Callander Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Alison - Verified booking

  The Sheiling is the most perfect hideaway, in a beautiful location.

  It's our second visit - we were so impressed last year, we couldn't wait to go again, and we weren't disappointed. The cottage is cosy but spacious, with lovely grounds and several seating areas meaning you can chose the sunny or shaded parts. It's fabulous to sit in with a cold glass of something after a day walking in the nearby amazing Trossachs. We were fortunate enough to go during this heatwave, and a fan had thoughtfully been provided. (It's worth a mention that the weather wasn't so fabulouse last year, and it was lovely to come back to the Sheiling and light the fire to dry out!) The cottage is comfortable, well equipped, close enough to Callender for facilities but remote enough to feel a world away from all the hustle and bustle. Our tips for days out would be Loch Katrine (if you're a walker, walk the 12.5 miles around the shore and catch the ferry back); the far shore of Loch Venacher for walking; and Loch Achray. They're all within 15 minutes drive. In Callender, we ate at The Old Rectory, which was delicious food and friendly service. It's worth a mention that it's really nice to be in touch with the owner directly for key collection - especially as Sue is so friendly and helpful. This personal touch is lovely. Can't wait to return :-)

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• Ryan - Verified booking

  Wonderful location!

  We absolutely loved our stay, nestled within the hills of the Trossachs. Plenty of walking to be done from the front door or to be used as a base for trips further afield. I managed to tick off Ben Lomond during our stay. The cottage is perfect for a little get away, very cosy. We loved it. The kitchen is very well equipped, we did eat in on a number of occasions. The village is very quiet, and very dark at night, perfect for viewing the night sky! There is a little tea room open Thursday to Sunday which we definitely recommend, very friendly staff and really nice food! We took a trip to Edinburgh from the cottage, just 90 minutes drive and you're there, makes for a good daytrip. So if you're wanting the best of both worlds, I'd recommend this cottage. The birds on the feeders on the back garden are brilliant to watch, we saw so many breeds! Blue tit, Great tit, Nuthatch, a pair of Goldfinch (for a few seconds), Woodpecker, and even a Sparrowhawk swooped down. A Red Squirrel even paid us a visit. Finally, Sue was great, she was up in the other house and was very easy to talk to and left us to it. The only downside was that we only booked one week. We will be back!

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• Alison - Verified booking

  I have previously booked with one of your competitors but could not find a cottage I liked in this location on their website.

  I was pleased to find The Sheiling on your website; and then delighted when we arrived! This is definitely the best cottage we have booked in five years of cottage holidays. The exterior shots cannot do justice to the peaceful location and how lovely it is to enjoy the setting, the wild birds, the peace and quiet..... The bed is exceptional - we both have bad backs (my husband had major spinal surgery in February) and the bed here is of a very high standard - we have previously had to cut short our holiday due to poor beds, so this was a delight. The cottage is practical for guests with pets; cosy, beautifully furnished. To arrive to Lemon Drizzle Cake and milk in the fridge are lovely little touches! The Lemon Drizzle didn't last 48 hours :-) I have been home for one day and am already planning when we can make a return visit - hopefully that shows how much we loved staying at this cottage.

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• Louise - Verified booking

  Pros- ideal location for getting out walking.

  House has everything you need. Lovely outlook from dining room table. Feels safe to stay there. Cons- bit dated however didn’t spoil stay. Wee bit smelly when we arrived. Could do with fresh Lino on the bathroom. Stair blinds are very dirty. Biggest con for us and this is for anyone bringing their dogs. We had a vision of sitting out in the garden with the dogs just wandering enjoying all the woodland scents- This meant we could not sit outside and enjoy the good weather. One time we left them in the house and sat outside but after 10 mins the lady came out and started pottering about the grass they own right outside the house so the dogs saw her and started barking so we had to go in, so from that respect it did spoil things a bit. I just want dog owners to be aware of that. Overall though we had a really nice week as we just got the dogs out early and spent the day elsewhere.

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• Gina - Verified booking

  The Sheiling is a very cosy, homely cottage which is is ideally located for exploring the beautiful woodland, hills and lochs of the Trossachs.

  It has all the essential equipment you need for a comfortable week's self-catering, and it was such a nice touch to enjoy home baking from the owner, which was there on my arrival. It was a very wet week during my stay, but I still managed to get out on walks or cycle rides every day, with interesting routes starting right from the cottage door. There is an excellent tearoom just down the lane, and a good bar / bistro nearby too. The bird feeders just outside the window always have plenty of interesting wildlife action, as testified in the visitor book. I travelled to the cottage by bicycle from Dunblane, so its a feasible option for non car owners, provided you're reasonably fit ! It was good to be able to keep my bicycle in the ample sized porch too. I would definitely hope to return again, preferably when the sun comes out !

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