Guests say
The Barn in Lochearnhead is a spacious and well-equipped cottage, praised for its beautiful views, abundant wildlife, and excellent base for exploring the surrounding area. Guests appreciated the secure garden for dogs, comfortable living spaces, and helpful hosts. While the proximity to a busy road and lack of a footpath to the pub were noted, most found the location convenient for day trips. Some minor maintenance and comfort issues were mentioned, but overall, visitors enjoyed a relaxing and memorable stay in a scenic setting.
Most guests described the property as clean and well-presented, with only one mention of dated décor and some stained floors. The majority of reviews were positive regarding cleanliness.
The location is praised for its scenic beauty and access to local attractions, but the busy road and lack of a safe footpath to the pub were noted as drawbacks. Overall, guests found it a good base for exploring the area.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, with spacious living areas and secure outdoor space for dogs. Some mentioned noise from the road and less comfortable single beds at the back, but most enjoyed their stay.
The Barn is described as well-equipped, with everything needed for a pleasant stay. Some minor issues were noted, such as a small shower room and dated décor, but overall facilities met guests' expectations.
Hosts were praised for their helpfulness, especially during a power outage when they provided hot water and firewood. While thoughtful gestures were appreciated, such gifts or extra help are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
An outdoor enthusiasts paradise with free boat mooring and many walking, water activities, cycling, golf and fishing opportunities. Centrally situated for touring around the stunning Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner, Patio Doors To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet.
Electric heaters and electricity via meter readings, payable on arrival. Bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included October-March. Travel cot and highchair. Garden with patio, barbecue and garden furniture. Moorning. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply.. With its glass gable overlooking stunning mountain scenery and its authentic exterior and South facing open plan living area, The Barn cleverly blends the traditional and contemporary to create an ideal holiday retreat situated on the road to Killin within a mile of Lochearnhead village. Situated within the stunning Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, an ideal spot for enjoying Scotland’s natural beauty and historic interest. Famously the base for water sports on Loch Earn, the village offers a dog-friendly hotel, with local food suppliers and a range of cafes and restaurants in the area. Locally, visitors can explore glorious hill walking, with several Munros in the region and the Rob Roy Way and Glen Ogle Trail on the doorstep. You can fish on the Loch from our own Shore, by local boat hire or bring your own boat, there is free boat mooring available less than a mile away. Other loch activities include waterskiing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, kayak hire and outdoor wild swimming. There are ten golf courses within an hours drive. We are situated on the Route 7 National Cycle Track and the All Saints Cycle Route. Comrie Croft nearby offers a range of off road biking tracks. We are very centrally situated if you want to visit castles and whisky distilleries.
Nearby Killin provides the setting for the dramatic Falls of Dochart and the city of Perth is only 35 miles away. Train stations at either Dunblane or Stirling allow access to the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Free WiFi
Electricity is by meter reading, payable to the owner locally.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (11)
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Christine Bish
We had a lovely week in Lochearnhead, visiting lots of lovely places in the area. Just the 2 of us in the Barn, so, lovely and comfortable. Everything you need is provided. Secure garden, so our two dogs had a lovely time in safety. Gus and Ollie very helpful if needed, and Hubby had a couple of fishing trips down to the loch front - sadly no catches! The village pub was cosy and welcoming, and served lovely lunch. Sadly, the village shop is currently shut as I think the owner isn’t too well, but there is a tiny store up in St Fillans. The weather could have been a bit dryer - but after months of extreme heat and drought in the south of England, the rain was just lovely.
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Stuart Trotter
Located a 10 minute walk from lochearnhead, 1/2 of that on a dangerous road with no footpath. The barn is comfortable enough, only 1 small shower in a tiny downstairs toilet. Upstairs bathroom only has a bath. Deco is dated & scuffed and wood floors stained from previous spills. Next to the property is a derelict house with rubbish and building materials scattered about, quite an eyesore. The single beds in the two upstairs rooms are uncomfortable. We didn’t use the electric storage heaters, although I’d say they would eat the electricity.We enjoyed touring the area and the local hotel/pub was welcoming.
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Sandra Spackman
The Barn is on the side of a very busy road, but not so bad at night.The rear of the building is beautiful scenery and access to a field leading into woods. Lots of sheep and lambs, also red deer, so keep your dog on a lead at all times.The Barn itself is very clean, comfortable and spacious. A good base for lots of lovely places.