Oak Tree Inn - Balmaha

Award-winning country inn on the shores of Loch Lomond

Amenities & Services

Oak Tree Inn Balmaha offers a combination of hotel, restaurant, café, and village shop all in one location. The hotel runs on renewable energy from solar panels and provides electric vehicle charging stations for guests. A St Mocha Coffee house on site serves artisan coffee and the first authentic ice cream range in Loch Lomond, made on-site.

Rooms & Accommodations

The Oak Tree Inn has 42 bedrooms, including traditional rooms and unique eco pods with private outdoor seating. Some rooms are in nearby cottages with direct views of Loch Lomond and feature private bathrooms. The pods are compact with double beds, private bathrooms, and small verandas.

Location & Outdoor Activities

Oak Tree Inn Loch Lomond sits on the east shore of Loch Lomond, adjacent to the West Highland Way and Conic Hill hiking trails. Guests can access Ben Lomond hiking trails and take the Inchcailloch Island ferry service from the nearby pier. The hotel is within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with free on-site parking for those arriving by car.

Dining & Food

The hotel offers a full cooked buffet breakfast with local flavors and options, plus a restaurant serving high-quality pub food and special diet menus. The St Mocha Coffee shop provides artisan coffee and home baking, including the hotel's own homemade ice cream. Dinner in the bar features seasonal dishes such as steak pie and fish and chips, with a real log fire in the bar area.

Family & Pet-Friendly Features

Oak Tree Inn Balmaha was named Scotland's Family Inn of the Year, with family rooms, kids' meals, and generous room upgrades available. The hotel is pet-friendly, offering pet baskets and pet bowls for dogs, and a designated smoking area is available. Live music events on Sunday afternoons (4-7 pm) featuring entertainer Tom Urie add to the welcoming atmosphere.

• Award: Scotland's Family Inn of the Year (National Hotels of the Year Awards)
• Rooms: 42 bedrooms including eco pods with private outdoor seating
• Dining: Buffet breakfast, restaurant, St Mocha Coffee shop & on-site ice cream
• Location: Adjacent to West Highland Way & Conic Hill, on Loch Lomond shore
• Sustainability: Solar panels, electric vehicle charging station, renewable energy
• Entertainment: Live music with Tom Urie every Sunday 4-7 pm
• Family & Pet: Family rooms, kids' meals, pet baskets and bowls