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Inviting comfy bed for a restful sleep
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Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dunblane, Scotland
  • Place, Dunblane Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunblane Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

master

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

bedroom bath

Bathtub

main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Cottage, a romantic getaway

The Cottage has been newly renovated for 2018 to offer luxurious boutique style accommodation for couples looking for a romantic break.
This 200 year old C-listed cottage is situated in the heart of Dunblane, minutes away from the Cathedral, museums, restaurants & shops.
We have upgraded the entire property to a very high standard with stylish decoration and beautiful furniture.
Downstairs is an open plan living space, with a large fully equipped kitchen which includes a dishwasher, induction hob, oven and fridge with a small freezer. In the back utility there is a washer/dryer. The dining area is all set for you to enjoy relaxing meals.
A lovely wood burning stove makes the living area cosy and very inviting after a long day enjoying all Dunblane has to offer. With a smart television and wifi you can keep up to date with the outside world if you choose to!
The luxurious upstairs bedroom suite includes a freestanding bath, perfect for a relaxing soak, whilst the comfy bed offers a great nights sleep. A separate shower room is next door to the bedroom and has a large traditional shower and toilet.
At the back of the property there is an outbuilding should you want to bring bicycles, whilst at the top of the garden there is a raised decked area which faces south west and offers open views over Dunblane. the perfect spot for a BBQ!






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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One small dog only. A charge is applied.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have put so much work into making The Cottage beautiful we want it to stay like that, so please take care during your visit.
Please remove outdoor shoes before going upstairs and remove muddy wet shoes in the hall or back utility before entering the cottage
I allow one small well behaved dog, they must not go upstairs or be left alone in the property. With prior arrangement only as I must know the breed.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage, a romantic getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cottage, a romantic getaway?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottage, a romantic getaway on 17 Jul 2026 start from £130, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Cottage, a romantic getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage, a romantic getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage, a romantic getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage, a romantic getaway located?

Situated in Dunblane, this golf cottage is steps away from Dunblane Museum, Cathedral Museum and Dunblane Cathedral. Ben Gunn's Cave is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away. Dunblane Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect location - central Scotland and allowed us to move around the entire country. Close to the train station which made visiting the big cities easy!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DIGBY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well organised property with all amenities of a very high quality. Delightful area. One of the best properties we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Boyd D.

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

Nice long weekend

We had a great time in the cozy cottage. Great location for touring around southern Scotland! Super hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KARLA C.

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

Idyllic scottish village, great food and drink within 5 min walk, lovely streets,gardens riverwalk,localsperfect

Just magical, quaint,clean with perfect kitchen,fireplace,tub with view and privacy,washer dryer everything you'd need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely cottage in pretty town of Dunblane. Beautifully decorated throughout full of character. Comfy bed and great shower. Everything spotlessly clean. Highly recommended for stay in this beautiful part of Scotland.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Lovely cottage

The cottage was perfect for us for a peaceful relaxing break . Everything you could want . Thank you Jo .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

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

Amazing

We had a wonderful stay at Jo’s cottage—she’s an amazing host who’s thought of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Wonderful

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon P.

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

First Class

Cannot fault the accommodation or the owner, both first class. Well located property for nearby walks, restaurant and pub. Railway station also close by for trains to Stirling , Edinburgh, Glasgow , Perth , plus many other locations. Dunblane is a quiet peaceful place. Just returned , and already looking at our diary for a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Homecoming

Beautifully appointed, comfortable cottage. A hiccup with the door lock was quickly fixed. I grew up in the town and this was a lovely base to explore my old habitat and reconnect with school friends. I would book it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

4 Night Break in Dunblane

Positives: Great Location, comfy bed, super well equipped (the best we have had), nicely furnished, great host, very easy to communicate with. Negatives: The downstairs was extremely cold even with the central heating on, the back door needs replaced. There is a log burner but it’s difficult to use and pointless since it cancels out the central heating which means no heating upstairs. We actually left the property a day early as we were miserable sitting in the lounge area due to it being cold out and the one radiator not being sufficient to warm the property, The property being mid terrace was very dark, and the lighting is not great so made it impossible to sit with a good book and relax. The last part was the stairs, they are practically vertical and I really feel this should be mentioned in the property details as they are totally unsuitable for people with mobility issues, we don’t have, but the stairs were daunting for us and if we had known about them we would not have booked this particular property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2022
I was so disappointed to receive this review especially as the property has received consistent 5 star reviews. I always make myself available for guests to ensure they have the best of stays. The cottage was fully refurbished in 2019 and features a brand new combi boiler and multiple radiators throughout, a new wood burning stove that’s heat rating is for a far larger property plus new sash and case double glazed windows. These features enable guests to create a very warm and cosy cottage. Their are numerous choices of new light fittings which can be dimmed to create your ideal levels of light. Sadly the reviewer did not contact me at any time to explain they were unable to work the central heating thermostat, stove or lighting do as to create their ideal conditions. Had I been aware I would have attended within minutes to rectify any issues. As the cottage is over 200 years old the stairs are reasonably steep but have two handrails to aid anyone less sure of foot. If you would like further information please see the previous reviews.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

todd g.

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

The Cottage in Dunblane

Comfortable two level cottage well located and within walking distance to local pubs, restaurants, and the grocery store. Nice little town without all the tourist traffic. Accurately advertised, flawless check-in and check-out .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Pet friendly

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Cottage, Drumblane

Sehr schönes kleines Cottage in schöner Lage, es gibt viele Möglichkeiten für Ausflüge in die Umgebung. Gerne wieder.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Fabulous Cottage

A beautiful cottage to enjoy a relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian G.

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

Fabulous cottage

Beautiful cottage with equally lovely garden. Bed was super comfy and that bath - wow! Jo was so helpful in giving us recommendations which were fantastic. Dunblane is so pretty and we were made most welcome by everyone. Fantastic restaurants and shops on the doorstep. Can't rate highly enough, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

The Cottage

Fantastic place to stay and work away from home. Lovely decor, warm and comfortable and perfectly kitted out. Jo’s attention to detail and pride in her home is the icing on the cake. Highly recommended.
Stayed 105 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

The Perfect Cottage

The Cottage is an superb home away, very clean and comfortable, beautifully decorated and has everything you need for a short or long stay. Jo, the owner, is warm, friendly and cheerful, and is dedicated to provide the best experience you can have. Her care and attention for the Cottage and the garden extends to you as guest. Stay at the Cottage, relax in the garden, pick the blackcurrants, walk the riverbank, climb the hills, meet Jo - enrich your life.
Stayed 41 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

A lovely cottage in a great location

The cottage is great, very nice inside and right in the centre of town but with easy access to the surrounding area for walks in the hills etc. We would recommend it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Fantastic cottage

Was stunningly presented such a cosy warm feeling can’t wait to come back and stay for longer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

In three words “absolutely first class”

Clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated, it had everything we needed for our 10 night stay. Jo’s greeting was warm and welcoming, and she explained everything we needed to know. If you get the chance, spend some time at the top of the garden. It’s a peaceful sun trap, with great views over Dunblane. Dunblane itself was a very pleasant surprise. It’s got lots of history in the close-by Museum, Leighton Library and Cathedral. There’s plenty of places to eat, with our favourites being The Riverside, The Old Churches House Hotel Bistro and Tilley’s Cafe. We also used it as a base for touring round. The A9/M9 is very close, and we were amazed that there are trains every 30 minutes from the nearby Dunblane Railway Station to both Edinburgh and Glasgow, and the closer Stirling and Perth.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for taking time to write such a great detailed review. It was lovely to meet you and Janet and I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

A Perfect Cottage!

Absolutely beautiful in a lovely location. I can’t say enough on how much we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Pamela, I am so pleased you enjoyed our wee special cottage. It was lovely to meet you both x
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve b.

Dunblane

Quaint yet trendy Warm and welcoming Everything needed for a comfortable weekend was available Convenient location. Great garden Lovely owner Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Beautifully presented, The Cottage exceeded our expectations for a short break.

Firstly, communications with the owner, Jo, were great - fast, friendly and full of good info! She had prepared the wood-burner for us and came in to personally welcome us shortly after our arrival. Jo waxed lyrical about the views from Dumyat and they were terrific (weather was kind!). The Cottage is perfectly kitted out with kitchen, bathroom and living room elegantly pragmatic. We were only staying for 2 nights, but it's a fantastic discovery that left husband, wife and dog feeling much more relaxed than when we arrived. (Kids slightly envious though;) Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

Perfect Romantic Getaway!

We loved our stay at the cottage! It was exactly what we were looking for. It was clean, cozy, decorated to a very high standard and very central but remote, we didn’t need to drive anywhere. The icing on the cake was the log burner that was crackling away On our arrival, the chilled cava in the fridge and delicious home made treats-thank you Jo. Last but not least the bath, Heaven want one!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

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