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The Ridge is the elegant and very spacious lower section of a fine old turreted Scottish Baronial mansion situated in a quiet road on the shoulder of the hill on which stands historic Stirling Castle.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Fri | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
Here you are right at the centre of things, in the centre of Scotland and with much of the best that it has to offer. Locally, it is just a short walk uphill to the castle itself and just a short walk downhill to the centre of town, with excellent shops, eating places and leisure facilities.
Lovingly renovated and refurbished by its owners for their own use, The Ridge will accommodate up to four people in considerable comfort. It has a large entrance hall and a spacious living room with electric stove, piano and large bay window.
The modern kitchen has all facilities and there are two bedrooms, a king size and another king (which divides to make a twin), with a fine view of the National Wallace Monument on the hill across the valley. The bathroom has a corner bathroom with shower. There is also free off-road parking to the rear of the house.
Stirling really is a great base for a holiday and The Ridge would also serve very well as a base, should your work bring you here or should you attend one of the Open University courses at the nearby University of Stirling.
It goes without saying that there are excellent transport connections in every direction, with both Edinburgh and Glasgow being accessible in well under an hour by road or rail.
In the town itself the castle is magnificent and certainly worth a visit - it hosts regular events such as medieval days with falconry displays, historical re-enactments and the like. The Royal Palace at the Castle has recently undergone refurbishment and boasts the famous Stirling Heads. The Wallace Monument commemorates Scotland's great patriot and affords panoramic views of central Scotland and the famous battlefield of Bannockburn, synonymous with Robert the Bruce, is also just outside the town.
There is plenty to do and see in the surrounding area too - perhaps you could 'cadge a lift' in the nearby Falkirk Wheel, have a family day out at the Safari centre at Blair Drummond, visit historic Doune Castle, walk in the Fintry Hills or the Campsie Fells, or head across to Callander and the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
To the north east, you can be in Perth in 40 minutes and continue from there to the Highlands, or go east to Fife and St Andrews. All easily do-able in a day trip.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Sitting/dining room with electric stove, piano and TV/DVD
Kitchen with gas cooker, washing machine, microwave etc
Double bedroom (king size - converts to twin)
Double bedroom
Bathroom with bath/shower, Wc and wash basin
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Travel Cot
- £6.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by gas central heating (INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED (subject to a fair usage policy). Sorry, pets are not accepted. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 20/12/2019 to 22/12/2019
From 27/12/2019 to 29/12/2019
From 03/01/2020 to 05/01/2020
From 10/01/2020 to 12/01/2020
From 17/01/2020 to 19/01/2020
From 24/01/2020 to 26/01/2020
From 21/02/2020 to 23/02/2020
Changeover Day: Fri
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
| 01 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019 | £345.00 |
| 20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019 | £595.00 |
| 28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020 | £595.00 |
| 06 Jan 2020 - 06 Feb 2020 | £345.00 |
| 07 Feb 2020 - 02 Apr 2020 | £395.00 |
| 03 Apr 2020 - 23 Apr 2020 | £495.00 |
| 24 Apr 2020 - 07 May 2020 | £395.00 |
| 08 May 2020 - 21 May 2020 | £495.00 |
| 22 May 2020 - 28 May 2020 | £595.00 |
| 29 May 2020 - 25 Jun 2020 | £495.00 |
| 26 Jun 2020 - 27 Aug 2020 | £595.00 |
| 28 Aug 2020 - 17 Sep 2020 | £495.00 |
| 18 Sep 2020 - 08 Oct 2020 | £395.00 |
| 09 Oct 2020 - 29 Oct 2020 | £495.00 |
| 30 Oct 2020 - 17 Dec 2020 | £345.00 |
| 18 Dec 2020 - 27 Dec 2020 | £595.00 |
| 28 Dec 2020 - 05 Jan 2021 | £595.00 |
| 06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2022 - 05 Jan 2023 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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Perfectly located property for exploring Stirling and the surrounding area. Centrally located with stunning views from t...
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In the centre of Stirling, but with a very private feel, this place really had the best of all worlds! There were great...
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nice price for a nice place
Would stay again because of location.
We found the property "quirky" but it worked. It is well situated in Stirling and has good views. You would be hard pres...
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