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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Stirling, Stirlingshire
  • Rob Roy's Grave
    11 min drive
  • The Black Bull Hotel
    5 min drive
  • Balloch Station
    25 min drive
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    44 min drive

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About the area

Stirling

In Stirling .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cottage, you'll find Aberfoyle Golf Club and David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre. Rob Roy's Grave and Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rob Roy's Grave - 11 min drive
  • Lake of Menteith - 16 min drive
  • Loch Ard Forest - 28 min drive
  • Loch Lomond - 31 min drive
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 25 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirn Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Liz Macgregors Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Benview Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Drymen Inn - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Steading Farm Cottage In The Trossachs With Pool And Hot Tub

The Steading at Back Borland holiday cottages. Situated in the fantastic location of the Trossachs National Park, these beautifully renovated 18th-century barn conversions, accessed via a rough track, lie in a peaceful location offering breathtaking views over Ben Lomond and the Menteith Hills. Gartmore is the perfect setting for those who love outdoor pursuits, with hundreds of kilometres of forest track easily accessible. The ‘endless’ swimming-pool provides optimal swimming conditions for a single swimmer and the current can be adjusted to a preferred level of difficulty. Even without the current, it still makes a lovely sized pool in which children can swim and have fun.

Notes on accommodation:
Accessed by a rough farm track; please note that vehicles with a low ground clearance may struggle.

We’re sorry, we are no longer able to accommodate dogs.



Property manager

Rosie Lang

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

The Steading Farm Cottage In The Trossachs With Pool And Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
I booked a hot tub weekend away for my husband and I to the Steadings and what a beautifully clean and comfortable cottage it was. The owners met us as we drove to the cottage to show us around. They had also left us a welcome pack which included a bottle of Prosecco, that was a lovely extra. We made full use of the log burner as it wasn’t the best of weather when we were there. The cottage is remote and you will definitely need a car and may I strongly suggest a 4x4 car!! We were advised after booking that the track up to the cottage was 1.1 miles long and if you had a low lying car, it might be difficult to get up the quite steep incline. I have a crossland car and it really struggled with the track. For as steep as it was, the rocks and depression on one side of the track made it incredibly difficult! However, when we got to the top the views were incredible!! We now come to the hot tub. Please be aware that this is a SHARED HOT TUB!! It doesn’t actually state this in the information before booking and if I had known I was to share it with strangers, I probably would never have booked. You were given stated times of use and outwith those times, you could use it if empty. I would only ever book a shared tub if it was with family or friends! Overall, if you don’t mind a very difficult drive up to the cottage or sharing a hot tub with strangers then it’s well worth a stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay
Fantastic property with beautiful views. Hosts were very helpful and courtesy. Perfect location to see alot of sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country cottage
Great location to access the Stirling area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice holiday week in Gartmore
We enjoyed our stay in the cottage very much. The host were friendly and very helpful. The location is perfect for making tours en walks closeby or further away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catriona B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Views to die for
Beautiful place, hosts are just lovely, so accommodating and friendly. Hot tub and pool are very relaxing with the best of views from the hot tub. Only downside is the road up but it's worth it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
Lovely wee place. Thanks to Rosie and Dave for their hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the peace and quiet in the countryside. There was a lovely welcoming bottle of prosecco and flapjacks on arrival and our hosts were welcoming and accommodating. The property is lovely and cosy and warm. The pool and hot tub were great fun. We travelled to Loch Lomond for lunches and walking and discovered places we hadn't been to before. The road up is very rough with one bump just a little too high and caught caught the underside of the water tank on our van.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay in a magical place!!
We stayed for 3 nights over xmas in this lovely cottage. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. The wood fire in the winter was toasty warm and atmospheric, and it was an added experience to indulge in the hot tub! The hosts were so accommodating and friendly and we feel so lucky to have experienced this beautiful corner of scotland!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Short winter break
Ideal location for a peaceful break. View of Ben Ledi from Hot tube was lovely. Perpetual pool was good exercise (if you want it). Host Rosie and Dave were really lovely hosts. Several walks from Gartmore, with the local pub food at the end.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great secluded getaway with pool & jacuzzi...
Lovely hosts who were so helpful. Location is ideal for exploring the Trossachs that were showing fabulous autumn colours. Great cycling in the area, we really enjoyed the off road tracks and especially the area of Duke's Pass and Loch Katrine. Property is warm and the pool and jacuzzi are a real bonus after a day on the bike. Thank you for a really enjoyable time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
Such a lovely cottage with great view! Property managers were really nice and easy to talk to, and left an easy to read booklet on the facilities in and around the cottage. Would love to stay again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Splendid isolation close to home
Perfect! Wife and I wanted to get away from it all for a few days and that's exactly what we did. No need to travel to the extremes of the country, really not far away if you live in the Central Belt (of Scotland). Property in excellent order; very comfortable and exceptionally clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location, friendly owners.
Overall a good experience, lovely festive stay, made use of hot tub and the glorious views. Some minor attention to cooker, and system for getting kindlers and firewood would be good, but generally speaking it was a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely people lovely plc
Very nice property abit out of the way without transport but owners would help you out if you were on bus lived the hot tub and wood burner Rosie and Dave lovely couple excellent 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wesley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Winnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
Beautiful location, property access road a little tricky but manageable. Call owner before entering the access road as signal is very poor after that point .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We wanted peace and quiet away from all the hustle and bustle and we found it in abundance
Easy from start to finish every stage was clear
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Friendly and helpful hosts with lovely extra touch like complementary bottle of bubbly and biscuits. Road to cottage quite rough
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location and accommodation terrible access
Lovely serene location and steading accommodation was very nice. A few issues though: When we booked, listing did not clearly state access to pool and jacuzzi were communal. Looks like this has been resolved now though. Be aware you will have virtually no mobile coverage (O2, EE or Vodafone). Main issue is the access road. Other reviews were not understating how poor the access road is. Unless you have a 4x4, or a car with high ground clearance, you can expect to hear stones thumping your exhaust/suspension/underside (even if driving at walking pace). There are also several speed-bump like water diverts (which would be better as trenches)...road really needs improvement. It's a shame we won't rebook as the last half mile driving up that access road was actually quite stressful every time (even for a very experienced driver). It's really not what you want when you are trying to have a relaxing break. :(
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Trevor G., Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Break
Owners very friendly, just the place for my wife and I to have a relaxing break
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location.
This property offers everything you can think of, the owners have thought of all you will need, and provided it. Location is beautiful and if you’re lucky enough to have a clear sky at night, the hot tub is the place to be. Breathtaking. Owner very friendly, and there for any request. If you’re looking for a relaxing break, look no further.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew s., ABERDEEN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Property was warm and welcoming, hot tub was awesome. Rosie gave clear guidance on how to use the wood burning stove and available facilities. As stated in the description and previous reviews, the road up to the cottage is a farm track therefore very rough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
November getaway
A wonderful retreat with very helpful and friendly hosts. Enjoyed the swim pool and especially star gazing from the hot tub. Brilliant walks all around and mountains within an easy drive. Thanks so much and we hope to return with friends or family
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great break
Had a very relaxing break,very welcoming hosts, Rosies homemade loaf was delish. Thank you both for a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Break
Great location, very peaceful and relaxing. We really enjoyed our stay. The apartment was very clean and full of essentials required for our holidays.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021