Craigmuick Cottage, nestled in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park by Loch Ard, offers a tranquil retreat. Explore the surrounding woodlands and wildlife or relax in the spacious open plan living area with a traditional stone fireplace and Aga wood burner. The cottage features a well-equipped kitchen, utility room with laundry facilities, TV/Playroom for families and four spacious bedrooms.
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8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle
Craigmuick Cottage is a beautiful Scottish House located inside Queen Elizabeth Forest Park by Loch Ard. Its extraordinary location is unique & secluded but only 2 miles from Aberfoyle. Your journey to the cottage will take you through the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond into The Trossachs National Park, where the cottage, accessed via a private Forestry Gate and track, is set in one and a half acres of landscaped and natural woodland. The bubbling River Duchray passes by at the side of the grounds, and the area is a haven for birds and other wildlife including osprey, red kites, red squirrels and red deer. Dating back to the 1800’s, it was once the home of Scottish poet William Glen ( 1783-1826); the cottage has been lovingly renovated and furnished to a very high standard, keeping some of the original features alongside contemporary and excellent quality fittings.This traditional house offers spacious accommodation for 10, plus 1 infant ( if required). On the ground floor, the spacious and airy open plan living area boasts a traditional stone fire place with an Aga wood burner in the sitting room and is just the place to relax on a chilly evening. The dining area with a large table, is the perfect spot for the whole group to sit together at breakfast and plan the day’s activities. The contemporary kitchen offers excellent quality appliances including a range cooker, and is thoughtfully equipped with everything you will need to prepare a family meal or a celebration dinner. Just off the kitchen is an spacious utility room with laundry facilities, handy for hanging wet coats and storing muddy boots. There is also a cloakroom and double bedroom with en-suite facilities. A great bonus for families with children of all ages is the TV/Playroom room, complete with a cosy seating area and a selection of board games, dvds, books. On the first floor, guests will find four spacious bedrooms with storage space, two of which offer en-suite facilities, a large family bathroom with twin wash hand basins and a walk-in shower. Stepping out into the garden, the patio is perfect for al fresco dining, playing games and in the evening, star gazing in the forest. If you can tear yourself away from the cottage, you are in the perfect setting for a variety of outdoor pursuits.
This house offers a unique experience of the woodlands. From your front door there are miles of forest tracks to explore on foot or bike. The area is great for hill walking, mountain biking, golf, pony trekking, lochs and fishing. The cottage is located just 2 miles from Aberfoyle, where you can pick up supplies from the local supermarket and enjoy the good selection of eating places and a deli with an award-winning butcher. For days out, Stirling with its historic monuments, ancient castle and shopping centre is a mere twenty five minutes’ drive. Loch Lomond, the single biggest expanse of inland water in the British Isles, has charming villages and bays to explore, and is just half an hour from the cottage. Loch Katrine, Ben Venue, Ben A'an mountains are all only 15 minutes drive from the house and Gleneagles is 40 minutes’ away, the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow is less than an hour’s drive and Perth and Edinburgh are just over an hour away. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles. This is the only house in this Forest so you have endless woodlands to explore as well as the enjoyment of fishing
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Things to do
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
no parties, no stag and no hens
no weddings
no fireworks or open fires anywhere in the forest
no rubbish left inside the house or in the National park
children must be supervised at all times
late departure will incur a fee.
house needs to be left tidy and kitchen cleaned
Guests own liability on the use of BBQ , river and flooding risk.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Note from host: Extra charge for 1 pet of £100 per stay. 1 allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle located?
This family-friendly Stirling holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre and Rob Roy's Grave. Loch Ard Forest and Duke's Pass are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
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Excellent
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Lovely property, rooms all nice and clean. Didn't know the road to the house was as challenging as it was until check in information was provided the night before, so if you have a small/low/sporty car this road is difficult and may damage your vehicle. Apart from that it's a lovely place to stay
Property was wonderful as advertised. Absolute gem of a place.
Tae B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Coleman T.
14 Sept 2018
Meticulously updated home in amazing location
This property is truly stellar. Easy to get to from Edinburgh and Glasgow with the feeling of being completely removed. Private and secure with room outside and inside to play and enjoy. On my list for a repeat visit as soon as possible.
This is a beautiful property, tastefully modernised in a very tranquil setting in the forest. Our experience was not typical due to power outage for 30hrs also affecting the water supply. Some suggested I should seek a small refund but none was offered and it was not directly the owners fault so I did not pursue it although a gesture would have been kind. The main issue and disadvantage is the locked gate and forestry road access. Timber harvesting was ongoing during our stay so the road surface was rutted badly and strewn with forestry debris. Large machinery had to be moved to let us in and out although the workers were always very obliging. At one point the gate padlocks were misused by someone and we were locked in, with 5 grandkids in the car and trying to locate a key holder - you can imagine. Maybe unfortunate timing at the end of the day for us but the grandkids loved the freedom.
This was a modern, well-equipped property. Very comfortable for a large group, nice for a relaxing stay in the woods, but a manageable drive to many sites in the Trossachs and Stirling.
Jessica L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay
Ziad K.
21 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location
Nice getaway, bad host
Property is nice however it is in the middle of nowhere, you need to drive through miles of potholes and dodgy roads, car will 100% get damaged on way. As for the host no matter how clean you leave the place or try to tidy up she will try and blame you for damages and mess and will take your deposit. Would not advise on staying in this property