Mill of Keir Cottage
and
Allan Water Mews
Nr Bridge of Allan
Stirlingshire
Scotland
(Sleeping 4 and 2)
Mill of Keir Cottage
Sleeping 4
Secluded and very private, right beside the Allan Water near the Victorian spa town of Bridge of Allan and 10 minutes for the historic city of Stirling in central Scotland, is Mill of Keir Cottage. A former miller's cottage dating from 1840, it retains many of its original period features and is full of character. It stands in its own large grass garden, ideal for pets and children, and has no passing traffic except the occasional train which trundles across a nearby bridge over the river.
The cottage offers comfortable and cosy accommodation, with a woodburning stove in the original stone fireplace in the sitting room, a separate dining room, and upstairs, two double bedrooms with original panelling and coombed ceilings. The owner deals in antiques and collectables, and has furnished the house to create a very traditional Scots cottage atmosphere.
It is rare to find such a secluded cottage in such a central location, with the Stirling-Perth motorway just half a mile away at the end of the private road to the house. This will whisk you to the historic city of Stirling, with its castle and Wallace Monument, in just 5 minutes or so, or you can catch the train from Bridge of Allan (several excellent restaurants and interesting shops) and be in Edinburgh in less than an hour. Be sure to visit the site of Robert the Bruce's famous victory at Bannockburn, also just down the road from the cottage. To the north and west, you can easily head off to Callander (any children in the party may wish to visit the Blair Drummond Safari Park on the way) and the beautiful Trossachs, to Loch Earn (sailing and wind surfing) and the west coast or north to the Highlands beyond Perth. You really couldn't be better situated for some of the best that Scotland has to offer.
For the energetic there are good walks, riding and a whole host of other leisure and cultural activities in the immediate area.
Heating is by electric heaters (
included) and wood burning stove. Bed linen and towels are included. One behaved pet is welcome by arrangement.
Accommodation (sleeps 4):
Downstairs:
- Sitting room with TV/DVD and multi-fuel stove.
- Dining room.
- Kitchen with electric cooker, washing machine, fridge etc.
- Bath/shower with WC and basin.
Upstairs:
- Double bedroom.
- Double bedroom.
Mill of Keir Cottage:
Allan Water Mews
Sleeping 2
This enchanting first-floor studio conversion is part of a refurbished stables on the banks of the Allan Water, just outside the pretty town of Bridge of Allan (excellent shops and restaurants) near Stirling in central Scotland and is part of a private estate once owned by the family of the founder of the SAS, David Stirling.
The apartment is reached by a private entrance and cast iron spiral staircase, which takes you up to the light and sunny living area, a huge room with an end wall of natural stone, and a woodburning stove. It has a door to the private terrace which overlooks the river, perfect for sitting out with a relaxing 'sundowner' on a summer evening, after a day's exploring or sight-seeing. It is a very peaceful spot with absolutely no passing traffic, just the occasional train trundling across a nearby bridge over the river.
Once you have arrived at this tranquil and secluded apartment, you may well be loathe to leave it again, but if you do, you will find much of interest in the surrounding area. There are excellent road and rail links to all parts of Scotland. You can be in Edinburgh in under an hour, while historic Stirling, with its castle and Wallace Monument, is just a few minutes drive. Callander (14m), Loch Katrine, the Trossachs (17m) and Loch Lomond are within an easy drive or you can head north to the Highlands beyond Perth.
Those interested in water sports will find excellent facilities at Loch Earn (28m) and Loch Tay, while there are riverside walks in the immediate vicinity and, of course, great hill walking just a little further away. Being so central, there are excellent leisure and cultural facilities within easy reach of the apartment.
Heating is by electricity (included) wood burning stove. Bed linen and towels are included. Sorry, pets are not accepted and smoking is not
permitted in the property. Please note that this is a studio and there is no separate bedroom.
Accommodation (sleeps 2):
Single storey:
- Living room/kitchen/bedroom with TV/DVD, hi-fi, wood-burning stove, double sofa bed, washing machine, electric cooker, fridge etc.
- Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and basin.
Allan Water Mews:
Tariff (Weekly Rental):
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Mill of Keir Cottage, £ per week:
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Allan Water Mews, £ per week:
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295
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395
475
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