Gateway Cottages brings you a stunning, two-bedroomed cottage with amazing panoramic views of Stirling Castle, National Wallace Monument and the Ochil hills situated near to a working arable and pedigree beef farm, on the edge of the historic city of Stirling. Our location is perfect for walkers, shoppers, birdwatchers, golfers, historians and families of all ages.
Please contact me before booking at Gateway Cottages to confirm availability of your dates and up to date prices. If fully booked please check out my other property - Partridge Cottage, which is very similar to Mallard Cottage. I also have my own website.
It provides a convenient base from which you can explore the surrounding area such as the Blairdrummond Safari Park, local farm shops and the many historic buildings of Stirling. In addition it is ideally located to enable you to go on day trips to Loch Lomond, the Trossachs (Scotland's first National Park), Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and St Andrews either by car or train from the local train station (approx. 2 miles away).
Stirling is the centre of Scotland where Highland mountains and lochs meet the lowland cities. It is often known as “The Gateway to the Highlands”, due to its historic strategic position. The city of Stirling is only a few minutes' drive away where trendy shops in the Thistles Shopping Centre combine with the heritage of Stirling Castle and the Old Town.
The property is also perfectly suited for the active holidaymaker with excellent sporting facilities at the Peak sports village (incorporating an indoor swimming pool and ice rink), and the National Tennis Centre at Stirling University, all within a few miles of the cottage.
The cottage is furnished and equipped to the highest standard allowing you to relax and enjoy your surroundings and holiday to the fullest. All bedding, towels, electricity, central heating, sample toiletries, a small supply of domestic goods (toilet rolls, dishwasher powder, washing-up liquid etc.) & unlimited Wi-Fi are included in the price. In winter a starter pack of wood is available for the wood-burning stove, with further wood available to be purchased.
A fresh flower arrangement and a small complimentary basket will be awaiting you on arrival along with tea/coffee and a selection of home made baking.
For the young at heart a guided tour of our farm is available on request, where children can visit our prize winning herd of pedigree Limousin cattle and see the day to day running of a working farm, however they must be supervised at all times by an adult when on the farm.
2 Flexi bedrooms – can be made up as either single or super-king sized beds
Sleeps 4.
Oil fired central heating with under floor heating in living area and adjustable radiators with thermostats in bedrooms.
Travel cot and high chair are available on request.
One well behaved pet by arrangement (to be kept in the living area of the cottage).
Unlimited WI-FI.
Non-Smoking.
Accommodation:
Living area:
This comprises a large open plan fitted kitchen, dining and living area, with triple bi-fold doors that open out on to a private garden patio with spectacular views.
The lounge part is equipped with the following:
• 3-seater leather sofa bed.
• 2-seater leather sofa.
• Hwam wood burning stove.
• LG smart 42” LED 3D Television with digital Freeview channels, built in Wi-Fi and Netflix film channel.
• LG Blu-ray DVD player.
• Sony CD player with DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity and iPad/iPod docking facilities.
• Wii Games console and a selection of games.
• Selection of games, books, DVD's, local maps and plenty of tourist information.
The kitchen part is fully equipped with modern appliances that include:
• Integrated AEG fridge
• Integrated AEG freezer
• Integrated AEG slim dishwasher
• AEG Microwave/Grill
• AEG Ceramic Hob
• AEG Oven/Grill
• Dualit 4 slice Toaster and Kettle
• Expresso coffee maker – coffee not supplied
In between the kitchen and lounge area is the dining table able to seat 6 persons.
Bedrooms:
• These both have zip and link beds, which can be made up as either singles or converted in to super-king size on your request.
• One bedside table is provided if beds are made up as twins, two bedside tables are provided if beds are made up as super-kings.
• Radio alarm clocks are available in both bedrooms.
• One bedroom has a fully fitted wardrobe with excellent storage facilities; the other has ample storage in a freestanding wardrobe and chest of drawers.
• A combi TV/DVD is also available to be located in the bedroom of your choice.
• All windows in the bedrooms have blackout curtains; in addition the south facing windows have blackout roman blinds.
• Hairdryers in each room.
Bathroom:
• Excellent Grohe rain spray shower with coordinated hand and head shower.
• Large separate bath.
• Large landscape mirror featuring LED lighting, Heated Pad, shaving socket and on/off sensor function.
• Large heated towel rail.
Utility area:
• Indesit washer/dryer.
• Iron and Ironing board.
• Cordless Gtech Hoover.
• Inside collapsible clothes airer.
• Combi hot water and central heating boiler.
Outside:
• Patio area with table and four chairs.
• Fully landscaped garden.
• Barbeque available on request.
• Wooden bench.
• Enclosed garden.
• Large lawn area.
• Washing line.
• Off-road parking for three vehicles.
• Access ramp.
