The Old School Bike Shed

About this property

Aberfoyle 7 miles.

Resting in the small village of Dykehead, near Port of Menteith is this open-plan shed conversion, The Old School Bike Shed. Set out on the ground floor and sleeping two guests, The Old School Bike Shed is a pocket-size and welcoming setting for your next Central Scotland getaway, within easy reach of Stirling, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. A large shared driveway with The Old School greets you on arrival, with room to park up to two cars at the front of the property, before you step onto the patio where there is furniture and a BBQ to enjoy some outdoor dining whilst embracing the peacefulness of the area. As you step inside the delightful shed conversion, you are welcomed by a homely open plan living space with a cute dining room table for two, to enjoy breakfast whipped up in the kitchenette, a double bed with a Smart TV for the more relaxing evenings and two cosy chairs looking out on to the beautiful views, or space to play some board games by the fire. Stepping through the property, there is a large bathroom with a walk-in shower or choice to soak in the bath. Dykehead itself hosts the annual Doune The Rabbit Hole Music Festival and is on the edge of The Trossachs National Park which is home to Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond, Go Ape Adventure Park and Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, it is also just a short drive to the village of Aberfoyle which has a supermarket, restaurants, pubs, post office, and coffee shops. There is an 18 hole golf course here. Further afield you can drive to the bustling city of Glasgow or Stirling which has a golf club, a playground with a seasonal pool, a train station and ample shops, restaurants and bars, it is also the home to many historical landmarks like Cambuskenneth Abbey, the National Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle. For a scenic trip to Central Scotland, choose The Old School Bike Shed.

Buchlyvie has an inn, a supermarket, restaurants, pubs, post office, coffee shop, pottery shop and an art gallery. Most of central Scotland can easily be accessed from the village with Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling and Glasgow all within easy reach. The nearby village of Aberfoyle is also great for days out with a wealth of attractions.

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: ST-00242-F

EPC Rating: Band E

Accommodation

All-single-storey.

One double bed in open-plan living space with kitchenette, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.

Bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, shower stool, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Underfloor heating

Electric heating with electric fire.

Electric hob, Combi microwave oven, air-fryer, small fridge and under counter freezer, coffee maker, Tower Omelette Maker.

Washing machine and dryer by arrangement with the owner.

TV, Wi-Fi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board.

Shared driveway with owner, parking for two cars.

Patio at front of property with furniture and electric barbecue.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 4.8 miles.

Note: Owners live in The Old School next to the property.

Please note: There is a step from the main room into the bathroom.

We have added a shower stool in the bathroom.

Note: This property accepts 1 well-behaved dog but all dogs must be kept on leads due to seasonal farming livestock and farmers rights.

Please Note: Back Doune The Rabbit Hole Festival will be held from 17th - 19th July 2026 so during this time there may be some noise