Guests say
Osprey Cottage is consistently praised for its excellent standards, peaceful and beautiful location, and comfortable accommodation. Guests appreciate the warm welcome, well-equipped facilities, and the stunning views over the loch. The hosts, George and Morag, are commended for their thoughtfulness and hospitality. The property is well-situated for exploring Stirling and the surrounding areas, with many guests returning for multiple stays.
Reviews frequently mention the property being very clean, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating a high standard maintained by the hosts.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness, beautiful views, and proximity to Stirling and other attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring.
Guests describe the cottage as comfortable, warm, and cosy, with high-quality bedding and a home-like atmosphere, suggesting a very comfortable stay.
The cottage is noted for being well-equipped, with everything needed for a stay, including a well-thought-out welcome pack and clear instructions, indicating excellent facilities and maintenance.
The hosts are commended for their thoughtfulness, providing essentials and a welcome package. While gifts are mentioned, it is important to note that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Situated in stunning rural scenery and overlooking a 120-acre loch, this property is located only 4 miles from Stirling.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Bluray Player, DVD Player, CD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
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 = D
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
Wonderful cottage in an incredible location, had a brilliant and peaceful time here. We were there in January and the house was cosy and warm. Owners were very helpful. Kitchen was well equipped for self catering
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Joyce Stackhouse
Excellent accommodation, close to Stirling and easy for sightseeing all the local attractions and further afield. Property was decorated for Christmas, hosts were available if required, but not needed.
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Confirmed Guest
Stay number four. Same excellent standard of accommodation as always. Had a great relaxing week in a peaceful and beautiful location.