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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Strathyre in Loch Lomond National Park

from £78 / night

£540–£930 / weekBookable online

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7 nights minimum stay

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5 out of 5

9 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

Luxury detached house within Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Accommodation is on two floors with open plan kitchen/diner/atrium and 1 x double + 1 x twin bedroom and large power shower room on ground floor. Spiral staircase to first floor - King size bedroom with ensuite power shower and whirlpool bath. Living room TV area. minstrel gallery, and reading area/substantial double sofa bed.
Forest Walks and C7 cycle way virtually from the front gate. NOTE: Google Streetmap 4 yrs out of date !

Ideal accommodation for touring Scotland: Oban, Ardnamurchan, Glencoe, St. Andrews, Gleneagles, Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond all within easy reach.

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Facilities

Further details indoors:
Underfloor heating provides cosy background warmth plus radiators to bathrooms and first floor.
Linen, electricity and heating included in price. Whirlpool bath & two power showers.
Dining table seats 6 plus 3 round kitchen island and/or 4 round atrium table.
Lounge seats 6 on sofas and armchair plus 2 on occasional chairs.
I-pod docking station

Further details outdoors:
Large private garden with table, sunshade and chairs. A burn runs through the grounds and is unfenced (care with young children and untrained animals !). Hose for washing down mountain bikes provided. Ample parking space for 3 cars on driveway inside gate.
Strathyre is located 10 miles north of Callander on the Rob Roy walking trail and C7 cycleway, on the River Balvaig which flows into Loch Lubnaig. Fishing permits are available from the village shop for Brown trout.
Rob Roy McGregor's grave is located in Balquidder Church Yard, a pleasant walk, cycle, drive away. The area around Strathyre is abundant with Wildlife.

Further details

Rental is fully inclusive of all linen and towels, electricity and heating fuel. A 'Good House Keeping' deposit (typically £100) is required at time of booking which will be refunded on satisfactory inspection following your stay.

Visitors are strongly advised to take out their own Travel / Holiday cancellation Insurance.

Conditions

Deposit of 20% of rental to secure booking. Balance to be received no later than 12 weeks before commencement date of holiday.. See Booking contract for details.
NOTE: Spiral staircase to first floor - may not be suitable for all.
NOTE: No fence along burn/stream within grounds may not be suitable for young children or dogs.

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Glenvarloch with An Sheaan in the Background

 

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Glenvarloch Entrance and atrium - external view

 

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Part of First Floor Living Area

 

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Master bedroom - first floor

The Central Scotland / Strathclyde / Stirling County region

Glenvarloch is in Perthshire, with the local council being Stirling County. The property is overlooked by An Sheaan part of the Ben Sheaan peak and is located in a glacial valley now mostly wooded. The 'Munro's of Stuc o'Chroin, Ben Ledi, Ben Vane and Ben Vorlich are all within easy distance of Glenvarloch.
There are several cycle trails nearby other than the C7 which takes you directly from the house to either Killin to the North over the Glen Ogle viaduct, or to Callander and Aberfoyle to the South and South West.
The area is steeped in ancient history with the City of Stirling being the site of the battle for Stirling Bridge made famous by Mel Gibson in 'Braveheart' and the new Pixar movie 'Brave'. The magnificent Stirling Castle and William Wallace monument are located within 25 miles.
Numerous local walks and cycle trails are available almost from the doorstep, and with the property being 'pet friendly' there should be no reason why
The Cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are within easy reach less than 1.5 hours by car.
The climate in Strathyre is unique - it being part of a North/South glen which can channel the weather in Winter, and yet protect from the worst of the Westerly winds at other times. It is best to be prepared for all 4 seasons - there being no such thing as bad weather - just inappropriate clothing !

The Loch Lomond National Park / Strathyre area

Within 300 metres of Glenvarloch is a part completed 'Broch' - an ancient dwelling house. The property is within strolling distance of Loch Lubnaig and a short drive brings you to the Falls of Leny, Bracklinn Falls and Callander. The spectacular Falls of Dochart at Killin to the north also feed off the sometimes inclement weather - so any rain has a positive effect ! Fishing is available in the nearby Balvaig River (permit from the local shop) and at numerous locations nearby. There are a number of excellent Golf courses nearby including St. Fillans, Comrie, Callander and Gleneagles is only 52 km away
The village of Strathyre has an Inn and a Restaurant, with the nearest 'The Inn at Strathyre' being less than 200m away.
Skiing at Glencoe Ski Resort barely 60 minutes away on priority cleared 'A' road.

How to get there

Glenvarloch What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

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From South via M6: M6 onto A74(M) then M74 heading towards Glasgow. Leave M74 at Jnct 4 onto the M73 signposted Stirling, Glasgow. Merge onto the M80 signposted 'Stirling'. Merge onto the M9 signposted 'Perth'. Leave the M9 at Jnct 10. Take 2nd exit A84 on roundabout signposted 'Crainlarich/Callander'. Continue for approx. 25 miles (40 km) through Doune and Callander until you reach Strathyre.

Glenvarloch is the first property on the left as you enter the village over the bridge travelling from Callander

From the South via Edinburgh: A720 City By-pass headed for Glasgow M8 and Stirling M9. Take the M8 turnoff towards Glasgow. At Jnct 2 leave M8 and take the M9 towards Stirling. Then leave M9 at jnct 10 (as above).
Ferries: DFDS Ferries operate a service from Amsterdam to Newcastle upon Tyne.

By Air: Easy Jet operate several routes into Edinburgh Airport:

Activities near Loch Lomond National Park

Reviews

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09 May 2013

“Fantastic place to stay - clean, well equipped and very comfortable in a lovely area.” Awesome place to stay, very central and we wished we had booked to stay longer as there was so much to see and do. The lodge was very clean, well equipped and very comfortable. There was plenty of space for all of us to sit together or places to disappear to with a good book and some peace and quiet. Lovely area for walks, wild life and a good base for visiting the Lochs etc. Oban/Fort William were just over an hour away and worth the drive for the fantastic scenery. The owners supplied lots of information and links to websites which were very useful. We would certainly book again when we next come up to Scotland. Wifi would have been useful but we managed without. One of the best places we have stayed.

21 Apr 2013

“Fabulous!!” We stayed here as a party of 5 adults, 2 children and a dog over Easter. This property is exceptional, it is really well furnished, spacious, spotlessly clean and the owners have thought of... more Response: Many thanks for your comprehensive review. It's always good to hear feedback, and to know we are doing something right. Try the Creagan Inn or Mhor 84 next time you're up this way for... more

05 Nov 2012

“Had a fantastic stay we didn't want to leave” This is beautiful property which was always warm and welcoming when we returned from exploring the surrounding areas. The drive to the cottage is lovely, and the lochs further out the road were stunning. We all loved living on the edge of the forest and nobody wanted to return home.

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08 Oct 2012

“Perfect location and accommodation” By any standards, this is no ordinary holiday home. The accommodation is extremely flexible, offering both space and cosy corners. 'Glenvarloch' has character, style and is well equipped, including the quietest washing machine we have ever encountered! Walkers will find ample drying facilities too. Strathyre is a small settlement, but has a well stocked local shop. An even wider choice of shopping can be found in Callander where the Co-Op belies its modest exterior. Both easy and strenuous walks can be found 'on the doorstep' with the magnificent scenery of the Trossachs just a short distance away.

30 Sep 2012

“beyond expectations, beautiful place, inside and out, our dogs didn[--]t want to leave either” We had driven through Strathyre many times, never thought of staying, but we are glad we did, the walks around the property are fantastic for both people and dogs, good ammenties within a sensible distance, two major tourist sites in Stirling and Edinburgh within reaching distances and a good base for a day out, Callander has good shopping facilities and decent places to eat. A great base from which to explore the Highlands. Down side, a little traffic noise, but not a problem at night once you get used to the creaking beams!! The house is warm and cosy, again a good base for either a family of all ages as there are amenities on both floors, or in our case two adults and two Westies Definitely worth a visit - we have already planned our next trip Response: Many thanks for your kind comments ! You rightly point out some of the advantages of Glenvarloch being within the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park and of course the ease of access to a primary road provides great scope to reach the highlands & islands normally out of normal range - or even go skiing at Glencoe!It's a quiet spot set back from the road with the gurgling burn for company. We'd be glad to have you back !

09 Sep 2012

“Excellent value for families or groups!” Great place to go to if tranquility is a priority. Lovely area for walking, hiking and cycling. The house met our needs, and was excellent value. It is suitable for large families and groups. There is no wi-fi in the house, but there is a pub across the road that has it, if you don't mind dogs. Loch Lomond is a good 45- 60 minute drive from here. And the closest town, Callender is about a 20-25 minute drive on a very windy road..

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08 Aug 2012

“Great location to explore the Trossacks” This house is extremely well appointed. A home from home with excellent facilities. Bubbly bath and showers are very good. Kitchen spacious and functional. Communal areas very well lit, comfortable... more

02 Aug 2012

“The best holiday home rental we have ever had!” The photographs of this house make it look fantastic, but don't do it justice. It is a beautiful house with ample space for a sociable holiday, and the owners have thought of everything. Ample... more Response: Many thanks for your comments, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much !

24 May 2012

“A real welcome home in the heart of beautiful Scotland” This is a great place for a family holiday or a get-together. The surrounding area offers loads of things to do, with cycling, canoeing and walking the main attractions. For the less active there are some great places to visit. Amenities in the village are good with only a short drive to Callandar for the more extensive shop. The house itself is perfect especially for groups whether families or get-togethers. The layout allows everyone to muck in together or have time on their own. We had a fantastic time. Can't wait to get back! Response: Thank you for your comments. It would be good to have you back !

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
5th Jan to 9th Feb 2013	5 Jan 13	9 Feb 13	540£ 540	-	-	1 Week
9th Feb to 23rd Mar 2013	9 Feb 13	23 Mar 13	590£ 590	-	-	1 Week
23rd Mar to 25th May 2013	23 Mar 13	25 May 13	640£ 640	-	-	1 Week
25th May to 1st June 2013	25 May 13	1 Jun 13	720£ 720	-	-	1 Week
1st Jun to 22nd Jun 2013	1 Jun 13	22 Jun 13	720£ 720	-	-	1 Week
22nd June to 7th Sep 2013	22 Jun 13	7 Sep 13	795£ 795	-	-	1 Week
7th Sep to 21st Sep 2013	7 Sep 13	21 Sep 13	720£ 720	-	-	1 Week
21st Sep to 26th Oct 2013	21 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	640£ 640	-	-	1 Week
26th Oct to 16th Nov 2013	26 Oct 13	16 Nov 13	590£ 590	-	-	1 Week
16th Nov to 21st Dec 2013	16 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	540£ 540	-	-	1 Week
Christmas 2013	21 Dec 13	28 Dec 13	850£ 850	-	-	1 Week
Hogmanay 2013/14	28 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	930£ 930	-	-	1 Week
4th Jan to 8th Feb 2014	4 Jan 14	8 Feb 14	540£ 540	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Above rates are fully inclusive of bed linen, towels, electricity and heating fuel.

Special Rates may be available depending on occupancy. Short break rates may be available at certain times of the year.

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20% deposit# secures booking, full balance + Good Housekeeping Deposit* due by 90 days from start of holiday, or immediately on booking if made within 90 days.

*Good Housekeeping deposit £100 - refundable within 2 weeks of end of holiday following satisfactory inspection

# Balance payment is 50% refundable up to 8 weeks from commencement of holiday, and 25% refundable if cancelled up to 4 weeks of start of holiday. No refund if cancelled thereafter.

Customers are advised to take out their own Travel/Cancellation Insurance prior to confirming booking.

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