Guests say
Dream Cottage in Callander receives high praise for its beautiful setting, spacious and well-equipped interiors, and stunning views. Guests consistently mention the comfort of the beds, the cleanliness of the property, and the relaxing garden and summer house. The cottage serves as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area. While some guests note road noise and limited direct access to the loch, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many recommending the property for families and dog owners.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean, tidy, and well-maintained, with fresh linens and towels provided. No significant negative comments regarding cleanliness were noted.
The location is praised for its scenic beauty and proximity to attractions, but some guests mention road noise and the lack of direct loch access as drawbacks. The property is also close to a main road, which can be noisy at times.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, blackout blinds, and a cosy atmosphere. The cottage is described as spacious and suitable for families, with several comments on restful stays.
The cottage is well-equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay, including a summer house, secure garden, and thoughtful amenities for both guests and dogs. Minor issues were promptly addressed.
Several guests appreciated welcome gifts and essentials such as milk, tea, and coffee, as well as dog-friendly touches. Please note, however, that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This property was formerly known as Loch View Cottage. Dream Cottage is an ideal location from which to explore one of Scotland’s most picturesque areas and enjoy the outdoor activities.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 58" Smart TV, Sky, Electric Fire, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with 2 decked patios, garden furniture BBQ and summerhouse. 1 small dog welcome. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a spring. There are steps, drops and a sloping bank in the garden.. This delightful, Scandinavian-style cottage lies in the heart of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park which is well-loved for its magnificent scenery and open spaces. It is located in an elevated position, enjoying spectacular views of Loch Lubnaig and the surrounding mountains.
Dream Cottage is a welcoming detached holiday cottage and perfect for couples and families to spend time together and explore the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and the surrounding area. The cosy open plan living space has patio doors which enables guests to take full advantage of the views. There is ample outside space for guests to relax and enjoy with a pretty summerhouse, which has a large window over looking the loch, which is ideal for birdwatching, and board games for children, decking and garden furniture for al fresco dining, or on a clear night, star gazing.
The highland village of Strathyre is just 2 miles away with a local shop, coffee shop, restaurants, hotels, children’s play area, many walks through woodland and an abundance of family-friendly cycle routes where you can join the Sustrans National Cycle Network on route 7. The area is renowned for outdoor activities and there are many to choose from such as mountain biking and cycling, water sports, golf, horse riding and trekking, fishing and hill walking or gentle woodland walks. It is steeped in history and folklore with the famous outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor’s grave in the grounds of the parish church at Balquhidder and there are many other archaeological and historic sites to visit in the surrounding area including Doune and Stirling castles, the Wallace Monument and Inchmahome Priory. The popular tourist town of Callander is within easy driving distance and has an abundance of coffee shops, pubs, galleries, local shops and restaurants. An all year round destination, the town hosts summer and winter festivals, highland games and a jazz festival. For days out, Stirling, with its historic monuments, ancient castle and shopping centre is a mere 45 minutes’ drive. Loch Lomond, the single biggest expanse of inland water in the British Isles, has charming villages and bays to explore and is also 45 minutes’ drive from the cottage. Gleneagles is 50 minutes’, the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow, Perth and Edinburgh is just over 1 hour away. Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
Small dog/s only allowed.
Short term Letting licence no.: ST00694F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (14)
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Confirmed Guest
Loved our holiday here - however you cannot get over to the loch from the house, a car is needed to go anywhere. Beds were so comfy, great view - we found on the weekends of an evening cars would bomb down the road being very noisy.
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage is beautifully located, the inside is very well maintained. We stayed for two weeks with a party of five people and had a tremendous time. Please note that there is no direct access to the loch. The next one is about one mile away. Also the next village (Strathyre) has no pub and no supermarket to speak of, so you have to go to Callander, 15 minutes by car.
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Patricia Walton
What a superb cottage! Very clean, comfortable and well -equipped. I would say a home from home, but it is so much more. The views are spectacular and the garden is massive with so many places to sit, weather and midges permitting... but then you have the summer house. It was nice to have milk, tea, coffee and all essentials for cleaning and washing provided, even a dog bed, blanket, bowl and towel if you had forgotten yours. We were particularly delighted by the welcome pack.Set off the main A84 road with parking a plenty on a private large shared gravelled area with the other cottages. We found it easily, you will see an array of coloured dustbins for the cottages just next to the drive-in area. It is very quiet in the evening and night when the daytime traffic has tailed off. The area is beautiful with so many walks in the vicinity accessible by car and if you are bringing your four-legged friend, there are many cafes, pubs and restaurants that are dog-friendly.The garden was fully secure for our dog, who explored every nook and cranny of the vast area for an escape. N.B the fence is only 30 inches high at the front which is why small dogs only are recommended. There are steps up to the cottage and more to the summer house. Take care on the forest path in the garden, you do need footwear with good grips, we were so excited to explore on arrival and my husband slipped on the bottom stone because he had smooth soled driving shoes on.Some of our favourite trips out where on the Sir Walter Scott steamship at Loch Katrine and Drummond Castle Gardens. We had Sunday dinner at the Tower Inn in Crieff...it doesn't look great on the outside, but the food was delicious and the staff really friendly and welcoming. We were sorry to leave this beautiful home, but we are sure other guests will have a wonderful time here.