 Large holiday rental house in Scotland
Stronvar House
Historic Scottish Laird's Mansion sleeps 12 in a spacious selfcatering vacation rental accommodation in the mountains of a secluded glen and loch in Scotland's Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 shower room
12 guests
£1650.00
Enjoying a beautiful location in the heart of Scotland, Stronvar House offers you a unique self-catering holiday for up to 12 at an affordable price.(Less than £20 per person per night) One private unit comprising the ground and first floors of David Carnegie's major Victorian addition - the front door, entrance hall, main hall, drawing room, dining room, kitchen and main staircase leading to five en-suite bedrooms.
The accommodation is as elegant and peaceful as it was for the original Laird's guests. The modern additions of en-suite facilities make it a little more comfortable for today's guests.
The large entrance hall with oak staircase, leads up to the main hall. The Carnegie crest is displayed in the stained glass window, and the walls are covered with tartans from the local clans.
The oak staircase in the main hall leading to the first floor, dominates this hall. Doors lead off to the Drawing Room, and the Dining Room. .
The Drawing Room is large with ample seating and an Internet connected PC.
Large Dining room
Kitchen is well equipped to cater for your party.
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Gallery
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All bedrooms have en suite facilities with WC, Hand wash basin, Dual voltage shaver point light. All baths have shower attachments.
Bedrooms have freeview TV, bedside radio alarm. Wardrobe dressing table.
Hair Dryer.
| Location: |
Village, Rural |
| Holiday Type: |
Golfing, Walking, Fishing, Cycling, Sightseeing |
| Catering: |
Self Catering |
| Guests: |
12 |
| Bedrooms: |
5: 3 double beds, 6 single beds
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| Bathrooms: |
4 |
| Shower rooms: |
1 |
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Facilities
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Lounge 30ft X 25ft with piano. bar, sofas. PC with internet access.
Dining Room 26ft X 25ft with electric Organ, Breakfast Bar, Information File. Door to Kitchen :- with ceramic 4 ring hob and two ovens, Microwave, Freezer, Fridge, Coffee Maker, Food Processor, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Crockery, Cooking Utensils, Cutlery, Iron, Ironing board, Vacuum Cleaner.
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Facilities:
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- TV
- Internet Access
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
- Tumble Dryer
- High Chair
- Garden
- Parking
- Car Advised
- No Pets
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Availability
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Tariff
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GB Pounds £1850 per week for up to 12 people (works out at £22.00 per night per person) One price includes all hot water, electricity, provision of towels and linens and a free to use broadband PC plus wireless connection for laptops. There are no hidden charges.
Non refundable deposit 30% payable at time of reservation. Remainder due 2 months before arrival.
Payment by Bank transfer.
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* please note that prices shown are subject to change and any currency rates shown are for guideline purposes only
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Europe |
| Country: |
Scotland |
| Region: |
Perth and Kinross |
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About the area
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| Location: |
Balquhidder |
| Transport: |
There is no Public Transport so cars are essential.
Airports:- Glasgow (GLA) 60 miles
Edinburgh (EDI) 60 miles. |
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In the area are Castles, Historic Houses (including Stronvar) and battle sites.
Museums, visitor centres, Whisky distilleries,a Safari Park, a Wildlife centre and excellent restaurants.
30 Golf Courses within area for a day's golf.
Pony trekking and Watersports.
Hillwalking and mountains to climb.
The National Cycle track Route 7 passes the entrance to Stronvar.
Bicycles can be rented from Callander
Fishing (Our Loch Voil and many others)
Theatre and cinema and major shopping in Stirling (30 miles - 45km)
A comprehensive up to date information file is always kept in the house.
There are many pubs with excellent beer in local villages.
Glasgow and Edinburgh are easily accessible by Trains from Stirling or Dunblane which avoids difficult parking in those cities.
Our guests sometimes arrange our local village bus company to transport them to Edinburgh and back for a very economical price in a private minibus.
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Good weather but can be changeable. |
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Directions :- From Glasgow follow signposts to Stirling (M8 and M80) (From Edinburgh M9 ) then at Stirling, do not go into Stirling town, but at Junction 10 (M9) turn on to A84.(Signpost says Crianlarich and Callander) and follow this road for about 25 miles, through Callander, then Strathyre. In about 2 miles turn right at brown tourist sign at Kingshouse " Rob Roy's Grave, Balquhidder Church"
Follow signs to Balquhidder and after Church and Rob Roy's Grave on right go about 200 yards and turn left ( at village hall and red telephone box, Loch Voil in front of you)
Over narrow stone bridge and immediately turn right up our drive for about quarter of a mile and follow black and white sign (bearing left at junction) and you are here!
You can of course visit Stirling which has the big supermarkets which are on the outskirts of the city for food and then rejoin the A84 North. Or there is a smaller "Co-op" supermarket on the main street in Callander which stays open late.
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Entertainment
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Activities
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Hillwalking, cycling (Route 7 passes the entrance to the house)
Horseriding - Callander 12 miles.
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Attractions
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Contact owner
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| Address |
Colin Gompertz
Stronvar House
Loch Voil
Balquhidder
Lochearnhead
Perthshire
FK19 8PB
Scotland, UK
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| E-mail |
E-mail owner
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| Telephone |
01877384688 Don't forget to mention Your Holiday Rentals!
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Property Address
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Stronvar House
Loch Voil
Balquhidder
Lochearnhead
Perthshire
FK19 8PB
Scotland, UK
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