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Situated on the banks of Loch Lomond, our cosy self-catering bunkhouse offers excellent accommodation on the West Highland Way. We can accommodate up to 10 people making Balmaha Bunkhouse a great base for families and small groups, as well as hikers. Please bear in mind that we cannot accommodate dogs (except Assistance Dogs: please contact us). We don’t have any on-site parking, but there are two car parks close by.
Our bunkhouse has four bedrooms, three bathrooms (two being ensuite), a common room with kitchen, a small drying room with laundry facilities, a downstairs toilet, an enclosed porch and outdoor seating.
What we offer: Bedding | Towels | Breakfast provisions | Washer-dryer combo | Clothes driers
Balmaha is a tiny village on the east side of Loch Lomond, less than an hour’s drive away from both Stirling and Glasgow. With a waterbus link to Luss on the west side of the loch, Balmaha is the perfect jumping-off point for exploring Britain’s largest lake and the National Park.
Key Info
Your Hosts
Balmaha Bunkhouse is family run and owned. We are a multicultural family with English and Cuban heritage, proud to call Scotland home since 2019. We have been working hard to transform Balmaha Bunkhouse into a successful business and are committed to providing excellent service. Please visit our Contact Us page, where we are happy to answer questions or to receive any comments you may have.
The core members of our team are Ian and Ileana, their daughters Elie and Romy, Marcia their auntie, and their niece Jaquelines and her young daughter Aurora. Other members of the family include Ileana’s other sister Neyza and the head of our family and Ileana’s mother, Tanya (lovingly referred to as Mima) have also worked hard to bring Balmaha Bunkhouse to where it is today.
Address
Tel 01360 870 006
Mob 0785 301 0765
Beds
8
Sleeps
10
Nearest public transport
By car: From Glasgow, follow the A81 to Milngavie and then follow signs for Drymen. In Drymen village, turn left on to B837 for Balmaha. From Edinburgh, take the M9 westwards and at Stirling, take the junction 10 on the A84, which will continue on to the A811; in Drymen village, turn left onto B837 for Balmaha. Please bear in mind that we do not have any on-site parking, but there are two car parks close by.
By public transport: From Glasgow, take a train to Balloch, (trains run from Glasgow Queen Street twice per hour and take 50 minutes) and switch to the McColl’s 309 bus to Balmaha (from the nearby Balloch Bus station just across the bridge, opposite the gates to Balloch Country Park).
From Glasgow Airport: We are just 40 minutes away by car. On public transport, just take the regular bus service to Glasgow City Centre. From Glasgow Queen Street take the train to Balloch, followed by the McColl’s 309 bus to Balmaha.
Facilities
SeasonVaries - Check Website
Check-in TimeFrom 4pm, if its after 7pm please call us
Check-out Time10 am