About this property
Culearn Mill is a distinctive stone house in Balquhidder, Perthshire. Set within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and built around an old sawmill, boasting loch proximity and a toasty woodburning stove, making it particularly well-suited to friends and families seeking something a little different. Parking the car just outside, the charming stone exterior immediately sets the tone, reflecting the building’s past as an old sawmill and its close relationship with the surrounding landscape. Stepping inside, the sense of history continues, with the layout shaped by the original mill and rooms arranged to make the most of light and outlook.
The sitting room is an inviting place to gather, where a feature stone wall anchors the space and reflects the building’s heritage. Large windows fill the room with natural light and draw the eye towards the surrounding countryside, while generous sofas encourage long evenings spent talking, reading or settling in beside the woodburning stove as it crackles into life after a day outdoors. A utility room sits quietly nearby, practical for dealing with muddy boots or keeping clothes fresh during longer stays. Upstairs, the kitchen/ diner area feels like the heart of the house. The large kitchen is filled with natural light from three Velux windows, creating a bright and airy space where mornings begin with coffee and plans made for the day ahead.
Cooking becomes a shared experience here, with plenty of room to prepare meals together before settling around the dining table to eat, linger and talk late into the evening. The bedrooms continue the sense of space and flexibility, with one king-size room offering a restful retreat and two twin rooms ideal for friends or younger members of the group. The shower room, with its walk-in shower, provides a refreshing start to the day or a welcome moment to unwind after exploring the hills and lochs nearby. Outside, the garden with lawn invites quieter moments, whether sitting with a book or watching the light shift across the landscape.
The closeness of the loch deepens the feeling of escape, while the burn running past the house provides a constant connection to the natural surroundings. A local pub can be reached with a short drive, while a village shop lies a little further afield for everyday essentials, and the surrounding area offers countless walking routes and scenic drives through the national park. Loch Lomond lies within easy reach and rewards visitors with shoreline paths that follow the water’s edge, boat trips that reveal wooded islands and distant hills, and open spaces ideal for picnics with far-reaching views. Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve offers a contrasting experience, with high-level paths leading through rare alpine landscapes, expansive views across lochs and glens, and a chance to encounter some of Scotland’s most unusual plant life.
Stirling Castle provides a rich historical day out, where grand interiors tell stories of Scotland’s past, elevated viewpoints look across the city and countryside, and the atmosphere shifts as you move from room to room within its ancient walls. Step into character, scenery and space with a stay at Culearn Mill.
The small village of Strathyre, Gaelic for 'broad winding valley', lies at the head of Loch Lubnaig, sheltered by Ben Ledi, Ben Vane and Ben Shian, just seven miles from the historic town of Callander. Strathyre has long been popular with visitors, starting as a resting place for cattle drovers and today offering a café, a local village shop, Post Office and a pub serving food. Beautiful, lush green forests cover the hills on each side of the valley, attracting walkers, cyclists and fell runners annually, with the Strathyre Stuc a Chroin 5000 hill race (a gruelling 5000 ft ascent) competing every May. A short drive will take you to Callander, with its 18-hole golf course rated to be among the top ten courses in Scotland, whilst a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants and the McLaren Leisure Centre are also available. Every July, Callander hosts the World Highland Games, and the town’s Rob Roy Tourist Information Centre and riverside walks through The Meadows are not to be missed! A lovely location for all the family!
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: ST-01054-FEPC Rating: Band G
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 2 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen/diner.
Utility room with a second toilet.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, hob, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
TV, pool table, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Garden with lawn.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 4.7 miles, pub 2.5 miles, loch 0.1 miles.
Note: Property has open running water, a weir and steep drops.
Note: Unsuitable for under 12-year-olds.
Note: A Good Housekeeping Bond of £350 applies