Mansion 12 - 14 persons. 7 room(s) , of which 5 Bedroom(s), Mezzanine, Independent kitchen, Living room, Dining room, 4 bathrooms, 1 shower room, more than 4 separate toilets, Terrace Surface area : 900 m2 / 9682 sqft, Garden : 7000 sqm / 1.7 acres Year of construction : 1550, Date of last renovation : 1850 Amenities Bedding : 3 Double bed, 2 Sofabed, 6 Single bed. Dish washer, Laundry machine, Sheets and towels included, Freezer, TV, Private parking lot, Parking lot belonging to the building , Cooking stove, Hot plate, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Coffee maker, Toaster, Kettle, Tumble Dryer, Shower, Bath tub, Barbecue, Baby cot, Baby high chair, Games for children, Outdoor furniture, Iron, Ironing board, Hairdryer, Vacuum cleaner, Heating, Stereo, VCR, TV socket, DVD player
Additional services Bed linen provided, Towels provided, Washing machines at the disposal of all tenants, Tumble driers at the disposal of all tenants, Caretaker, E-mail reception, ADSL Internet Best points Scottish Laird's large historic mansion sleeps up to 12 in 5 spacious bedrooms each with its own ensuite bathroom. Very large Lounge, Dining Room and fully equipped kitchen. A Grand Family self-catering vacation rental property. Impressive entrance hall and inner hall. Overlooking the mountains and loch of a secluded glen in central Scotland Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The house is fully equipped together with Player Piano and electric organ. Each bedroom has a TV, trouser press, hairdryer and clock radio. One economical price covers all linen, heating, light and hot water. Good touring base convenient for Edinburgh and Glasgow and 30 Golf Courses. A Family and friends gathering place.real countryside.ideally located
Notices Pets not allowed, Smokers unwelcome, Owner lives in the area, Individual means of transport desirable, Naturist holiday
Location Floor : 2, in an accommodation of 2 floor(s) View of Mountain Opposite. Altitude 300 m / 855 ft. Aspect South-West. Golf course : 15 km. Stirling : 40 km. Detached house. Shops : 6 km, Restaurant : 5 km, Supermarket : 17 km, Airport : + 50 km, Train station : 40 km, Hospital : 40 km,
Activities in the vicinity Mountain Biking / Cycling, Golf, Water sports, Equitation, Municipal swimming pool, Mountain climbing, Canoeing, Historical site, Forest, Hiking, Fishing, Sailing, Museum, Climbing
Means of access From Edinburgh or Glasgow follow signposts to Stirling (M9) then at Stirling, do not go into Stirling town but at Junction 10 turn on to A84.(Signpost says Crianlarich and Callander) and follow this road for about 25 miles, through Callander, then Strathyre. After 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.
Hints and Tips In area:--Castles, Historic Houses and battle sites.
Museums, visitor centres, Whisky distilleries, excellent restaurants.
30 Golf Courses within area for a day's golf.
Pony trekking and Watersports.
Hillwalking and mountains to climb.
Fishing (Our Loch Voil and many others)
In the area are Castles, Historic Houses (including Stronvar) and battle sites.
Museums, visitor centres, Whisky distilleries,a Safari Park, and excellent restaurants.
Pony trekking and Watersports.
Hillwalking and mountains to climb.
Fishing (Our Loch Voil and many others)
Theatre and cinema and major shopping in Stirling (30 miles - 45km)
A comprehensive up to date file is always kept in the house together with games and jigsaws.
There are many pubs with excellent beer in local villages.
Glasgow and Edinburgh are easily accessible by Trains from Stirling or Dunblane to avoid difficult parking in those cities.
There is no public transport from Stronvar so cars are essential .
Local Village shops (Strathyre and Lochearnhead both with post offices) are excellent for all general groceries (And local gossip and advice!) Callander 12 miles (16km) away has two supermarkets.
Churches:Balquhidder is Presbyterian, Lochearnhead is Episcopalian and there is also Roman Catholic in Callander and all are very welcoming.
Sports centre with swimming pool at Callander. Tennis in Strathyre. Our garden is secluded and there is free access to all the countryside and mountains.
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21/08/2008
23/08/2008
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23/08/2008
30/08/2008
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30/08/2008
20/09/2008
2380 €
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20/09/2008
27/09/2008
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27/09/2008
27/03/2009
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27/03/2009
27/04/2009
2380 €
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27/04/2009
25/09/2009
2380 €
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Holiday rental : from Saturday to Saturday. All charges-included, Discount depending on length of stay, Downpayment / Deposit requested, Key pick up with owner
Last update : 4/8/2008 Date of first advertisement on the Homelidays website 30/10/2002
