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Stroneslaney Cottage

Callander (10mls N), Stirling and Clackmannanshire
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Cot available
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At a glance

  • A lovingly updated traditional stone cottage set in the spellbinding Balquhidder Glen
  • Beautifully furnished throughout, with two wood burners, timber beams and exposed stonework
  • With a delightful garden attracting an array of bird and wildlife, ideal for nature spotters
Property code: PE173

This romantic and stylish getaway is situated in a secluded spot within the stunning landscape around the Balquhidder Glen, within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. The River Balvaig meanders by and Loch Lubnaig sits quietly downstream, making this home-from-home a wonderful place to simply relax and reconnect.

The property itself is a lovingly renovated traditional stone cottage, with gorgeous outdoor areas and stylishly furnished rooms inside. Deceptively spacious, light and airy, with original features like exposed beams, a fireplace, and stonework, the old life of the building is preserved and incorporated into a contemporary design.

Head into the ground level and you’ll find the open-plan kitchen and dining room with doors leading out to the garden. It’s an inviting, calming and sociable space, with a glowing wood burner, a romantic table for two in the corner and a modern kitchen with all the appliances and equipment you could need to rustle up a special meal. Head down a few stairs into your lounge, a cosy and tranquil space, with another set of French doors leading out to the patio area, so you can sit in comfort and watch the local birds frolicking at their feeders.

Head along the hallway to discover the hideaway bedroom, up a small set of steps. This luxurious bedroom is decorated in chic tones with classic furniture pieces, including an iron-framed double bed.

Outside the cottage, the outdoor space will give you that extra dose of relaxation. The front garden has a sweet spot of grass with a picnic table for enjoying a meal outside, and another lovely seating area beside the house. At the rear, there’s another patio area where you can delight in a nightcap beside the chiminea.

  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, and Tassimo coffee machine
  • 2 wood burners (first basket of logs supplied)
  • TV with Sky channels, iPod dock, and CD player
  • Ample parking
  • Free fishing on a private stretch of the river accessed by crossing a single tracked road and steep slope – bring your own fishing rods
  • Pubs and shops 2 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

The area around the cottage is the perfect place to begin your exploration of the Highlands. You're surrounded by lochs, burns, glens, and peaks that will take your breath away, not to mention a labyrinth of hidden woodland trails through ancient, atmospheric forests.

If you fancy a little adventure on the water, you could try your hand at a watersport or two. The village of Lochearnhead sits 5 miles away on the western edge of Loch Earn at the foot of Glen Ogle. It's a great base from which to try something new - take out a boat, learn to kayak, or go hiking around the water. In the summer season, you could even attend the Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games, a festival showcasing the best of the Scottish spirit.

And if you're feeling even more ambitious, this national park is home to a good few mountains high enough to get your heart racing. Take a dramatic drive to Ben Lomond, for example - at 3,193 feet, it's solid Munro territory and will definitely make your friends back home jealous.

Or for a little more town life, head to Stirling, 24 miles away, where you can enjoy a lovely meal out, take in some art and culture, or soak in the local history at Stirling Castle.

April McKillop

This property is personally managed by April.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Andrea 3rd February 2024

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Beautiful cottage. Perfect location for a quiet relaxing holiday. We particularly enjoyed watching the red squirrels and many species of birds from the comfort of the sofa. It had everything you could ever need and the welcoming food basket was a particularly lovely touch. The hosts were fantastic. We would definitely recommend Stroneslaney cottageRead more and we look forward to a return visit. Hide

Reviewed by John 21st January 2024

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Reviewed by James 29th December 2023

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Lovely home from home, everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Beautiful cottage and beautiful location.

Reviewed by Stephen 14th October 2023

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Reviewed by Lorna 2nd September 2023

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My self my husband and our dog stayed here 2nd-9th September we had a lovely relaxing holiday the weather was fantastic and the wildlife was great. There were too many different kinds of birds to list. The two squirrels came every day and we could watch them from the living room. Our dog stood at the glass door enthralled. We can recommend StoneslaRead moreney cottage if you want a relaxing holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Debbie 26th August 2023

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Reviewed by Janice 15th July 2023

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Lovely comfortable cottage in a perfect spot. Loved seeing all the birds on the feeders plus several red squirrels who loved the peanuts we put out. Never saw the pine marten but did see our first jay.

Reviewed by Joanne 8th July 2023

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Good stay, remote location with opportunities to watch Red Squirrels and birds feeding.

Reviewed by Terence 1st July 2023

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We have stayed here on numerous occasions and every stay has been superb. The wildlife,location and surroundings make it a perfect place for a quiet and peaceful break.

Reviewed by Paul 10th June 2023

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Great cottage, lovely location, well definitely be visiting again.

Reviewed by Michelle 3rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Jayne 27th May 2023

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Reviewed by Carl 13th May 2023

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An absolutely superb 7 days spent in a beautiful part of the world.......sublime!

Reviewed by Karen 22nd April 2023

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We had a lovely stay at the cottage. It was quiet, relaxing just what we needed. Fantastic wildlife especially the red squirrels which gave our dog hours of entertainment. The welcome basket was very much appreciated, great location for exploring fantastic walks and climbing some of the munro's. Will definitely be back to bag some more munro's.

Reviewed by Chloe 15th April 2023

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Reviewed by Michael 25th March 2023

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Reviewed by Karen 30th January 2023

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We visited Stroneslany for our honeymoon and it was absolutely amazing. The location is perfect if you want to switch off and get away from the chaos of life! It is tranquil and relaxing. There are lots of walks to be done and the cottage is kind of central to places like Glencoe for days away. The local shop is a mile and a half down the road whicRead moreh is a lovely walk in itself and the closes supermarket is Dunblane which is around 20 mile. We have loved every one of our 10 days. Highly recommend Hide

Reviewed by Alison 7th January 2023

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Reviewed by Rhys 29th December 2022

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Reviewed by Alicia 6th November 2022

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We stayed here on the first stop of our honeymoon and loved it! We also received a congratulations card and bottle of wine on arrival which was such a lovely touch and made it more special- thank you! We had a very cosy stay here, the cottage had everything we needed and was the perfect start to our honeymoon. We would definitely stay here again, tRead morehank you! Hide

Reviewed by mark 8th October 2022

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Great location for wildlife we managed to video the Pine Martin on the night camera. Its location is great to explore the area.

Reviewed by Julian 24th September 2022

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Immaculate property, everything you need is there. Clean, modern & cozy. Location is great, 20min drive to Callander (dont get a speedy ticket like me!) We explored much further afield right up to Loch Ness, Mallaig, Oban too. Stayed in many cottages & this is up there with the best. Kitchen has all you need, small lounge with very comfy couch. LitRead moretle enclosed porch to remove muddy shoes & fab shower after long days exploring. We could live in this cottage right now. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 17th September 2022

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We had a very enjoyable stay,the cottage was cozy and comfortable,the views were amazing as was the wildlife that came to our doorstep.......pine Martin....lesser spotted woodpecker......red squirrel to name but a few, we have already recommended to a friend.

Reviewed by Stephanie 30th July 2022

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Beautiful cottage well maintained, very clean and in a gorgeous peaceful spot. Great for nature lovers and dogs too. Lots to do in the area. Lovely welcome basket and bedroom made up nicely with lovely touches of dried flowers on the bed. A place to recharge your batteries.

Reviewed by Vannessa 16th July 2022

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Fantastic holiday. Loved every minute of being surrounded by nature. Very comfy cottage and the best of locations.

Reviewed by John 2nd July 2022

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If you are looking for a comfortable,well equipped cottage in an idyllic setting this is perfect. So quiet and peaceful. Masses of birds and animal wild life in the garden. Please take plenty of wild bird food and you will be rewarded by lots of interesting visitors.

Reviewed by Diane 18th June 2022

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Just come back from a lovely weekend at Stroneslaney Cottage. We have 2 dogs and wanted somewhere we could take them and unwind and this was the perfect place! Lovely well equipped cottage in a gorgeous location! Didn't want to leave. There's some beautiful places to visit nearby. Anyone wanting a quiet break this is the place.

Reviewed by Diane 28th May 2022

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Reviewed by Terence 7th May 2022

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Lovely cottage in superb location,peaceful and quiet with an abundance of wildlife.we have stayed here on numerous occasions and never been disappointed.

Reviewed by Martin 30th April 2022

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My husband and I had a thoroughly relaxing stay. The cottage was very homely and provided excellent space for two; it was perfect. We loved waking up to the huge variety of birdsong every morning. The location is wonderful as there are many excellent hikes within a relatively easy driving distance. We also managed day trips to Edinburgh and the HogRead morewarts Express (The Jacobite). We also appreciated the woodburner during a couple of the cooler evenings. We both absolutely loved the trip. Hide

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