Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Benview Holiday Lodges are located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Trossachs overlooking the Ben Ledi hills. These beautifully finished lodge is ideally situated for exploring the Trossachs and Loch Lomond with may amenities on hand. Glasgow is 15 miles away and Edinburgh is 25 miles.
Benview Lodge has it all; beautiful lodge with pine-clad interiors, a private garden with furniture and barbeque. Those who appreciate luxury while away from home will not be disappointed!
Wonderful scenery, perfect for walking, and you can even bring your own horse. There is a purpose built riding arena at Benview, and private lessons can be arranged with a qualified instructor after assesment of your riding capabilities. You can even have a riding holiday and even bring your own horse. Great hacking country and good grazing ground if required.
Benview is situated approx 10 miles from Callander where there are plenty of shops and eating places you will be spoilt for choice. In Callander there is also a leisure centre which has a swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, fitness centre, climbing wall, games room for football, netball and badminton, indoor bowls also outdoor football and tennis.
exterior view of benview lodge
showing the 6 benview lodges
view of sitting room iin lodge
view of double bedroom
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The Central Scotland/Edinburgh region
Perthshire is a gem among Scotland's counties and perfectly situated in Scotland for a self-catering holiday. Visiting historic castles, museums, gardens, superb golf, walking and beaches; with such diversity of scenery, activities and things to do and see, visitors cannot fail to find entertainment and interest to suit.
Edinburgh has been a capital of Scotland since 1437 and once it has been the centre of the Enlightenment led by the University of Edinburgh which made it know as the Athens of the North. This beautiful and remarkable city has thousands of its buildings listed on the World Heritage site and you can visit them once in Edinburgh on the annual Edinburgh Festival.
This collection of many independent shows and spectacles is well know all around the world and is held from the beginning of August for at least four weeks.
Edinburgh has not only rich history and architecture but also culture and the locals will happily share the stories and tales over the pint in their favourite local pub.
Loch Lomond National Park / Aberfoyle area
Visit the magnificent highland Perthshire Blair Castle, home to the Dukes of Atholl, not to mention the nearby centre of excellence for Scottish produce at House of Bruar. Walk at Bruar Falls, visit the nearby highland town of Pitlochry with its famous fish ladder and Festival Theatre and shops selling quality Scottish tartans and crafts.
Wonder at the underwater archaeology (still on-going) that’s produced the replica stone-age settlement and visitor centre, The Crannog with nearby Kenmore and Aberfeldy. Travel by the Sma’ Glen to Crieff, a typical highland town with the nearby distillery the Famous Grouse Experience. The glorious gardens in this area are known worldwide by planstmen - at their best in May or June, but well worth a visit at any time of year, such as Branklyn, Kellie and Drummond Castles.
Scone Palace is close to Perth and the fairy-tale Glamis Castle, birthplace of the Queen Mother, is in Angus. Falkland Palace, Kellie Castle and others await your visit. If family history is your passion, there’s ample opportunity to research your roots via the Tay Valley Family History Society and other centres.
How to get there
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Activities near Loch Lomond National Park
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Further details indoors: This is one of 6 purpose-built self-catering lodges that can accommodate 6 people. The lodges are fully heated and double glazed.
Everything that you would find at home is supplied here; fully functional kitchen with washing machine, and all cooking utensils and crockery. In fact all you have to bring is your clothes! There is also TV and DVD and access to Sky television
The living area is furnished with sofa easy chairs and a colour TV with DVD player and Sky TV. The dining area has a table and six chairs, the kitchen is all electric with a washing machine, oven and hob, fridge microwave, dishwasher, plus all the usual kitchen equipment.
There is a parking area and a garden with furniture and BBQ equipment and clothes drying area. All linen bedding and towels are provided including kitchen and hand towels and All electricity is included in the rental. High chairs can be provided by request.
Further details outdoors: This property is perfectly situated for great walks being only 5 miles from the start of the West Highland Way. Plenty of walks to suit all abilities, both gentle and level, to the more challenging Within a 10-mile radius of Benview visit the Aberfoyle Woollen Mill. Also plenty to do such as golf, fishing, water sports, horse trekking, and bike hire. There is even a local whisky distillery.
There is an onsite restaurant/coffee shop selling snacks to full meals and plenty of delicious home baking; the views from the coffee shop are spectacular! There is also for your convenience a farm shop fully stocked with delicious meats, cheeses, preserves, free range eggs, Scottish and traditional gifts and much more.
Further details
Available for rental all year round for weekly lets and short breaks.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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750£ 750
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520£ 520
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Minimum 2-night breaks at 60% of the weekly total, additional nights at 10% of weekly total.
10% Late Availability discount for dates less than 14 days prior to booking
Major credit cards accepted.
Availability notes
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Contact owner
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Contact details for home 51080
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Wilma Marshall
Tel:
+44 (0)1764 684100
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Advertiser joined: 31 Aug 2007 This property added: 14 Mar 2008