There’s something about the Scottish Highlands that stirs the soul. The air’s a little crisper, the skies a little wider, and the lochs – well, they’re pure magic. But nestled on the banks of the most famous of them all – bonnie Loch Lomond – lies something even more enchanting: Cameron House, a five-star resort that’s equal parts Highland hideaway and adrenaline-fuelled playground.
Let’s get one thing straight. This is not your average country retreat. Yes, it has 400 acres of manicured wilderness, elegant interiors, and the sort of loch views that make your Instagram weep with joy. But it also has its own cinema, a championship golf course, a 234-berth marina, rooftop infinity pool, luxury spa, and – wait for it – its own speedboat. Move over Gleneagles, there’s a new tartan-clad showstopper in town.
Stay Your Way
Accommodation at Cameron House comes with serious bragging rights. There are 208 rooms and 28 suites, all dripping in Scottish charm and contemporary elegance – think plush tartans, fine art, and sprawling views of the loch or rolling green grounds. Opt for a suite if you’re craving ESPA toiletries, Nespresso machines, and a complimentary mini-bar (and frankly, who isn’t?).
Prefer your own private patch of Highland paradise? Then one of the 115 luxury lodges will be your tartan dream come true. Sleeping up to eight and nestled discreetly among the woods, these self-catering sanctuaries are ideal for families, groups, or couples plotting a romantic loch-side escape.
Three Ways to Thrill
Cameron House recently turned the dial up on adventure with three heart-racing, wind-in-your-hair stay packages designed to shake off city stress faster than you can say “where’s the paddleboard?”
Stay & Sail (from £390 per night)
Imagine this – you, your favourite person, and a bottle of bubbly, cruising around Loch Lomond on a private Celtic Warrior Champagne Cruise. Hidden coves, secret islands, and the sort of smug serenity you only get on the upper deck of a boat with a drink in hand.
Adventure Awaits (from £470 per night)
Kayaks, mountain bikes, paddleboards, and even katakanus (Google it – it’s part kayak, part canoe, all fun). This package is your golden ticket to Loch Lomond’s great outdoors. Cap it off with a round on the wickedly tricky Wee Demon golf course and a well-earned soak in the Leisure Club’s bubble pool.
Licence to Thrill (also from £470)
For anyone who’s ever watched a Bond film and thought, “I could totally pull off that jet ski scene,” this one’s for you. Two high-octane 60-minute sessions of speedboating and jet-skiing will see you zipping across the loch like a tuxedoed action hero. Shaken? Possibly. Stirred? Most definitely.
Each package includes a stay in a Classic or Contemporary bedroom, a full Scottish breakfast at the Cameron Grill (black pudding, tattie scones, the whole shebang), and full access to the Leisure Club – a tranquil oasis complete with two pools, a steam room, sauna, gym, and a bubbly hot tub that might just be your new favourite spot to stargaze.
Playtime in the Highlands
If you’ve got any energy left (unlikely, but let’s dream), Cameron House’s on-site activities are practically endless. Falconry? Check. Pony trekking? Naturally. Clay pigeon shooting, 4×4 off-roading, seaplane adventures? Tick, tick, tick. There’s even a plush 29-seat cinema for quieter evenings, complete with velvet armchairs, popcorn and pick’n’mix at The Kiosk.
Golfers are in for a treat, too. The Carrick, the resort’s 18-hole championship course, offers a game as scenic as it is challenging. One moment you’re teeing off beside the loch, the next you’re putting under the gaze of Ben Lomond’s mighty peak. Even the cheeky 9-hole Wee Demon packs a punch with devilishly placed bunkers and smug satisfaction if you master it.
Eat, Sip, Repeat
All that adventure deserves a serious reward – and Cameron House’s restaurants deliver in spades. The Cameron Grill is your go-to for modern Scottish fine dining with loch views to dine for, while La Vista brings a slice of Naples to the Highlands with handmade pasta, artisan pizzas, and tableside cocktails that are pure theatre.
The Tavern is your laid-back, sports-bar-meets-country-pub option, with big screens and bigger burgers, while The Clubhouse near the golf course offers a relaxed, family-friendly dining experience ideal for post-spa or post-par feasting.
And if you’re craving a little taste of Italy to take home? Don’t miss La Vista’s mercato, a chic little deli stocked with all the olives, pasta and vino you need to relive your la dolce vita moment back in the city.
Bide A Wee
Whether you’re looking to embrace your inner daredevil, soak up sublime scenery, or simply unwind with a dram in hand as the mist rolls across the loch, Cameron House is the sort of place that seduces you with its beauty, then spoils you with its brilliance.
It’s Scotland – but not as you know it. It’s loch-side luxury with a heartbeat. And it might just be the best thing you do all year.
Loch Lomond, West Dunbartonshire, G83 8QZ, Scotland
