Guests say
Dream Cottage in Callander receives high praise for its beautiful setting, spacious and well-equipped interiors, and stunning views. Guests consistently mention the comfort of the beds, the cleanliness of the property, and the relaxing outdoor spaces, including a summer house. The cottage is an excellent base for exploring the area, though a car is essential. Some guests note road noise and limited direct access to the loch, but these are outweighed by the overall positive experience. Thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, are appreciated but not guaranteed.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean, tidy, and well-maintained, with fresh linens and towels provided. Only one minor mention of bulbs needing replacement, which was promptly addressed.
The location is praised for its scenic beauty and proximity to attractions, but some guests mention road noise and the need for a car due to limited local amenities and no direct loch access.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, blackout blinds, and spacious rooms. The cottage is described as cosy and restful, with plenty of space for families and groups.
The cottage is well-equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay, including a summer house, powerful showers, and ample parking. Minor issues (e.g., TV remote, knife sharpener) were noted but did not detract from the overall experience.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts and essentials, but as these are not guaranteed for every stay, future guests should not expect them as standard.
About this property
This property was formerly known as Loch View Cottage. Dream Cottage is an ideal location from which to explore one of Scotland’s most picturesque areas and enjoy the outdoor activities.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 58" Smart TV, Sky, Electric Fire, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with 2 decked patios, garden furniture BBQ and summerhouse. 1 small dog welcome. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a spring. There are steps, drops and a sloping bank in the garden.. This delightful, Scandinavian-style cottage lies in the heart of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park which is well-loved for its magnificent scenery and open spaces. It is located in an elevated position, enjoying spectacular views of Loch Lubnaig and the surrounding mountains.
Dream Cottage is a welcoming detached holiday cottage and perfect for couples and families to spend time together and explore the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and the surrounding area. The cosy open plan living space has patio doors which enables guests to take full advantage of the views. There is ample outside space for guests to relax and enjoy with a pretty summerhouse, which has a large window over looking the loch, which is ideal for birdwatching, and board games for children, decking and garden furniture for al fresco dining, or on a clear night, star gazing.
The highland village of Strathyre is just 2 miles away with a local shop, coffee shop, restaurants, hotels, children’s play area, many walks through woodland and an abundance of family-friendly cycle routes where you can join the Sustrans National Cycle Network on route 7. The area is renowned for outdoor activities and there are many to choose from such as mountain biking and cycling, water sports, golf, horse riding and trekking, fishing and hill walking or gentle woodland walks. It is steeped in history and folklore with the famous outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor’s grave in the grounds of the parish church at Balquhidder and there are many other archaeological and historic sites to visit in the surrounding area including Doune and Stirling castles, the Wallace Monument and Inchmahome Priory. The popular tourist town of Callander is within easy driving distance and has an abundance of coffee shops, pubs, galleries, local shops and restaurants. An all year round destination, the town hosts summer and winter festivals, highland games and a jazz festival. For days out, Stirling, with its historic monuments, ancient castle and shopping centre is a mere 45 minutes’ drive. Loch Lomond, the single biggest expanse of inland water in the British Isles, has charming villages and bays to explore and is also 45 minutes’ drive from the cottage. Gleneagles is 50 minutes’, the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow, Perth and Edinburgh is just over 1 hour away. Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
Small dog/s only allowed.
Short term Letting licence no.: ST00694F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (16)
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Confirmed Guest
You definitely need a car as they advised in the booking info. The cottage was clean. There were some bulbs out in the kitchen but the person we called to report this got it sorted really quickly so that was all fine. Showers were nice and powerful. Beds comfy. We did struggle a bit with the TV as the remote is wearing out a bit but it was generally OK and we didn’t really watch much TV anyway. They could do with a new knife sharpener. Overall it was a lovely cottage, clean, well laid out with parking and lovely views. We would recommend it.
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Trevor Taylor
We found the property very well placed, lovely view. Well equipped, plenty of space and a good situation for our holiday. We appreciated the welcome gifts. TV reception could be better but we were not on holiday to watch TV so not a problem.
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Confirmed Guest
Loved our holiday here - however you cannot get over to the loch from the house, a car is needed to go anywhere. Beds were so comfy, great view - we found on the weekends of an evening cars would bomb down the road being very noisy.