Castle in Balquhidder, Argyll & Stirling:

Very large Mansion in the Mountains of Central Scotland

Castles, historic houses, visitor attractions, countryside, peace, space.

In the area: In the area are Castles, Historic Houses (including Stronvar) and battle sites. Museums, visitor centres, Whisky distilleries,a Safari Park,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 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. 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.

How to get here: 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 are smaller "Co-op" and Tesco supermarkets on the main street in Callander which stay open at least until 10pm.

Further notes on the house: The House is in the heart of the countryside. You will possibly meet the local Deer, Pine marten, squirrel and spectacular birdlife. This is a comfortable old house with creaking floorboards plus perhaps an old ghost or two. If you want Victoriana with even older historic features this is the place. If you want a modern antiseptic new build with no character, you must go elsewhere!

The rental rates for this property are quoted in GBP per property per week.

Price includes all electricity, hot water and linens for up to 12, and a free 24/7 high speed Internet connection via PC in the Drawing Room.

Deposit 30% (non refundable) at time of reservation. Remainder 2 months before arrival.

No smoking. No Pets.