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Black Isle Cottage

Near Balquhidder, Perthshire

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The beautiful Braes o' Balquhidder between Loch Earn and Callander in one of central Scotland's loveliest regions, are renowned in legend, song and story.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 3 Bedrooms: 2
Changeover Day: Sat Pets Allowed: Yes (1)
No smoking Bathrooms: 1
Licence No: ST00681F
  • No Smoking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove
  • WiFi
Overview

It was here that the great Scottish patriot, Rob Roy MacGregor lived and died and here, less than a mile from his grave in the little village of Balquhidder itself, is Black Isle Cottage.

A traditional, stone-built, simple yet quite delightful but 'n' ben, standing in its own grass garden, it is full of character and has been extended and modernized to offer cosy and comfortable accommodation.

The cottage's owner is a collector of curios and antiques and has furnished the cottage in a charmingly rustic style which perfectly suits its character. The stripped pine floors, latched pine doors and attractive fireplace in the sitting room give it a very homely feel, with no sacrifice of comfort. The stove there pumps out the heat and is usually enough to cosy the whole house, though other electric heaters are to hand.

Black Isle Cottage is particularly suited to a couple or a young family. The double bedroom is a good size and is once again furnished with great character, as is the neat single bedroom.

The kitchen is thoroughly modern with all the necessary appliances and equipment you could need to whip up some culinary delights taken either at the table in the sitting room or at the breakfast bar in the kitchen.

The house is accessed by a quiet little dead-end road, there are fine views across the valley to the hills beyond and the only sound that is likely to disturb your peace is the sound of the waterfall just beyond the garden (care is required with young children).

Map & Local

You could hardly be more centrally placed for exploring many of Scotland's finest attractions. You can walk out onto the hills straight from the house.

If you are looking for a greater challenge, Ben Vorlich in one direction and Ben More and Stobinian in the other will test your hill-walking mettle. Loch Earn is only a five minute drive away and is renowned for its sailing and wind surfing facilities.

The beautiful Trossachs and Loch Katrine are 25 miles to the south, while a 10 mile drive over Glen Ogle will bring you to pretty Killin and Loch Tay, or branch left to reach Oban and the west coast in little over an hour.

Back in the direction of 'civilisation', the historic cities of Stirling, with its castle, Wallace Monument and the site of the famous victory at Bannockburn and Perth, with Scone Palace beside it, are also within an hour's drive.

There is a tearoom in Balquhidder (with seasonal opening hours), a hotel two miles away at Kingshouse and the nearest shops are at Lochearnhead.

Local Events and Attractions

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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.

Facilities

Accommodation

Single Storey

Sitting/dining room with TV/DVD and solid fuel stove
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer etc
Utility/drying room with washing machine
Single bedroom
Double bedroom
Shower room with shower, 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
Stair Gate
Free

Available Extras

Pet
£20.00
Travel Cot
£10.00

Services

Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £50 of electricity is INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Background heating is by solid-fuel stove (starter pack INCLUDED) and modern electric infrared central heating system. WiFi is available (subject to a fair usage policy). A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 medium or 1 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.

Availability

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the Book Now menu above to select your desired holiday dates.

Changeover Day: Sat

Booked Available
2024
Price

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).

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range Sleeps 3
26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 £450.00
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 £750.00
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 £750.00
06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 £495.00
01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 £550.00
05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 £650.00
26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 £550.00
03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 £650.00
24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 £750.00
31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 £650.00
28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 £750.00
19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 £795.00
30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 £650.00
13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 £550.00
04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 £650.00
25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 £495.00
20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 £795.00
28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 £795.00
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.

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