The Inversnaid Hotel, Stirling

The hotel, which dominates the miniscule hamlet in which it is located, comprises a rather plush lounge bar, a restaurant and a ballroom area, in addition to the residential accommodation. There is no public bar as such, so the best place to sit with your drink, weather permitting, is outside. The substantial outdoor seating area affords magnificent views over Loch Lomond and the mountains to the West. Due to the isolated location, at the end of a cul-de-sac country road, you won’t be disturbed by much traffic. The only other ways of reaching this isolated establishment are by boat from the Western shore of the Loch (in summer only) or by walking part of the West Highland Way long distance footpath, which passes the front door. Choice is limited as far as beers are concerned, but prices are surprisingly reasonable for such an up-market hotel.