What accommodation types are available at Loch Tay Highland Lodges?

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Loch Tay Highland Lodges offers five self-catering accommodation types on the shores of Loch Tay in Perthshire: Scandinavian-built cabins and lodges (including lodges with hot tubs), glamping, camping, exclusive houses, and quirky properties. All are self-catered, so you book a base rather than a hotel room, and the site sits within easy driving distance of Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow. The right choice depends on whether you want a hot tub, a full house for a group, or a low-cost pitch for your own tent.

The five accommodation categories

The park's own booking search groups stays under these headings:

Category What it is Best suited to
Cabins & Lodges Scandinavian-built holiday lodges, including lodges with hot tubs Couples and families wanting home comforts and a hot tub
Glamping The park's "Award Winning" glamping accommodation Guests who want a step up from a tent without a full lodge
Camping Tent pitches Guests bringing their own kit on a tighter budget
Exclusive Houses Whole-house stays Larger groups or families wanting private space
Quirky Properties Unusual, character-led accommodation Guests who want a memorable stay over a standard lodge

The site describes its lodges and glamping as situated in the central Highlands on the shores of Loch Tay, surrounded by mountains, lochs and rivers.

Lodges and cabins: the core of the park

The lodges are the flagship option. They are Scandinavian-built, self-catered, and some come with hot tubs, which is the detail to check first if a hot tub is non-negotiable for your trip. Because these are self-catering units, expect to handle your own meals rather than rely on hotel service, though the on-park Boathouse Restaurant is listed as a dining option during your stay.

Glamping and camping

Glamping is positioned as an award-winning alternative to a standard tent, and camping covers guests bringing their own tent. Both sit within the same park, so you get access to the same setting and on-park facilities as lodge guests. If you are weighing glamping against a lodge, the trade-off is generally space and amenities versus cost; the site does not publish rates in the material available, so confirm prices at the availability check.

Houses and quirky properties

Exclusive Houses suit groups who want the whole property, while Quirky Properties are for guests who prefer character over convention. Both are listed as self-catering.

Booking details worth knowing before you choose

  • Check availability by category. The booking search lets you select an accommodation type, then enter guests and pets, so you can see what is actually free for your dates rather than assume your first choice is open.
  • Guest breakdown matters. The form separates adults (18+), children (2–17) and infants (under 2). Infants are excluded from cabin occupancy, which affects which units you can book for a given group size.
  • Pets cost extra. Pets are charged at £15 per pet per night, and the park markets itself as pet-friendly, so dogs can join you in a cottage or lodge.
  • Discounts exist. The park advertises a Blue Light Card discount, worth checking if you are eligible.

How to decide

Choose a lodge with a hot tub if that is the point of the trip; choose glamping if you want the outdoor setting without tent setup; choose camping if you are bringing your own gear; choose an exclusive house for a group that wants private space; and choose a quirky property if you want the stay itself to be the story. In every case, run the availability search with your exact guest and pet numbers first, since occupancy rules and pet fees change what you can book.