Cosy retreat, stunning loch views, new fast wifi, woods, walks, pet friendly | Cottage in Near to: Aberfoyle

9.8 (56 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Stronachlachar Cottage | Cosy retreat, stunning loch views, new fast wifi, woods, walks, pet friendly

4 Bedroom Cottage in Stronachlachar, Near to: Aberfoyle

Lochside Cottage is a spacious 4 bedroom self-catering holiday cottage situated in a stunning location with panoramic views across Loch Katrine. It sleeps 8 people in comfortable beds, plus 2 more on a sofabed if needed. Max occupancy is 10 people. You can see across the loch from inside the house, watch the sun rise in the morning, and the birds come down for their breakfast on the bird feeders. It is a beautiful rural location, surrounded by forests and mountains, but also has a shops, services, and visitor attractions available within an hour's drive. Lochside Cottage is situated right in the heart of the outstanding natural beauty of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, near to many different lochs and woodland walks. It is very quiet and peaceful rural area, and is an ideal waterside retreat.
What's included at Lochside Cottage?
Electric and full gas central heating is all included
Bed linen and towels are all included
1 bag of logs and kindling is included
Free parking for 3 cars, with additional parking round the corner at the cafe.
Children's toys, books, DVDs, games, a high chair and a travel cot
Washing machine, basic supplies of laundry detergent and a drying rack.
Dishwasher and dishwasher tablets
Simple supplies of tea, coffee, cooking oil, salt, pepper etc.
Up to 2 well behaved dogs can stay with no additional charge
Lochside Cottage is a solid, stone-built, 4 bedroom self-catering holiday cottage, attached to Stronachlachar Lodge. Inside the cottage there is a log burning stove and an additional sun room that has panoramic loch views. The kitchen includes a dishwasher and washing machine. The kitchen door opens on to the small outside lawn area (fully fenced). Downstairs, there is a twin-bedded room and a double/twin room, and an accessible bathroom. On the first floor, there is a double bedroom with double bed and views across the loch, and a further large twin-bedded room. There is also an upstairs bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower. There is full central heating throughout the house.
Lochside Cottage is situated within a 13 mile long private road (gated), winding round the loch, which is a lovely route to cycle or hike. In addition to being quiet and secluded, the cottage is also within a short walking distance of a lovely waterfront cafΓ©, the Pier CafΓ© (licenced), open for breakfast onwards, and which also serves lunch and afternoon tea. A range of supermarkets deliver directly to the cottage, including Waitrose and Asda, and some guests find it useful to pre-arrange a delivery for the first day you arrive.
What's nearby?
Lochside Cottage is less than 50 metres from the loch, with loch access (steps) for swimming etc. It is 500 metres from the pier where you can take the steam ship SS Sir Walter Scott steamer once daily down to the other end of the loch and back. This steamer runs throughout the year, though there is a reduced service in the winter. Cycles can be hired at that end of the loch, and many people like to take the steamship one way, and cycle back the other way. The adventurous may like to cycle the whole 13 mile route around the loch.
The cottage is within a short drive of wonderful waterfalls behind the hotel at Inversnaid (4 miles away) , and lovely meals at the Bunkhouse Bistro (closed in the winter), where you can park for free, and can pick up the start of some major hiking trails such as the RSPB nature trail which follows the West Highland Way along the loch. Inversnaid is a great place for a long or short walks. You can also take a different boat here, on Loch Lomond for more sightseeing.
Nearby to Aberfoyle, (13 miles away) there is a large visitor centre in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park with a cafΓ© with far-reaching views. This is a great place to start a wide range of walks, from very short accessible trails, with a bird feeding station, to long, challenging walks. There is also a very pleasant scenic drive off the Dukes Pass just outside of Aberfoyle. There is a Co-op food shop in Aberfoyle which is open to 10 pm, with a cashpoint and a delicatessen, and meals are served at the Fairy Tree pub.
Within 15 miles, the Kinlochard and Aberfoyle area offer excellent leisure facilities, including a sailing club and nearby MacDonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa. There are opportunities to visit golf courses, enjoy watersports, hire kayaks and canoes, and enjoy a wide range of walks, hikes and cycle routes. There are many mountains and large hills nearby. Lochside Cottage is within easy driving distance of Loch Lomond, which offers further lochside cruises, an extensive tourist shopping park, a spa hotel, an aquarium, championship golf courses, and further sightseeing opportunities.
We recommend the bakers called "Mhor Bread" in Callander, (22 miles away, lovely route passing 5 different lochs) who offer an outstanding range of pastries and pies. A flat, wheelchair-accessible riverside walk is available at Callander, which also has a wide range of interesting little shops and an art gallery.
Slightly further away, (1 hour) the main city of Stirling offers a wide range of city shops and eateries. The famous cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are also accessible by car and offer a very wide range of shops and city experiences.
Children and Parents
We welcome children. Please be aware that whilst there is a low wall separating the loch from the land, this is not continuous, and children could access the water. The water is deep in places. Children will need to be supervised at all times whilst outside. We supply a small range of children's toys and books. There is a high chair, and a travel cot at the property. It is your choice whether you choose to light the woodburner if you have small children. There is a fireguard at the property, but please be aware, the stove will get very hot on the outside when it is lit. Children must not touch the woodburning stove.
Pet friendly
We are pet friendly and allow 2 dogs - with responsible owners!
Please be aware that all owners are expected to clean up after their dogs, and dogs need to be on lead once outside the garden, as the neighbours have cats. Please dry very wet or muddy dogs before bringing them in, as the house is very large and spacious downstairs and it will take a long time to clean up if a wet dog shakes mud everywhere. Please take care to keep dogs away from the woodburning stove if you choose to light it. There is a fireguard to keep animals away from the hot stove, but please be aware that the outside of the stove will get very hot. Dogs are not allowed upstairs, or on the furniture.
Accessibility
There are 3 steps into the property, but once inside the ground floor rooms are all on one level. There is a handrail up the stairs. There are 2 downstairs bedrooms and a bathroom, and 2 upstairs bedrooms and a bathroom. The downstairs bathroom has a full length walk in shower which is accessible.
Lochside Cottage is available for full weeks Saturday to Saturday in July and August, and for short stays on any day during the rest of the year.
Safety
We take your safety seriously, and we have networked fire alarms throughout the house and carbon monoxide detectors. All gas items are tested every year, and all electrical items every 5 years, in line with the guidance. We have a wall mounted fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
Our EPC rating for Energy efficiency is E
Our maximum legal occupancy is 10 persons, 8 in beds and +2 on sofa bed or camp bed. The 10 person limit cannot be exceeded in any circumstances.
Provisional Licence number: ST00337P

Cosy retreat, stunning loch views, new fast wifi, woods, walks, pet friendly is located in Stronachlachar. Cosy retreat, stunning loch views, new fast wifi, woods, walks, pet friendly provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, Pet Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Cosy retreat, stunning loch views, new fast wifi, woods, walks, pet friendly has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Stronachlachar has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Stronachlachar, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Entertainment
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Policies

Event Policy No events allowed
Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome. note from host: the garden is not fenced, and its by the loch
Pet Policy 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) note from host: please dry very wet or muddy dogs before entry pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted
Other Policy Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number st00337p safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Reviews

Rachel K. Apr 24, 2024 06:00:06 AM
Summary: 4 adults and 4 children travelled from Sunderland for a fantastic stay! The location is very remote but absolutely stunning and perfect for what we wanted! The views and surprise beautiful. Property had everything we wanted. Thank you
Susan A. Apr 9, 2024 06:00:03 AM
Summary: The cottage was cozy and welcoming. The beds and seating very comfortable. We had great fun walking the dogs, and trying to identify the birds at the feeder. Would recomend the cottage to others.
Katherine A. Sep 30, 2023 06:00:08 AM
Summary: Lovely location but, be prepared to drive 40 minutes to get to a nearby town A bigger tv would be nice to sit and relax in the evening Overall 8/10
jonathan a. Jun 29, 2023 06:00:06 AM
Summary: Perfect for a quiet family getaway. Lovely, well provisioned property in a wonderful location with easy access to the loch if u fancy a bit of wild swimming. We had seven adults, a baby and a dog and never once felt overcrowded in this cottage. Highly recommended!
lyndsey s. Jun 18, 2023 06:00:04 AM
Summary: We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. We were a group of 6 adults, 2 young children and a dog. We found the cottage to be well appointed and spacious, with great communal areas, including an enclosed garden. The views out to the loch and scenery beyond are beautiful. Thank you for a great stay - we would highly recommend this cottage to others.
Doru Catalin H. Jun 13, 2023 05:00:22 AM
Summary: Amazing
Iain D. Feb 22, 2023 08:00:01 AM
Summary: Had a fantastic few days at Lochside Cottage to celebrate a family members 80th birthday. Plenty space for all us in the cottage, had a great cozy stay. Everything was there for us to have a comfortable enjoyable break. Everyone enjoyed watching the wild birds with fantastic scenery to boot Would happily book again for another stay. Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable family short break.
Ross D. Feb 16, 2023 09:45:31 PM
Summary: Lovely property in a beautiful location. Very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
Christoph W. Dec 15, 2022 08:00:01 AM
Summary: We had a wonderful long weekend stay, the place is beautiful inside and out. Going in November was always a risk with the weather, and sure enough it rained almost non-stop, but to come in after a rainy walk and stick the fire on and get cosy was just brilliant. I'm glad we brought candles though, because the lighting in the dining area is awful, they are daylight LEDs that make the place look like a hospital corridor. For a place that has clearly paid a lot of attention to making it nice that's a bit baffling, and I hope the owners will change them over to some warmer LED lights. I would highly recommend this place, and I hope I'll be back.
Richard L. Dec 6, 2022 08:00:02 AM
Summary: Peaceful & quiet

FAQ's

Is this Stronachlachar cottage pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Stronachlachar cottage have a swimming pool?

No, this Stronachlachar cottage does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Stronachlachar cottage?

Best-rates for the Stronachlachar cottage starts from $390 per night with includes Entertainment, Laundry, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Pet Friendly, Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, Child Friendly, Internet, Parking, TV, Security/Safety, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking with all other amenities. Perfect for Weddings is committed to ensuring every guest experiences a comfortable and extraordinary stay, whether planning a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, a pet-friendly stay, or celebrating with the entire wedding party.

Is Stronachlachar cottage a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this cottage Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the cottage has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Stronachlachar cottage wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Stronachlachar cottage has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Stronachlachar cottage?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Stronachlachar cottage indicates 1 day stay policy at this cottage. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Stronachlachar cottage?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Stronachlachar cottage are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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