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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Ground floor walkin shower with mobility rails and seat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Glasgow, Lanarkshire
  • Place, art4you Scotland
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Glengoyne Distillery
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Lounge

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB**


***Relax in our hot tub and after a day in the outdoors, enjoy the views and a 'wee dram'
The Honeyholm is a cozy cottage nesting in the Strathendrick valley adjacent to the Loch lomond and Trossachs National Park. located in a beautiful riverside setting with stunning views across open fields to the Dumgoyne hills and the Campsies.

Just two miles from the historic village of Balfron the cottage is perfectly situated for access to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National park as well as the historic seats of Stirling , Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The Honeyholm has been newly renovated to a superb standard ;please come and relax in style. A gem of a cottage, which will provide a super base for outdoor pursuits or city visits.Perfect for families with a play garden with large lounge, wood burning stove,oak floors, old stone walls and great catering kitchen.


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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 862004
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

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Glasgow, Lanarkshire

What's nearby

  • art4you Scotland - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Glengoyne Distillery - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 17 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Mugdock Country Park - 24 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Lake of Menteith - 25 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 23 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Campsie Glen Gallery & Coffee shop - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tir Na Nog - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Blane Valley Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pirn Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Turnip The Beet - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB** pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB**?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB** on 14 June 2026 start from AU$544, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB**?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB**?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB**?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB** located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of art4you Scotland, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve. Rob Roy Way - South and Glengoyne Distillery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 61 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sister and husband thoroughly enjoyed their stay at the cottage unfortunately myself and husband didn’t make it as he was ill but we will definitely all be returning as they had a lovely time great host and everything perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review, I’m so glad they enjoyed their stay It would be lovely to meet you in the future Kind regards Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, host was very welcoming and helpful during our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had the most amazing stay at this cottage. It was clean and extremely comfortable and the views were spectacular! Our host left us the most amazing scones and a bottle of wine which we all thought were very good. The scones were absolutely delicious The beds were extremely comfortable and the log burner and hot tub added some extra delights. We would definitely recommend this accommodation and hope to stay again. Communication with the owner was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review It was a pleasure meeting you and your family Have a fantastic new year and hopefully I will see you again in the future Kind regards Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, wonderful host…loved every minute of it and would certainly return. The view was spectacular and so were the home made scones…thanks again Ian
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

rebecca h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and the family had an amazing stay at this cottage. Perfect for everyone, lots of space and very clean. Hot tub was amazing with beautiful views to unwind and relax. And of course the host Ian was amazing, scones left were a lovey touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Excellent stay!

Loved our stay! great views out the back, perfect for the 6 of us staying for a wedding nearby. Easy check in and check out, and the scones left for us were delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review It was lovely to meet you and your family and congratulations from everyone at The Honeyholm on your marriage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Great short stay with family

Fantastic short break. Ian was a great host. Lovely property. Scones and wine upon arrival was a lovely welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly Elizabeth B.

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

Lovely place

Its a wonderful cottage, with a beautiful view from the back yard. Ian was very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

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

Rural retreat

We enjoyed an all too brief stay at Balfron. The cottage and location were perfect, peaceful but close to amenities and attractions. Lovely host too who made sure we had everything we needed. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for your excellent review, really glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back in the the future. Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June M.

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

Great staycation!

Everything about this rental was made easy by the owner excellent communication and welcome.... including scones👍 The house was lovely and the hot tub and views perfect...even in January. A warm and cosy stay perfect for our girly break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

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

Fantastic spot!

What a great location. Next to the river with views south to the Campsie fells. Lovely garden for the dogs while we relaxed on the deck in the evening sun and soaked up the view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. It was great to meet you and your friends and would be lovely to see you again in the future. Kind regards Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing stay

Ian was absolutely wonderful, made our stay so enjoyable. Helped us navigate Glasgow, scones and wine were much appreciated after a long day of travel. Communication was great, we did not need to worry about a thing. Beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and would be lovely to see you in the future Kind regards Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Family Wedding in Fintry

We really enjoyed our stay at the property. Ian was a really helpful host. The property has stunning views from the Garden & is in close proximity to Fintry & Balfron. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visited Honeyholm Cottage for a 2 night stay with our family, 6 of us plus our small dog & enjoyed every minute of our time there. Honeyholm is gorgeous! Very spacious, en suites in every bedroom, lovely clean & very comfy beds & spectacular views from the bedroom windows & lounge, which are to the rear of the property. We loved the huge garden to the rear for our wee dog to run around in & the gorgeous river running along the bottom. We particularly liked the log burner at night, it just made the lounge feel so cozy! We ate out at the Kirkhouse Inn in nearby Strathblane which was amazing, we all thoroughly enjoyed the food & it was exceptional value for money. There were restaurants closer - one of which we weren’t keen on the menu, the other was fully booked. The few miles extra to get to Strathblane was well worth it however. More admiration of the scenery on the Saturday with a long countryside walk & then a bit of muscle relief in the hot tub in the evening. Blss!! The furniture in the lounge is a little bit mismatched but comfy & quite homely & meant we could all spread out. I felt that the kitchen could have been a bit cleaner but with a cloth each we had it degreased in less than 10 minutes so no issues. There’s a dishwasher & washing machine (which we didn’t use) but would be handy if you were staying longer. Ian was the perfect host & we thoroughly enjoyed the home made fruit scones & Prosecco left for us! Nice touch. We will definitely return. Thanks Ian.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
Thanks so much for your fantastic review. It was great to meet you all and hope to see you again in the future Kind regards Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Perfect getaway

We stayed here with family and had a lovely relaxing time taking in the views and enjoying the accomodation. Ian was a brilliant host, excellent communication, very helpful and friendly. The cottage is lovely and the perfect place for getting together. Thank you for a great holiday, we would most defintely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2024
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Iit was lovely to meet you and would be great to see you again in the future Thanks again Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Fantastic Holiday Destination

Great place to stay. The host was extremely helpful and friendly. The accommodation was excellent with a spacious living area, well furnished kitchen. All the bedrooms were spacious, clean and modern. All the facilities were top notch and above all the location and views were absolutely stunning. We can’t wait to go back, our granddaughter has called it her “new house!”
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your fantastic review So glad you enjoyed your stay It would be lovely to see you again in the future Kind regards Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Peaceful respite

Our extended family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed the space, view, and amenities at this home. The creek view is unbeatable and the hot tub and spacious yard were perfect for our teens. Ian is an excellent host who provided his famous scones upon arrival and checked in with us throughout our stay, providing tips for the rest of our travels around Scotland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi Y.

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

Absolutely stunning!!

This home is spacious, comfortable and in a beautiful location with easy access to Edinburgh and Glasgow. The host Ian was warm and friendly and went above and beyond to help us and make sure we were comfortable. He even stayed up late to make sure we got in ok after a change in travel plans. Would highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elly d.

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

Schotland

The children loved the trampoline The adults loved the hot tub We missed enough forks knives and spoons for our family of 7
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky G.

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

Cottage and owner delightful

4 days with the amazing view of the Campsie Hills and river Endrick. Had friends and cousins to drinks also Ian the owner, the room was perfect for entertaining as well as the 5 of us. Lots for children which we did not use (no children)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Amazing Stay

What a lovely property and fantastic area. Ian was there to meet us when we arrived and showed us round the place and how to work everything that was needed. He had baked us some scones and left us a bottle of wine to enjoy. The place was big enough for eight of us, six adults and two children. Dogs were made welcome. The place was clean and had everything we needed. The hot tub was lovely to relax in and look at the surrounding hills and scenery, very peaceful. Will definitely be back for another stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. It was a pleasure to meet you and your friends and it would be great to see you again in the future. Thanks again for staying at The Honeyholm
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8/10 Good

Julie G.

The cottage is spacious, clean, and has gorgeous views.

Our group consisted of five women and the cottage was perfect for us. It can be difficult to find a home with a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor and this cottage has a nice, cozy bed and bath with a walk in shower. Very accessible for someone with limited mobility. Ian was a wonderful host. He is friendly, charming, and helpful. We enjoyed the scones and jam that welcomed us. The cottage is clean and neat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you Julie And for leaving the cottage so clean ! Hope you can visit Scotland again in the future Kind regards
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Base Camp

Wow is this place amazing! Ian brings old fashioned, high quality hospitality. He makes you feel at home immediately with scones and wine and helps you to see Scotland as a local. We were very comfortable in the cottage which had everything we need for both children and for adults. The hot tub was great and the kids LOVED the creek and play structures. Using the cottage as our base, we explored Loch Lomond NP, Trossachs NP, Glasgow, Stirling, and Falkirk. Coming back "home" each evening to cook and relax was amazing. As frequent travelers and VRBO guests, this property is be far my family's favorite. Thanks for an amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thanks so much for this fabulous review. We would love to see you all again some day in Bonnie Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

UCI BMX competitions

Seven of us stayed for two weeks. My three grandsons were competing in the BMX Worlds in Glasgow. We arrived late at night after a long flight from Canada and delayed luggage. Ian had a pot of chilli and homemade scones waiting for us! He was very welcoming and helpful during our stay. We were very comfortable in the cottage and we enjoyed being in the country. People in Balfron were welcoming as well.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tawnkonah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ian is very hospitable! We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family and I hope you enjoy the remainder of your vacation Kind regards Ian

About the host

Hosted by Ian Hylands

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Ian and Julie love the countryside and surrounding area. It is perfect for hill walking , running and cycling.Loch lomond and Katrine are nearby for water sports or a boat trip. Julie enjoys gardening and is a development worker with adults with learning difficulties.
The local farmers make great neighbours and the villagers of Balfron,Killearn and Fintry are very welcoming.

Why they chose this property

The Honeyholm was originally worker cottages and is one of the oldest homes in the area.The cottage has been fully renovated as you can see from our facebook page. We have retained old stone walls and the original fireplace inside., now with a large wood burning stove. Adjacent to Honeyholm stone bridge and the river Endrick, the cottage has a fabulous location and wonderful views of the Dumgoyne and Fintry hills.

What makes this property unique

Honeyholm is a gem of a cottage , with charm and history as well as modern comforts.
To sit on the patio and watch the river go by and the sun on the hills is my ideal day.

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