Drymen
Places to stay in Drymen, Stirling
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Drymen, in Stirling, draws people who want a straightforward base rather than a destination in itself. The accommodation is substantial: half a dozen or so hotels and guest houses cluster around the village, along with three campsites ranging from traditional pitches to something more unusual. The Clachan Inn (rated 4.7 from around 1,865 reviews) and The Drymen Inn (rated 4.4 from around 836 reviews) both serve as hotels and drinking spots. For something quieter, Altquhur Byre is rated 5.0 from 146 reviews, while Ashbank Bed & Breakfast (rated 4.9 from 90 reviews) and Shandon Farmhouse (rated 4.7 from 57 reviews) offer smaller-scale stays. The Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure manages a 3.7 rating across around 1,010 reviews. Campers can choose between Drymen Camping itself (4.4 from 401 reviews), The Pods at Ardyle (5.0 from 30 reviews), or Duncan Family Farms (4.9 from 16 reviews).
For eating, Bakes By Caitilin stands out with a 4.9 rating from 235 reviews. The village clearly functions as somewhere to sleep and refuel rather than linger over dining—most visitors come here because it sits within reach of somewhere else, or because they want a rural setting without complete isolation.
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Altquhur Byre
Altquhur Byre, Drymen
Angel Cottage
4 Old Gartmore Road, Drymen
Ashbank Bed & Breakfast
1 Balmaha Road, Drymen
Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure, Sure Hotel Collection
22 Main Street, Drymen
Dunroamin Bed & Breakfast
Indians Road, Drymen
Kilmaronock Manse B&B
Kilmaronock Manse, Drymen
Shandon Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast
Shandon Farmhouse, Drymen
The Clachan Inn
2 The Square, Drymen
Things to Do in Drymen
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Attractions Near Drymen
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2 mi
Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve
Loch Lomond · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail Present...The Wicked Witch
Alexandria · ⭐ 4.5
6 mi
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Luss · ⭐ 4.5
6 mi
Balloch Castle Country Park
Loch Lomond · ⭐ 4.5
6 mi
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
Stirling · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
Loch Lomond Bird Of Prey Centre
Alexandria · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
SEA LIFE Loch Lomond
Alexandria · ⭐ 4.5
7 mi
Vale of Leven Swimming Pool
Alexandria · ⭐ 4.3
Camping in Drymen(3)
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Gartfairn Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.8
Loch Lomond Waterfront Lodges
⭐ 4.7
The Pods at Ardyle
⭐ 5.0
Lomond Luxury Lodges
⭐ 4.8
Lagganbeg Caravan Park
⭐ 4.0 · from £30/night
Lagganbeg Caravan Park
⭐ 4.0
Milarrochy Bay Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.5 · from £24/night
Loch Lomond Glamping
⭐ 4.9 · from £55/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Drymen
All cottages in Drymen →Ptarmigan Lodge
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £991
St Ronan’s Place
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £777
Ardvenhor
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,246
Foxglove Cottages
2 cottages · from £957
Cambusmoon Apartment
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £597
Clarinnes Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,412
Strathcashel Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,001
Common questions about Drymen
How many campsites are there in Drymen?
We list 3 campsites in and around Drymen, of which 1 take tents and 3 offer glamping.
Where can I stay in Drymen?
We list 9 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Drymen.
Where can I eat in Drymen?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Drymen.
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