Lodge 37 Rowardennan, Loch Lomond

Lodge 37 Rowardennan, Loch Lomond Overview

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Lodge 37 Rowardennan – it’s tucked away in this tiny village right on the shores of Loch Lomond, and you know what? That’s exactly what makes it special. The place sits literally steps from the water, and I mean literally – you can hear the gentle lapping against the shore from your room window. It’s one of those boutique spots that doesn’t bother with official star ratings because, well, it doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone.

The lodge has this wonderful lived-in feeling that’s hard to find these days. The rooms are individually decorated (none of that cookie-cutter hotel chain nonsense), and mine had this amazing view across the loch toward the hills. What really got me was waking up to mist rolling off the water in the early morning – actually made me put down my phone for a while, which is saying something. The staff here genuinely know the area inside and out, not just the touristy bits. They’ll tell you which walking trails are muddy after rain, or where to grab the best tablet in nearby Glasgow if you’re heading that way. Speaking of walks, the West Highland Way literally runs right past the front door, so you’ll see hikers coming and going with their massive backpacks – adds to the whole atmosphere.

Now, I’ll be honest – this isn’t the place if you need a 24-hour concierge or room service until midnight. It’s more about disconnecting and actually experiencing the loch. The restaurant focuses on local ingredients (the venison was incredible), and the bar has a proper selection of Scottish whiskies that the bartender is genuinely passionate about. Parking is straightforward, which matters more than you’d think when you’re hauling luggage after a long drive up from the south. The Wi-Fi works fine, but you might find yourself using it less than usual – there’s something about this spot that makes you want to sit by the water with a drink instead of scrolling through emails. That 8.7 rating makes perfect sense to me; it’s the kind of place that does exactly what it sets out to do without any fuss or pretension. If you’re looking for a proper Scottish loch experience without the tour bus crowds, this is your spot.

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Lodge 37 Rowardennan, Loch Lomond Accommodations

Reviews of Lodge 37 Rowardennan, Loch Lomond

• Beautiful lodge: stay here for at least a week! – Jim from United Kingdom – September 2, 2024 (10/10)

  Lodge 37 is a beautiful, luxury lodge in the banks of Loch Lomond.
  
  We can not rate it highly enough.
  
  Unfortunately, we only stayed one night, as we were walking the West Highland Way, but we wished we could have stayed longer.
  
  We didn't get a chance to fire up the BBQ or sit around the fire pit or even use all of the lovely cooking gear.
  
  We just used it as overnighter and it served us very well.
  
  What could be improved: BBQ looked a bit tired. Other than that, all wonderful.

• Great stay – Eleanor from United Kingdom – August 22, 2024 (10/10)

  Everything

• Exceptional – Adam from United Kingdom – February 16, 2024 (10/10)

  Really spacious and great views.
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Very beautiful environment! – Jennifer from United States – April 21, 2025 (8/10)

  The landscape was beautiful. The cabin was nice. The showers got hot, which was very much appreciated!
  
  What could be improved: The internet/ tv connection was terrible. We were watching a movie and about an hour in, it just stopped due to poor connection.

• Very Good – Russell from United Kingdom – September 26, 2024 (8/10)

  Space, decor, beds.

• Overpriced accommodation in attractive location. – Fiona from United Kingdom – September 4, 2025 (5/10)

  Location was beautiful.
  
  What could be improved: The lodge was not clean. The beds were not comfortable. The property clearly needs updating and renovation. It is very expensive for the standard provided. However, there are limited alternatives on this stage of the West Highland Way which no doubt book out first.

• Very Disappointing and not value for money – Cherie from United Kingdom – August 29, 2024 (3/10)

  Beautiful lodge but let down by the faults
  
  What could be improved: On arrival alot of things were broken & not clean
  
  Fridge is warm so doesnt keep anything cool, coffee table is broken, wardrobe doors are missing, one of the dining chairs were broken, bedroom tv was broke, food found underneath the sofa, also found glass, rat poision and rusty nails on the floor which isnt great when you have a crawling baby!! Couple of towels were dirty along with cob webs and spiders in corners. The bedroom blind and shower doors were also broken.

• Prachtig en helaas te kort verblijf. – Geert from Belgium – June 30, 2025 (10/10)

  Prachtige omgeving, zeer ruime lodge met alle voorzieningen. Vriendelijk personeel.

• Wonderful – Alexis from France – August 8, 2024 (9/10)

  Très spacieux

• Exceptional – Ashley from United Kingdom – July 26, 2025 (10/10)

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