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Rowan Cottage - Beautiful Country Cottage Sitting at the Foot of The Ochil Hills

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Interior
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Living area
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Alva, Clackmannanshire
  • Place, Alloa Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Stirling
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, National Wallace Monument
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Rowan Cottage - Beautiful Country Cottage Sitting at the Foot of The Ochil Hills

A family friendly cottage for a relaxing and peaceful holiday. Rowan Cottage has an open plan living area with the kitchen, dining and sitting room which all flow into one another. The living area has two large windows which look out onto the fields which are home to our Highland cows and sheep. The master bedroom with shower en-suite is located on the ground floor with views up to the Ochil Hills. The upstairs floor comprises of a main bathroom with bathtub and a twin bedroom. There is also a lovely wee nook at the top of the stairs where you can sit and read a book or just take in the view of the hills behind. You might even see a Roe deer.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alva

Alva is home to this cottage. Alloa Golf Club and Airthrey Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gartmorn Dam Country Park and Plean Country Park. Briarlands Farm and Blair Drummond Safari Park are also worth visiting.
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Alva, Clackmannanshire

What's nearby

  • Alloa Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • University of Stirling - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • National Wallace Monument - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Alloa Tower - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Stirling Castle - 14 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Alloa Station - 14 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mansfield Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Tearoom at Cambus - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Owls Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Arms - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowan Cottage - Beautiful Country Cottage Sitting at the Foot of The Ochil Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rowan Cottage - Beautiful Country Cottage Sitting at the Foot of The Ochil Hills?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rowan Cottage - Beautiful Country Cottage Sitting at the Foot of The Ochil Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rowan Cottage - Beautiful Country Cottage Sitting at the Foot of The Ochil Hills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rowan Cottage - Beautiful Country Cottage Sitting at the Foot of The Ochil Hills located?

Situated in Alva, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Ochil Hills and within 6 miles (10 km) of University of Stirling and Alloa Golf Club. Gartmorn Dam Country Park and National Wallace Monument are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

The cottage has everything you can possibly need during your stay, for long or short stays. The pictures match exactly, everything was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin and Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage

The location was great. Easy access to bus and trains to get you into Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow. You could walk into town for a few groceries or a restaurant.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura was so nice and the place was immaculate. Kitchen had the perfect amount of cooking items. Having the walking path right there was a nice touch to our evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Balquharn Holiday Cottage

We had a lovely, comfortable and cozy stay at Holly Cottage, with all amenities available. Perfect place to stay, within easy distance from Edinburgh, Oban and St Andrews. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cottage to recommend

Rowan cottage was a delight to stay in. It contained everything needed for complete comfort and was so beautifully clean it was a joy to arrive to. Laura was really helpful too and we would definitely recommend a stay there to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Thanks for letting us stay at your place. It was so clean when we arrived and the place was perfect. Driving up to it was beautiful every day and with the highland cows and sheep right there! We really enjoyed our stay and Laura was a great hostess!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

A great property in a lovely location, kicked our holiday off in the best possible way. Our host was extremely helpful and pleasant. We will definitely come back as the area has far more to see and we couldn’t pick a better base from which to start.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing and Relaxing!!

Clean and well equipped. Quiet and very relaxing. Walkable to Alva markets and pub and Alva Glen for some amazing hiking trails up into the Ochill Hills. Walking and cycling trails right out front. Host is amazing as well and was nearby if we needed anything which we did not because cottage was equipped with everything we needed. Looking forward to staying again on future trips.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rowan cottage is an absolute treasure! The property is immaculately clean and welcoming. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils and needs to make a family meal. The picnic table in front of the property was used many times when the sun came out on a beautiful day. We very much enjoyed seeing the “coos” close up and watching the sheep being rounded up and moved to another pasture by the working dog. The property is close to everything in Stirling and the surrounding areas. I would highly recommend Rowan cottage to anyone traveling to the Stirling area. It is affordable and an absolute gem for a weary traveler to find a little piece of heaven in Scotland.
Enjoying a sunny day in front of Rowan cottage.
Coo in the pasture, relaxing on a beautiful Scotland day
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Alva

We had a great week in the cosy Rowan Cottage. It offers plenty of space for a family of four and is very well maintained and equipped. The landlady was always approachable and helpful. We would come back at any time as the location is ideal for trips to Edinburgh or Loch Lomond. Stirling and the surrounding area also has a lot to offer for culture and hiking enthusiasts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Such a stunning cottage, with beautiful views. The cottage is really spacious and very well equipped, slept 4 adults & 2 kids easily. Laura keeps the place absolutely spotless and is a pleasure to deal with, nothing is too much trouble. I would recommend this place 100% and hope to return again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul B P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scotland's hidden gem.

I have used many rental places in my long life. Laura's place is special. Very clean, comfortable, beautifully located, warm, with simple rules. My whole family is delighted. Absolutely recommendable. We will definitely come back. Thx Laura.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little cottage in stunning countryside

The cottage really fit our needs perfectly (even though our kids had to share the room). The ground floor was very spacious, kitchen equipment was good - we missed some basics like oil an vinegar (Salt and Pepper were there, but almost run out). The communication with the landlord was easy and prompt, we really enjoyed our stay there, after a City Trip the right place to relax. We had a bit stress, because as we were leaving early and had to collect all sheets from all beds and towels ... but thats just a small issue compared to the great time we spent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wundervolle Tage erlebt

Es war ein Traum. Tolle Landschaft, perfekte Unterkunft, sehr nette Gastgeberin. Sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and lovely folk to deal with ,we will be staying again .

Very simple to book
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

“Nearly perfect in every way!”

When looking for accommodations in Scotland, my wife and I were looking for a convenient, centralized location which offered local opportunities for exploring the culture and history of Scotland, but which also could be used as a springboard from which we could venture further afield. Balquharn Holiday Cottages provided the perfect venue for us to do all that, but it also provided a quiet respite for us to recover from our explorations in a country setting, free from the hustle and bustle of residing in the city. Laura was a wonderful host and was quick to do whatever was in her power to make our stay enjoyable. I would not hesitate to recommend Balquharn for anyone wishing to find a quiet but centralized location for exploring the best of what Scotland has to offer!
Stayed 61 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Country Cottage

A stunning cottage with beautiful views, the cottage was spotless, spacious and well furnished and equipped for our family of four. Laura was a pleasure to deal with before and during our stay. It’s a great base for visiting the many sites Scotland has to offer. Set in quiet and idyllic surroundings, my little one enjoyed seeing the highland cows and sheep in the mornings. I would definitely use this cottage again and highly recommended this place to anyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cottage and host

Laura was absolutely amazing, couldn’t do enough to help with booking and while we visited. This cottage is wonderful, has everything you need inside. Location is beautiful. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to come back and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cycling break in Scotland

Excellent base for exploring historic sites and cycling routes in the area. Cottage is directly on the Alloa loop cycle path and we really enjoyed Stirling castle, Wallace memorial tower and Culross Palace. Also nearby is the Cowden Japanese Garden well worth a visit. Everything thing provided for comfortable self catering stay, but no pubs/restaurants within walking distance. Overall a beautiful and quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank K., Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Landhaus

Tolles Haus in traumhafter Umgebung.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Country Cottage

Laura was a delight to rent from. The cottage was clean, spacious, and had a well stocked kitchen. It was a great location to use as a base. We even enjoyed seeing the Coos up close. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M., Winnipeg, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We didn't want to leave!

What an absolutely perfect little cottage home. There was plenty of room for our family of five, and the cottage was nicely cleaned and well equipped. The location was definitely icing on the cake! The views were like a scene from a movie. The area is absolutely wonderful and so beautiful in any weather. We loved it in the fog, in the sun, in the rain - just splendid! There are the cutest little paths near the cottage to wander down, with Highland cows and sheep to say hi to. It was my favourite part of every morning and every evening. It's so peaceful and everyone was so friendly - both on and off the farm! We would definitely recommend staying here and are very much hoping to return in the future. We explored a lot of Stirling on this trip, but would love to expand to visit Loch Lomond and then into the cities. We learned that you can take a bus/train into Edinburgh, so we will definitely do that next time! Thank you to Laura and family for such a lovely few days! We really loved your beautiful cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location Lovely Accommodations

Nestled in the hillside close to stirling we had the opportunity to make the cottage our home base as we explored the surround area. It was lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alva Scotland perfection

My mother, son & I had a wonderful trip to Scotland. The cottage was a perfect location for doing/seeing many things in different directions. A gorgeous location. A great walking/running/biking trail out front from cottage to start your morning if choose. or just sitting outside on the table enjoying your tea or coffee with the greatest view. The cottage itself was a perfect size. having a kitchen, washer/dryer, 2 bathrooms made our living space time very comfortable. Glad we found it & will definitely stay here again
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Albert L.

Sweet Place to Stay near Stirling

We reserved Willow Cottage at the last minute for two nights. Since it was short notice I didn’t have much time to search. When we arrived I was pleasantly surprised at our good fortune! We traveled the UK for three weeks. Willow was by far the most comfortable. Laura does a great job!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

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