Entire home

Beautiful country cottage

Photo gallery for Beautiful country cottage

Front door
Roses at the front door
Entrance to Bankend holiday house. 
From the A 811.
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

View map
Stirling, Stirling
  • Stirling Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • National Wallace Monument
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • University of Stirling
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful country cottage

This house can only be discribed as a home from home. Furnished to a high standard, providing everything you need in a family holiday . Perfect as a base for guests wanting to explore Scotland or relax in outstanding countryside ,surrounded by fantastic views. It offers masses of space inside and out, close proximity to main road network makes for easy access to travel around.The house offers 5 bedrooms and 2 reception rooms, all with glorious views, of Stirling Castle and Wallace Monument, Ochill hill .Downstairs there are 2 public rooms both with Large flat screen TVs , with freeview and Netflix . A large modern shower room separate small utility, wher we have a freestanding freezer, washing machine .The sitting room looks directly at Stirling Castle overlooks the large secure garden A lovely wood burning stove and flat screen TV are in the sitting room close to the large kitchen /dining area which leads via French doors to all fresco dining and barbecue area. The front garden enclosed enjoys morning sunshine, and the patio collects all the afternoon sun. We have an extensive outdoor drying space for our guests.
Upstairs we have 3 bedrooms ,1-is a king sized bed in the smallest room.
Bedroom 2 has twin beds , bedroom 3 ,has 3 single beds this is a huge bedroom.
Downstairs 1 large room with super king bed, and another twin room (2 beds ) looking out into the garden.
All the bedrooms are light, spacious with super views. , all bed linen and towels supplied.



Golfing enthusiasts, there are golf courses galore, two are visible from the farmhouse. Gleneagles is 20 minutes up the motorway. St Andrews Old Course is 1 hour away.
There is lots of fishing locally, If you prefer a bit of history , Stirling is steeped in it, Stirling Castle, Wallaces Monument, Bannokburn Heritage Centre. The tollboth, Old Town Jail, and loads more. The Safari Park is 5mins away, Go Ape, for a zip wire treat for the energetic.
Boat trips on Loch Lomond 25mins away, Stirling University is available for the complete sports facility.
We have The Peak , there are so many places to eat in Stirling and lovely local pubs within a few miles The Crown in Kippen, The Gargunnock Inn ,home made food, reasonable prices.
It's possible to visit the islands on the west coast in a day trip, or Edinburgh 50 minutes away .

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Bring own beds, not to be left in house unattended
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
5 days minimum stay
Proof of identification upon booking to confirm age over 25 years old otherwise the booking will be cancelled.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stirling

Located in Stirling, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Stirling Castle and Old Town Jail are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Plean Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Gargunnock House Gardens and Blair Drummond Safari Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Map
Stirling, Stirling

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Stirling Castle - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Blair Drummond Safari Park - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • National Wallace Monument - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • University of Stirling - 11 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Stirling Station - 13 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Portcullis - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Unicorn Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The River House Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful country cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful country cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful country cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful country cottage located?

This family-friendly Stirling holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Gargunnock House Gardens and Stirling Golf Club. John Cowane's Hospital and Argyll's Lodging are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Val Gair

Host profile image
This house and farm has been in my family for 3 generations.
It's still a working farm but not so intensely by me now.
There's always masses to do, especially at hay time, we have horses and of course the holiday house.
My daughter helps, when around as we breed a few horses still .

Why they chose this property

Bankend, has been a great family home for generations of , it's always been a very sociable place, and holds great memories of fun times for many of my relations and friends going back through the generations .
I think when you stay here you will understand why.
Lovely relaxing, and super handy for everything.

What makes this property unique

Proximity to Stirling. Main road networks, train station to go to Edinburgh and Glasgow.are massive plus points to this property.
Defiantly has a unique location, as you benefit from lovely views a beautiful comfortable house, but not isolated.
It's cosy and you don't have to be a large group to enjoy it.the house evolves , therefore you don't feel you are living in a big house. Also it looks like a cottage , but it's a little tardus . The house also has many original features , beautiful old fireplaces and some original pieces .
There is a good patio with large dining table and barebeque, the field next to the house usually has horses in it , so you tend to get visits from them.
I am sure you will enjoy your stay . We just pray for sunshine !,