Family Friendly Refurbished Detached Country Cottage set in Castle Grounds
4.9
Outstanding(60 Reviews)Cottage in Scotland
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cottage rental
Deep in the heart of leafy Buchanan Castle Estate, just outside the village of Drymen, Strathendrick House is a haven of peace and tranquillity. A vast garden, dominated by an enormous fir, and surrounded by mature trees and an orchard, ensure utter seclusion and privacy.
This prestigious property has been completely upgraded and modernized throughout the winter of 2017-18
In addition to the five charming bedrooms located upstairs, the house now comprises a spacious downstairs bedroom with en-suite, perfect for older family members or those with small children. The newly built state of the art kitchen, with its large island, the centrepiece for socializing and food prep, features a mix of solid wood units, stainless steel and granite. The kitchen adjoins the living area in a vast open plan space, further opening out through french doors onto the beautiful garden and private river. Al fresco dining at your fingertips! The property has three log-burning stoves dotted throughout the living areas and a cosy TV snug. There are three en-suites and 2 public bathrooms, one with a claw footed, Victorian style bath.
The house is tastefully decorated, in a mix of the traditional and modern, and feels much more like a home than a holiday property. There is private access to the stream at the bottom of the garden, trampolines and swings. Although suitable for families, friends, or larger groups, Strathendrick is also suitable for couples looking for a romantic and secluded break. Remember, it is first and foremost a comfortable family home.
The village of Drymen is charming. Local amenities include several fine pubs all serving traditional hot and cold food, a supermarket, a bank, a local butcher, a gallery, souvenir shop and a well-stocked library. There are a variety of events including ceilidhs, regular fairs and dances throughout the year. It is also ideally located for exploring the beauty of Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, and the gateway to the West Highlands.
Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow are all within easy reach.
We supply a complimentary Welcome Pack upon arrival consisting wine, shortbread, tea, coffee, sugar, milk, olive oil & salt & pepper. There is also a Cleaning Starter Pack provided containing all the essentials.
This prestigious property has been completely upgraded and modernized throughout the winter of 2017-18
In addition to the five charming bedrooms located upstairs, the house now comprises a spacious downstairs bedroom with en-suite, perfect for older family members or those with small children. The newly built state of the art kitchen, with its large island, the centrepiece for socializing and food prep, features a mix of solid wood units, stainless steel and granite. The kitchen adjoins the living area in a vast open plan space, further opening out through french doors onto the beautiful garden and private river. Al fresco dining at your fingertips! The property has three log-burning stoves dotted throughout the living areas and a cosy TV snug. There are three en-suites and 2 public bathrooms, one with a claw footed, Victorian style bath.
The house is tastefully decorated, in a mix of the traditional and modern, and feels much more like a home than a holiday property. There is private access to the stream at the bottom of the garden, trampolines and swings. Although suitable for families, friends, or larger groups, Strathendrick is also suitable for couples looking for a romantic and secluded break. Remember, it is first and foremost a comfortable family home.
The village of Drymen is charming. Local amenities include several fine pubs all serving traditional hot and cold food, a supermarket, a bank, a local butcher, a gallery, souvenir shop and a well-stocked library. There are a variety of events including ceilidhs, regular fairs and dances throughout the year. It is also ideally located for exploring the beauty of Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, and the gateway to the West Highlands.
Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow are all within easy reach.
We supply a complimentary Welcome Pack upon arrival consisting wine, shortbread, tea, coffee, sugar, milk, olive oil & salt & pepper. There is also a Cleaning Starter Pack provided containing all the essentials.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Scotland
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(60 Reviews)4.9
The house was fantastic with lots of room, well equipped kitchen and beautiful gardens.
Heather and Hector were so helpful and approachable and nothing was too much bother.
It was the perfect venue to have all my Family stay and help me celebrate my special Birthday. Everyone loved it!
4.9
Two families (9 total with 5 being children) stayed very comfortably in this home. The home was incredibly inviting. Everyone had great space for bedrooms and bathrooms. Our children enjoyed the yard and stream tremendously - they didn't want to leave.
We thoroughly enjoyed the short walk into Drymen, and took several day trips to nearby locations. Even Edinbourgh and Glenn Coe were quite accessible, each for a day.
We highly recommend this property for a quiet, beautiful retreat for families or couples to get away. We all hope to return again!
4.9
Strathendrick House was the first stop in a family trip to the Highlands. We found everything about this beautiful home and the area to be perfect and wish we had planned to stay longer. Hector and Heather were responsive and extremely helpful. We loved visiting the restaurants (delicious food options) and grocer in Drymen and found everyone to be so welcoming and helpful. The excellent rating for this property is very accurate and well deserved.
4.9
What an amazing place, and an opportunity to stay in such a spectacular house.
Absolutely fantastic
4.9
The house is a perfect mix of old country charm and modern comfort. Spacious, well equipped and in set in beautiful and substantial gardens. Comfortable beds and living spaces. It was very clean and we received a lovely welcome. Would happily book this lovely family home again. Thanks for having us!
4.9
The house was fantastic. Quirky, packed with character and tucked away in stunning gardens. No request was too much trouble for Heather. We hope to be back!
4.9
Spent two nights celebrating my 60th birthday with friends in this beautiful house. We received a very warm welcome from Heather who made sure we had everything we needed and was available should we have any questions during our stay. The bedrooms and living areas are very luxurious and comfortable. We loved the outside space too and made full use of the log burners. We would all love to return another time.
4.9
The house was beautiful and perfect. Would definitely recommend this house to anyone going to Scotland.
4.9
The weather turned out better than we expected. We were able to enjoy the outside table and beautiful grounds on numerous days. The location was excellent and we all enjoyed walking the trails to Drymen. The surrounding towns were spectacular as were all the people we met.
4.9
What an amazing, beautiful, and comfortable home. Our family of 7 only spent 2 nights at this fantastic property, but we lived every minute.
The caretakers were so helpful and kind, giving lots of great local info that helped us make the most of our short visit.
The layout of the house was perfect for our group - lots of space for the cooks to converse with the others without getting in anyone's way. We loved the abundance of high quality cookware, dishes, utensils, and bar ware.
The bedrooms were so spacious and comfortable with lovely furnishings and great showers. Not a single complaint from anyone in our group.
The grounds are particularly lovely - so nice to have coffee on the patio with the birds chirping and flowers blooming.
I whole heartedly recommend this lively property. The next time we visit this area, we will definitely stay here again, but for much longer.
4.9
Our second time staying at the property, love this house,,Hector was fantastic ,,we,d of been lost without his kindness,,re check in ,As was certainly not straight forward,,
Hope that gets sorted .
Beautiful spot,weather was lovely,
Hope to be back .
4.9
The house and grounds were fantastic! We had an amazing time and will certainly be returning.
4.9
This property is located in a quiet secluded neighborhood but within walking distance to Drymen. A creek runs through the front yard and the house is spacious with plenty of room for relaxing. We spent time exploring the Loch Lomond area as well as just having some downtime to read and spend time as a family. A great property if you are wanting a nice quiet retreat.
4.9
The arrangements for staying at the accommodation were well thought through and Heather and her husband were incredibly accommodating. We have an incredibly comfortable stay in beautiful surroundings.
4.9
Blown away by the house and grounds. Very peaceful.There's so much space in the house. Perfect entertaining house. It has all the essentials you expect. Highly recommended.
4.9
Beautiful property
Blown away by the house and grounds. Very peaceful.There's so much space in the house. Perfect entertaining house. It has all the essentials you expect. Highly recommended.
4.9
Great Experience
This is a fabulous property. Can’t recommend it enough.
4.9
The perfect location for our short stay. The house is comfortable, spacious and handily located near Drymen.
4.9
Comfortable
The perfect location for our short stay. The house is comfortable, spacious and handily located near Drymen.
4.9
Excellent property and service from the housekeepers. The description is accurate and the location is ideal for exploring Loch Lommond and the surrounding areas.
4.9
Wonderful Stay
Excellent property and service from the housekeepers. The description is accurate and the location is ideal for exploring Loch Lommond and the surrounding areas.
4.9
Had the most wonderful stay with the family. The house and especially the gardens are beautiful and so very peaceful. House and furnishings are first class. Perfect location for sightseeing or just a relaxing and peaceful time.
4.9
Heaven
Had the most wonderful stay with the family. The house and especially the gardens are beautiful and so very peaceful. House and furnishings are first class. Perfect location for sightseeing or just a relaxing and peaceful time.
4.9
Perfect venue
4.9
Stunning House
Perfect venue
4.9
Beautiful house and gardens with stunning views. Equipped with everything you require for a relaxing holiday and ideally situated for exploring Scotland.
4.9
Relax and Enjoy
Beautiful house and gardens with stunning views. Equipped with everything you require for a relaxing holiday and ideally situated for exploring Scotland.
4.9
Good location. Nice house and lovely river at the bottom of the garden. Also has a small park area (swing, trampoline, slide) in the garden, which my Daughter loved.Short and scenic walk in to Drymen village over the fields (on a tarmac path).Drymen Village itself has a very good Butchers, a couple of food shops and 3 maybe 4 pubs (some as part of a hotel) that do food takeaway. Unfortunately we couldn't go in the pubs due to Covid lockdown.Lovely house with 3 log burners. We went through about 20 bags of wood! :-). Great kitchen area and would be perfect for larger families / groups. It was still great for just the 4 of us.Host and check-in service was very good also.
4.9
This is a great property with everything you need. This is a great location for walking cycling If you like outdoors you will love this place . JJ
4.9
Peaceful and scenic
Good location. Nice house and lovely river at the bottom of the garden.
Also has a small park area (swing, trampoline, slide) in the garden, which my Daughter loved.
Short and scenic walk in to Drymen village over the fields (on a tarmac path).
Drymen Village itself has a very good Butchers, a couple of food shops and 3 maybe 4 pubs (some as part of a hotel) that do food takeaway. Unfortunately we couldn't go in the pubs due to Covid lockdown.
Lovely house with 3 log burners. We went through about 20 bags of wood! :-). Great kitchen area and would be perfect for larger families / groups. It was still great for just the 4 of us.
Host and check-in service was very good also.
4.9
Excellent we will be back
This is a great property with everything you need. This is a great location for walking cycling
If you like outdoors you will love this place .
JJ
4.9
Relaxing weekend
House and garden are very spacious, facilities are perfect, great location for a relaxing weekend for friends
4.9
Bliss In the Country
Beautiful home with lots of room. So comfortable and quiet. There was everything you would need. We loved our walks into Drymen on the path and it was the perfect base for some day trips. A great week!
4.9
Wonderful House in Drymen
Our family of 5 loved this beautiful home in Drymen. It was the perfect location for visiting all the nearby castles and historic sites and a peaceful place to return to at the end of the day.
4.9
Beautiful, peaceful grounds and enough rooms for 8 of us
We loved it! It was so peaceful and fit the eight of us perfectly! Hard to find a great house with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Lots of room to spread out in the house. It was a once in a lifetime trip for us. So wonderful to have the whole family under one roof. Make sure and go into Drymen and eat at The Clackan. Wonderful food. Make a reservation though.
4.9
Beautiful House in Wonderful Gardens
We stayed at Strathendrick House as a family for a wedding held in Killearn. The house was perfect for our family of 8 - Mum, Dad and the married adult children. The house is very comfortable and was exactly as billed on the Home Away website. We would happily return.
4.9
Our stay in Drymen
We had a fantastic time staying in Drymen. Although the house was a bit difficult to find once we were there it was perfect in every way.
4.9
Paradise near Loch Lomond
Perfect holiday house for two families to relax. This is our second visit and it was even better than the last (the new layout is fantastic).
The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need, and is so spacious. The outside space is incredible and the children loved the trampoline, swings, playing football and paddling in the stream. It was the perfect location for an Easter egg hunt too.
The information you receive in advance about the house and its surroundings is fantastic, and the owner and housekeeper are very helpful too.
Great location for trips to Loch Lomond, Queen Elizabeth forest park, Loch Ard, Balloch country park, Luss including the amaxing Coach House tearoom, Edinburgh zoo and horse riding at Duncryne. Drymen is walking distance and the Oak Tree Inn at Balmaha was great.
I can't recommend this place highly enough!
4.9
Great House to Stay in
Stayed here for a family wedding and couldn't have asked for more . The open plan area downstairs meant we could all be together and yet loads of space for us all so we didn't feel we were on top of each other . The bedroom downstairs was perfect for my mum who is unable to go upstairs and having an en-suite attached was a bonus for her . The house is full of character and clean and tidy . The garden had an area for the children to play in . The house had all we needed and more and Hector and Heather made things very easy if we needed any help with anything . We certainly would love to come back and stay and take in the surrounding area.
4.9
Friends reunion
Ideal for our short break which was very restful. House and facilities are excellent whatever the weather and we enjoyed walks into Drymen and up to the golf course. Heather and her son were very welcoming and helpful.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Scotland?
The average price for a rental in Scotland is $184 per night. This rental is $553 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family Friendly Refurbished Detached Country Cottage set in Castle Grounds. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Family Friendly Refurbished Detached Country Cottage set in Castle Grounds pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Family Friendly Refurbished Detached Country Cottage set in Castle Grounds?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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