Guests say
Kestrel Cottage receives glowing praise for its stunning views, peaceful rural setting, and welcoming hosts. Guests consistently highlight the immaculate cleanliness, well-equipped facilities, and cosy atmosphere, making it ideal for a relaxing getaway. The thoughtful touches, such as welcome packs and local advice, are frequently mentioned, though not guaranteed. Its location offers both tranquillity and convenient access to Stirling and nearby attractions. Minor negatives include the narrow access road and occasional comments on mattress comfort, but overall, guests are delighted with their stays and often express a desire to return.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as extremely clean, immaculate, spotless, and very well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly praised for its beautiful, peaceful setting with stunning views over the loch, and convenient access to Stirling and local attractions. A few guests mention the narrow access road, but this does not detract significantly from the overall positive impression.
Guests frequently mention the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and relaxing, with special appreciation for the beds and overall atmosphere. One review notes a preference for a different mattress, but this is a rare exception.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with everything needed for a self-catering stay, including kitchen amenities, smart TV, and an honesty room with books and games. Facilities are consistently praised and well maintained.
Many guests mention generous welcome packs, thoughtful touches like dressing gowns and slippers, and helpful hosts. Please note that such gifts and extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Situated in stunning rural scenery and overlooking a 120-acre loch, this property is located only 4 miles from Stirling..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Bluray Player, CD Player
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, French Doors Leading To Juliet Balcony.
Private parking for 1 car.. All properties: Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Sitting-out area with garden furniture. Large garden with courtyard (shared with other properties on-site). Bike store. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole. . Stunning scenery. Only 4 miles from the historic city of Stirling, yet hidden away in a truly magnificent and peaceful rural scenery means a perfect location for year-round holidays. Osprey Hideaways overlooks the owners’ own 120-acre loch where ospreys can be seen feeding most days in season. 300ft high cliffs frame the far side of the water, making the views genuinely stunning. All the cottages are furnished to a very high boutique standard and provide excellent accommodation for couples or family groups. A welcome pack is provided including a bottle of bubbly so that you can relax as soon as you arrive. There is also lovely linen, towels, bathrobes - and even slippers! To top this off is the honesty room where you can borrow books, a huge selection of DVDs, games, toys and visitor information. The owners live on site and are there to help as much (or as little!) as you want.
Each cottage has been named after birds that are regularly seen flying overhead, and are perfectly located to enjoy the best of both worlds at any time of the year - the peace of the countryside and the amenities and activities of the city. As well as being only 4 miles from Stirling city centre, it’s only 5 miles to the motorway junction for surprisingly quick journey times to Edinburgh, Perth and Glasgow and all their facilities. Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park is 20 miles away and the mountains to the north or the beautiful sea lochs to the west are all within a 2 hour drive. There are numerous golf courses locally and even the Gleneagles course is only 35 minutes’ away. For walks the choice is endless and one of the best cliff-top walks in central Scotland starts right at the cottages! Stirling is a vibrant but compact university city offering wonderful attractions, including an incredible castle, the amazing Wallace Monument, the historic Church of the Holy Rude and even ghost tours. There are restaurants to suit all tastes, swimming pools, sport centres, multiplex cinema, theatre, museum, pubs and shops. The best bit is that Stirling is very much a year round destination. The perfect place for the perfect holiday! Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 miles.
Free WiFi
Fireworks/drones are not allowed at this property.
EPC Rating = C
Reviews (41)
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John Mayhew
Fantastic place to stay amazing views of loch and we were lucky to see osprey catching fish .Very comfortable clean and well equipped accommodation with lovely owners who are so helpful.Definitely stay again
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Confirmed Guest
The location is outstanding. The comfort and the equipment in Kestrel Cottage is excellent, with so many items thoughtfully included. The same can be said for the welcome pack from the hosts. A great place to have a holiday, peaceful but a great location if you want to explore not just the countryside but Edinburgh and Glasgow are within easy reach. We had a really good time and can recommend Kestrel Cottage as a fine place to stay.
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Sandra S
Kestrel was a lovely cottage with history. Had everything you need to still make meals at home if you don’t want to eat out everyday. George and Morag were lovely hosts. I especially loved visiting with their resident cat Muppet! The view of the reservoir was amazing. We walked part way around and just enjoyed the quiet!The only negatives were driving in you have a narrow one lane road that often has oncoming traffic f cars so you have to find a lay by to let them pass. It’s an about 20 minutes to any amenities. The other negative was the bed was only a queen that we weren’t used to and the mattress wasn’t very comfortable. Maybe an option for twin beds would have been nice.