The Tower
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About the home
The Tower provides a private and romantic setting for a luxurious getaway holiday.
Both couples & families can enjoy the peace and quiet of this 19th century castle, now fully modernised, yet retaining original features such as spiral staircases and turrets!
There is a cinema room with comfy sofas and a private roof terrace.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 2.5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Safe, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared garden |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
2 of the bedrooms have superking beds which convert to twin beds on request.
The 'White' bedroom has a queen size bed and is located up the spiral staircase of the tower on its own level, with views from three sides over countryside and miles beyond.
Further details outdoors:
The square roof terrace is a private area for exclusive use by guests in The Tower. Views in all directions - a lovely place to sit during the day or in the evening with drinks.
The Cinema Room has a 50 inch screen for watching DVDs. There is a large collection of DVDs to choose from and you are welcome to bring your own of course. Please note, the available television channels are Sky Freesat. Subscription channels are not available at present.
Further details
2 night bookings are available but FRI and SAT nights only.
A Meet and Greet Service is provided on your arrival with a welcome hamper and bottle of champagne!
Conditions
Please note - there are many stairs to climb - especially up to the cinema room, one of the bedrooms and of course the roof terrace!
Strictly no smoking.
The Central Scotland / Strathclyde / Clackmannanshire region
Clackmannanshire is Scotland's smallest county. It has hills and glens to explore and castles and towers to visit. A great place for walking, cycling and golfing, Dollar is also well placed for visiting Stirling only 20 mins away with its amazing castle, the National Wallace Monument, Bannockburn Heritage Centre and Stirling Old Town Jail Experience.
Other interesting places to visit include Blair Palace in Pitlochry and Scone Palace in Perth. The Falkirk Wheel Visitor Centre is 30 mins away for those who enjoy canal trips.
The Dollar / Dollarbeg area
Dollar itself is one of 4 hillfoot villages along the A91 from Stirling to St Andrews and has shops, pubs and restaurants. It even has its own museum!
Surrounded by the Ochil Hills, nearby Castle Campbell ( a stronghold of the Campbell clan) is a great place to visit on a sunny day. A romantic and beautiful setting - the castle is host to summer weddings. The terraced gardens overlook Dollar and the valley below.
Nearby is Gartmorn Dam Country Park for leisurely walks and for the total opposite Knockhill Motorsport Centre for race events and driving experiences!
For retail therapy, Tillicoultry (only 10 mins away by car) has a shopping outlet village and Sterling
Furniture has a Homestore, Garden Centre and 2 restaurants. Tillicoultry also has a dry
ski slope centre.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Edinburgh: 50 km |
| Railway: | Alloa: 12 km |
The nearest Airport is Edinburgh - 50km or 30 miles
Journey time from airport to Dollarbeg is 33 mins by car
Activities near Dollar
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 23 Jul 2012 |
My family of 4 plus my father-in-law stayed in the apartment for 4 nights during a 18 day tour of Spain, Scotland, and Ireland. The apartment, castle, and town of Dollar were the highlight of our... more |
06 Jun 2012 |
I believe we are the first guests to try this property & can honestly say that it exceeded all expectations. The rooms are beautifully furnished to the highest standard, including the most up to date... more |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| LOW-SEASON | 5 Jan 13 | 30 Mar 13 | £ 895 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| MID-SEASON | 30 Mar 13 | 1 Jun 13 | £ 1080 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| HIGH-SEASON | 1 Jun 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 1230 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| MID-SEASON | 31 Aug 13 | 26 Oct 13 | £ 1080 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| LOW-SEASON | 26 Oct 13 | 21 Dec 13 | £ 895 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| CHRISTMAS | 21 Dec 13 | 28 Dec 13 | £ 1230 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| NEW YEAR | 28 Dec 13 | 4 Jan 14 | £ 1340 | - | - | 5 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
An additional £12.50 non-refundable accidental damage waiver fee will be added to your balance - or if you prefer you may pay the refundable security deposit of £250. This would be returned to you within 2 weeks of your departure. <BR><BR>Payment can be made on-line or by UK cheque in post.<BR><BR>Short Breaks - Stays are available from 2 to 6 nights but 2 night stays are available for Friday and Saturday nights only.<BR>HIGH SEASON 2 NIGHTS £495<BR>HIGH SEASON 3 NIGHTS £645<BR><BR>Ryder Cup 2014 - The Tower will be available for 1 week booking only (7 nights) at a rental of £3150. Arrival day flexible.
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