Scottish Stately Home for Families (#132)

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Description of the Balquhidder vacation home rental

Historic Scottish Laird's old Mansion sleeps 12 in grand and spacious self-catering vacation rental accommodation in the mountains of a secluded glen and loch in central Scotland Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Good touring base convenient for Edinburgh, Glasgow and 30 Golf Courses. A family and friends gathering and holiday place.

In the area are Castles, Historic Houses (including Stronvar) and battle sites.
Museums, visitor centres, Whisky distilleries,a Safari Park, a Wildlife centre 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 to Stronvar.
Bicycles can be rented from Callander.
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 or Dunblane which avoids difficult parking in those cities.
Our guests sometimes arrange our local village bus company to transport them to Edinburgh and back for a very economical price in a private minibus.
Our nearest Airports are Glasgow (GLA) and Edinburgh (EDI), both are about 60 miles from us.

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.
A map is essential and we recommend 2.5km to 1cm scale or borrow the one in Stronvar 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!

• 3 Double Beds, 6 Twin Beds, 2 Sofa Beds, 1 Crib
• Linens Provided
• View (Lake)
• Full Kitchen
• Parking
• View (Mountains)
• High Speed Internet
• Porch

• Alarm Clock
• Hair Dryer
• Refrigerator (Mini)
• Blender
• Ice Maker
• Stereo
• CD Player
• Iron
• Stove
• Coffee Maker
• Microwave
• Toaster
• Computer
• Oven
• TV (Cable/Satellite)
• Dishwasher
• Radio
• VCR
• DVD Player
• Refrigerator (Full)
• Washer/Dryer

• Bicycling (onsite)
• Canoeing (4 miles)
• Golf (6 miles)
• Cross-Country Skiing (onsite)
• Grocery Store (4 miles)
• Theme Park (10 miles)
• Fishing (onsite)
• Jet Skiing (4 miles)
• Gym/Fitness Center (12 miles)
• Hiking (onsite)
• Sailing (4 miles)
• Horseback Riding (12 miles)
• Lake (onsite)
• Tennis (4 miles)
• Pool (12 miles)
• Park (onsite)
• Water Park (4 miles)
• Shopping Area (12 miles)
• Restaurant (2 miles)
• Water Skiing (4 miles)
• Zoo (25 miles)
• Boating (4 miles)

In the area are Castles, Historic Houses and battle sites.
Museums, visitor centres, Whisky distilleries, excellent restaurants.
30 Golf Courses within area for a day's golf.
Pony trekking and Watersports.
Hillwalking and mountains to climb.
Fishing (Our Loch Voil and many others)
Theatre and cinema and major shopping in Stirling (30 miles)
A comprehensive up to date file is always kept in the house together with games and jigsaws.
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 away has a supermarket.
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. Full details in house.

• Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Personal Check
   
• Check In: 4 p.m.
   
• Check Out: 10 a.m.
   
• Required Stay: Saturday to Saturday
   
• Deposits: 30% payable at time of reservation {non refundable} 70% payable two months before arrival Payment preferred by Bank Transfer
   
• Other Fees: none
   

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