Stronvar House — Property 2278

Scottish Laird's Mansion sleeps 12 in large vacation rental.
Historic Mansion sleeps 12 in spacious self-catering vacation rental accommodation in the mountains of central Scotland.Good touring base convenient for Edinburgh, Glasgow and at least 30 Golf Courses. A family and friends gathering place. Fully equipped Kitchen. Large Longe, Large Dining Room. Grand entrance halls and magnificent main staircase to the 5 extra large en suite bedrooms. One price includes all electricity, hot water, linens and towels and a free to use Broadband PC in the lounge. No hidden extras. Available only from April to September. 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!

Balquhidder
Directions:- From Glasgow follow signposts to Stirling (M8 and M80)[From Edinburgh M9] then at Stirling, do not go into Stirling town, but at Junction 10 (M9) turn on to A84.(Signpost says Crianlarich and Callander) and follow this road for about 25 miles, through Callander, then Strathyre. In about 2 miles turn right at brown tourist sign at Kingshouse " Rob Roy's Grave, Balquhidder Church" Follow signs to Balquhidder and after Church and Rob Roy's Grave on right go about 200 yards and turn left ( at village hall and red telephone box, Loch Voil in front of you) Over narrow stone bridge and immediately turn right up our drive for about quarter of a mile and follow black and white sign (bearing left at junction) and you are here! You can of course visit Stirling which has the big supermarkets which are on the outskirts of the city for food and then rejoin the A84 North. Or there are smaller "Co-op" and Tesco supermarkets on the main street in Callander which stay open late.

There are at least 40 Golf Courses within the area including Auchterarder and Gleneagles and Taymouth Castle plus the courses at St Andrews.

The 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!

The area
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.

The area continued
Our nearest Airports are Glasgow International (GLA) and Edinburgh (EDI), both are about 60 miles from Stronvar. 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.