Garrique Cottage
Holiday Rental
ABOUT
Nestled in the hills west of historic Stirling, and less than an hours drive from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth, Garrique Cottage is an ideal base for exploring Scotland. Quiet and spacious, with spectacular views, it sleeps six and is single storey, so is good for small children or the infirm.
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Garrique Cottage is perfect for those wanting space, privacy and comfort combined with easy access to lots of activities. It enjoys panoramic mountain views and offers a variety of walks straight from the door, including opportunities for wild swimming and bird watching. . A hard tennis court is available for visitors.
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Kippen, with its two gastro pubs, two delicatessen/cafés, village shop and historic church is only four miles away by road or half an hour’s walk along ancient footpaths. Blair Drummond Safari Park and The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park are close by. The City of Stirling, with its historic castle, shops and numerous supermarkets is fifteen minutes drive, and the Wallace Monument, Doune Castle (Game of Thrones), several distilleries, the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel are all in easy reach. Glen Coe, Inverary, St Andrews, the Scottish Borders and Loch Ness can each be visited within a day. Golf courses at Aberfoyle, Balfron, Callander, Dunblane and Stirling all welcome visitors.
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The cottage has a 5 star rating from Trip Advisor and Customers' Choice award from cottages.com
Please note: We welcome up to two dogs per party but out of consideration to those with allergies we are unable to welcome smokers.
Three bedrooms
Two bathrooms
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A double bedroom (6 foot wide bed) with space for a cot or third bed (provided). Can create private ensuite with shower room by closing a door in the corridor
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A twin bedroom with view into garden
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A bunk bedroom (sturdy 1.9 by 0.9 metre bunks, unsuitable for under 5s)
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A shower room with WC, basin, heated towel rail and shaver point
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A family bathroom with bath/ shower attachment, basin and WC and a third WC is situated near the back door
AMENITIES
Fully Equipped Kitchen + BBQ
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Includes electric oven, 5 burner gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, larder fridge, fridge freezer, coffee machine. BBQ outside
Secluded Garden
French doors open out to decking with picnic table with room for BBQ. Steps lead down to lawn and flower beds
Two comfy sitting rooms​
Kitchen sitting area with comfy sofa and Smart TV.
A separate sitting room looks out to the hills with TV/DVD,
books & games
Free Wifi
Free Wifi included
Laundry
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Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board in utility room
Highly Accessible
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1 hour from Edinburgh or Glasgow International airport and 20 mins from Stirling railway station.
Off road parking included
GALLERY
cosy sitting room with woodburning stove
Fully equipped kitchen. area with dining and seating area beyond.
Dining area with seating area beyond, and doors out to garden on the right.
Doors open from dining area to decking with picnic table and steps down to garden. BBQ provided
Master bedroom with 6 foot bed and lots of space for a cot or single bed. Can be ensuite with shower room.
THINGS TO DO
Historic Stirling
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Visit historic Stirling Castle & old city,
the Wallace Monument and the
Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre
Golf & Tennis
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Hard tennis court on the farm and
7 golf courses within 30 minutes.
Walking & Nature
Enjoy forestry & woodland walks from the house, looking out for hare, deer, red squirrels, rabbits and many birds
Other activities within 20 min
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Fishing, Ice Skating,
Cycling, Mountain Biking,
Horse Riding, Walking, , Whisky Distillery visits
Blair Drummond Safari
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"Scotland's wildest day out"
Blair Drummond Safari Park is 15 minutes away by car
Touring by car
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Glasgow (45 min) Edinburgh (1 hour)
Gleneagles' 3 golf courses, spa & Michelin star restaurant (40 min)
Inverness (3 hours), Glencoe and Glenshee (ski runs) within 2 hours
GUEST REVIEW
PRICES
Weekly prices for up to 6 people from £795 to £995 inclusive of central heating, hot water, and bedlinen. Towels are provided free for couples on their own or overseas visitors.
We still have a couple of weeks available in May and June at £875, and plenty of options from September on. Not available over Christmas and New Year.​​​
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Normally let by the week, Friday to Friday, but flexible short breaks available November to March, minimum 4 nights, £190 per night.
Guests welcomed from 4 pm, check out time 10 am.
For the best prices contact the owner direct on fiona@thegarrique.com