Guests say
Grace's Cottage receives glowing praise for its beautiful, tranquil location near the loch, spacious and comfortable interiors, and excellent amenities. Guests consistently highlight the well-equipped kitchen, cosy wood burner, and thoughtful touches from the owners. The cottage is ideal for families, groups, and dog owners, with great walks on the doorstep. While the remote single-track access road and occasional maintenance issues are noted, these are minor compared to the overwhelmingly positive experiences. The hosts are frequently described as helpful and responsive, making for a memorable and relaxing stay.
Cleanliness is frequently praised, with guests describing the cottage as spotless, well-maintained, and fresh. Only rare minor comments about the need for a deep clean on specific kitchen items were mentioned, but these did not detract from the overall impression.
The location is a standout feature, with guests loving the peaceful, scenic setting by the loch and easy access to walks and nature. The only drawback mentioned is the narrow, single-track road, but most found it manageable and worth it for the setting.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as spacious, cosy, and comfortable, with high-quality beds, en-suite bathrooms, and a sociable open-plan layout. The tranquil environment and thoughtful furnishings contribute to a relaxing stay.
Facilities are highly rated, with a well-equipped kitchen, ample bathrooms, fast internet, and extras for dogs. Minor suggestions include updating some kitchen equipment and providing a mop, but overall, guests found everything they needed and more.
Many guests mention welcome packs, cards, and dog-friendly touches, reflecting the owners' care. While these gestures are appreciated, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Exceptionally well furnished for a relaxing holiday in a picturesque location with footpaths from the doorstep.. This is a superb location for a family holiday, hidden away in Invertrossachs in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Your journey to the cottages takes you through some of the most spectacular scenery along the side of Loch Venachar. Originally built at the beginning of the 1900s as part of Invertrossachs Estate for the game keeper, this area has long been known for its outstanding natural beauty. Queen Victoria visited the estate in 1869 and planted a tree to commemorate the visit. A magical place for nature lovers and bird watchers, you are surrounded by ancient woodland with deer, pine martens, otters who fish in the stream, flora and fauna. A perfect location to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this spectacular area.
If you prefer to go out into the great outdoors then you are spoilt for choice. From your doorstep there is an abundance of footpaths, cycle tracks, sailing and fishing. There are some excellent mountain walks locally with Ben Ledi, Ben Venue, Ben Lomond, all within a short drive. There is a local golf course in Callander and several excellent courses within an hour’s drive, including Gleneagles. Nearby Callander, a Victorian tourist town and famed for being the location for the original TV series of Dr Finlay’s casebook, is a good place to enjoy a meal or drink, stock up with supplies and some general retail therapy.
Grace’s Cottage (UKC2133) is an exceptionally well furnished, detached property that has been well equipped for a superbly relaxing holiday. All on one level the large open plan living area boasts a well-equipped kitchen with a range, perfect for preparing a special meal and a spacious dining area leading to the cosy living area with a wood burner. French doors lead out onto a patio and into the garden which has a stream where you can fish for trout, and if you’re lucky, see the otters. Our neighboring property, Bonnie’s Bothy (UKC2132), is a small detached cottage, perfect for a couple, in a quiet location with a private enclosed decked area with table and chairs, perfect for the summer months. The open plan living area has a cosy wood burner so you can curl up and relax after a long walk in the woods. The loch side can also be used for fishing. Use of the owners tennis court and multi-purpose basketball court, 1 mile away, can be arranged directly with the owner. Great care and attention to detail throughout the properties ensures your enjoyment with a generous welcome pack to get you started. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 32" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player, Ipod Dock, CD Player, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Range, Dishwasher, French Doors Leading To Patio
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Fishing on-site. Private parking for 4 cars. Please note: Couples and family bookings only. There are 5 steps and an unfenced stream in the garden, 200 yards away and a loch nearby. This property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Both properties: Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, superfast Wi-Fi . The first basket of logs for wood burner is included, additional bags of logs can be purchased for £10 each. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Tennis court (shared with owner and other property on-site). Bike store. No smoking. Please note: Electric Car charging can be available at extra cost once agreed with owner, guests will need to bring their own charging cable.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Families or couples only.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There are steps to the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Letting licence no.: ST00370F
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (31)
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Debra Critchley
We would definitely recommend this accommodation. As family of 8 adults, we found we had plenty of space to relax. Good sized bedrooms, lovely bathrooms, lush towels and bedding. A lovely welcome pack was there for us to enjoy on arrival and the property is well equipped with everything you may need. The owners were excellent and on hand to responded to any questions we had.The cottage is in a fabulous location right by the loch so the fishermen in the group were very happy as well as the walkers. A big plus was that Tescos and Sainsbury’s deliver so you don’t have to drive out for groceries if you don’t want to. We will definitely be returning at the first opportunity.
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Phil D
This was stunning place. Beautifully appointed rooms.Lots of outdoorsy activities on the doorstep, wild swimming, lochside trails, Bracklinn Falls, Ben Ledi, Wheels bike hire Sir Walter Scott boat trip (Laid Inn was less outdoorsy!) Failed to book the ferry to Inchmaholm Island to see the Priory where Mary QoS stayed, top tip - book ahead as tehre are only 12 places on the boat.Try Greggs Bistro in Callander.
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Jean Rouse
A fabulous cottage, very comfortable and well equipped. The setting was amazing.I can’t recommend it highly enough. The long track is a bit of a pain but worth the drive for the position of the cottage. There were some lovely touches ie dog beds and towels and a great welcome pack. We’d certainly come back.If I could make one suggestion, having taken 3 Labradors, the only thing lacking was a mop to dry the laminate floor. Many thanks to the hosts ( I’m sorry, I forgot to comment in the guest book) Ps we had a food delivery from Tesco