Guests say
Ninevah cottage in Lochearnhead is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its cleanliness, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches like complimentary food and fresh flowers. The property boasts a superb location with easy access to local attractions and scenic walks. Guests appreciate the responsive and helpful owners, Bob and Ping, and the well-equipped facilities, despite some minor suggestions for improvement.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be clean and well-maintained, with only one review citing issues with cleanliness. This suggests that the property is generally kept to a high standard of hygiene.
The location is frequently described as superb, quiet, and central for trips, with stunning views and easy access to local attractions. The positive remarks about the location are consistent across reviews.
Comfort is highlighted by guests mentioning the most comfortable beds and a homey atmosphere. However, one review mentioned a temperature discrepancy between floors and another found the lounge suite too soft, slightly lowering the score.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and amenities. Some guests noted missing instructions and a challenging rubbish bin concept, indicating room for improvement in this area.
Guests appreciated the thoughtful gestures such as complimentary food, fresh flowers, and helpful instructions. While these gifts are warmly mentioned, it is noted that such personal touches, though delightful, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Strathyre 2.9 miles. Enjoying exceptional views across the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is Ninevah, a stone-fronted, three-bedroom cottage, resting in Auchtubh near Strathyre, Stirling. Set rurally, offering a peaceful base with a wealth of walking, and cycling opportunities in the area, Ninevah makes a wonderful home for a family break, inviting up to six guests. Travel down the countryside track before parking up in the courtyard, taking in the expansive vistas enveloping your new home. Head indoors to firstly reach the homely sitting room, complete with plush seating, a large, wall-mounted TV, and a rustling woodburning stove, to light on cooler evenings. Locate the kitchen/diner, well-equipped for a self-catered stay, where you can even keep on top of your washing, whilst the dining room offers the perfect space to eat, socialise and host your loved ones. As the sun sets over Scotland, catch some rest from one of three spacious and well-appointed double bedrooms; the first is set on the ground floor with a handy shower room next door, ideal for those with limited mobility. Upstairs you'll find the two further bedrooms, serviced by a bathroom with a lovely corner bath and shower over. Refresh and prepare for your upcoming adventure, before enjoying a coffee in the suntrap conservatory, providing access to the rear, enclosed patio. Grab your walking boots and traverse across the surrounding hills, where you'll also be presented with the chance to summit either Ben Vorlich, or Ben More, or discover the beauty of Loch Voil, for an afternoon of wild swimming and kayaking, whilst the Cycle route 7 is nearby, perfect to follow for tours of the region. By car head into Callander, home to a golf course, and a hub of amenities dotted across River Teith, recommended to visit to stock up on the essentials or dine out as a family. Travel towards Crieff, stopping off at the picturesque landscape of Deil's Cauldron Waterfall, or a daytrip to Auchingarrich Wildlife Park, whilst heading south will bring you to the Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park sure to please the children of your group. Escape to rural Scotland by booking Ninevah.
EPC Rating Band: D
Only seven miles from the ancient town of Callander is the small settlement of Strathyre, which is named after the Gaelic phrase meaning "broad winding valley" and is located at the head of Loch Lubnaig, protected by Ben Ledi, Ben Vane, and Ben Shian. As a former resting point for cattle drovers and current home to a café, a small village store, a post office, and a tavern that serves meals, Strathyre has long been a favourite destination for tourists. Beautiful, verdant woodlands cover the hills on either side of the valley, drawing hikers, cyclists, and fell runners every year. In May, competitors compete in the strenuous Strathyre Stuc a Chroin 5000 hill race. The 18-hole golf course at Callander, which is among the top ten courses in Scotland, is only a short drive away.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x double, 1 x double with TV.
Bathroom with corner bath, shower over, basin, and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, WC, and bidet.
Kitchen/diner.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Conservatory
Oil-fired central heating.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, air fryer.
2 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed rear patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2.9 miles, pub 1.4 miles, Loch Voil 1.6 miles.
Note: The property is accessed via a countryside track.
Note: There is 1 step up into the property.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Reviews (12)
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Jamie
Plenty of amazing walking trails to explore around the area. Bob and Ping were amazing hosts and were available if there were any queries! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to explore the Trossachs!
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Sue
The facilities provided are numerous and many details provided in the guide. However we found that there were instructions missing for various items such as the air fryer, tv. We found that the lounge suite was very soft and low so once in it was difficult to get up again. That maybe personal choice and perhaps a bit picky but we werenât able to relax properly. The access to the property is on a farm track with ruts and hollows so needs care. The owners were available by phone which was great and very helpful. Sadly due to various circumstances, we were unable to meet but they were very helpful over the phone.
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Alexander
Very spacious and a lovely location for exploring the beautiful locality. Bob sent excellent directions to the property and was available for contacting throughout the stay and was very friendly and helpful. We managed to leave a rucksack behind and Bob sweetly sent it down after the stay gratis. Thank you Bob!