Victorian house, family & pet friendly, overlooking Loch Long, by Loch Lomond

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9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12214 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Arrochar, Argyll & Bute

Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - East10 min drive
Loch Lomond10 min drive
Ben Lomond81 min drive
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Mansefield House, situated in the picturesque highland village of Arrochar, on the shores of Loch Long, is a fine Grade B listed Victorian house. Full of character and original features, Mansefield House offers a comfortable and well equipped home from home.

Situated on the shores of Loch Long, Mansefield House has uninterrupted views of the loch, the Arrochar Alps. The house stands in an elevated position with large private gardens of mature shrubs, trees and lawns. Loch Lomond lies 2 miles to the East.

Within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, at the gateway to the Argyll Forest Park, the area is rich with spectacular views and scenery.

Mansefield House is a warm and homely house perfectly suited to families with young children, groups of friends celebrating a special occasion or reunion, as well as walkers and cyclists. There is excellent road and mountain biking on the doorstep. Excellent for wild swimming and paddle boarding. Well behaved pets are very welcome.

Exceptional walking for all ages and abilities, climbing, golf, wilderness mountain biking, horse riding, fishing, canoeing, sailing and various other water sports are on the doorstep, while the centre of Glasgow and its abundance of culture is only a 45 minute drive away. Perfect for exploring the islands of Argyll, with Oban just over an hour away. Visit Bute, Mull, Islay, or Gigha. Or head to Stirling for some history and heritage.

The immediate area has a wealth of attractions, including Inveraray Castle, Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Hill House, the Glengoyne Whisky Distillery, and the glorious gardens of Argyll & Bute. There is something to do in all weathers for all ages.

The village of Arrochar is nestled in the shadow of the Cobbler, beneath the Arrochar Alps, at the head of Loch Long. An attractive village, with a small shop, petrol station, and newspaper shop. A fantastic takeaway offers hand thrown pizzas, burgers and much more.

Supermarkets can be found in Helensburgh, Dumbarton and Balloch, all within 25 minutes drive of Arrochar. Auchencarroch Farm Shop offers wonderful locally sourced food and drink, and is just 15 minutes from the house.

24 hour garage can be found in Luss, 15 minutes drive from Arrochar.

The Village Inn, a great family and pet friendly pub and restaurant serving good food and a wide variety of real ales and whiskies, is just 100 metres from the front door. Other excellent restaurants in the immediate vicinity include The Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, The George in Inveraray, Luss Seafood Bar and The Loch Lomond Arms Hotel.

Mansefield House is situated at the quieter end of the village of Arrochar, off the main road with easy access to the beach.

Attractive Luss on Loch Lomond 15 minutes drive away, Helensburgh, on the Clyde, 25 minutes, Loch Fyne 20 minutes, Inveraray 25 minutes, Oban 1 hour, Glasgow 45 minutes, Edinburgh 1.5 hours.

The Trossachs, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Oban and the Isles are all within touring distance.

Glasgow International Airport 40 minutes drive
Glasgow City Centre 45 minutes drive
Arrochar & Tarbet Station 1.5 miles (with direct overnight sleeper service from London)
Arrochar Citylink Bus Stop 1 mile

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Property manager

Ali Campbell

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children very welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

£20 per pet per week.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arrochar

Located in Arrochar, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Arrochar Play Area and Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Arrochar, Argyll & Bute

What's nearby

Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - East - 10 min drive
Loch Lomond - 10 min drive
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 12 min drive
Great Trossachs Path - West - 64 min drive
Ben Lomond - 81 min drive

Getting around

Arrochar & Tarbet Station - 5 min drive
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪Inveruglas Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
‪Bonnie & Ben - ‬4 min drive
‪Village Inn - ‬2 min walk
‪The Goil Inn - ‬17 min drive
‪Café the Den - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian house, family & pet friendly, overlooking Loch Long, by Loch Lomond pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Victorian house, family & pet friendly, overlooking Loch Long, by Loch Lomond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Victorian house, family & pet friendly, overlooking Loch Long, by Loch Lomond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Victorian house, family & pet friendly, overlooking Loch Long, by Loch Lomond located?

This family-friendly Arrochar holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Loch Long, Arrochar Play Area and Three Villages Community Hall. Loch Lomond and Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - East are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mairi G.

19 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Had a lovely 2 night stay to celebrate a 60th birthday. Comfortable house with lots of space.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

17 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute bliss

Luv’d it, the house was everything and more than we all wished for. The house clean, spacious and had everything we needed for a long weekend. Our only regret was we didn’t book for a longer stay . We would definitely go back and would recommend staying here to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Frances S.

23 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Mansfield House

Thought there might have been contact from the owners prior to our stay. Lovely old house but disappointed that we needed to wash all the crockery/cutlery before using as residue left on from previous use in dishwasher (?) Only one tea towel provided .. more would have been handy and there was no kitchen towel. Otherwise it was fine.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda C.

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Had a great time. Will definitely be back

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire E.

21 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

We went for a catch up with friends and had a lovely break, the property has everything you would need and more and is very spacious. The village inn next door was perfect for not cooking and had a couple of meals here, the views are amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed the area, would highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten K.

9 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beutifull House.

Lovely House. In a wonderfull place. Everything in order and What a viuw. Wauhhh.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme M.

23 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Beautiful property in an ideal location for all the surrounding walks. Felt like home as soon as we stepped inside. Lots of space and extremely well equipped. Luxurious toiletries were an added bonus. Would recommend and would definitely go back but for longer the next time. Fiona was extremely helpful and quick to respond to any questions.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

5 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

Really lovely property in a beautiful setting. We will return!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

30 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house and location

A spacious and well kitted out property in an amazing location. As keen swimmers we liked having Loch Long on our doorstep and also Loch Lommond a half hour, scenic walk away. The kitchen is well equipped to cook for a big crowd. Our meal at at the Village Inn right next door was lovely and we went back for drinks a few times. All nine of us loved it and would recommend Mansefield House for a great weekend away.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

14 Oct 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

nicola p.

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house over looking the loch.

We all loved our stay in Mansefield House and plan to visit again soon. Lots of space for all the family. Super comfy beds. Beautiful location overlooking the loch. Stunning house.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Sharon M.

17 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The location is absolutely beautiful the gardens for the house are just lovely too, the house was at first glance everything we had hoped. On our first night we found a bat in one of the bedrooms, not a problem, my son contacted the property owner and she advised us what to do, bat was released later that evening. After a few days we noticed a lot of bees/wasps in the dining room and in the bat bedroom, as this was where 2 of my grandchildren were sleeping we moved them out of there and had them sleeping with parents. There seems to be a nest in one of the chimneys as you could see them from outside flying around the chimney. We told property owner Fiona, on our second to last night of our stay when she popped her head over the gate. We all still had a good time but the bee/wasp thing needs to be sorted out.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

10 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

Such an amazing house fully kitted out for our stay with lovely touches. Fiona our host was fabulous very welcoming and kept in touch until arrival. Amenities close by included bars restaurants, take away and village shop all within walking distance. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Redmond, Washington

3 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible place

The house was so wonderful it’s hard to describe. We had three adults and four teens. We had plenty of sleeping spaces and family spaces. The kitchen was a dream with everything we needed to prepare several meals. The location was beautiful. We were so happy to spend a few days here enjoying the house and the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

siddhartha

27 July 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

24 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

40th Birthday Weekend

Very comfortable and well appointed rooms.Excellent facilities for all the family spotlessly clean. Location excellent close to restaurant and bar, Arrochar is a lovely area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

19 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

A great home with plenty of room and well equipped. Stunning views from the property and loads of good walks nearby. We stayed with 5 children aged from 9 to 16 years and all found plenty to do. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

23 Jan 2019

Absolutely loved the house, lovely surroundings. Will be back soon hopefully

Had the best weekend staying here. So glad Fiona agreed to let us stay. We were a group of 18 year olds who had tried so many other place that wouldn’t let us stay due to our age. But the owner welcomed us. Will hopefully be back soon, have talked about making this a annual think if they will have us back

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

11 Aug 2018

A wonderfull place to be

We enjoyed the beautiful house with the wonderful kitchen, the nice fireplace in the livingroom and the great view over the loch and mountains.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martine F.

31 July 2018

An unforgettable family time in Arrochar

We spent a wonderful week in family at Mansefield House. The région of the Loch Lomond is magnificent and offer a lot of various activities : hiking, canoë, visits, ... The house is very welcoming, confortable and well equipped for large family, with a pleasant outdoor environment. A really great stay, thank you very much to our hosts !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

carmen c.

8 May 2018

Great house!

Very charming and cozy house for a family getaway. Lots of great walks close by. Great kitchen for group dinners.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine D.

4 Mar 2018

Living the dream!

Went to Mansfield House with family to celebrate 60th birthday. House is beautiful and very spacious so you are not all on top of each other. We had an extremely relaxing time. Fiona made us feel most welcome. It is an ideal location for walking, visiting local attractions and enjoying the Village Inn pub next door which is excellent. Would heartily recommend Mansfield House. Hope to be able to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

15 Feb 2018

An amazing cottage in an amazing setting

We had a wonderful time at the cottage for my 50th birthday. The position was excellent for access to many areas of Scotland so touring was great. The owners are next door but they were almost invisible and we had complete privacy but always in the knowledge they were there if we needed them. The village had great resteraunts and pubs but it did lack amenities, only one local shop but well stocked. Most of all the scenery was beautiful, what a stunning area 360 views and right on the loch. Would definitely recommend anyone going, family friendly so suitable for all types of holiday. I hope to go back some time soon maybe in the summer to enjoy more walking.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

12 Feb 2016

The house let me "live the dream" for the weekend xxxxx

The property was fabulous. Just exactly as decribed. 12 of us headed off for a family celebration and loved every single relaxing minute of it. Even although it rained the whole time...but we are used to that. House sat in a large garden, private driveway overlooking the loch... Fabulous view of the hills opposite and great walks for the dogs on the hills behind the house. I only walked about 30 mins up the hill at the back of the house and the views were outstanding. Property was very clean and tidy and well equiped which was a relief when you are organising a holiday for other members of the family. Everyone loved their rooms and the lounge. We sat mostly at night around the large dining table playing card games while the kids entertained themselves in the many rooms. Fiona who owns the house came and introduced herself when we arrived and was happy to answer any questions we had. Although her and Tom live in separate accomodation at the rear of the property, you would never know they were there and we certainly didnt feel any pressure from them. All in all, a great time was had within a very beautiful house at a beautiful location (only about 30 min from Glasgow on clear run). Thank you Fiona & Tom for letting me in particular live in what would be my dream house for a weekend. xxxxx

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo D.

5 Dec 2015

What a house! We loved it!

There is nothing not to like about Mansefield house. A beautiful house set back from the road overlooking a stunning view of Loch Long. When the snow started on our last morning the view was particularly beautiful. We were a group of 10 friends and absolutely loved our stay there. The rooms are cosy, full of character and sprinkled with beautiful little touches. We made full use of the stunning wood burner in the living room, the pool table, piano, board games and fantastic kitchen for breakfast. On arrival there were fresh flowers and shortbread on the kitchen table. Straight away we felt at home and happy to be there. The house lived up to and exceeded all our expectations. Also worth a note is the Village Inn, just 2 minutes walk from the house. Here they served great food and plenty of beer and mulled wine. Our stay at Mansefield House will be memorable one. I wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend Fiona and her beautiful house. Thank you for having us and I hope we weren't too noisy.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2015

About the host

Hosted by Ali Campbell

Fiona and Ali have been operating Mansefield House, a VisitScotland accredited four star self-catering house, since 2002. Part of the Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers Committed to Quality scheme, proud to have been granted a Green Tourism Silver Award, and part of the Dugs Welcome scheme. Awarded with the European Holiday Home Association Best Pet Friendly Award 2018. Campbell Cottage was added to the portfolio in 2017. Happy guests make us happy.

Why they chose this property

Mansefield House is situated in the picturesque village of Arrochar, at the quieter more peaceful end of the village. On the shores of Loch Long, and overlooking the Arrochar Alps, it is surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Oban and the gateway to the Islands is a little over an hour away, and Loch Lomond is only two miles away. But if the peace and serenity gets a bit too much, Glasgow is only a 45 minute drive away… what’s not to love?

What makes this property unique

Arrochar is an attractive West Highland village, with a great pub, a well supplied village shop, green grocer, post office, petrol station, coffee shop, and newspaper shop.
In the heart of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, activities such as walking, climbing, golf, mountain biking, horse riding, fishing, sailing and various other watersports are on the doorstep, while the centre of Glasgow and its abundance of culture is only a 45 minute drive away.
The immediate area has a wealth of attractions, including Inveraray Castle , Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Hill House, the glorious gardens of Argyll & Bute, and the Glengoyne Whisky Distillery.