Lomond Park Hotel

Scotland’s natural beauty doesn’t always have to involve a long trip north or west. Some of the finest spots are within easy reach of the city.

That’s the case with today’s Big Deal, offering a user-friendly overnight break with dinner at the Lomond Park Hotel in Balloch, a mere hop and a skip (OK, a brief train journey) out of Glasgow.

With validity until the end of March, this offer could be a welcome gift possibility, offering a much-needed getaway.

Winter break

The Lomond Park Hotel is a comfortable modern hotel, with a restaurant, two bars and a popular weekend nightspot. It’s a handy base for exploring the Loch Lomond area and enjoying a change of scenery after the festive season.

Available Sunday to Thursday, the Big Deal offers an overnight stay for two in a double or twin room, with full Scottish breakfast and a three course dinner, with a bottle of house red or white wine to share.

Comfortable modern ensuite guest rooms are all equipped with plasma TVs with built in DVD & Freeview, and tea and coffee facilities.

The hotel is a tranquil and relaxed spot for Sunday to Thursday stays – the hotel hosts very loud club nights on Friday and Saturday, with music until 3am.

Scottish dining

The Big Deal offers a three course dinner served in the convivial Raffles Lounge. The menu combines contemporary cuisine with some traditional pub classics, using seasonal and locally-sourced produce where possible. The offer also includes a bottle of house red or white wine.

The Glenroy bar is well-stocked with single malts, for that late nightcap.

Shopping and cruising

Balloch is a versatile base that should tick most of the boxes for a satisfying break. Shopping at the Lomond Shores and Loch Lomond Factory Outlets is perennially popular, and nearby Antartex Village offers a host of shoes, clothes, fabrics and Scottish souvenirs.

Sightseeing cruises on the loch are available from Balloch, and local attractions include the Aquarium Sea-life Centre and Balloch Country Park.

For the big city connection, trains into central Glasgow leave every half hour, taking just 45 minutes.

Impressed guests

Lomond Park Hotel is a useful base for stays near Loch Lomond and has plenty of approving comments on TripAdvisor, including these recent contributions:

‘Room clean with ensuite, food delicious and plentiful, staff very helpful and friendly.’

‘Very impressed. The rooms are basic, clean and functional, the staff and management are extremely friendly, and the entertainment was fantastic!’

‘We had a great stay. Food in the evening and the morning was excellent.’

Take the high road up to Loch Lomond with today’s Big Deal. An overnight stay with dinner at Lomond Park would make a great gift, offering an easy escape for a spot of shopping or a scenic stroll by the loch.