Guests say
The Smiddy - S4278 is a traditional cottage in Lochearnhead, appreciated for its character, amenities, and location. Guests enjoyed the wood burner, the brilliant shower, and the proximity to outdoor activities. The property is described as cosy, homely, and a good value, with a friendly host providing local information. Some guests found it cold and suggested it's better suited for summer stays.
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. Some guests reported the property as needing a thorough clean, with dust and cobwebs present, while others did not raise cleanliness as an issue. This suggests room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to outdoor activities, hillwalking, and a nearby pub. The scenic surroundings and access to local attractions contribute to a positive experience.
Comfort received mixed feedback. Guests enjoyed the cosy atmosphere with the wood burner, but some found the property cold, particularly in the open plan living area. The lack of sound insulation in some bedrooms was also noted.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and effective wood burner. However, some guests mentioned the need for sharper knives and a pair of scissors, and one review suggested the furniture was tired and in need of replacement.
While the host is described as very friendly and helpful, providing local information, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score cannot be determined.
About this property
Guests at The Smiddy can moor their own boat and enjoy fishing on the loch, or for the keen golfer there are 20 courses within an hours drive!. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Galleried, 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Galleried, 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial £15 electric heaters and electricity included, remainder by meter reading. Initial logs for wood burner included (October-March). Travel cot and highchair. Patio with garden furniture. Mooring for guests own boat, slipway and jetty, 300 yards away. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties.. Set in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, in a quiet spot close to the shingle beach of a lochside village famed for its watersports, is this rustically furnished former smiddy. The authentically appealing bothy style living/dining area features stone walls and a woodburner, and a farmhouse style kitchen. Close to the owner’s home a jetty, moorings and slipway for visitors’ own boat on Loch Earn are provided – watersports equipment is available for hire. Wonderful hill walking and 20 golf courses within an hour’s drive. Shop and pub 0.5 miles.
Free WiFi
Holidaymakers only.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (11)
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Dawn
Great location - very good value for money - fulfilled our need for a few days away. It was very nicely converted from a smiddy to a five bedded property (one double and two twins). As two of the rooms were twins it was good for our group as we are just friends and sharing a double bed would not have been appropriate. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Information in the visitors guide about local activities, food outlets etc was very good. The wood burner was very effective once we got it going - the heat permeated up the stairs into the bedrooms. Once the fabric of the house heated up the place was toasty. I don't think it was made clear that the two twin rooms didn't have solid walls - they had a door each but where there would have been a wall there was simply a heavy curtain. This meant that there was no sound insultaion at all in any part of the cottage (apart from the one double bedded room which had a door and walls. The kitchen could have done with a pair of scisors and sharper knives......Apart from that everything else was excellent.
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Leigh
lovely cottage. nice and relaxing stay. good location
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Confirmed Guest
A traditional cottage full of character and quirkiness, but with all the amenities required for self catering. A little cold in the evening, but this was rectified by the wood burner and or the electric heaters. A brilliant shower, plenty of hot water. There is no shop in the village so you do need transport to go to Killin for provisions. However, there is a pub within 5 minutes walk if you want to eat out. We had a fantastic week in Lochearnhead, outdoor activities everyday, mainly Munro bashing and cycling. Excellent.