Leisure Complex on the Banks of Loch Lomond

Client: Loch Lomond Castle Lodges

Location: Arden, Argyll & Bute

Loch Lomond Castle Lodges, a family owned and operated holiday park, situated in the grounds of the old Lomond Castle has 55 self catering timber lodges. The owners realised that if they could "weatherproof" holidays with additional facilities they would increase occupancy levels throughout the season as well as developing a private members club for local residents. It must accommodate a full range of leisure facilities including a large swimming pool, gymnasium restaurant and reception area. The restaurant/bar was to serve up to 250 meals a day. A welcoming reception area was also required.

The area was shortly expected to be designated a National Park and the new building had therefore to blend in with the local countryside and be unobtrusive from all directions including from the Loch itself.

Without doubt the main attraction of the low level building is the swimming pool which is 10.7 metres long by 10.3 metres wide, "L" shaped with integral children's pool. The glazed cupola in the vault styled roof provides considerable natural light and brings a bright airiness to the whole building. The pool is complemented by a sauna, solarium, superbly equipped fitness suite, changing rooms, showers and toilets. The new centre is designed to be totally accessible to all - disabled changing rooms, special toilets and ramps have been included. Pinelog took care of all aspects of the building including the plumbing, electrical and heating services, floor coverings, automatically controlled swimming pool chemical dosing system and environmental control system.

The project was completed in just 24 weeks had an immediate positive effect on bookings.