Poachers Hut
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Add your business details- Luxury shepherd’s hut and garden on a private estate in the Trossachs
- A 20-minute drive to Blair Drummond Safari Park, and 25 to Stirling
- Firepit, pizza oven and hot tub, plus a welcome hamper and woodburner
Glorious views over the Trossachs and a spectacular setting on the family-run Cardross Estate of more than four thousand acres of fields and woodland. What could be better? The Poachers Hut sits in its own private field, kitted out with its own exclusive-use firepit, pizza oven and hot tub (towels and flip-flops are on hand).
The lovingly designed shepherd’s hut is a luxury haven with everything to make a stay cosy and relaxing: bespoke oak floors, a comfy double bed, en-suite shower and an eating area. The well-equipped kitchenette has a Nespresso coffee machine for the morning caffeine kick, a microwave and fridge. A generous welcome hamper comes as part of the package, including fresh eggs from the resident hens and home-made produce.
On cooler days the woodburner (wood and kindling supplied) will keep you toasty, and should it rain (this is Scotland, remember), Netflix, Alexa and wifi will do their best to ensure you’re entertained. When the sun is on duty, relish the chance to move outside onto the south-facing patio, fire up the barbecue or cook up a pizza. If you’re not keen on self-catering, there are loads of dining options within 25 minutes’ drive.
Thanks to the lack of light or noise pollution hereabouts, you have the chance to spot shy wildlife flitting around during the day – look out for deer, hares, pheasants and red kites – and big starry skies on clear nights.
Campground type
1Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Nudist Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Poachers Hut
Cardross East Lodge
Port of Menteith
Stirling
Stirlingshire
Scotland
FK8 3JY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
56.15417°N
-4.24969°W
Nearest transport
Bus11.3 mi St Margarets Church
11.7 mi Royal Hotel
12.7 mi Mayfield Street
Rail11.2 mi Dunblane Rail Station
11.3 mi Bridge of Allan Rail Station
12.4 mi Stirling Rail Station
Ferry12.5 mi Balmaha Pier
15.2 mi Rowardennan Pier
15.4 mi Luss Pier
Airport21.3 mi Glasgow International Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
The Poachers Hut is in a cracking location for exploring Central Scotland. The Lake of Menteith (five minutes’ drive, Scotland’s only ‘loch’ called a ‘lake’) offers up fly fishing and waterside hikes, while you can rent bikes at Aberfoyle (15 minutes) to get out exploring the trails of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park (20 minutes).
Get a taster of the park’s gorgeous forest and lake scenery by following the Three Lochs Forest Drive, or jump on a steamer at Loch Katrine Visitor Centre (half an hour) to tour the water. At Blair Drummond Safari Park (20 minutes) you can spend the day in the company of rhinos, lions and elephants, cruise the boating lake or watch birds of prey flying shows.
Historic Stirling (25 minutes) is home to an austere castle on its rocky crag, open for tours of its kitchens and chapel as well as regular summer events and theatre performances. At the fabled landmark Wallace Monument (half an hour), clamber up 246 steps to reach The Royal Chamber, with immersive displays on the Battle of Stirling Bridge of 1297, and panoramas from the viewing deck.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunderston Bay | 28.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stirling Castle 11.8 mi
Royal Burgh of Stirling Visitor Centre 12.3 mi
National Wallace Monument 12.7 mi
Loch Lomond Park Centre 13.2 mi
Glasgow Botanic Gardens 19.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Loch Ard Forest from Aberfoyle 5.5 mi
Gargunnock's 'Under the Craigs' Walk 6.7 mi
Pass of Leny – Ben Ledi – Stank Glen 7 mi
Ben A'an, Trossachs 8.1 mi
Drymen to Balmaha 9.9 mi
Local events
- TRNSMT (Friday, July 11, 2025 – Friday, July 11, 2025)
Glasgow, Scotland 21.1 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Poachers Hut have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Poachers Hut dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Poachers Hut? The Poachers Hut is in a cracking location for exploring Central Scotland. The Lake of Menteith (five minutes’ drive, Scotland’s only ‘loch’ called a ‘lake’) offers up fly fishing and waterside hikes, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Poachers Hut?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.