The Cottages - Facilities
We have two cottages and also our listed Georgian Mansion House at certain times of the year only. To see the mansion house please click here. Our cottages are elegantly and comfortably furnished. We have been awarded 4 stars by The Scottish Tourist Board every year since we opened in 2004(representing an excellent standard of accommodation). The cottages were converted from a listed 1840s stable block. Internally they are light, bright, white and modern while retaining lots of original features such as the 4 foot wide walls and striking double-height ceilings.
There are 2 double bedrooms in Hayloft and a double sofa bed for alternative sleeping arrangements. Doocot has a double and a triple bedroom with 3 single beds and there is also a very comfortable sofa-bed for 2 in the conservatory .We can convert the twin bedded room in Doocot to a super king bed if required. All beds have orthopaedic mattresses and good quality bed linens.
Doocot cottage is a bit bigger than Hayloft and is ideal for families with children as it overlooks the play area and woods. Doocot also has a lovely conservatory with floor to ceiling windows to take full advantage of the lovely views. Hayloft is perfect for one or two couples or a small family, nature lovers will like it as it overlooks a wood filled with squirrels and birds.
There are patio areas with outdoor seating for both cottages. The patio areas overlook woods, fields and in the distance the Ochil hills and the Trossachs - just the place for enjoying an evening glass of wine!
To Summarise, both cottages feature
- well-equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, oven and hob, coffee makers, iron and ironing board
- feature or four poster beds in master bedroom
- large lounges with comfortable leather sofas, local artwork, books including the latest bestsellers, magazines, games, excellent tourist information, colour television with DVD and video player and a good selection of DVDs.
- 120 channels of TV with SKY freesat
- free wi-fi access for wi-fi enabled laptops
- bathrooms with shower,remote control jacuzzi bath, shaver-point, candles and bubblebath, no charge for towels
- fully controllable electric heating and hot water with timers – payable by meter reading - no coins!
- a cot and high chair that can be provided at no charge
- outdoor picnic benches and additional benches
- views of woods, fields and hills from every window (and local wildlife, squirrels, deers, cows, geese, swans, badgers)
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Luxury Spa Area- Please note that there is an additional charge for the use of this area
Overlooking the Antonine Wall and in complete privacy we have
- an 8 seater top-of-the-range Hot Spring spa. Featuring lights, fountains and plentiful massage jets the hot tub is complete heaven after a busy day walking or sightseeing.
- the sauna - a large 8 seater sauna with attached relaxation area with books, candles and mineral water
- A 20 foot exercise pool, constantly heated every day of the year to 32 Cin Summer and 35C in Winter this provides a wonderful area in which to swim outdoors.
The pool has a powerful counter current that you swim against . Or with the current switched off the pool provides an area to teach youngsters to swim in - far less frightening than a big noisy splashy pool, or it is ideal to play games or just relax.
Fitted with underwater lights it can be used at anytime day or night and heated to 35C in the winter you can swim surrounded by snow!
The hot tub, pool and sauna are installed in an outdoor decked area complete with loungers, tables and chairs, music, fairy lights and candles. This area is completely private and not overlooked by either cottage or our house - or anyone else's house!. We have converted the 1820s greenhouse into a party room with kitchen and large seating area, just in case it happens to rain in Scotland! The hot tub, sauna, pool, decked area and garden room can be booked by our guests and offers a wonderful place to hold family reunions or special parties. Photographs really don't convey the space, tranquillity and privacy of this area. Please note that these photographs show the deck unfinished- there is a guardrail that goes around the deck making it safe for toddlers - although parental supervision is required at al times near water!
Please see make it special for further information and the charges for using this area. As we have just built the Spa we have kept charges low and they start from only £2 per person per hour for the use of all facilities !! You are also very welcome to invite family and friends at a charge of £10 per invited guest.
ve a look at our Romantic New Year offer for couples under Special Offers