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Fabulous train journey to Oban on 17 March 2018
Helensburgh Upper to Oban day return by train Another beautiful day at Appletree Self Catering Holiday Cottage, Loch Lomond! Today we...
Mar 23, 2018


Self Catering choices in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
About Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is an area of outstanding beauty in...
Mar 6, 2018


Dashing through the snow at Appletree Cottage!
The last few days have seen heavy snowfalls here at Appletree Cottage. About 30 centimetres with drifts rising much higher. It is the...
Mar 6, 2018


Street view showing 2011 image, long before Appletree Cottage was built
Appletree Cottage has been up and running for over a year now having opened in August 2016. Work began in late 2015 on the foundations,...
Dec 24, 2017


Beautiful Clear Crisp Weather at Appletree Cottage- 3 photos
A recent cold snap has seen temperatures of minus seven degrees centigrade. Clear skies and sunshine have brought a touch of magic to our...
Dec 12, 2017


Search for the Source of the Endrick!
Another glorious day at Appletree Cottage! The sun is shining and the sky is clear as we set off to find the source of the Endrick Water,...
Nov 12, 2017


Aboard The Maid of the Loch paddle steamer and a visit to Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival.
Another lovely day at Appletree Cottage, Luxury self-catering lodge! ​ Today we decided to nip down the road and explore the Loch Lomond...
Sep 8, 2017


Outlander meets Monty Python at Doune Castle
Visit to Doune Castle - 26 Aug 2017 We decide to head off to visit DOUNE CASTLE about half an hour’s drive away. A favourite stop on the...
Aug 27, 2017


Walking round Sallochy and Ross Point
Sallochy Bay Another fine day at Appletree Cottage and today we explore the peninsula immediately north of Sallochy Bay on the east side...
Aug 22, 2017


Excellent walk to Loch Sloy Dam – 25 July 2017
A lovely day with a little bit of a breeze and occasional cloud. Perfect for walking. The plan was to walk from Arrochar at the head of...
Aug 20, 2017
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