Guests say
Ardchyle House is a well-loved cottage in Perthshire, praised for its stunning views, spacious rooms, and luxury hot tub. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and beautiful garden. The property's location near Killin offers both seclusion and convenience. While some guests mention issues with dampness and maintenance, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, though there were some concerns about cobwebs, a sweet under a chair, and dirty pans. The floors were noted as not being cleaned to some guests' expectations. However, the majority of reviews reflect a positive impression of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, privacy, and proximity to the village of Killin and local amenities. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting close to attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the beds and the cosy atmosphere of the house. Some suggest improvements for winter comfort, such as thicker duvets, but overall the property is regarded as very comfortable.
The property boasts a range of facilities including a luxury hot tub, well-stocked kitchen, and ample parking. However, some guests reported issues with dampness in bedrooms, a non-functioning oven, and a dishwasher not draining properly, suggesting some maintenance is needed.
Guests frequently mention thoughtful touches like welcome gifts, which are highly appreciated, though it is noted that such gestures are a bonus and not guaranteed. The provision of amenities for dogs and the well-equipped kitchen also demonstrate consideration for guests' needs.
About this property
Killin 7.5 miles. Perfect for families or groups of friends, Ardchyle House enjoys a wonderful mountainside location near to Killin in Stirling and offers elegant accommodation which has been lovingly restored. From the inviting sofas in the sitting room to the roaring fire in the woodburning stove, the superbly appointed kitchen and the stylish bedrooms, all add up to create a home which gives its guests the warmest of welcomes. Enjoy lounging on the squashy sofas in front of the woodburning stove and take in those gorgeous mountain views or take yourself off to the snug where you can chill out and watch some TV in peace. You can prepare a tasty meal in the well-equipped kitchen and sit down to a meal around the dining table, the ideal setting for catching up with loved ones while enjoying a sumptuous meal. Take your pick from any one of the four bedrooms with two king-size, a twin and a single, which caters for any combination of visitors. All the bedrooms are presented to the same high standard and have some truly impressive views towards the nearby mountains. Imagine waking up to the sight of a snow-capped mountain top or a hill covered in spring flowers. If that doesn’t get you wanting to get out into the great outdoors then nothing will. Talking of the great outdoors, Ardchyle House boasts beautiful grounds with extensive gardens to both sides and to the rear with mountain views providing an ethereal backdrop. You can relax safe in the knowledge that the gardens are well enclosed so you know children (and dogs!) can happily run around. There is a fantastic decking area perfect for chilling out and relaxing with a glass of wine and some nibbles, after an exciting day of exploring. Or why not step into the glorious hot tub which has been placed in the perfect spot to really admire the panoramic views of the mountains? It is all about the outdoors here and there is no shortage of outdoor pursuits to get stuck into during your stay. The Munro mountains are easily accessible from here and include Beinn Cheathaich, Ben More, Stobinian and Beann Heasgarnich, among many others. Keen cyclists will love to pick up the NC7, Callander to Killin, for the ultimate off-road cycling experience and a short drive from the house are attractions such as Loch Lomond, Lochearn Watersports Centre and Trossachs National Park and Inveraray. For a family holiday to remember forever, Ardchyle House is the perfect destination. EPC Rating: Band F
The village of Killin, on the edge of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, in the area of Breadalbane, sits across the stunning Falls of Dochart and has been settled since ancient times. Cup markings on rocks and stone circles tell of an ancient race that inhabited this area. Christianity came to Breadalbane in the 8th century with St Fillan with the Mill bearing his name and St Fillan’s Day held on the 3rd Tuesday in January. The village is strongly associated with two renowned clans, Clan Campbell and Clan MacNab. Finlarig Castle, to the north of the village, was the Campbell stronghold and the MacNabs have their ancient burial ground of Inchbuie near the bridge over the falls. Killin today is a popular tourist destination, due in no small part to the use of the falls in various films and television programmes. The village today has a varied selection of shops, bars and restaurants and watersports are available on nearby Loch Tay. Ideal for walking, Killin has Ben Lawers, the highest of the surrounding Bens, to the north and Ben More and Stobinian to the west.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor single, 1 x king-size with en-suite with feature slipper bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Dining kitchen.
Sitting room.
Snug
Central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, food mixer and blender, slow cooker.
Smart TV, Sky, BluRay player, WiFi, books, games, maps.
Fuel, power and starter pack of logs included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed gardens to three sides with lawns, decking area with furniture and hot tub.
Pet-friendly.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 6.9 miles, pub 6.8 miles.
Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, electric for charging cars is not included in the rental.
Note: Please bring own linen for travel cot
Reviews (25)
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Sophie
The large garden with a stream running through was lovely & the hot tub was a treat after a day of walking with the dogs! 5 min drive to Killin, with a co-op & we can recommend the Falls of Dochart Inn & Courie Inn - but would book ahead! Beds were all comfortable and the kitchen well equipped but we had to do quite a lot of cleaning in the kitchen (& of the cutlery, etc) when we arrived, before we used it. Lots of storage, especially in âmasterâ bedroom The lounge and kitchen were both a squeeze for a group of 5 adults but we made it work! A different dining table (perhaps that folds when not all in use) and an extra couple of small chairs in the lounge would be ideal. The house could really benefit from some electric dehumidifiers or a change in the bedrooms to be able to open the windows as they are quite damp & you can see the damage itâs doing! A clothes airer would have been really handy as well as the tumble in the garage which we made use of. An info booklet on local walks, amenities, vets, history of the house would have been greatly appreciated. Regardless of the above, we had a great stay but with a few tweaks and some TLC this house could be PERFECT. Ps watch out for the Llamas over the road when you pull out the driveway ;-)
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Amy
So many cobwebs ( we live in the country so know this is an issue) however when you are paying for a service the expectation is that it will be clean. We had to hoover on arrival as the floor hadnât been cleaned, still bits on the floor, sweet under the chair in the snug room. Really disappointed in the time we had there due to partners health and having to leave. Your communication was great about boiler and filter. Think a booklet could be made including the info about water and other useful info because that didnât happen to us last year either. Also couldnât find clothes airer which had been there on previous year, would be helpful to dry clothes. Piece of decking is rotten on entrance to veranda- could cause an issue. Dirty pans in the cupboards, had to clean them all before we could use them. Next doors dog was constantly barking- again not inclined to animals as we have our own farm animals and brought our own dog with us but it was constant. Not sure if your cleaner has changed but drastic difference since last year which is really sad as it is a lovely place with amazing views. We still would come back as itâs perfect for a restful stay but would like to see major improvements in the cleanliness.
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Linda
! House is lovely, very clean, well laid out with well stocked kitchen. We cooked all our meals and there were plenty dishes, pots and utensils. Garden is lovely, lots of fun space to run around for three boys from 4 to 10, lovely wee burn running through garden was not a problem for ours but might be an issue for younger tots. Made good use of hot tub during our 5 night stay.. had a problem with chlorine levels but managed to get hold of owner easily and quickly sorted out. Would definitely return and recommend to others... great place for a base to tour around. All round 5 star stay x