Karma Lake of Menteith

Karma Lake of Menteith is a small country hotel on the shore of the Lake of Menteith at Port of Menteith, on the edge of the Trossachs and about half an hour from Stirling. It has 16 bedrooms, wood-panelled rooms, landscaped gardens running down to the water and views across the lake. It suits couples who want a relaxed, intimate wedding in a quiet rural setting.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

GLW recommends this venue to couples who want the place to themselves. Exclusive use is available, so with your guests filling the bedrooms the hotel becomes your private house party for the weekend. An in-house wedding coordinator helps you plan, and the smaller scale means the staff get to know you and your guests. Outdoor ceremonies by the water are an option, which many couples choose for a more personal service.

Ceremonies

The hotel holds a wedding licence and outdoor ceremonies are available in the gardens, with the lake as your backdrop. If you would rather marry indoors, the hotel rooms can be set up for the ceremony instead. The local church is within walking distance for couples who want a church ceremony before returning to the hotel.

Receptions and food

The hotel seats around 70 for a wedding meal and takes up to about 100 for the evening reception, with a dance floor for the party. Catering is in house, with seasonal menus, and there is a bar and wine list. A marquee is permitted in the grounds if you need more room, and confetti and fireworks are allowed.

Staying

There are 16 bedrooms, sleeping up to 36 people, including a bridal suite and a honeymoon suite. Keeping your closest guests on site makes the evening easier and turns the wedding into a weekend.

Getting there and the area

Port of Menteith lies between Stirling and Aberfoyle, in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park country. Stirling is the nearest town and has the closest railway station, and Edinburgh and Glasgow airports are both within about an hour by car. There is parking on site. The lake is known for Inchmahome Priory on its largest island, and the hills and lochs of the Trossachs are a short drive away.

Good to know

• Exclusive use is available.
• Outdoor ceremonies can be held in the gardens.
• The hotel is pet friendly.