The Honeyholm
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About the home
The Honeyholm is a 400 year old cottage nesting in the Strathendrick valley adjacent to the Loch lomond and Trossachs National Park. located in a beautiful riverside setting with stunning views across open fields to the Dumgoyne hills and the Campsies.
Just one mile from the historic village of Balfron the cottage is perfectly situated for access to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National park as well as the historic seats of Stirling , Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The Honeyholm has been newly renovated to a superb standard ;please come and relax in style. A gem of a cottage, which will provide a super base for outdoor pursuits or city visits.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Loch lomond, 15km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets House swaps Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 1.5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom, 2 en suites and 2 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river, Swing set, Trampoline |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The Honeyholm has one downstairs and two upstairs bedrooms. All have en-suite facilities with the Master suite having a full luxury bathroom with Paris balcony overlooking our gardens.
The downstairs bedroom has beautiful views of the hills and gardens. A double bed and en-suite facilities. This large shower room has easy access low level power shower with grab rails and a shower chair for clients with mobility problems.
The second bedroom has full sized twin beds. A walk in window has stunning views. An en-suite shower room provides comfort and style.
The master bedroom has a king sized bed with again a walk in window with a similar view. A spacious
en-suite bathroom has bath with separate power shower and French windows opening onto a paris balcony. Spoil yourself with a little bit of hotel luxury.
The Honeyholm downstairs has a large dining kitchen with stone floors and French windows onto our rear courtyard. The kitchen has a large electric range cooker and everything for relaxing and eating in if you choose to do so. Maybe you will catch your own dinner in the River Endrick at the bottom of the garden !!
The original stone wall of the property separates the kitchen from the large living area. A wood burning stove gives you heat and complements the natural oak flooring and slate hearth.
To the front there is a full height window with French doors opens onto your patio. With stunning views over gardens and to the hills please relax and eat outdoors surrounded by the beauty of Scotland.
Further details outdoors:
The Honeyholm nestles beside the river Endrick in open countryside. There are extensive gardens back and front with lawn, planted beds and trees making it a great place to relax.
There are herb and vegetable beds as well as fresh eggs available. Children will love exploring the gardens with atree house and swing set and trampoline to burn off some energy.
Front and rear patio
large gas BBQ
outdoor dining set
Fishing in garden river
vegetable and herb garden
fresh eggs available from our 4 hens.
Further details
A welcome pack is provided and we can provide food if you are late coming in.
The honeyholm is made up of 2 semi detached cottages.
Patios and parts of the garden are for your private use.
Conditions
A well behaved dog but sorry no cats
A 30% deposit is required 6 weeks prior to arrival to secure you booking.
Short breaks available throughout the year please call to enquire.
Anything you need we can try and accommodate you.
The Central Scotland / Strathclyde / Stirling County region
The Honeyholm is in a countryside setting, and surrounded by the historic villages of Balfron (Home of Scotland's best 10K!!), Drymen,Kippen and Killearn. As such the villages have a rich history of Rob Roy Macgregor and have wonderful local fairs and Agricultural shows throughout the year.
see www.visitscotland.co.uk
The honeyholm is adjacent to Loch lomond and Trossachs National park,Queen Elizabeth Forest park and the West Highland Way passes close by through Drymem. Hill walking and cyclying,fishing and golfing are all on your doorstep.
In addition the cottage is well located for touring and access to the Historic cities of Glasgow(40 minutes), Stirling(30min) and Edinburgh(60 min).
Stirling and Edinburgh Castles are well worth a visit
see www.historicscotland.co.uk
Stirling city is the Gateway to the Highlands if you wish to go further afield.
The Loch Lomond National Park / Balfron area
The honeyholm is surrounded by farms and wonderful open countryside.The Village of Balfron was birth place to Alexander Greek Thompson. One of Glasgow's famous architects of old.
The picturesque village has a full sized swimming pool and well equipped gym, Doyles deli, butchers,supermarket ,Wonderland gift and bespoke jewellery shop , Claire Crawford beauty and holistic therapy ,two pubs and a small array of shops.
The area has a multitude of farm Shops ,so you may sample local produce, and pubs /coffee shops if you wish to eat out.
The Balfron 10K at the end of April is very popular and the surrounding villages have an array of fares and shows on throughout the year. From the Fintry music festival to Aberfoyle's mushroom! festival, there is something for everyone.
see WWW.visitscotland.co.uk
The Drymen Show at the end of May is a highlight and the Highland Games are on throught the summer in different villages and towns.
A week may just be enough to squeeze all that in !!
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Glasgow: 25 km |
| Railway: | Milngavie: 20 km |
| Ferry: | Troon: 60 km |
Glasgow Airport 40 min,Edinburgh 60min from Honeyholm
Easyjet, Ryan air BMIbaby,many budget Airlines fly to Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports.
Car hire is easy from Budget,National and Avis.
Car recommended for exploring Loch Lomond.
Ferry from Ireland to Troon ,Cairryan or Stranraer.
Activities near Loch Lomond National Park
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 09 Oct 2011 |
fantastic setting, peaceful. owners very friendly & helpful. decor tasteful & well equiped. Would love to come back again. |
26 Sep 2011 |
My wife and I and 2 friends stayed at Honeyholm Cottage near Balfron for 1 week from Saturday 17 September 2011. It was a delightful experience from the very start. Home made scones and a lemon tart... more |
17 Aug 2011 |
We stayed in this cottage for almost a week and were extremely impressed with the care that has been taken furnishing it. We found it to be very comfortable. Arriving late on a wet evening, it was... more |
Guestbook for The Honeyholm
Great views,lovely house ,kids loved it and so did the adults ! Goode family.Discovery bay , HongKong.
The view from the lounge made my stay, I could sit there for hours! M Todd . Antrim N Ireland.
A gem of find will be back without a doubt. ! Anne and Fred Nesbitt,Parkgate,Bt 39
The best facilities and location we have had a wonderful week , could have stayed for a month ! T and N Proctor . Hongkong scots.
Fab cottage ,with lots of room and great views.Kids loved the garden play centre . Will be back ! The Wick family.London. june 2011
Beautiful house, home from home ,Thanks . The Hannah Family Green community Dubai july 2011
Excellent few days in a fantastic location and luxury.Given a chance will surely come again !! Patel and Amin families : Epsom,India and Australia.June 2011
Beautiful Place with a great view of the full moon rising over the hills! Thankyou very much . Beate Kaldeweide,Hans-Werner Klostermann,TanjaMuras and Jurgen Abmann.July 2011
Beautiful location and wonderful cottage- look forward to a return visit! Marian and Charlie Dawson Arabian ranches dubai. July 2011
Had a lovely week in ideal lacation, cottage and gardens beautiful ! The Roberts family Newton-le willows , Merseyside July 2011
Fantastic time ,lovely scenery and wonderful property. Bramalls ,Parsons and Holmes . Cheshire England Aug 2011.
Beautiful location and a lovely property, we all had a super stay ! Mcshanes ,Blackpool, England. August 2011
Beautiful
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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| 8 Jan 11 | 2 Apr 11 | £ 690 | - | 350 | Flexible | |
| 2 Apr 11 | 30 Apr 11 | £ 780 | - | 390 | Flexible | |
| 30 Apr 11 | 18 Jun 11 | £ 620 | - | 350 | Flexible | |
| 18 Jun 11 | 3 Sep 11 | £ 795 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Sep 11 | 8 Oct 11 | £ 620 | - | 350 | Flexible | |
| 8 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 850 | - | 390 | Flexible | |
| 29 Oct 11 | 17 Dec 11 | £ 690 | - | 350 | Flexible | |
| 17 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 975 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jan 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 495 | 99 | 260 | Flexible | |
| 1 Apr 12 | 23 Apr 12 | £ 875 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 23 Apr 12 | 24 Jun 12 | £ 660 | - | 450 | Flexible | |
| 24 Jun 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 900 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Sep 12 | 6 Oct 12 | £ 630 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Weekend breaks of friday, sat or sunday evening are available throughout the year.Please contact us
a 30% deposit secures your booking.The balance in full is due 6 weeks before arrival.
Discounts for couples.Please contact us.Kind regards.
Availability
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in Uk and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This cottage has received 3 reviews from previous guests.  |
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