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Trossachs Self Catering ( sleeps 4 + 2 )

Peacefully situated in an idyllic rural setting surrounded by beautiful natural countryside, where deer reside in the woods, buzzards nest in the huge beech trees and a myriad of wonderful birdlife inhabits the pretty south facing garden. Great self catering in the Trossachs.

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£375

£650

Weekly rental - short breaks available off peak season.

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Vernon's personal review of the accommodation, location and items of interest

Trossachs Self Catering ( sleeps 4 + 2 )

It is almost miraculous the transformation that takes place when you drive north of Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Central Belt. Flat landscapes where the land has been ravaged by coal mining, bounded on east and west by these two cultural cities expand to some of the most exciting scenery in the World. It's hard to describe if you haven't seen it, many poets have had a good shot but I think the journey you make transcends description.

Loch Lomond has the largest surface area of fresh water Loch in the UK. It has been much written about, both in song and verse. This area of the Trossachs is renowned for its beauty and tranquillity and offers picture postcard views around every corner.

The Trossachs has traditionally been taken to include the wider area of wooded glens and hills bounded to the west by Loch Lomond, to the east by Callander and to the south to Aberfoyle and the Loch Ard Forest. Nowadays, The Trossachs are a haven for walkers, cyclists, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts and many other outdoor pursuit seekers and hosts a huge number of events and festivals both indoor and outdoor each year.

Stirling is rich with legends and events from the figure of William Wallace who fought and won the battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297 and offers good shopping, eating and places to visit.

Callander is a bustling, sometimes crowded town. Rob Roy is celebrated by the 79 mile Rob Roy Way which passes through Callander on its route from Drymen to Pitlochry.

So x is a great place to visit, and is possibly the best considering the close proximity to either Glasgow or Edinburgh airports. But what about the accommodation? Recently converted and spread over three levels the living room faces the garden to the south west and stunning sunsets. It is bright, airy and decorated with very high quality furniture and lovely hard wood flooring. A wood burning stove adds a focal point and warmth to the whole cottage. You will enjoy a very comfortable cottage in a fantastic location.

Facts and Figures

The Kitchen

The kitchen is situated through glass doors from the sitting/dining room and is very well equipped to include:

A full electric cooker
A fridge/freezer
A washer/drier
A dishwasher
A microwave, and the necessary kettle, toaster etc.

Bedroom 1

This double bedroom is on the ground floor and is beautifully furnished with a double bed, antique furniture and plenty of storage.

Bedroom 2

A very pretty attic bedroom which has a superking bed (can be split into two single beds if required) and plenty of storage.

Bathroom

The bathroom is on the middle floor and is only a few steps from each bedroom. It is fully tiled and includes a shower bath, a shaving point and a heated towel rail.

Sitting /Dining room

The sitting/dining room is on the middle floor which is also the entrance level. This is a beautifully furnished large room with patio doors leading to the pretty enclosed garden and sitting area. It has a cosy woodburning stove for colder days, and a television with Freeview. A DVD player, and a CD/Radio/Cassette player are included for your enjoyment along with plenty of books, games ,DVDs, maps, and local history information

Location - blue marks the exact location of this property (use the buttons on the left to zoom in and out)

Points of interest

Loch Lomond National Park
The West Highland Way
Blair Drummond Safari Park
Stirling Castle and The Wallace Monument
Doune Castle
Inchmahome Priory on the Lake of Menteith
Red kites at Ardgaty near Doune
Nick Nairn’s Cook School at Port of Menteith
Scottish Antiques and Art Centre at Doune
Loch Katrine

So what is there to see and do close by ?

	In the village of Buchlyvie there are two pubs, The Buchlyvie Inn and The Rob Roy. In Kippen, The Cross Keys and The Inn at Kippen both serve good meals. At Port of Menteith, The Lake hotel is good for more formal dining but there is also a Bistro for casual dining. Culcreuch Castle in Fintry is a beautiful setting for an evening meal . In Balfron, the Saffron is an Indian restaurant - they will also deliver.There is also Nick Nairn’s Cook School at Port of Menteith
	beautiful walks close by at the Queen Elizabeth forest, or for the more adventurous, Ben Lomond, Ben Ledi, and Ben Venue are only a short drive away.
	There is golf locally at Balfron, Drymen, Aberfoyle and Callander and also at the famous courses at Loch Lomond.
	Set in the Trossachs, amidst magnificent scenery where Highland meets Lowland, the 700-acre Lake of Menteith is a well regarded rainbow and brown trout fishery in Scotland and is reputed to be the best location for fly fishing for rainbow trout and brown trout in Central Scotland.
	Rednock Farm Trekking Centre is between Thornhill and Port of Menteith, ponies and horses are experienced in all terrains and all categories of riders. They are good natured and adaptable and will happily cope with all abilities from the total novice to the very experienced rider.
	Doune Castle is a place of pilgrimage for Monty Python fans where they filmed parts of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail". The enchanting ruins of Inchmahome Priory grace the largest of three islands in the Lake of Menteith. also Stirling, Edinburgh and Inverary Castles are about an just hour away.
	Safari Park at Blairdrummond and Go Ape forest adventures at Aberfoyle with. Britain’s two longest zip wires, each stretching over 400m long, flying customers 150 feet above ground over a 90 foot waterfall.