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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We were a party of 20 with toddlers and teenagers. The house was beautiful. The pool and grounds kept the toddlers and younger children happily entertained. There were plenty of outdoor activities nearby for the teenagers to enjoy....and there was ample room for the adults to find a quiet room to read or relax. The kitchen was very well equipped and although we initially were surprised at the three dishwashers it really made clearing up after 20 people so much easier.
The only downside really was the wifi - I had planned to do some online courses with video streaming and the broadband speed precluded this. It also meant we were not able to stream films from our lap tops.
Emily was always helpful and unobtrusively at hand to answer any questions. We would definitely book again.
17 of us have just returned from this beautiful holiday home. Emily the owner's attention to detail is faultless. The extras they provide go above and beyond what you would expect from a holiday rental. The facilities were fantastic and the finish to the house and grounds are outstanding. We would all return in a heartbeat..private beach, amazing picture windows, cooking/dining facilities, superb seating areas inside and out and stunning bedroom/bathrooms.
Great house. Beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms. Loads of social space. Well located for walking: Conic hill and Ben Lomond. We had a family reunion and the proximity of the airport and Waitrose food deliveries made the organisation very straightforward. Highly recommended.
We booked High Wards for a family holiday of 8 adults and 6 children. The property is in a superb location with terrific views and wonderful facilities for adults and children. The standard of the accomodation is 5 star. We enjoyed relaxing in great room in the evening and having pool competitions. The outside areas were excellent for the children riding their bikes and the house has its own collection of bikes and ride on toys. The tennis court and childrens play area were well used together with the wonderful indoor pool.
We booked High Wards for a family holiday of 8 adults and 6 children. The property is in a superb location with terrific views and wonderful facilities for adults and children. The standard of the accomodation is 5 star. We enjoyed relaxing in great room in the evening and having pool competitions. The outside areas were excellent for the children riding their bikes and the house has its own collection of bikes and ride on toys. The tennis court and childrens play area were well used together with the wonderful indoor pool.
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.