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Heritage house in great location under Stirling castle, close to amenities.

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Stirling Castle

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Stirling, SCT
  • Place, Smith Art Gallery and Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town Jail
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Heritage house in great location under Stirling castle, close to amenities.

3 bedroom historically listed property in a fabulous location below Stirling Castle with unrivalled views of the King's Knot and countryside beyond.

The house is also close to the amenities of Stirling City Centre and within walking distance of the train station. In addition it is an easy drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh airports. Perfect for enjoying the beauty of Scotland as well as the culture of two big cities and the compact nature of Stirling itself.

All the rooms are spacious with a large master bedroom with wonderful views and two good sized double bedrooms. Sleeping accommodation is provided by a king bed in the Master Bedroom, a double bed in the second bedroom and a full size single and a Z bed in the twin bedroom. This foldaway bed is suitable for children or young adults but may not be suitable for all adults.

The kitchen is well equipped and there is a separate dining room and large sitting room. Two bathrooms include a main guest bathroom with whirlpool bath and rain head power shower and a small bathroom downstairs. Driveway parking and front and rear gardens complete the accommodation on offer.

This property has a full Short Term Licence from Stirling Council and guests must comply with the terms of the licence which is displayed at the property.

Check-in is 5pm, checkout is 10am.

The property has an EPC - D

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Over 7's may be considered but not under 7's
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Events

No events allowed
Parties and events are prohibited
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is strictly prohibited within the house

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
As this is a residential area please keep noise to a minimum between 11pm and 8 am
Ball games are prohibited in the garden
Please respect that locked rooms and cupboards are for Owner's use only

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number ST00264F
Property # 8339726
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
Note from host: Parties and events are 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

About the area

Stirling

Located in Stirling, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Plean Country Park, while Smith Art Gallery and Museum and Tolbooth are cultural highlights. Labyrinth and Briarlands Farm are also worth visiting.
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Stirling, SCT

What's nearby

  • Smith Art Gallery and Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Old Town Jail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Church of the Holy Rude - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tolbooth - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stirling Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Stirling Station - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Portcullis - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cold Beer Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪No 2 Baker Street - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heritage house in great location under Stirling castle, close to amenities. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Heritage house in great location under Stirling castle, close to amenities.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heritage house in great location under Stirling castle, close to amenities.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heritage house in great location under Stirling castle, close to amenities.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heritage house in great location under Stirling castle, close to amenities. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Smith Art Gallery and Museum and Stirling Castle. John Cowane's Hospital and Church of the Holy Rude are just steps away. Stirling Station is 12 minutes by foot and Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) is 13 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. Communication was excellent. Any questions or concerns were addressed promptly and efficiently. Wonderful stay! Actually made a special family trip even more enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Norma P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Lovely house, full of character in an amazing location. Good facilities and easy parking. Insides are beginning to need a little TLC as they are a bit dated. This did not spoil our trip though. Great comms with owners throughout. The rear garden gate was locked which was frustrating as it would have been good to come in this way for muddy dog and boots !
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2026
Dear Norma, So glad you thought the house was lovely and in a great location. We are therefore just a little confused that you gave us such a low rating. It is a historic home so some things will not look as modern or pristine as other places (as you said, it is full of character which is part of its charm!). The garden gate is also locked for house and guest security. We are glad you enjoyed your stay though, it was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic property in a great location. The house has a mix of quirky period features and modern appliances and is only a short walk from the town centre or castle and other tourist spots. Always prompt responses from the host and would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah S.

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

Great location!

Wonderful stay, very characteristic and great location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great three days' stay in Sterling. The house provided a lot of space and a fairytale setting conveniently located directly below Stirling Castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GORDON K.

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

Great stay

Great stay in lovely house with everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing trip from start to finish. The hosts were brilliant at communicating, and the location, property, and facilities were all exceptional. Thank you so much for letting us share this experience. It was our first time in Scotland, and Stirling completely stole our hearts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Outstanding, beautiful house, very spacious, comfy and homely. Excellent location close to city centre. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing find in Stirling! Great location, beautiful views with open space to walk dog literally on door step. The property was well maintained, clean & tidy and really well equipped. We will definitely consider renting again for future visits to the area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2025
Thanks for such a nice review. I am so glad that you all ( including the dog) enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

A terrific city, and a terrific location and host!

We had a fantastic time visiting Stirling and this property was exactly what we needed. Great views just below the Castle and an easy walk to the center of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kamile M.

A brilliant stay!

Really enjoyed staying there. It's a beautiful house in a beautiful area close to town and the train station. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you, Kamile, for your lovely comments. We love the house and are glad you did too. Alison E
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Boomer

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

Beautiful property, beautiful location

An easy walk into town. Comfortable and spacious old house with fabulous original detailing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you for appreciating the original features of the house!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gert V.

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

Lovely spacious house

Excellent to start exploring the area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Perfect for family

Very comfortable, excellent location with view of Stirling castle, lots of room to roam, we had no problem with wifi. Would book this location again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DOUG B.

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

Lovely property & location!

Lovely property with great views in an ideal location. The house was very well-appointed and had everything you need for a stay. Dogs welcome too.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Excellent property

Beautiful home, great location, easy walk into stirling for shopping and night life. Owner is great to work with.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thanks for your kind words, Steven
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Beautiful Space + Beautiful Place

Massively enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. It is absolutely huge and located in an incredible location for exploring Stirling. We were already planning our next trip before leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heiko W.

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

Perfect place for a stay in Sterling

The house is very comfortable and equipped with everything you need. The location is excellent - close to the castle, close to the town center, close to the roads to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Loch Lomond etc. The communication with the owner was very friendly, helpful and quick. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya W.

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

Super location!

A wonderfully spacious property in sight of Sterling castle, within walking distance of downtown Sterling and the city’s summer series venue, and the perfect base for other Scottish excursions! A great host to top it all off makes this an almost perfect booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Great location

The house is in a great location, close to the town centre but also with easy access to the surrounding area. The accommodation was clean and spacious and well equipped with all we needed. Alison was a great host and ensured that we had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2021
Many Thanks for your kind comments, Peter. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie D.

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

Lovely Home and Excellent Location!

Beautiful view of Stirling Castle and excellent location. Plenty of room for our family of 5. Alison was a great host and easy to communicate with. We are very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

We loved every minute

Alison is great! Loved the house! Very comfortable and the location was awesome! We definitely want to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
It would be great to see you back, Jason!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Lovely

We had a beautiful week in Stirling and what made it even more special was this beautiful home. Everything was clean, neat and it felt like home. We will definately stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2023
Thanks, Amy, I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay and everything was how you wanted it to be Alison
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

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

Great Location

Enjoyed our stay in Stirling. House was clean and roomy. Alison responded quickly to our questions. House is in quiet neighborhood but is just a quick, easy walk away from all the touristy stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Charming Victorian Home with splendid view!!

We had an amazing time and I can’t say enough about the property beneath the Stirling Castle, nor our host, Alison!! The town of Stirling is a fabulous place and very fun, peaceful and safe!! We would definitely return to Stirling and this wonderful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thanks, Michael, I am glad you had a lovely time in Stirling!

About the host

Hosted by Elly and Jason

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This was my parents' house when they retired to Scotland and it holds happy memories for me

Why they chose this property

Because it was my parents' house it feels like a home from home although I have done quite a few improvements since they lived there!

What makes this property unique

The location which is second to none. Just below Stirling Castle with magnificent views in the distance yet so close to all the amenities of town.

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