Guests say
Kestrel Cottage receives glowing praise for its immaculate cleanliness, stunning views, and peaceful rural setting. Guests consistently highlight the comfort and well-equipped nature of the cottage, as well as the warm hospitality of the hosts. The location is ideal for exploring local attractions and enjoying scenic walks around the loch. Many reviewers mention thoughtful touches that made their stay extra special. Overall, the cottage offers a tranquil and memorable retreat, with guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as extremely clean, spotless, and immaculate, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly praised for its beautiful, peaceful, and idyllic setting with stunning views of the loch and countryside, while still being conveniently close to local attractions and Stirling.
Guests frequently mention the cottage's comfort, cosy atmosphere, and relaxing environment, including comfortable beds and a homely feel.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with everything needed for a relaxing stay, including a smart TV, kitchen amenities, and an honesty room with books and games. No maintenance issues are reported.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, dressing gowns, slippers, and helpful hosts. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Situated in stunning rural scenery and overlooking a 120-acre loch, this property is located only 4 miles from Stirling..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Bluray Player, CD Player
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, French Doors Leading To Juliet Balcony.
Private parking for 1 car.. All properties: Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Sitting-out area with garden furniture. Large garden with courtyard (shared with other properties on-site). Bike store. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole. . Stunning scenery. Only 4 miles from the historic city of Stirling, yet hidden away in a truly magnificent and peaceful rural scenery means a perfect location for year-round holidays. Osprey Hideaways overlooks the owners’ own 120-acre loch where ospreys can be seen feeding most days in season. 300ft high cliffs frame the far side of the water, making the views genuinely stunning. All the cottages are furnished to a very high boutique standard and provide excellent accommodation for couples or family groups. A welcome pack is provided including a bottle of bubbly so that you can relax as soon as you arrive. There is also lovely linen, towels, bathrobes - and even slippers! To top this off is the honesty room where you can borrow books, a huge selection of DVDs, games, toys and visitor information. The owners live on site and are there to help as much (or as little!) as you want.
Each cottage has been named after birds that are regularly seen flying overhead, and are perfectly located to enjoy the best of both worlds at any time of the year - the peace of the countryside and the amenities and activities of the city. As well as being only 4 miles from Stirling city centre, it’s only 5 miles to the motorway junction for surprisingly quick journey times to Edinburgh, Perth and Glasgow and all their facilities. Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park is 20 miles away and the mountains to the north or the beautiful sea lochs to the west are all within a 2 hour drive. There are numerous golf courses locally and even the Gleneagles course is only 35 minutes’ away. For walks the choice is endless and one of the best cliff-top walks in central Scotland starts right at the cottages! Stirling is a vibrant but compact university city offering wonderful attractions, including an incredible castle, the amazing Wallace Monument, the historic Church of the Holy Rude and even ghost tours. There are restaurants to suit all tastes, swimming pools, sport centres, multiplex cinema, theatre, museum, pubs and shops. The best bit is that Stirling is very much a year round destination. The perfect place for the perfect holiday! Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 miles.
Free WiFi
Fireworks/drones are not allowed at this property.
EPC Rating = C
Nearby points of interest
- Stirling Castle
- Bracklinn Falls
- Glengoyne Distillery
Reviews (32)
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Confirmed Guest
Fabulous host and location.
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Confirmed Guest
Fabulous week in an amazing location. Imaculate accommodation with a lovely host
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Confirmed Guest
Great time very peaceful just loved kestrel cottage.