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On the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this is the ideal base for guests to exp

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Oven, dishwasher, high chair, cookware/dishes/utensils
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Towels
Property grounds
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Balfron Station, near Glasgow
  • Popular LocationGlengoyne Distillery5 min drive
  • Popular LocationRob Roy Way - South8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLoch Lomond24 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (PIK-Prestwick)77 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

On the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this is the ideal base for guests to exp

On the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this is the ideal base for guests to explore the West Highland Way.. 5 steps to entrance.
Lower Ground Floor:
Study.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, Amazon Firestick, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: (4 Steps), DAB Radio, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, 20" Freeview TV Ensuite: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Electric radiators, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and 2 stairgates. Welcome pack. . Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 5 steps in the garden.. Aunties Sheila’s Cottage is perfect for a sociable holiday with its large cosy living room and plenty of comfortable seating, its wood burner is the hub of the cottage. The spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area leads off the living room and enjoys views of the rear garden, which has a charming small terrace at the front of the property to sit and enjoy the evening sun and the morning light. Comfortably sleeping 4-6 people with two spacious bedrooms upstairs and a study on the ground floor providing extra sleeping for two on a comfortable sofabed.
Conveniently situated within a 2-mile walk of the village of Killearn and about 3 miles from the village of Drymen, Auntie Sheila’s Cottage is well served for good pubs and eating places. Killearn has several places to eat and local convenience stores and Drymen offers a library, butcher, grocer, health centre, dentist, chemist, village pubs (including Scotland’s oldest licensed pub, The Clachan Inn), restaurants and two hotels, one with a leisure centre.
This pretty mid-terrace holiday cottage, which the owners have used for many years as their own holiday property, sits in the small hamlet of Gartness. It was originally built to house mill workers from Gartness Mill on the nearby river, Endrick Water. Situated near the start of the West Highland Way, it has fantastic views of the Campsie and Fintry Hills and is surrounded by unspoilt countryside. Affectionately named after the family member who originally owned it, Auntie Sheila’s Cottage is quiet and rural, yet equidistant between Glasgow and Stirling, both approximately 30 minutes away by car. Within a short drive, you can experience the delights of Aberfoyle, known as the ’Gateway to the Highlands’, walk along the shores of Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine, or explore the villages and lochs of the Trossachs. It’s ideal for walkers, with the West Highland Way passing the cottage, easy access to the nearby John Muir Way and close to the Campsie Fells and the Arrochar Alps, providing a wonderful holiday retreat and an ideal base for friends and family to spend time together.
You’ll love exploring the nearby Pots of Gartness, a series of rocky pools which provide a great place to watch salmon on their way up river to spawn and you’re close to the beautiful and mythical Finnich Glen which houses the Devil’s Pulpit, featured in the famous TV series ’Outlander’. For whisky lovers, the most southerly Highland malt whisky distillery, Glengoyne Distillery, is situated at nearby Dumgoyne. If you enjoy fishing, then permits for the Endrick River are available from the garage in the nearby village of Gartocharn, with fishing also available on the Lake of Menteith.
Stirling is 18 miles away with its ancient castle, Wallace monument and Bannockburn Visitor Centre, along with many historic links to people such as Rob Roy Macgregor, William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots, all of whom had a part to play in the history of this area. There are lots of film locations to be visited within a short drive including Doune Castle which became the fictional Castle Leoch in ’Outlander’. Glasgow, the city of culture, entertainment and shopping can be reached within half an hour, and Edinburgh in 90 minutes’ drive.
For cyclists, the cottage is close to National Cycle Network Route 7, which connects Balloch on the southern banks of Loch Lomond with Aberfoyle, Strathyre, Callander, Lochearnhead and Killin. Beach 20 miles. Shop and restaurant 3 miles, pub 2 miles.
Free WiFi

There are steps within the property.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

su-UK31299-UK31299
2 bedroom accommodation in Balfron Station near Glasgow
2 Bedroom Accommodation in Balfron Station, Near Glasgow Cottage
2 Bedroom Accommodation in Balfron Station, Near Glasgow Glasgow

About the area

Glasgow

Located in Glasgow, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond. Strathblane Falconry and SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Glengoyne Distillery - 5 min drive
  • Rob Roy Way - South - 8 min drive
  • Balloch Castle - 19 min drive
  • Loch Lomond Shores - 20 min drive
  • Loch Lomond - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Glasgow Hillfoot Station - 17 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Clachan Inn - 8 min drive
  • The Drymen Inn - 7 min drive
  • St Mocha Carbeth - 9 min drive
  • The Beech Tree Inn - 5 min drive
  • The Old Mill - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this is the ideal base for guests to exp pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this is the ideal base for guests to exp?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this is the ideal base for guests to exp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this is the ideal base for guests to exp located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Rob Roy Way - South. Glengoyne Distillery and art4you Scotland are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michelle l.

Stirling’s land discovery
Really kind cottage easy to find. Really confortable, bathrooms pleasant but one of the bathroom is really warm in winter. We enjoy tu see birds in the garden especially pheasants each morning ! Beautiful!! We enjoy to use the stove. Good communication with the owner. You need a car to visit around
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable cottage
Ideal base for visiting Scotland, near to all the facilities we needed, very quiet with no disturbances once we were settled for the evening/night. Lots to do nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture perfect stay
We had a fabulous stay in this beautiful cottage, the surrounding area is breathtaking and so much to see. We stayed to watch the World Championship Cycling and it was the perfect base. Short drive to train stations…we found Bearsden the best for parking and there was a large co-op there. Amazing walks, cycle routes and hikes at your doorstep. The cottage is very well equipped, clean and spacious. The beds are super comfortable! We will definitely be back as there’s plenty more we need to see in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P., Long Beach, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Wonderful, quiet place. Good food not too far away. Host excellent communicator. You will need GPS to find it although Tom did his best to provide directions. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023