The House from the air

Property Location
Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, Perthshire, FK198PB (Location Map)
Area: Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park

Introduction
Scottish Laird's large historic mansion sleeps up to 12 in 5 spacious bedrooms each with its own ensuite bathroom. Very large Lounge, Dining Room and fully equipped kitchen. A Grand Family self-catering vacation rental property. Impressive entrance hall and inner hall. Overlooking the mountains and loch of a secluded glen in central Scotland Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The house is fully equipped together with Player Piano and electric organ. Each bedroom has a TV, trouser press, hairdryer and clock radio. One economical price (£19.65 per person per night) covers all linen, light and hot water-no extras. Good touring base convenient for Edinburgh and Glasgow and 30 Golf Courses. A Family and friends gathering place.

Amenities
Electric Organ in Dining Room. Plenty of tables and chairs in large dining room and large lounge for the whole party.;
In addition there is a breakfast bar in the Dining Room.
Bar for drinks storage in the lounge.
Two occasional single beds for adjusting bedroom configuration or extra guests (when permitted at pro rate charge)
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!

Nearby Attractions
In the area are Castles, Historic Houses (including the house ) 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 the house.
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.

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 House.

Extra Information
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 is a smaller "Co-op" supermarket on the main street in Callander which stays open at least until 8pm and a Tesco Express open until 10pm.

Payments Accepted
Wired transfer (Bank to Bank) from overseas.
UK - cheques.

Deposit, Taxes and Fees
A non refundable deposit of 30% (GBPounds£495) is payable at time of reservation. The remainder (GBPounds£ 1155) is due 2 months before arrival.
Price includes all electricity, hot water, linens, towels and a free to use Internet connected PC. There are no hidden charges.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you (or any member of your party) wish to cancel all or any part of your booking, we must be notified of the decision IN WRITING. The cancellation will take effect from the day the written confirmation is received. The following charges will be payable depending on when the notification of the cancellation is received:
Two calendar months or more before arrival - deposit forfeited
Within two calendar months of arrival date - 100% of total booking cost
The above cancellation charges also apply if the booking is cancelled by us due to non-payment of the balance.