Highwards-Gartocharn (Scotland)
- West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
- Sleeps 21
- Bedrooms 9
- Bathrooms 8
This luxury group accommodation with a swimming pool is set against the gorgeous natural backdrop of tree-lined wetlands of Loch Lomond, with grounds so extensive you can safely land a helicopter on them. High Wards House is simultaneously spacious and intimate, thanks to an airy open-plan kitchen/diner that opens onto an adjoining patio.
Indoor Heated swimming pool
At your luxury group accommodation in Loch Lomond, dangle your toes in the indoor heated swimming pool, or relax over a game as you take in floor-to-ceiling views of the magnificent nature reserve through the huge picture window in the living room. Just outside are the spectacular flora and fauna of the surrounding wetlands: get an eyeful of ospreys, pink-footed geese, and whooper swans with the provided telescopes and binoculars.
Key Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Snooker / Pool Table
- Wifi
- Dogs
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First Floor Bedrooms
High Wards House is featured as one of our luxury group accommodation in Loch Lomond properties for a reason (did we mention the swimming pool?). There are nine spacious bedrooms, sleeping 21 guests in splendid surroundings.
Bedroom 1
This is a large room with king bed, separate dressing room and en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 1 En-Suite
The bathroom has a double shower and deep free-standing tub perfect for bubble baths, as well as wash hand basin and w.c.
Bedroom 2
Twin Beds with Bathroom next door.
House Bathroom
With shower, bath, wash hand basin and w.c
Bedroom 3 and 4
Double and twin room perfect for families: the twin room is accessed through the double room and well-suited to kids travelling with Mum and Dad. The en-suite shower room is accessed through the double room.
Bathroom to Bedroom 3 and 4
Twin beds and 2 trundle beds and en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 3 and 4
Double and twin room perfect for families: the twin room is accessed through the double room and well-suited to kids travelling with Mum and Dad. The en-suite shower room is accessed through the double room.
Bedroom 5
Twin beds plus a trundle bed for a 3rd person
En-Suite Bedroom 5
Bedroom 6
King size bed with en-suite shower room
Bedroom 6 En-Suite
Shower, wash hand basin and w.c.
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Second Floor Bedrooms
Bedroom 7
Double bed and en-suite bathroom with separate shower and bath.
Bedroom 7 En-Suite
With shower, wash hand basin and w.c.
Bedroom 8
King size bed with en-suite bathroom.
Bedrom 8 En-Suite
With bath, shower, wash hand basin and w.c.
Bedroom 9
Twin beds and 1 trundle bed for 3 guests and en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 9 En-Suite
With shower, wash hand basin and w.c.
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Living Spaces
Drawing Room
The drawing room has seating for 20 and incredible views of the nature reserve; telescopes (2) and binoculars included. Pop-up TV and an open fire for cozy movie nights in your luxury group accommodation in Loch Lomond.
Pool Table
The Pool table sits in its own space at the far end of the sitting room.
There is also a TV room with large flat-screen TV and DVD player, plus a stash of games for kids and kids at heart who want to have the time of their life in their luxury group accommodation Loch Lomond.
Kitchen
Large kitchen with double oven plus 2 additional ovens, 2 combination ovens, induction hob, 3 dishwashers, microwave, coffee machine, and an abundance of other appliances. Two large refrigerators and one large freezer.
Dining Table
The dining table is located in the kitchen for all your large, rambling dinner parties. The table seats 18 intimately, and a second table in the adjacent conservatory seats 16.
Conservatory
With additional sofas and table and chairs for a further 16 guests
Swimming Pool
Indoor swimming pool with views of the grounds with french doors to the patio. This is accessed by way of a secure coded door to ensure children do not enter unaccompanied. The pool room includes a shower.
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Outside
In the house’s outdoor space you’ll find a small paradise, and a big patio with room for outdoor parties or for unscheduled fun if you have tired of the heated swimming pool. There’s a kids’ area complete with trampoline, wendy house, slides and swings and an all-weather tennis court. There is walkable access to Loch Lomond through the RSPB nature reserve to the private beach as well as plenty of parking, and room for that all-important helicopter landing.
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Floorplans
Ground Floor
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First Floor
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Swimming PoolSnooker / Pool TableWifiDogsCar ParkingLinens ProvidedHeatingClothes DryerparkingGamesInternetIron and BoardLiving RoomHairdryerKitchenOvenFridgeMicrowaveToasterWashing machineFireplaceTowels ProvidedBooksDining RoomTelevisionHigh ChairCatering AvailablePool table
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Loch Lomond was a lovely area for our annual family holiday(21 of us). The house is very well equipped and has masses of space. The children enjoyed playing on the little cars and in the swimming pool.the whole family walked, climbed Ben Nevis, ran, cycled, sailed, canoed and swam in and around the loch
My only practical suggestion is to get the piano tuned, so that although it will always be honky tonk all the notes will sound (I was going to bring up a keyboard, but at the last minute had to change cars and hadnt space for it)
Thanks for a lovely venue for our holiday
So much space, lovely location, very comfortable bedding, lovely pool and efficient booking service.
This is an absolutely perfect house for an extended family get together. We came for a birthday party and all ages (19-86) loved it. The house is incredibly well appointed and unlike other large holiday homes is very well maintained - in NO way tired or in ned of upgrade. The location is fantastic and allows great walks for all abilities and there are wonderful amenities. Emily and Jim provide wonderful service and are on hand for every request, whilst providing all of the privacy one would wish for. We cannot recommend it highly enough and would certainly book it again for another event.
What a fantastic place to spend a special birthday celebration with family and friends of all ages from 1 to 80. The venue exceeded
all expectations from location to the facilities provided. The meal booked for the main event was perfect and Sophie our waitress was very polite and helpful. We booked The Lomand Ceilidh Band for the evening(who were amazing even the oldies joined in) and the furniture had been moved out ready for us to have a fabulous evening. Would love to do it all again as would all our party guests. It has been the topic of conversation since returning home.
If anyone has any doubts about booking this venue be assured it is amazing.
House was booked for 15 plus baby for a family reunion for a belated birthday party. The facilities were excellent, the location was lovely and Emily looked after us very well. We used her catering services for dinner one evening and the food was extremely tasty and very good value for money. Would definitely recommend and would book again.
High Wards was a perfect place for our Golden Wedding Anniversary Party : sufficient accommodation for most of our family ,and plenty of hotels and B&Bs nearby for our guests .
The facilities for the function itself could not be improved and all our guests commented very favourably on the location .
For those staying in the house for the week ,and in particular the children ,the house and its contents of toys/bikes/ play area /pool etc etc was first class .
But the critical ingredient for success was Emily .She came up with a number of superb ideas which helped make both the celebrations and the aftermath of them so special .
She clearly understood how important the week was for our family and ,over the two years we were working with her ,was always highly supportive .
Shame about her weather inducing skills ; but as she said at the end it is Scotland,after all
Other things you need to know
The oven is an electric double oven and hob but there are also 2 extra ovens and 2 combination ovens.
There is also:-
- A bread-maker
- A built-in bean to cup coffee machine
- A sandwich maker
- A blender and mixer
- 2 cots and high chairs
- Tennis court racquets available
- Children’s scooters and bikes available.
With its stunning views of the flora and fauna that surround it, High Wards House promises a breath of fresh air for travellers looking to relax and recharge in a luxury group accommodation in Loch Lomond among beautiful natural surroundings.