St Fillans is a delightful little village, now designated a conservation area, which fringes the road along the eastern end of beautiful Loch Earn in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. It is here that you will find the Haven, a detached cottage in traditional style, spacious and most beautifully presented, with a sunny decking area, off road parking for three cars and its own enclosed paddock, an ideal place for children to play in safety.
It is an ideal house, too, for a family holiday, with two large double bedrooms with king-size beds, and a family bedroom which will sleep up to four. The open plan living area has both an open fire and a gas Rayburn (which powers the central heating), so its cosiness is not in doubt. Two family bathrooms and a utility room complete the generous accommodation.
As well as fronting on to the loch, the village has a shop/cafe (where fishing permits for the loch may also be obtained) and three hotels within walking distance and all serving excellent meals. Also within a 5 minute stroll is the St Fillans Golf Club, which welcomes visitors and has a small bistro attached to the clubhouse for good measure.
If you take little road along the south side of the loch you will come upon some wonderful places for peaceful lochside picnics. There is also a splendid marina, and Loch Earn is well known for its water sports, sailing, wind-surfing, waterski-ing etc. There are good walks along the loch, while those in search of something more challenging will find Ben Vorlich and Stuc a Chroin waiting for them on the south side.
With such a central position, you could hardly be better placed for touring. Just 6 miles to the east is the village of Comrie (all facilities) and from there you can turn off into the hills via Glenlednock, with more lovely picnic places. To the south from the other end of the Loch via Loch Lubnaig is Callander and the Trossachs, and, to the northwest, you can be on the west coast at Oban in under two hours. The little town of Killin, beside the Falls of Dochart, is another tourist honeypot. A round trip along Loch Tay to Kenmore and Aberfeldy, returning via the beautiful Sma' Glen and Crieff makes an excellent day out.
Bed linen, towels and the first £20 of both gas and electricity are INCLUDED. Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement. Smoking is not permitted in the cottage. Wi-Fi is available, subject to provider. (Small charge. 3GB allowance per week.)
