Guests say
Muirmailing Cottage receives glowing praise for its immaculate presentation, spaciousness, and excellent location for exploring central Scotland. Guests consistently highlight the warm, welcoming hosts and the peaceful rural setting, with easy access to major attractions. The cottage is well-equipped and comfortable, making it feel like a home from home. While a few minor issues were noted, such as occasional cleaning lapses and privacy concerns, the overwhelming majority of reviews are highly positive, with many guests eager to return and recommending the property to others.
Most guests describe the cottage as spotless, immaculate, and very clean, with only rare exceptions where minor cleaning issues were promptly addressed by the owner. The overall impression is of a well-maintained and tidy property.
The location is frequently praised as ideal for exploring Stirling, Falkirk, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the wider region. Guests appreciate the peaceful countryside setting combined with excellent transport links and proximity to attractions.
Guests consistently mention the cottage's comfort, highlighting supportive beds, cosy atmosphere, and spacious rooms. The property is described as a home from home, with many guests noting restful stays and quality furnishings.
The cottage is repeatedly described as well-equipped, with modern amenities, quality appliances, and thoughtful touches such as multiple bathrooms and a covered porch. Occasional comments about maintenance or furniture updates are rare and addressed by the owner.
The hosts are widely commended for their friendliness, helpfulness, and attention to guest needs, often going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. While guests mention warm welcomes and helpful advice, gifts are not specifically referenced and therefore cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
Stirling 5.5 miles. A delightful, barn conversion situated close to the owner's home within their smallholding. Surrounded by beautiful Stirlingshire scenery and well-appointed throughout to provide quality holiday accommodation, this Stirling cottage is ideal for those wishing for an attractive base from which to explore this scenic and historic part of Scotland. Offering flexible sleeping arrangements, this beautiful West Plean cottage has two bedrooms on the first floor, which can either be prepared as twins or doubles on request, making it perfect for almost every group's needs. The ground floor accommodation at this Stirlingshire self-catering cottage benefits from underfloor heating and comprises a stylish kitchen with a dining area and a delightful sitting room with a door that opens out to the patio.
Outside this Stirling holiday accommodation is a charming patio garden providing a perfect place to enjoy alfresco meals together on warm evenings. All of this and more awaits at Muirmailing Cottage. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1138457, together sleeping up to 8 guests.
Stirling is Scotland’s youngest city and yet one that has so much ancient history from William Wallace to Robert the Bruce. Stirling’s history is evident today in the Old Town, which boasts family ghost walks and tales from the graveyard. Stirling Castle has a superb, dramatic cliff-top location overlooking the city and provides a stunning outlook from its battlements to the mountains, cliffs and River Forth snaking away to Edinburgh.
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: ST-00113-FEPC Rating: Band C
Accommodation
Two double bedrooms (zip/link, can be twin on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room.
Central heating from air-source heat pump with underfloor heating on ground floor.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Front patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Note: Mobile phone signal is variable at this property.
Note: Sloping ceiling and reduced head height in bedrooms.
Note: The owners have a cat and a dog, and there are two ponies in the field around 300 yards from cottage.
Note: This property only accepts a maximum of four people inclusive of infants.
Note: Bookings for this property are for holiday makers only, no workers.
Note: The owner of the property accepts a minimum of 3 nights.
Reviews (99)
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Catriona
Wendy and Graham are exceptional hosts. I would recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a visit to Scotland.
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Ian
So is an ideal base for anyone visiting Scotland's central belt /Perthshire The property was roomy and well organised : covered porch for wet clothing/muddy shoes Downstairs Toilet shower as well as Toilet/shower/bath on the first floor. The owners where very helpful in terms of advising how to get the best out of the local area. Walks/Shops/Supermarkets etc. Basically can't fault the Cottage facilities/Amenities. a very enjoyable Holiday
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Brian
It is a fantastic base to use to visit Edinburgh or Glasgow (we went easily by train from Falkirk High - don't even try Croy as it is a parking black hole from which you will never escape). The cottage is beautifully presented, has everything you need, as well as a truly welcoming and low key host in Wendy. The area is quiet, peaceful and very easy to access from the M9. Highly recommended.