Carsaig is a beautifully presented cottage offering immaculate accommodation with breathtaking views over Loch Venacher and the surrounding mountains. Guests consistently praise its spaciousness, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities, making it ideal for family gatherings and special occasions. The secure, dog-friendly grounds and private jetty provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities, while the peaceful location ensures a relaxing retreat. Recent renovations and thoughtful touches further enhance the experience. Minor comments mention a few steps and low sofas, but overall, guests thoroughly enjoy their stays and look forward to returning.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as immaculate, spotlessly clean, and beautifully presented, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The lochside setting and stunning views are repeatedly praised, with guests describing the location as idyllic, beautiful, and perfect for exploring the Trossachs.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and relaxing, with only minor mentions of a few steps and low sofas for those with mobility issues. Overall, comfort is highly rated.
The property is described as extremely well equipped, with recent kitchen renovations, a hot tub, private jetty, and ample amenities for families and pets. No maintenance issues are mentioned.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
Enjoy a relaxed active holiday in this spacious lochside property with its own private shore with jetty, offering stunning loch and mountain views.. Enjoy a relaxed active holiday in this spacious lochside property with its own private shore with jetty, offering stunning loch / mountain views. Carsaig is an immaculately presented, detached holiday cottage in an unrivalled setting on the shore of Loch Venacher in the heart of the Trossachs National Park. The holiday property is set in 3 acres of grounds which lead down to a private lochside beach and jetty with outstanding views across the loch and the surrounding hillside and Trossachs. Carsaig offers spacious accommodation and makes a wonderful base from which to venture out with friends and family to enjoy the area and all it has to offer. Wander round Carsaig’s garden Woodland Fairy Trail, enjoy a game of petanque and savour long evenings round the wood burning stove in the outdoor seating area.
The loch is ideal to swim, SUP or on windier days is great for windsurfing. Guests are welcome to bring their own unpowered craft which can be launched from the beach. There are endless miles of forest roads, footpaths through woodlands and around the loch. For the more adventurous, there are hills and mountains to climb such as Ben Ledi, Ben Venue and Ben A’an. For cyclists, the Dukes Pass offers an unrivalled road riding route and for gravel riders, there are over 200 miles of single and wide tracked gravel tracks.
Carsaig is situated near the famous Route 7 which is is part of the National Cycle Network, which takes in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the UK. For mountain bikers, the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park is home to Britain’s largest off-road cycle network. This area is ideal for golfing with several local courses close by, and the famous Gleneagles course is only 40 minutes’ drive. Kids can enjoy local activities such as the treetop adventures of Go Ape at Aberfoyle or the waterpark assault course at Loch Ard. The bustling Highland town of Callander, with a variety of quaint shops, tearooms, restaurants, and bars, is only 5 minutes’ drive and ideal for sourcing supplies. After exploring the local area, unwind in the hot tub or relax on the decking with a glass of wine and enjoy the incredible views across the loch to Ben Venue. Wildlife is abundant including red squirrels, red kites, and ospreys as well as local birds which are frequent visitors. The award-winning restaurant, Venacher Lochside, is next door serving coffee and cakes, relaxed lunches, and dinners.
Within an easy drive is Stirling, 30 minutes, whilst Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Perth, 1 hour. Shops 4 miles, pub 2 miles, restaurants 3 miles.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: 40" Freeview TV, Bluray Player, Bluetooth Speaker, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: (3 Steps), Electric Range, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (Ensuite Also Accessed From Hallway)
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Outdoor snug with wood burner. Large, enclosed 3-acre garden with barbecue and garden furniture. Hot tub (private). Boules court. Children’s swing. Fishing on-site (no licence required). No smoking. Please note: There are steps and sloping banks in the garden and an unfenced loch in the grounds.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
There are steps to external facilities.
Cats are not allowed at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Confirmed Guest
Carsaig was amazing. The house was so much bigger and better than it appeared in the photis. The views were incredible, the garden and loch shore location perfect. Would highly recommend!
Karen Borthwick
Carsaig was a fabulous retreat for myself and friends to celebrate my husbands upcoming 60th. The views were amazing from inside the lodge or from the hottub, and easy distance to Callander or surrounding area for sights. Carsaig was very clean, well equipped, a home from home. Thank you for a delightful stay.
Karen Cushion
We have just returned from a wonderful week at Carsaig.What can I say…..The house is immaculate and beautifully presented, well equipped for all your needs during your stay and the grounds and views from almost every room are absolutely stunning.Because of the gated entrance, we were safely able to allow our dog Frankie to go walking around the grounds and explore which he absolutely loved. He was also very vocal in telling us when he wanted to go down to the jetty to play ball and swim in the loch which we did multiple times during the day!With access to the private jetty, I personally was able to push myself out of my comfort zone and do lots of firsts and I thoroughly enjoyed the wild swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding, things I never dreamed I would even try let alone enjoy.The week was made all the better as we were so so lucky with the weather, it was glorious hot sunshine all week and made for a relaxing holiday and cannot wait to revisit sometime soon.
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