I hope everyone is enjoying the Spring season and the sunny weather! An important thing to consider when going on holiday is finding great places to eat. There are so many fantastic cafes and restaurants that offers tasty treats and fine dining experience. These include The Boathouse Kitchen and Bar, Real Food Café, The Golden Larches & Comrie Hansen’s Kitchen, The Lade Inn, The Highland Chocolatier and the Broch Café. We have a range of properties located nearby these lovely eateries – visit our Cooper Cottages’ website to find out more!
The Boathouse Kitchen and Bar
Looking for a lochside fine dining experience? Why not visit The Boathouse Kitchen and Bar, located within the grounds of Loch Tay Highland Lodges. The Boathouse Kitchen and Bar interior is inspired by the waterside location and surrounding scenery. The restaurant has a distinct and contemporary Scottish feel and welcomes visitors from near and far! Their menu includes locally sourced and seasonal quality ingredients, championing fresh produce from Scotland’s rich natural larder.
Real Food Café
A great place to eat is the Real Food Café, located in Tyndrum. Which not only welcomes dogs, but also offers their award-winning fish & chips, alongside accessible facilities, great outdoor spaces and bike racks! Their delicious meals are made through sourcing local ingredients that have minimum carbon footprint. The café works with great food suppliers and producers to bring you a varied menu that caters to most dietary requirements. The Real Food Café has also won awards such as the Great Taste Award for their amazing fruit scones and awards dedicated to their staff. Additionally, the café participates in fundraising activities for local community such as hosting charity events which involve staff and customers.
The Golden Larches & Comrie Hansen’s Kitchen
Other amazing places for tasty meals include The Golden Larches and Hansen’s Kitchen. The Golden Larches is a restaurant set in the stunning location of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The restaurant aims to offer great value for money, with their wholesome Scottish food and a few international dishes, served in a warm, friendly atmosphere! If looking for a place to eat when visiting Comrie, why not pop into Hansen’s Kitchen, a lovely deli shop in South Perthshire. The deli offers various tasty treats from sandwiches, soups to lovely pastries.
The Lade Inn
If looking to try some delicious meals, check out The Lade Inn. Just off the A84, in the small hamlet of Kilmahog, alongside both Rob Roy Way and Cycle Route 7, The Lade Inn is the ideal resting spot to discover beautiful landscapes. The Lade Inn is a family and dog friendly pub restaurant that offers freshly-prepared, hearty meals with delicious real ales, which includes their exclusive House Ales. On Saturdays is when their Bothy Bar comes to life with live Scottish folk music. The restaurant offers a beautiful garden, a cosy bothy bar and large open space for group parties, family gatherings or a romantic dinner for two.
The Highland Chocolatier
Are you in the mood for something sweet? Known as The Highland Chocolatier, Iain Burnett is a world-class chocolate artisan based in the heart of Scotland. Iain makes a wide range of treats ranging from Gourmet chocolates, luxury gifts & exceptional seasonal ranges. Located in Highland Perthshire, experience chocolate as you never have before! In addition to their chocolate treats, the chocolatier also offers fabulous hot chocolate ranges such as their Gin Tin of Dark Chocolate Flakes and Gin Tin of White Hot Chocolate.
Broch Café
The Broch Café is a family run business set in the heart of Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. The café provides amazing treats which range from bread and cakes to homemade soup. The ingredients are locally sourced and they cater to various dietary requirements such as being gluten free, vegetarian and vegan. The café prides themselves on their Italian Rossini heritage and offer lovely hot beverages such as their lucaffe coffee alongside many teas and hot chocolate with all the tasty trimmings. Additionally, if looking for a celebratory cake, the Broch Café are specialised in making fantastic cakes for the past 5 years. Examples include birthday cakes, wedding cakes, christening cakes and many more, which are customised and tailored to your requirements. There’s a cake for every occasion!