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The Steading - Balfron Station

Balfron Station, Stirling and Clackmannanshire
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Family friendly
Four Poster
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Gorgeous cottage with original stonework, polished timber floors and exposed beams which is set in the Idyllic location on the edge of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
  • BBQ and decked picnic area for summery evening meals
  • Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and Juliet balcony
Property code: CA374

This lovingly restored stone cottage offers indulgent holiday accommodation for families, couples or groups of friends celebrating a special occasion. Relax with your loved ones in the heart of the Scottish countryside for a getaway to remember.

In the heart of the countryside, this smart barn conversion seamlessly blends original features and modern design creating the perfect place for families or friends to escape the stresses of day-to-day life.

There’s a lovely fluid layout in this charming cottage, with the inside and outside space flowing beautifully together. Inside, the welcoming living room is where everyone will gather, cosy under the Scottish tartan blankets with the wood burner roaring, or getting competitive with a board game on the table. The high ceiling gives a nice airy feel, and French doors open onto the front garden with decking and a picnic table, plus a BBQ on hand. The farmhouse-style kitchen has a Belfast sink, Smeg fridge/freezer and a dishwasher, as well as an electric range oven with a hob and a griddle – a dream for kids who prefer pancakes to black pudding for breakfast. The user-friendly design with a central island has a good amount of counter space with a handy washing machine underneath, and doors open onto a rear garden with decking and furniture. There’s a dining room for six, with French doors that also open onto the front BBQ decking, so in the warm summer months, the house can be opened right up, great for entertaining.

The main bathroom on the ground floor has both bath and separate shower, and bedrooms are light and bright with crisp white linens and a dash of Scottish style in the blankets and the sheepskin rugs. A stylish four-poster double and a twin room are downstairs, and the master bedroom is on the first floor. Accessed via stairs from the living room, it has a mezzanine balcony, and an en-suite shower room.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite with shower and WC 
  • Double oven, hob, grill, griddle, large Smeg fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer
  • Welcome pack with freshly ground coffee, teas and free-range eggs
  • Wood burner – log starter pack provided
  • Flatscreen TV with Freeview, DVD player
  • Internet included
  • Private garden with large lawn
  • Parking for 2 cars in driveway
  • Nearest pub 4 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 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
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

It's just 7 miles up the road to Aberfoyle where there's a host of things to do – from the high rope courses at Go Ape, to a range of walking and cycling routes around Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Spot squirrels and birds from the wildlife hide, take a kayak out onto Loch Ard, and enjoy a tasty lunch at the visitor centre lodge. Older kids (and the young at heart) will love the Total Wipeout-style waterpark on the north shore of the loch, 10 miles from the house. Head to Balmaha, 8 miles away, for some beautiful loch-side walks on the West Highland Way which extends 20 miles along the loch edge to Inverarnan before winding inland right up to Fort William. Loch Lomond Aquarium sits at the bottom of the loch, around 13 miles from the cottage, and always makes for a nice day out, especially for younger children. Stirling, 18 miles away, offers a spot of retail therapy, as well as being a rainy day option when a trip to the cinema, or ice rink is in order. There's also a good art gallery and museum in the town centre. And if you're craving a taste of city life, then historic Glasgow is just 20 miles away.

April McKillop

This property is personally managed by April.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Victoria 30th December 2023

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Lovely cottage, had everything we needed. Owner was very helpful, we arrived during a snow storm and they kept us informed of the road conditions and had the log burner on for our arrival so the cottage was warm.

Reviewed by Pam 16th December 2023

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A beautiful place to stay with everything we needed and more. So comfortable, spacious, and tastefully decorated.

Reviewed by Asa 14th October 2023

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A great cottage in a lovely location to explore central Scotland, the cottage has everything you need as a family in a great location.

Reviewed by Jenny 16th September 2023

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Fabulous cottage in a beautiful location. The cottage is very well maintained and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of crockery and cooking pans. Although I took things usually needed for self catering holidays such as bin bags t towels etc I neednt have as everything was provided. Plenty of lovely walks and things to see in theRead more area and very close to Loch Lomond. I would recommend the cottage and the area without hesitation. Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 9th September 2023

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Had a wonderful week exploring Gravelfoyle and surrounding area. Unfortunately no walks from the back door but only a short car journey to the forest for the dogs. The cottage is lovely, although parts of the kitchen and utensils could benefit from being renewed. A cosy feel to the place after a day out was a bonus and the log burner is a real asseRead moret. Doyles Cafe in Balfron is a must for pizza on a Friday evening, such a welcoming place. Loved the area and shall return Hide

Reviewed by Susan 2nd September 2023

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We had a very enjoyable stay at the Steading and would visit again.Comfortable lounge and very comfortable beds. We all had very good nights sleep.

Reviewed by Claire 19th August 2023

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Lovely cottage, friendly and helpful owners. Some beautiful places we visited were Devils Pulpit. KinlochArd, Edinburgh (taking in the Kelpies, the fringe, Noks kitchen and Royal Britannia) and Irvine beach. Lovely cottage for birdwatchers too.

Reviewed by Stuart 22nd July 2023

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What a great place to stay: the hosts were amazing, the house was great and in a perfect location. Will definitely be back.

Reviewed by William 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Brenda 24th June 2023

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Just home from a lovely holiday at The Steadings. The owners made us feel really welcome and comfortable. The cottage was lovely, modern and bright with everything you could need. We used this as a base to begin our journey discovering The West Highland Way and was not disappointed.

Reviewed by Simon 10th June 2023

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Lovely property in a great location. Edinburgh 1hr, Glasgow 40mins, Loch Lomond 15mins, Loch Tay 1hr. Very comfortable cottage with a great sun trap on the decking. Nice owners but we didnt need to contact them as there were no problems. Two very friendly chickens as well. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Lisa 3rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Amanda 8th April 2023

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Perfect cottage in a beautiful location. Fantastic amenities and every aspect catered for. Hosts were friendly and responsive to all our requests. Would definitely recommend to friends and family, a real gem in the Scottish countryside, thank you for a great stay!

Reviewed by Charlotte 22nd December 2022

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Lovely holiday cottage in a wonderful location we loved it so much we want to return and spend a summer here soon it's brilliant. Thanks to the owners for making our Christmas a great one.

Reviewed by Alistair 29th October 2022

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Reviewed by Christian 22nd October 2022

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Reviewed by Toni 15th October 2022

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Great location and ideal for couples or families alike. Very well laid out and a great home from home for a weeks holiday. The log burner is a lovely touch, and a wonderful welcome package definitely well received. We'd definitely return for another stay.

Reviewed by Neil 17th September 2022

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Reviewed by Gillian 23rd July 2022

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The Steadiing is ideally situated for visiting Loch Lomond. City life is only just over half an hour away if required.. The cottage is extremely well equipped, a wonderful blend of rustic country and modern convenience. It offers two very separate sleeping and bathroom areas. We were a family of 4, two adults and two pre-teens, downstairs with granRead moredparents occupying upstairs en-suite. Communal areas were spacious and comfortable. Our hosts were considerate, attentive and very welcoming.. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 16th July 2022

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We enjoyed our stay at The Steading. Itl is in a rural location, quiet for a peaceful night's sleep. Adjacent fields gave us the opportunity to spot a couple of hares and a few red deer. The Steading is airey and spacious with all you need for a comfortable stay. Hot showers, comfortable beds, and cooking facilities. The Steading is west facing so Read moreduring our annual heatwave (2-days) the property was a cool retreat. The welcome pack was a really nice touch, along with natural liquid soaps. Hide

Reviewed by Siegfried 25th June 2022

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Reviewed by Deborah 18th June 2022

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Reviewed by Andrew 11th June 2022

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The Steading is a cozy, stylish and comfortable cottage fairly close to the beauty spots. We enjoyed the attention to detail and especially the lovely log burner as it was chilly in the evenings. Philip was very responsive to any queries we had and we appreciated the provisions provided on arrival. Would stay again and would recommend this cottage Read morefor anyone wanting to explore this stunning area. Hide

Reviewed by RICHARD 21st May 2022

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Reviewed by Arjan 1st May 2022

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Reviewed by Caroline 16th April 2022

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Quiet setting but with amenities nearby. Clean and tidy cottage. Friendly, helpful owners.

Reviewed by Matthew 9th April 2022

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Wonderful stay. House is amazing loved our holiday.Lots to do locally. Great for a family stay away. We loved walking up Conic Hill perfect coffee and cake after. We will definitely be back The Hales Family

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