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Allen Cottage
Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire |
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The cottage sits ¼ mile from the A811 right on the edge of the Loch Lomond National Park. It is an area of outstanding beauty offering visitors a variety of wonderful things to do and see. If you are outdoor enthusiasts there are beautiful walks in the Queen Elizabeth Forest area and around Loch Lomond, or for more challenging pursuits, why not take a hike up Ben Lomond, Ben Ledi or Ben Venue - all a short drive away. If cycling is your thing, either bring your own cycle or hire one locally to explore some of the national cycle paths in the area. For golfers, there are many courses in the area, the nearest being at Balfron, only two miles away. There are also courses at Drymen, Aberfoyle, Callander and of course The Carrick at Loch Lomond.
Pony trekking can be arranged locally, and fishing, if that is your special interest can be arranged at the Lake of Menteith - just a 15 minute drive away. For the very adventurous, why not ‘Go Ape’ for a day in the forest at David Marshall Lodge in Aberfoyle - a fabulous day out but probably best for the young and fit! If you are looking for a sightseeing break, there are some super historical places to visit: Stirling Castle and The Wallace Monument in Stirling, Doune Castle in the village of Doune and Inchmahome Priory on the island at the Lake of Menteith. If you are interested in special birds, there are Red Kites at Ardgaty near the village of Doune, or, if you would prefer a lovely sail on a paddle steamer you have the choice of Loch Katrine or Loch Lomond. For families with children a day at the Drummond Safari Park is a must!
Alternatively, why not just relax at home or in the pretty garden with a book and a glass of wine!
- Sleeps - 4/5
- Bedrooms - 2 (1 double, 1 king/2 singles, 1 double sofa bed)
- Bathrooms - 1
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine/dryer
- Microwave
- Wood burning stove
- Oil fired central heating
- TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD/Radio/Cassette player
- Cot and high chair available
- Enclosed garden
- Garden furniture and loungers, BBQ on request
- Parking for two cars
- Sorry, no pets
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- Stirling 17 miles
- Airports - Glasgow 45 minutes, Edinburgh 50 minutes
- Nearest rail station - Stirling 17 miles
- Choice of pubs and restaurants within 10 miles
- Super local coffee shop
- Golf - The Carrick at Loch Lomond 15 miles, Aberfoyle 10 miles, Callander 15 miles, Drymen 7 miles, Balfron 2 miles
- Fishing - Lake of Menteith 12 miles
- Pony Trekking - 12 miles
- Go Ape - Aberfoyle 10 miles
- Safari Park - 15 miles
- Scottish Antique and Art Centre at Doune
- Nick Nairn Cook School
- Short breaks - off peak
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Pubs/restaurants: Buchlyvie - two pubs (2 miles), Kippen – one pub, one restaurant (6 miles), Gargunnock – one restaurant/pub (10 miles), Drymen – two hotels, two pubs (7 miles), Port of Menteith – one hotel/bistro/pub (12 miles).
Accommodation:
The cottage offers spacious accommodation furnished to the highest standard (4 star Scottish Tourist Board award for self-catering accommodation) and is on three levels. There are two double bedrooms, one on the ground floor which is beautifully furnished with antique furniture and a double bed overlooking the garden. The second bedroom is a pretty attic room with a super king bed (can be split to make two single beds) and lovely country views. Both bedrooms have feather and down duvets and pillows but can have polyester ones if allergy prone.
The sitting/dining room is on the middle floor which is also the entrance level. This is a beautifully furnished large room with patio doors leading to the pretty enclosed garden and sitting area. It has a wood-burning stove for colder days and a TV with Freeview. There is also a DVD player and a CD/Radio/Cassette player and plenty of books, games, maps and historical information (the cottage is in the land of Rob Roy MacGregor!). The kitchen is situated through glass doors from the sitting/dining room and is fully equipped to include a full electric cooker, a fridge/freezer, a washer/drier, a microwave and all the necessary electrical equipment along with quality glasses, crockery and cutlery. The bathroom is on the middle floor and is only a few steps from each bedroom. It is fully tiled and includes a shower bath, a shaving point and a heated towel rail.
The garden is attractively laid out with gravel and lawn areas and lots of flowerpots.
Directions:
From north or south on the M9, come off the motorway at juction 10 and take the A84 to Callander and Crianlarich – travel for approx. 4 miles passing the entrance to the Drummond Safari Park, and take the B8075 to Gargunnock(2 miles) At the T junction turn right on to the A811 to The Erskine Bridge passing the villages of Gargunnock and Kippen. Drive through Arnprior and also Buchlyvie. The entrance to Allen Cottage is on the right hand side exactly 1.2 miles from leaving the village of Buchlyvie. There is a ¼ mile lane down to the cottage which cannot be seen from the road.
What's included:
Oil fired central heating and logs for the wood burning stove are included in the rental price. Bed linen, towels, tea towels and a welcome pack are all provided.
Cost and availability.
The cottage is rented out throughout the year. Change over day is Saturday – check in from 4pm, check out 10am.
Weekend/short breaks available off peak by arrangement.
The owners of the cottage live next door to the property and so are on hand to give any help or advice.
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Allen Cottage, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire FK8 3PA Scotland
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