrestaurantltd/
Loch Fyne Oyster Bar Restaurant…approx. 20 minute drive away.
T. 01499 600482
https://www.lochfyne.com/
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Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd
Loch Fyne Oyster Bar Restaurant…approx. 20 minute drive away.
T. 01499 600482
https://www.lochfyne.com/
Situated on the A82 alongside Loch Lomond at Inverbeg...approx. 15 minute drive.
T. 01436 860678 – restaurant and take-away service
https://www.innonlochlomond.co.uk/
The Inn on Loch Lomond
A82Situated on the A82 alongside Loch Lomond at Inverbeg...approx. 15 minute drive.
T. 01436 860678 – restaurant and take-away service
https://www.innonlochlomond.co.uk/
The Clubhouse at Cameron
Situated alongside Loch Lomond.....20 minute drive away.
T. 01389 310777
Dine alongside Loch Lomond at Duck Bay Restaurant......approx. 25 minute drive away.
Booking highly recommended.
Duck Bay
Dine alongside Loch Lomond at Duck Bay Restaurant......approx. 25 minute drive away.
Booking highly recommended.
Overlooking The Clyde is the Commodore Vintage Inn, situated in Helensburgh…approx. 25 minute drive away.
T. 01436 676924
https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/scotland-northern-ireland/thecommodorehelensburgh?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
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The Commodore
112-117 W Clyde StOverlooking The Clyde is the Commodore Vintage Inn, situated in Helensburgh…approx. 25 minute drive away.
T. 01436 676924
https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/scotland-northern-ireland/thecommodorehelensburgh?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
Overlooking Loch Fyne is the Stagecoach Inn, Cairndow....approx. 20 minute drive away.
T. 01499 600286
www.cairndowinn.com/
Cairndow Stagecoach Inn
Overlooking Loch Fyne is the Stagecoach Inn, Cairndow....approx. 20 minute drive away.
T. 01499 600286
www.cairndowinn.com/
Steeped in history is the Drovers Inn, Inverarnan, Loch Lomond….approx. 25 minute drive away.
T. 01301 704234
www.droversinn.co.uk/
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The Drovers Inn
Steeped in history is the Drovers Inn, Inverarnan, Loch Lomond….approx. 25 minute drive away.
T. 01301 704234
www.droversinn.co.uk/
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EV charging point
Please note there is one EV charging point located in the car-park at the head of the loch, adjacent to the petrol station on the A83