Accommodation in Killin: Larachbeag Review
By April | March 6, 2008
If you’re looking for a break in the countryside that is easy travelling distance from Glasgow you might want to try Killin. Killin is a quaint old village in the Perthshire countryside only 1 /½ hours from Glasgow. The main attraction of Killin is the Falls of Dochart which can’t fail to impress any visitor. In addition to this there are a number of forest tracks you can explore along with mountains such as Ben Lawers.
During our weekend in Killin we stayed at the self catering cottage flat Larachbeag which is just off the main road going through Killin. It has one bedroom, a living room with sofa bed, a kitchen and a bathroom with shower. Although you might describe the apartment as “bijoux” it was beautifully and tastefully decorated and certainly offered amongst the best level of comfort we have experienced from this type of accommodation in Scotland.
If you plan on making your own meals during your stay there is everything in the kitchen you could possibly want, despite it’s compact size. There are plenty of cutlery, plates, mugs, glasses and chopping boards along with some extras such as cling film and tea bags. If you need to buy any food during your visit, there’s a Co-op just diagonally across the road where you will find just about everything you’ll need.
If you decide to take a break from the cooking, the Killin Hotel is literally just a minute or two along the road which offers a variety of quality dishes. I had Spinach and Ricotta lasagne with a side salad and 2 slices of garlic bread. The meal was beautiful and the side salad was the best I’ve ever tasted. It even included sun dried tomatoes and several olives. Alternatively you can walk 5 minutes over to the Falls of Dochart Inn which I also recommend. We had a bowl of broccoli and blue cheese soup with crusty bread for lunch and it was delicious.
Let’s face it, Scotland isn’t know for it’s all year round sunshine so if it’s a dreich day there is a TV and DVD player which will help you pass the time. There is also a selection of books and CDs just in case you forgot to bring any.
Overall, we were delighted with our stay at Larachbeag and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending others to stay there. It’ the perfect base for walkers, cyclists, photographers or for those who just like to go on country drives and a sit in the local pubs.
For more information on booking you stay in Killin, visit the Larachbeag website.
