The Oak Tree Inn

3.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges
View from property
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Balcony view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Balmaha Road, Balmaha, Balmaha, Scotland, G63 0JQ
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Inchailloch
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Conic Hill
    ‪32 min walk‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Balmaha

Located in Balmaha, The Oak Tree Inn is on a lake, a 3-minute drive from Conic Hill and 8 minutes from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. .This inn is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Balloch Castle and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Glengoyne Distillery.

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Inchailloch - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balloch Castle - 23 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Loch Lomond - 24 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Loch Lomond Shores - 24 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 25 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Tree Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Balloch House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Luss Seafood Bar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Village Rest - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cameron House Lobby Bar - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Oak Tree Inn

Lakefront inn with bars and a coffee shop
The Oak Tree Inn offers 37 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Balmaha inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 37 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
For lunch or dinner, stop by The Oak Tree Inn, a restaurant that specializes in British cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Oak Tree Inn - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 2.50 to 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Oak Tree Inn

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Reception hours are 7:30 AM-9 PM in the summer and 8 AM-9 PM in the winter. Check-in hours are 3-8 PM. Early check-in is subject to availability,

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 2.50 to 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Oak Tree Glasgow
Oak Tree Inn Glasgow
The Oak Tree Inn Inn
The Oak Tree Inn Balmaha
The Oak Tree Inn Inn Balmaha

The Oak Tree Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 554 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 554 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 554 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 554 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 554 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pejmaan, Dubai

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, amazing scenery. Very helpful staff. Amazing delicious food. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Pedro, MIAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is fine and has a good restaurant but the Internet in the ABER cottage area of the property has extremely poor internet services. So if you need internet and are assigned to this part of the hotel you will have a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice food options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MORAG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very fun place to stay

We really like this quaint little place, comfortable, charming, good views, good food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Isolated location the hotel cabin rooms are functional although not exactly on the shores of the Loch. The restaurant menu is unusual and there are alternatives a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, great scenery, and very quiet. The cottages were nice and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is excellent! We will be back! Great food, drink, and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

nihar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay 8/9/25-10/9/25

Good food , comfy bed , good internet and good parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff genuinely cared about you, there’s great entertainment and a great atmosphere. The food was wonderful - what a treat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely area. Rooms outdated and a little stuffy/musty smelling. But room was quite large.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Troussachs Gem!

Loved the friendly staff, location, beautiful Loch Lommand views, proximity to hike, convenient stores. We took an outstanding roundtrip loch cruise . Dinner & breakfast was very pleasant with fast service. Staff very ac attentive & accomadated and upgrad to a luxury lakeside pod which we loved! Highly recommend this gem!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy, Grimsby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made us feel right at home! We loved how we could shop, dine and hike without ever getting in our car. We felt like we had found our own undiscovered tiny slice of heaven!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, beautiful area and the food in the restaurant was amazing. There was a live singer one night of our stay and she was absent fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025