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: Sat | Pets Allowed: No |
No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
Licence No: APP-00533 |
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 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 and TV/DVD
Kitchen with gas cooker, washing machine, microwave, etc
Double bedroom (king size - converts to twin)
Double bedroom
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
Available Extras
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by gas central heating (INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. 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 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 06/12/2024 to 09/12/2024
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 13/12/2024 to 16/12/2024
From 24/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 23/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 30/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £450.00 |
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £695.00 |
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £695.00 |
06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | £450.00 |
01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £495.00 |
05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £595.00 |
26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £495.00 |
03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £595.00 |
24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £695.00 |
31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £595.00 |
28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £695.00 |
19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £795.00 |
30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £595.00 |
13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £495.00 |
04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £595.00 |
25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £450.00 |
20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £695.00 |
28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £695.00 |
06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | 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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Mooi oud groot appartement. Maar daardoor ook moeilijker warm te houden. Verwarming stond op 24 graden, maar het werd ni...
Read MoreAmazing flat in a great location; the views from the bedrooms were stunning. Absolutely everything we could need (and mo...
Read MoreThis place was just magical! Like nothing we've ever been before. The house itself is grand and beautiful with an amazin...
Read MoreGreat accommodation. Good central location and parking. Slight issue with the curtains. My son would prefer blackout bli...
Read MoreThis is such a beautiful historical home...close to the Castle and new Distiller too!!
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