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A glamping pod on a bright day, with the barrel sauna behind it

Ballagan Farm · Gartocharn · Loch Lomond

Wake up in Scotland's first National Park

Two glamping pods on a working family farm at Loch Lomond. South-facing, properly warm, and yours from check-in to checkout.

  • Sleeps 4
  • En-suite shower
  • Dog friendly
  • BBQ hut available
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1 night · The Rose Pod

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Children
0
Infants
0
Dogs
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Ballagan Farm

Three generations, one farm

Tucked away on our family-run Ballagan Farm, our glamping pods offer a warm, welcoming escape in the heart of one of Scotland's most stunning landscapes. With three generations living and working on the farm, Glamping Loch Lomond is truly a labour of love, and every detail reflects that.

After seven years of planning, building and dreaming, we opened the first of our two pods. Whether it’s a romantic break or a relaxed family getaway, everything you need is already here.

A glamping pod at Ballagan Farm

The pod

The pod

All pods have their own electricity and water supply. Fully furnished, with a double bed and a double pull-out sofa bed. Each pod has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Each one is lined in warm timber from floor to curved ceiling, with an electric panel heater to keep the chill off, so they are just as cosy on a wet October evening as they are in July.

  • Own electricity and water supply
  • Double bed and double sofa bed
  • En-suite with walk-in shower
  • Fully furnished throughout
Inside a glamping pod, showing the kitchen and living space

Inside

Inside the pod

The kitchen comes with everything you need: an air fryer, kettle and toaster, plus a two-ring cooker top in the Thistle Pod or an electric frying pan in the Rose Pod. All crockery and utensils are supplied in each pod. Bedding, towels, robes and slippers are included in your stay. There is a flat-screen TV in the corner for a lazy evening in, and a proper dining table if you would rather sit down to eat than balance a plate on your knee.

  • Air fryer, kettle, toaster and all crockery
  • Two-ring cooker top (Thistle) or electric frying pan (Rose)
  • Bedding and towels included
  • Robes and slippers waiting for you

Two pods, two personalities

Pick your pod

Both sleep four with the same kit inside. The difference is what sits outside the door.

The Rose Pod

The one with the BBQ hut

Next available 2 Sept

The Rose Pod

The Rose Pod has its own hot tub right on the decking, open to the sky, plus sole access to our Scandinavian BBQ hut, so you can cook outdoors whatever the weather is doing. Inside it is the same story as its twin: a proper double bed, a pull-out sofa bed, and an en-suite with a walk-in shower.

  • Own hot tub, open-air on the decking
  • Exclusive use of the BBQ hut (addable to your stay)
  • Double bed plus double pull-out sofa bed
  • En-suite with walk-in shower
  • Electric frying pan, kettle and toaster
  • Dog friendly, with farm walks from the door
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The Thistle Pod

The one with the sauna

Next available 2 Sept

The Thistle Pod

The Thistle Pod has its own hot tub, set under a covered gazebo, and sole access to our Scandinavian barrel sauna, tucked into a quiet corner with an uninterrupted run of countryside in front of it. Inside it is the same story as its twin: a proper double bed, a pull-out sofa bed, and an en-suite with a walk-in shower.

  • Own hot tub under a covered gazebo
  • Exclusive access to the barrel sauna
  • Double bed plus double pull-out sofa bed
  • En-suite with walk-in shower
  • Two-ring cooker top, air fryer, kettle and toaster
  • Dog friendly, with farm walks from the door
Book Thistle PodSee insideSleeps 4
The Scandinavian-style BBQ hut

Exclusive to the Rose Pod

The BBQ hut

A Scandinavian-inspired BBQ hut, available exclusively to the Rose Pod. A central charcoal grill with a built-in chimney sits under a circular wooden dining table, with cushioned bench seating around the edge. To the rear you will find a prep area with a fridge and all the cooking tools you need. It is a proper wooden hut with fairy lights strung along the beams, big enough for the whole party to gather round the fire while dinner cooks — plates, glasses and condiments are all provided, so all you need to bring is the food.

  • Central charcoal grill with chimney
  • Circular dining table and bench seating
  • Prep area with fridge and utensils
  • Marshmallows and toasting sticks provided

The BBQ hut can be added to your stay for an additional cost — get in touch to secure it for your dates.

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The Thistle Pod's hot tub, bubbling under its covered gazebo

Outside every pod

Hot tub & sauna

Both pods have their own hot tub, set up a little differently — the Rose Pod's sits open under the sky, the Thistle Pod's under a covered gazebo. The Thistle Pod also has sole access to our Scandinavian barrel sauna.

  • Every pod has its own hot tub
  • Rose: open to the sky. Thistle: under a covered gazebo
  • Sauna exclusive to the Thistle Pod
  • Towels and robes provided
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The view south from the pods across open countryside

Outside

The view

You are right out in the great outdoors. Situated in a rural setting, the pods face south so you can make the most of the sun in the beautiful Scottish countryside. Ballagan Farm still runs sheep and cattle in the fields around the pods, so do not be surprised to wake up to them grazing just beyond the fence — it is about as far from a caravan park as glamping gets.

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Within half an hour

What's on the doorstep

Scotland's first National Park starts more or less at the gate. Here's what's close, and how far you'll actually be driving.

5 min

Balloch Marina

Boat trips out onto the loch and its thirty-odd islands.

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6 min

Loch Lomond Shores

Pedal boats, canoe hire, crazy golf, SEA LIFE and the Bird of Prey Centre.

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7 min

The Dumpling

A short climb near Gartocharn with an outsized view for the effort.

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7 min

RSPB Loch Lomond

Dog-friendly trails, herons and swans, free parking and somewhere to sit.

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20 min

Conic Hill, Balmaha

The classic panorama down the length of the loch.

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25 min

Luss village

Conservation cottages, a pebble beach and a pier café.

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45 min

Ben Lomond

The most southerly Munro, and a full day out.

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On foot

West Highland Way

Walk a section, or keep going — it runs all the way north.

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The villages of Balloch, Luss and Balmaha all have pubs, cafés and independent shops, and most of the walks around here are dog friendly — so bring them along.

Getting to the farm

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 10am, giving us time to get each pod ready between guests.

Can we bring our dog?

Yes — both pods are dog friendly, with no extra charge, up to two dogs per pod. There are farm walks straight from the door.

Do the pods have a hot tub?

Every pod has its own hot tub. The Rose Pod's is open to the sky on its decking; the Thistle Pod's sits under a covered gazebo and comes with sole access to our barrel sauna.

Is the BBQ hut included?

The Scandinavian-style BBQ hut is exclusive to the Rose Pod and can be added to your stay for an additional cost — get in touch to secure it for your dates.

How do we book, and is there a booking fee?

Use “Check dates” to see live prices and availability and book directly through our secure booking system — there's no booking fee.

Where exactly are you, and how far from Loch Lomond?

We're on Ballagan Farm in Gartocharn, inside Loch Lomond and The Trossachs — Scotland's first National Park. The loch shore, hill walks and Highland views are all within half an hour's drive.

Get in touch

Come and stay

Questions about dates, the BBQ hut, or bringing the dog? Send us a note and we will get straight back to you.

Call or text
07731 989987
Find us
Ballagan Farm, Gartocharn
Loch Lomond, G83 8SB
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