Christmas Villas In Scotland

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Corinne - Verified booking

  Nice cottage and convenient location for us.

  It would have been useful to have more information on the contents in advance (the website has little detail) as I took things I didn't need (e.g. hairdryer) and didn't take things I could have used (e.g. CDs). The cottage was neat and comfortable, lots of cushions, and on arrival superficially appeared clean. However, the wardrobe in the dining room needed to be wiped inside before using. The doors did not run properly because they have been poorly fitted, though we managed to improve them slightly. Various other bits such as skirting boards and less accessible corners had dog hair and there were muddy paw prints on the wall under the dining room window. Not been wiped off. The hoover really did not work well (spat out more dirt than it took up) and this turned out to be because it was completely clogged inside with dog hair. We emptied it and managed to clear most of the blockage, but it still wasn't great. It needs a proper clean. I noticed that its stand was filthy (fluff and dirt behind and underneath); clearly no one has moved it and cleaned the floor properly for some time. We wiped up a couple of water drips on the kitchen floor with kitchen roll and it came up black - not caused by us as we always left our shoes by the door! It needs a thorough scrub. I didn’t feel that it was my job to clean longstanding dirt. The washing machine leaked some foamy water over the floor during the rinse cycle. My guess is the filter is blocked with dog hair, or possibly the waste pipe is not into the drain far enough. The blind on the large bedroom window fell down when I was trying to lower it. Managed to get it back up but it is not very secure it is only screwed on with 1 screw each side and they are a bit loose. These windows could not be opened. The door of the ice compartment in the fridge is broken - the door falls off if you open it. Medium saucepan lid handle is broken. There's a rotary dryer for the garden but no base for it. The rug in the lounge is worn and rather threadbare in places. It might be a good idea to plant some shrubs along the fence by the cattle grid: they might mitigate the noise when cars go over it.

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• Dave - Verified booking

  The cottage was beautiful, clean and very well presented.

  The location was perfect for visiting the Fringe and Tattoo in Edinburgh as you could get the train from Linlithgow and travel in. The bed was very comfortable and everything we needed was provided. The wifi was great and heating system very efficient when necessary. The premises is located at the gate of an historic house, which was closed to the public for renovations, but the grounds still open. We had a lovely run/walk around the clearly marked pathway. On a constructive note, the cattle grid was quite loud and noticeable during the day. Clearly no traffic was there in the evening or at night so we were not disturbed then. Also, in the kitchen, there was no cupboard to put any food as they were all used for crockery and/or pans etc or the recycling bins. I had to put the food we bought on the window sills which was a bit cluttered but we managed by shifting things around. I would try to move the glasses to the lounge perhaps to create some cupboard space. Other than that, highly recommend this property for its quality and location. A welcome retreat from the hustle of the City.

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• Debs Fowler - Verified booking

  Stroan cottage was fantastic. it was immaculate and beautifully presented with super modern bathrooms, a lovely open plan living space and decent sized bedrooms. The wood burner meant that it was a lovely and cosy place to relax in the evening. I had a dog with me and the park just over the road was perfect, given that the cottage does not have its own garden. and the people I met on there with their dogs were really friendly. As a woman staying there on my own, I felt very safe and comfortable. The kitchen had pretty much EVERYTHING you could want on a stay away from home EXCEPT any kind of coffee machine. I had hoped that there would at least be a cafetiere for my morning coffee, but couldn't find one, which I was surprised at given how well kitted out the whole place was otherwise. Would highly recommend for anything from 1 to 4 people. Lovely place to explore from.

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• Michael Houghton - Verified booking

  A lovely cottage in a very quiet part of Perthshire.

  It had everything we needed; is really well equipped and very cosy; especially when you get the log burner going! We met the owners David & Sally who made us really welcome. We stayed for a week in June and the wildflower garden was just starting to bloom, so with the visiting birds and red squirrels (next door has a fantastic array of feeders); it was a real haven for wildlife. There's lots of tracks and paths locally to walk on where you'll see even more wildlife - deer, hares, raptors. It's a great area to explore with some lovely towns and villages; beautiful countryside, lochs & iconic mountains within easy reach. But if you want a quiet, peaceful time, just sit in the garden and enjoy the surroundings. Wouldn't hesitate to go back or recommend to others!

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• David - Verified booking

  We have just returned from a lovely stay here, a great place for exploring plenty to see and do!

  Balmoral was a highlight which is about an hour away lovely scenery on the way there too. Dunkeld is a lovely little town lovely places to eat, buy fresh products and nice little craft/art shops. The cottage is very well stocked and the kitchen has everything you could need. Very clean, lovely decor and very comfy beds. Stairs are a little tricky with it being an old cottage and if there was more than two adults staying at the cottage you'd struggle to be comfortable with the furniture in the lounge, OK for two adults. Garden although has nice elements it is very overlooked by the neighbours and the wild flower garden was very 'wild' quite overwhelmingly so, and taking up most of the garden space. Overall nice cottage but probably not one we would return to.

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