Oak Tree Inn - Balmaha

Award-winning family inn on Loch Lomond shore with homemade ice cream and eco pods

Accommodations & Rooms

Oak Tree Inn Balmaha offers 42 bedrooms, including unique eco pods with private outdoor seating and traditional rooms in nearby cottages. Some rooms have direct views of Loch Lomond and balconies, while the pods are compact with a veranda and parking spot. The hotel also provides pet-friendly rooms with dog beds and bowls, and accessible parking for guests with limited mobility.

Dining

The Oak Tree Inn Balmaha produces the first authentic ice cream range in Loch Lomond on-site, available from the St Mocha Coffee Shop along with artisan coffee. The hotel restaurant serves high-quality pub food with special diet menus and locally sourced cuisines, including a full cooked buffet breakfast with local flavors. Guests can also order packed lunches and enjoy wine or champagne from the bar.

Location & Activities

Situated on the east shore of Loch Lomond, the hotel is adjacent to the West Highland Way and offers direct access to Conic Hill hiking trails. Guests can take the Inchcailloch Island ferry service from the nearby pier or join a prosecco boat cruise organized by the reception. The area is part of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with Ben Lomond also reachable for a day hike.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Awarded Scotland's Family Inn of the Year, the hotel provides family-friendly amenities such as kids' meals, generous room upgrades, and a warm atmosphere with live music events. Pets are welcome with pet bowls and a pet basket provided, and the hotel has a designated smoking area for convenience. The on-site village shop sells essentials and rain gear, making it easy for families and walkers to prepare for outdoor days.

Sustainability & Practicalities

Oak Tree Inn Balmaha runs solar panels and offers electric vehicle chargers for guests arriving by car, with free parking on-site and accessible parking spaces. The hotel uses renewable energy initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint, and CCTV systems ensure security. Guests can also find an ATM on site, a minimarket, and the hotel provides invoice processing for business stays.

• Award: Scotland's Family Inn of the Year
• Location: On the shore of Loch Lomond, next to the West Highland Way
• Rooms: 42 bedrooms including eco pods with private outdoor seating
• Dining: On-site restaurant, St Mocha Coffee Shop, and first homemade ice cream in Loch Lomond
• Sustainability: Solar panels and electric vehicle chargers
• Family: Family-friendly amenities, children's menu, and live music events
• Activities: Ben Lomond hiking trails, Conic Hill, and Inchcailloch Island ferry service