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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Steading Farm Cottage In The Trossachs With Pool And Hot Tub

The Steading at Back Borland holiday cottages. Situated in the fantastic location of the Trossachs National Park, these beautifully renovated 18th-century barn conversions, accessed via a rough track, lie in a peaceful location offering breathtaking views over Ben Lomond and the Menteith Hills. Gartmore is the perfect setting for those who love outdoor pursuits, with hundreds of kilometres of forest track easily accessible. The ‘endless’ swimming-pool provides optimal swimming conditions for a single swimmer and the current can be adjusted to a preferred level of difficulty. Even without the current, it still makes a lovely sized pool in which children can swim and have fun.

Notes on accommodation:
Accessed by a rough farm track; please note that vehicles with a low ground clearance may struggle.

We’re sorry, we are no longer able to accommodate dogs.



Property manager

Rosie Lang

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Stirling, Stirlingshire

What's nearby

  • Rob Roy's Grave - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Lake of Menteith - 16 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Loch Ard Forest - 28 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Loch Lomond - 31 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 37 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 25 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirn Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Liz Macgregors Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Benview Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Drymen Inn - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Steading Farm Cottage In The Trossachs With Pool And Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Steading Farm Cottage In The Trossachs With Pool And Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Steading Farm Cottage In The Trossachs With Pool And Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Steading Farm Cottage In The Trossachs With Pool And Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Steading Farm Cottage In The Trossachs With Pool And Hot Tub located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Aberfoyle Golf Club, David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre, and Rob Roy's Grave. Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe and Inchmahome Priory are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Steading Farm Cottage In The Trossachs With Pool And Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage
Lovely wee place. Thanks to Rosie and Dave for their hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catriona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views to die for
Beautiful place, hosts are just lovely, so accommodating and friendly. Hot tub and pool are very relaxing with the best of views from the hot tub. Only downside is the road up but it's worth it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay in a magical place!!
We stayed for 3 nights over xmas in this lovely cottage. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. The wood fire in the winter was toasty warm and atmospheric, and it was an added experience to indulge in the hot tub! The hosts were so accommodating and friendly and we feel so lucky to have experienced this beautiful corner of scotland!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
Such a lovely cottage with great view! Property managers were really nice and easy to talk to, and left an easy to read booklet on the facilities in and around the cottage. Would love to stay again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short winter break
Ideal location for a peaceful break. View of Ben Ledi from Hot tube was lovely. Perpetual pool was good exercise (if you want it). Host Rosie and Dave were really lovely hosts. Several walks from Gartmore, with the local pub food at the end.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect lovely home
Nice house which is the perfect base to our Scottish adventure. Rosie and Dave are supernice and helpful. The jacuzzi is very welcome after a trip through nature. We loved our stay. If you use Google maps just navigate to Back Borland Holiday Cottages and it will bring you to the front door.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great secluded getaway with pool & jacuzzi...
Lovely hosts who were so helpful. Location is ideal for exploring the Trossachs that were showing fabulous autumn colours. Great cycling in the area, we really enjoyed the off road tracks and especially the area of Duke's Pass and Loch Katrine. Property is warm and the pool and jacuzzi are a real bonus after a day on the bike. Thank you for a really enjoyable time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Loraine P.

The property is excellent and welcoming. Everything you could wish for in a holiday break.
We were delighted with 'The Steading' very warm and cosy and loved the wood burning stove. The facilities were excellent, loved the pool and the hot tub. Couldn't fault it at all. Would definitely come again and have already recommended it to a friend. Rosie and Dave were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Friendly and helpful hosts with lovely extra touch like complementary bottle of bubbly and biscuits. Road to cottage quite rough
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the peace and quiet in the countryside. There was a lovely welcoming bottle of prosecco and flapjacks on arrival and our hosts were welcoming and accommodating. The property is lovely and cosy and warm. The pool and hot tub were great fun. We travelled to Loch Lomond for lunches and walking and discovered places we hadn't been to before. The road up is very rough with one bump just a little too high and caught caught the underside of the water tank on our van.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Splendid isolation close to home
Perfect! Wife and I wanted to get away from it all for a few days and that's exactly what we did. No need to travel to the extremes of the country, really not far away if you live in the Central Belt (of Scotland). Property in excellent order; very comfortable and exceptionally clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jill S., Scottish

Fantastic Getaway
We enjoyed a fantastic 3 night break at The Steading Farm Cottage. It really is in the middle of nowhere so perfect for a romantic break or as a base for exploring The Trossachs. The cottage itself has everything you need including one of the comfiest couches we have had in a holiday home. The log burning stove and Jacuzzi bath were fantastic. There is very little light pollution in the area so watching the stars from the hot tub is a must. The prosecco and home baking on the table when we arrived were just the cherries on top of a very creamy cake.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful cottage
I booked a hot tub weekend away for my husband and I to the Steadings and what a beautifully clean and comfortable cottage it was. The owners met us as we drove to the cottage to show us around. They had also left us a welcome pack which included a bottle of Prosecco, that was a lovely extra. We made full use of the log burner as it wasn’t the best of weather when we were there. The cottage is remote and you will definitely need a car and may I strongly suggest a 4x4 car!! We were advised after booking that the track up to the cottage was 1.1 miles long and if you had a low lying car, it might be difficult to get up the quite steep incline. I have a crossland car and it really struggled with the track. For as steep as it was, the rocks and depression on one side of the track made it incredibly difficult! However, when we got to the top the views were incredible!! We now come to the hot tub. Please be aware that this is a SHARED HOT TUB!! It doesn’t actually state this in the information before booking and if I had known I was to share it with strangers, I probably would never have booked. You were given stated times of use and outwith those times, you could use it if empty. I would only ever book a shared tub if it was with family or friends! Overall, if you don’t mind a very difficult drive up to the cottage or sharing a hot tub with strangers then it’s well worth a stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gareth M.

Absolutely stunning stay!
My wife, 7 year old daughter and I had the most relaxing and wonderful week! Perfect surroundings and spending multiple evenings in the hot tub at sunset with the stunning scenery has certainly led to a hot tub now being required at home, though we'll just have to imagine the landscape I expect! We had everything we needed and the addition of the wood burning fire was just sublime. After being in the hot tub, quick shower then lighting a roaring fire to sit down and play games at the table whilst having wine and cheese was the perfect thing for a break from the city. The surrounding area has LOTS to offer with Glasgow and Stirling being pretty much equidistant from the cabin and the locals are so friendly. Rosie and Dave are both lovely people who will endeavour to ensure that all is as it should be and they even gave us a lift into Gartmore on the first evening after Rosie had made us some small pancakes. All-in-all it was perfect and it's safe to say that we will most definitely be back. P.S. my daughter is insistent that I mention about the chickens as she found them most charming!

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing week!
Back Borland is a wonderful base for exploring the area, we had wonderful weather for October/November, but would have been just as happy staying in and relaxing. Rosie was really friendly and explained everything we needed to know on arrival. During the week we were able to to visit: Loch Lomond, Luss, Balloch, Balmaha, Callander, Blackness Castle, Linlithgow Palace, The Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument, Doune Castle, Sea Life and would recommend all of them. If visiting Callander make sure to visit the near Ball falls. Food was lovely, Tullie Inn in Balloch served good food, Mhor chip shop in Callander was amazing, the afternoon tea at the Old Bank also in Callander was great value and very tasty and the St Mocha coffee house in Balmaha has great coffee and home made ice cream. The house itself had everything we needed and was perfect for the three of us, two adults and a 5 year old. The endless pool is great to relax in and stretch muscles after a day out. The hot tub has amazing views across the countryside. The area is a paradise for photography, whether it be landscape or wildlife. On 3 clear nights you could see and easily photograph the milky way. I'd recommend a holiday here for anyone... We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Lovely location and accommodation terrible access
Lovely serene location and steading accommodation was very nice. A few issues though: When we booked, listing did not clearly state access to pool and jacuzzi were communal. Looks like this has been resolved now though. Be aware you will have virtually no mobile coverage (O2, EE or Vodafone). Main issue is the access road. Other reviews were not understating how poor the access road is. Unless you have a 4x4, or a car with high ground clearance, you can expect to hear stones thumping your exhaust/suspension/underside (even if driving at walking pace). There are also several speed-bump like water diverts (which would be better as trenches)...road really needs improvement. It's a shame we won't rebook as the last half mile driving up that access road was actually quite stressful every time (even for a very experienced driver). It's really not what you want when you are trying to have a relaxing break. :(
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Martine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schitterende omgeving
Gerieflijke cottage, vriendelijke gastvrouw , maar erbarmelijke toegangsweg. Gastvrouw staat klaar om opmossingen of hulp te bieden En bovendien hadden we uitstekend weer. Vanuit de hottub naar de strrren kijken. Zo ontspan̈enf
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay
Fantastic property with beautiful views. Hosts were very helpful and courtesy. Perfect location to see alot of sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country cottage
Great location to access the Stirling area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice holiday week in Gartmore
We enjoyed our stay in the cottage very much. The host were friendly and very helpful. The location is perfect for making tours en walks closeby or further away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon
Very beautiful place with jaccousi. Very quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
Lovely location, friendly owners.
Overall a good experience, lovely festive stay, made use of hot tub and the glorious views. Some minor attention to cooker, and system for getting kindlers and firewood would be good, but generally speaking it was a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely people lovely plc
Very nice property abit out of the way without transport but owners would help you out if you were on bus lived the hot tub and wood burner Rosie and Dave lovely couple excellent 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wesley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Winnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Beautiful location, property access road a little tricky but manageable. Call owner before entering the access road as signal is very poor after that point .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022