🎆 HOGMANAY IN THE TROSSACHS – 2026 LODGE RENTAL sleeps 6+

Description

✨ The Perfect Post-Christmas Escape
The presents are opened, the turkey is finished... now it's time to truly relax.

Available Dates Saturday 26 December – Saturday 2 January

Imagine waking up to mist rising over a tranquil loch, with the snow-dusted peaks of the Trossachs framing the horizon. This is your chance to experience a truly unforgettable Scottish New Year at the Macdonald Forest Hills Resort – a 4-star self-catering lodge nestled in the heart of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

Set in 25 acres of landscaped woodland and gardens on the peaceful shores of Loch Ard, this resort offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. It's hard to believe you're only:

20 minutes from Stirling

40 minutes from Glasgow

Less than 1 hour from Edinburgh

🏡 The Lodge (more like an apartment!)

This spacious, south-facing self-catering lodge is designed to make the most of the stunning winter surroundings.

Accommodation features include:

Spacious open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and lounge

Private balcony with outdoor furniture – perfect for crisp winter mornings with a hot coffee and loch views

Fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave

TV, DVD and telephone in all units

Interactive TV system with email, internet access, movies on demand and music library

Private sauna

Spacious master bedroom with ensuite bathroom & shower, tv

Twin bedroom

Main bathroom with bath/shower, sauna

Downstairs WC & shower

Sofa bed in the lounge

Towels and linen inc, (midweek change available)

Over 2 levels

Owner on site for assistance

🎉 Hogmanay Celebrations
This is the highlight of the Scottish calendar – and you'll have a front-row seat.

The resort hosts a spectacular Hogmanay Gala Dinner on 31 December. The evening includes:

Canapés and fizz

A decadent feast prepared by the resort's award-winning team

Live band – dance the night away Scottish-style

A resident piper ringing in the bells at midnight

A fantastic fireworks display over Loch Ard – a truly magical way to welcome the New Year

On New Year's Day, you can relax with a hearty brunch and explore the stunning winter surroundings at your own pace.

🏊 Resort Amenities
As a guest, you'll have full access to the resort's impressive leisure facilities:

18-metre indoor swimming pool

Spa pool, rock sauna & steam room

Spa therapy rooms – perfect for a relaxing post-Christmas treatment

Gym

Tennis courts

Billiard room

On-site dining:

Garden Restaurant – award-winning modern Scottish cuisine with panoramic views

Bar serving a select menu of wines and whiskies

🚵 Explore the Winter Trossachs
The resort is perfectly positioned for winter walks and outdoor adventure:

Loch Ard – stunning winter scenery, boating and canoeing available in season

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park – miles of winter walking and cycling trails

Go Ape! – tree-top adventure (seasonal)

Nearby attractions:

Loch Lomond

Stirling Castle

Doune Castle (Outlander fans – this is Castle Leoch!)

Wallace Monument

Bannockburn

Inchmahome Priory

Blair Drummond Safari Park

Distillery tours at Deanston and Glengoyne

Just 4 miles away is the charming village of Aberfoyle – the "Gateway to the Trossachs" – with shops, cafes and a golf course.

📅 Rental Details

Resort Forest Hills Trossachs Club / Macdonald Forest Hills Resort
Location Kinlochard, by Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire FK8 3TL
Accommodation Self-catering lodge (2 bedrooms)
Sleeps Up to 6 guests
Available Dates 26 December – 2 January (arrive Boxing Day, depart after New Year's Day)
Price £1500

Please note:
Electricity is metered and payable by the guest approx £50pw

Check-in 5pm /out 10am

📞 Enquire Now
Don't miss this opportunity to experience a Scottish Hogmanay in the heart of the Trossachs!

£300 deposit secures, balance 10 weeks before.

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