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Boll Cottage

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Alva, Scotland
  • Place, Alloa Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Stirling
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, National Wallace Monument
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Boll Cottage

Relax and unwind at one of our beautiful holiday cottages which are situated in the hillfoots, within a 5 minute walk from the village of Alva.

Our cottages are all situated within our grounds and have wonderful views of Wallace Monument and the magnificent Ochil hills.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number CL00060F
Property # 10734676
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

About the area

Alva

Alva is home to this cottage. Stirling Castle and Alloa Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gartmorn Dam Country Park and Plean Country Park. Labyrinth and Briarlands Farm are also worth visiting.
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Alva, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Alloa Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Gartmorn Dam Country Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Alloa Tower - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • University of Stirling - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • National Wallace Monument - 10 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Alloa Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alba the Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fabio's Fish and Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Mansfield Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boll Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boll Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boll Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boll Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boll Cottage located?

Situated in Alva, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Ochil Hills and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Alloa Golf Club. Gartmorn Dam Country Park and Alloa Tower are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage exceeded our expectations in every way. The rooms and furnishings were all comfortable. The ambiance and light was excellent and it was convenient to the town of Alva as well as the local attractions of Stirling, Falkirk, and Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Would love to come back.very attentive hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

MaryLynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. The only thing that could improce it would be have more supplies like paper towels & kitchen items,available
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Another wonderful stay at the Boll Cottages
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scotland holiday

the property was beautiful. Had an awesome experience. Gemma was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

We stayed 4 nights in Alva which is very convenient to Stirling and Falkirk. Took the train for the day from Stirling to Edinburgh which was easy and convenient. Cottage was perfect for the 4 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Countryside Cottage

What a wonderful stay in Scotland! The Boll Cottage was perfectly located for travel around the country. Alva is a great little community and we enjoyed getting to know the locals, including our host Gemma. Cherished Lifelong memories were made!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage in a central location

My friend and I stayed here for a few days while visiting Scotland from the USA. The cottage is beautiful, clean, comfortable, and well stocked. We were able to easily drive to castles and mountains. Gemma was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

I was pleasantly surprised with how wonderful the property was and what a great location. Was very quiet and beautifully decorated. No hassles with anything. Host was very easy to work with. I will stay here again when I return and tell all my friends of this perfect home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

This was one of our favorite accommodations over our two week trip to Scotland. The cottage had a wonderful wood burning stove that helped take the chill out of a damp October night. The location was easy walking distance to restaurants in Alva and convenient to sites in Stirling and Falkirk. We found Gemma to be a very attentive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Country Place

We enjoyed our stay. The property was beautiful and all the amenities were there. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms very accommodating. All rooms spotless and bright. Enjoyed going into the town, the No.5 was fabulous, and the hand pies from the bakery, delicious! It is located in between Edinburgh and Glasgow, a perfect location to be able to visit both cities throughout the week. A trip to St. Andrew’s was as easy as could be from this location. Definitely worth your while to come to Boll Cottage and stay awhile!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Class

From being kept updated on information, local attractions by Gemma, then a great friendly welcome. Cottage was spotless and more than we could have wished for, even some sheep rustling on 1 morning (helping return the escaped sheep from across the road) overall excellent and couldn’t fault anything. Will be returning Thanks Gemma and John
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marikate L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage in Alva

We were a family party of 3 on vacation in Scotland. We chose Boll Cottage for its proximity to historical sites near and in Stirling. The property manager, Gemma, was very communicative before and during our stay, which was helpful. The home is conveniently located in Alva and we were able to walk easily to the town center for grocery items and to some restaurants. We were also able to easily access some hiking spots in Alva from the home. The property was clean and as shown in the photos on the site. It was well equipped with items needed during a stay. Our stay was quite comfortable. The front garden area is lovely and the views from the garden are lovely as well. Gemma recommended some places to eat, particularly No. 5 Inn in Alva, and Bar Aldo's in Alloa, and these were excellent. Stirling is a short drive away and has lots of history to offer, as well as being a nice town to visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Boll Cottage and recommend it to others. Gemma is an excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gemütliches Haus

Das Ferienhaus ist geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet. Die Lage am Ortsrand von Alva macht es zu einem guten Ausgangspunkt, um Edinburgh und die Umgebung zu erkunden. Auch Outlander-Fans kommen hier voll auf ihre Kosten, da einige Drehorte in dieser Gegend sind. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gab es in kurzer Distanz. Der Kontakt mit der Vermieterin, Gemma, war sehr angenehm. Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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Magical

Everything was like a fairytale. Beautiful inside and out
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Alva

We chose Boll Cottage for its proximity to hiking, fishing and easy drive to St. Andrews for The Open Championship. We walked to Alva Glen every day for exercise. Simply great! Gemma was a perfect host and the cottage was excellent in every way. After our busy days of sight seeing and hiking, it was a lovely quiet place to return to. The only downside was that the Village of Alva is currently undergoing a renovation so there's not the quantity or quality of shops, restaurants and pubs as there are in some of the other villages. Hopefully, the renovation will attract more quests.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the Wallace trail

Well located for exploring Stirlingshire and surrounding area! Can see Wallace tower from yard. Easy walk to town. Gemma was very helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical location with STUNNING VIEWS, and perfect attention to detail. SOLID 10!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gemma Rodger

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