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Living room | Auntie Sheila’s Cottage, Balfron Station, near Glasgow
Living room | Auntie Sheila’s Cottage, Balfron Station, near Glasgow
Living room | Auntie Sheila’s Cottage, Balfron Station, near Glasgow
Living room | Auntie Sheila’s Cottage, Balfron Station, near Glasgow
Living room | Auntie Sheila’s Cottage, Balfron Station, near Glasgow
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Balfron Station, near Glasgow
  • Popular LocationGlengoyne Distillery5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalloch Castle19 min drive
  • Popular LocationLoch Lomond24 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (PIK-Prestwick)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

On the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this is the ideal base for guests to exp

On the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this is the ideal base for guests to explore the West Highland Way.. 5 steps to entrance.
Lower Ground Floor:
Study.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, Amazon Firestick, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: (4 Steps), DAB Radio, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, 20" Freeview TV Ensuite: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Electric radiators, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and 2 stairgates. Welcome pack. . Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 5 steps in the garden.. Aunties Sheila’s Cottage is perfect for a sociable holiday with its large cosy living room and plenty of comfortable seating, its wood burner is the hub of the cottage. The spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area leads off the living room and enjoys views of the rear garden, which has a charming small terrace at the front of the property to sit and enjoy the evening sun and the morning light. Comfortably sleeping 4-6 people with two spacious bedrooms upstairs and a study on the ground floor providing extra sleeping for two on a comfortable sofabed.
Conveniently situated within a 2-mile walk of the village of Killearn and about 3 miles from the village of Drymen, Auntie Sheila’s Cottage is well served for good pubs and eating places. Killearn has several places to eat and local convenience stores and Drymen offers a library, butcher, grocer, health centre, dentist, chemist, village pubs (including Scotland’s oldest licensed pub, The Clachan Inn), restaurants and two hotels, one with a leisure centre.
This pretty mid-terrace holiday cottage, which the owners have used for many years as their own holiday property, sits in the small hamlet of Gartness. It was originally built to house mill workers from Gartness Mill on the nearby river, Endrick Water. Situated near the start of the West Highland Way, it has fantastic views of the Campsie and Fintry Hills and is surrounded by unspoilt countryside. Affectionately named after the family member who originally owned it, Auntie Sheila’s Cottage is quiet and rural, yet equidistant between Glasgow and Stirling, both approximately 30 minutes away by car. Within a short drive, you can experience the delights of Aberfoyle, known as the ’Gateway to the Highlands’, walk along the shores of Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine, or explore the villages and lochs of the Trossachs. It’s ideal for walkers, with the West Highland Way passing the cottage, easy access to the nearby John Muir Way and close to the Campsie Fells and the Arrochar Alps, providing a wonderful holiday retreat and an ideal base for friends and family to spend time together.
You’ll love exploring the nearby Pots of Gartness, a series of rocky pools which provide a great place to watch salmon on their way up river to spawn and you’re close to the beautiful and mythical Finnich Glen which houses the Devil’s Pulpit, featured in the famous TV series ’Outlander’. For whisky lovers, the most southerly Highland malt whisky distillery, Glengoyne Distillery, is situated at nearby Dumgoyne. If you enjoy fishing, then permits for the Endrick River are available from the garage in the nearby village of Gartocharn, with fishing also available on the Lake of Menteith.
Stirling is 18 miles away with its ancient castle, Wallace monument and Bannockburn Visitor Centre, along with many historic links to people such as Rob Roy Macgregor, William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots, all of whom had a part to play in the history of this area. There are lots of film locations to be visited within a short drive including Doune Castle which became the fictional Castle Leoch in ’Outlander’. Glasgow, the city of culture, entertainment and shopping can be reached within half an hour, and Edinburgh in 90 minutes’ drive.
For cyclists, the cottage is close to National Cycle Network Route 7, which connects Balloch on the southern banks of Loch Lomond with Aberfoyle, Strathyre, Callander, Lochearnhead and Killin. Beach 20 miles. Shop and restaurant 3 miles, pub 2 miles.
Free WiFi

There are steps within the property.

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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Golf view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Glasgow

Located in Glasgow, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond. Strathblane Falconry and SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
Map
Balfron Station, near Glasgow

What's nearby

  • Glengoyne Distillery - 5 min drive
  • Balloch Castle - 19 min drive
  • Loch Lomond Shores - 19 min drive
  • Loch Lomond Shores - 20 min drive
  • Loch Lomond - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Hillfoot Station - 17 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Clachan Inn - 8 min drive
  • The Drymen Inn - 7 min drive
  • St Mocha Carbeth - 9 min drive
  • The Beech Tree Inn - 5 min drive
  • The Old Mill - 4 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michelle l.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stirling’s land discovery
Really kind cottage easy to find. Really confortable, bathrooms pleasant but one of the bathroom is really warm in winter. We enjoy tu see birds in the garden especially pheasants each morning ! Beautiful!! We enjoy to use the stove. Good communication with the owner. You need a car to visit around
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable cottage
Ideal base for visiting Scotland, near to all the facilities we needed, very quiet with no disturbances once we were settled for the evening/night. Lots to do nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture perfect stay
We had a fabulous stay in this beautiful cottage, the surrounding area is breathtaking and so much to see. We stayed to watch the World Championship Cycling and it was the perfect base. Short drive to train stations…we found Bearsden the best for parking and there was a large co-op there. Amazing walks, cycle routes and hikes at your doorstep. The cottage is very well equipped, clean and spacious. The beds are super comfortable! We will definitely be back as there’s plenty more we need to see in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P., Long Beach, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Wonderful, quiet place. Good food not too far away. Host excellent communicator. You will need GPS to find it although Tom did his best to provide directions. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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