Blair Ochil House

Stay in this remarkable manor house, boasting an abundance of space to relax and unwind. This country home is ideally located for exploring central Scotland, just 5 miles from the charming town of Dunblane and 35 and 45 miles away from Glasgow and Edinburgh respectively. Comfortably sleeping 13 guests, this seven-bedroom property boasts beautiful views of the surrounding Scottish landscape and generous space to call your own throughout your holiday.

This wonderful country property presents a beautiful countryside decor throughout, utilising quaint floral patterns and charming antique furniture. Spacious rooms and huge windows enhance the regal feel of the property, whilst also allowing light to flood into the various rooms. The three floors of the property are connected by an impressive staircase in a wide hallway, and many of the walls have been delightfully adorned with impressive artworks.

Cooking for 13 will be a treat in the spacious farmhouse kitchen, which boasts plenty of workspace and a generous table for relaxed dining. Try cooking on the traditional four-oven Aga or make use of the electric double oven and induction hob; plus, with two dishwashers, nobody gets stuck with the washing up. Head to the grand dining room for more formal dinners. This room boasts a wonderful open fire, perfect for dining in front of on cooler evenings. Kids and adults can go their separate ways if desired, with this floor also boasting a conservatory.

On the first floor, you’ll find a spacious drawing room which is perfect for spending time as a family. Make yourselves comfortable on the comfortable sofas and put some logs on the wood burner. Here you can sit down to enjoy the Sky TV, watch a family DVD or even sit down with a good book. Three bedrooms can be found on this floor, including an impressive master room with a super king-size zip-and-link bed, an en-suite with luxury walk-in-shower and a private dressing room.

For families, the second floor of the property offers the perfect space for children to take over. With one double bedroom, two twins and one cosy single, young siblings or cousins can all enjoy sleeping on one level, whilst mums and dads get some peace downstairs. All bedrooms on the first and second floor benefit from remarkable far-reaching views of the surrounding Scottish countryside.

This spacious estate offers extensive outdoor space, including a large gravelled driveway to park plenty of cars, and an enclosed garden to the rear. Host a summer party throughout your stay, and enjoy al fresco dining or a more casual BBQ. Both children and pets will adore the spacious lawn area, perfect for ball games or fetch!

• 7 bedrooms – 4 super-king-size bedrooms, 1 king size bedroom, 1 twin room and 1 single
• Master and Ground floor bedrooms can also be twins. 1 single bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, and 1 super-king all on top floor.
• 5 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 en-suite with bath, walk in shower and WC, 1 bathroom with bath, seperate shower and WC, 1 bathroom with bath and WC
• Cloakroom
• Aga, electric double oven, 5-ring induction hob, fridge, fridge/freezer, microwave, chest freezer, 2 dishwashers
• Additional fridge/freezer in pantry which also ha sa stone work top and shelves for dry goods/ bottle storage
• Washing machine and tumble dryer located in the new utility room with WC facilities
• Dining room can seat up to 24 people
• 2 cots and 2 highchairs available
• Open fire and wood burner  - starter pack of logs included if available
• TV with Sky TV, DVD player, CD player, radio, iPod dock
• Additional TV with Freeview in kitchen
• Limited Wi-Fi. Emails, banking, shopping ok.  Not good enough for streaming films and games.
• Private garden with garden furniture and BBQ
• Due to private water supply, hot tub hire is not available.
• Ample parking
• If you plan to charge an electric vehicle during your stay, please obtain permission before and please be aware this will be a separate charge. This is typically £10 per night and paid in cash at the end of your stay to the Estate Manager
• 2 dogs welcome but limited to kitchen area
• Due to live stock, we ask that pets are kept on a lead within the grounds of the property
• Shop, pub and further amenities within 3.5 miles
• Please note the main road leading up to the property is mostly single track and can be prone to ice and snow in the Winter months. 4x4 vehicles may be required for the sloping driveway up to the house. The road also leads over a bridge with a 7.5 tonne weight limit.
• This property can be booked alongside CA031 & CA309 for larger groups
• Arrival: 17:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00 unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• Please note there is a refundable £500 security deposit for this property payable closer to the start of your holiday

The beauty of this property is its versatile location which puts both cultural and outdoorsy attractions within close reach. Learn some more about Scotland's rich history with a trip to one of the local castles, including the medieval Doune Castle (8.5 miles) and the gloriously royal Stirling Castle (6.5 miles). Once in Stirling, visit the National Wallace Monument and the town's local art gallery for a spot of culture.

For hiking, mountain biking and fishing, take the 17-mile trip to the edge of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Here you'll find the vast Loch Lomond (33 miles) for fishing or sailing, and the popular Munro of Ben Lomond (34 miles) which offers an enjoyable 4 to-5 hour hiking experience. If you didn't manage to catch any fish on the loch, however, then head to the busy SEA Life centre (36 miles) to see something impressive.

Staying a little closer to home, Dunblane is a short 5 miles from home and boasts plenty of local attractions and activities. Keen golfers will flock to the popular local golf course (4.5 miles), whilst all the family can enjoy the selection of restaurants and local pubs. The town also boasts a stunning ancient cathedral and a local museum. Be sure to check out the town's famous golden post box, courtesy of their proudest prior resident, tennis star Andy Murray.