Callander Woods Holiday Park and where to stay in Callander
A holiday park, a hostel and glamping pods, and how to choose
Callander Woods Holiday Park sits on Stirling Road beside the River Teith, with lodges, caravan holiday homes, glamping pods and touring pitches. In town, Callander Hostel and its four CYP pods are about a two-minute walk from the High Street. Each has a site we could read.
- Callander car parks. Stirling Council pay and display, Monday to Sunday 8:45am to 5pm. Check the machine for today’s charges.
- CYP glamping pods in town
- 4
- All-day parking in council car parks
- £6
- Trossachs Explorer return journeys a day
- 4
- Callander Woods season, per its operator
- All year
Should you stay in Callander?
Yes, if you want a town base for the Trossachs: shops, cafés and pubs are on the High Street, Ben Ledi is nearby and buses run to Aberfoyle, Killin and Stirling. No, if you want a lochside village or a pier: Luss and Balmaha suit that better.
Three stays have their own sites. Callander Woods Holiday Park offers lodges with hot tubs, caravan holiday homes, glamping pods and touring pitches, and welcomes dogs. Callander Hostel has private en-suite rooms with free guest parking. The CYP pods are self-contained, with a bathroom, a kitchenette and views of Ben Ledi.
We give no prices, star ratings or review scores, because we have no dated source for them. Compare your dates on each operator's own site, then on one booking site.
Callander stays compared
Everything here comes from the operators' own websites, read on 12 October 2026. A blank in the table means the site did not say, not that the answer is yes.
| Stay | What it offers | Dogs | Parking | Good to know | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callander Woods Holiday ParkStirling Road, Callander, FK17 8LE | Lodges with hot tubs, caravan holiday homes, glamping pods and touring or motorhome pitches. Heated washrooms, laundry and a play area. | Pet-friendly, with a dog-walking area. | Not stated for lettings: ask. An electric vehicle charging station is on site. | Listed as open all year by its operator. A third-party listing mentions a short winter closure, so confirm dates. | Open in maps |
| Callander HostelCYP Holidays, a social enterprise | Private rooms, all en-suite. Lounge, free WiFi and a communal kitchen. | Not stated: ask. | Free parking area for guests. | The High Street is about a two-minute walk. | Open in maps |
| CYP podsCYP Holidays, the same operator as the hostel | Four self-contained glamping pods, one fully accessible. Bathroom, kitchenette and views of Ben Ledi. | Not stated: ask. | Private car park for guests. | Aimed at couples and solo travellers who want privacy. |
Callander has more hotels and B&Bs on and near Main Street. We do not name them until we can read their own sites.
Choose and book
Decide whether Callander is your base
Callander suits the hills and the River Teith. Walking Ben Ledi and the Ben A'an route guide both start nearby. For a smaller village, compare the best Strathyre stays, or try a bed for the night in Aberfoyle or sleeping in Gartmore.
Match the stay to your group
Choose the holiday park for a family, a group or a motorhome, the hostel for private en-suite rooms, and the pods for two. Hot-tub lodges and touring pitches at the park are different bookings, so read each product page.
Sort out parking before you book
The council car parks charge £6 for the day and run pay and display from 8:45am to 5pm, seven days a week. Guests at the hostel, pods and park have their own parking, per their sites. Leaving the car in Callander covers the rest, and the loch-side parking guide compares nearby car parks.
Plan the journey without a car
Buses reach Callander from several directions: the Trossachs Explorer to Aberfoyle, the C60 to Killin, and the Ember E4 between Edinburgh, Stirling and Fort William. Travel from Glasgow and Edinburgh has the booking notes. Check times on the day.
Check before you book
- Does the pitch, pod or room come with parking? The park's page does not say for lettings; the hostel and pods do.
- Are dogs allowed? The park is pet-friendly; the hostel and pods do not say.
- Is the park open on your dates? Its operator says open all year, but a third-party listing mentions a short winter closure.
- Do you need electric vehicle charging? The park lists a charging station; we have no confirmed charger at the hostel.
- Deals change daily, so we state none.
Other bases nearby
If Callander is full or not quite right, these are the closest alternatives.
- StrathyreA smaller village north of Callander on the Killin route, for a quieter night.
- AberfoyleThe other Trossachs gateway, joined to Callander by the Trossachs Explorer.
Eating, camping and the town
Need a meal? Lunch and dinner in Callander covers the High Street. Bringing a tent? Callander camping options explains where camping is allowed.
For a wider choice, hotels, lodges and campsites compared covers every other base. We may earn a commission on some links: how we earn a commission.
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Questions people ask
Is there a restaurant at Callander Woods park?
The park's own page lists washrooms, laundry, a play area and fishing, but no restaurant, so do not count on one. The hostel's site puts cafés, restaurants and pubs on the High Street.
Is Callander a village or town?
A town. The National Park lists it among the Trossachs communities, and the Callander Hostel's own site calls it a bustling town.
Does Callander Woods Holiday Park allow dogs?
Yes. Its operator describes the park as pet-friendly, with a dedicated dog-walking area. Ask about any limit on numbers or lodges.
Can I stay in Callander without a car?
Yes. The Trossachs Explorer, the C60 and the Ember E4 all stop in Callander, and the hostel is a short walk from the High Street. Check times on the day.
Does Callander Hostel have parking?
Yes. Its site lists a free parking area for guests, and the pods have a private car park.
Is Callander Woods Holiday Park open in winter?
Its operator lists it as open all year. A third-party listing says it closes for a month after New Year, so confirm your dates with the park.