Helensburgh Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Ucilla - Verified booking

  Heatherbank is a lovely property and immaculately clean.

  Firstly the inside: good size living area with internet tv which includes Netflix and Prime. The kitchen area is well equipped with a large fridge freezer, hob & oven, toaster kettle, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and air fryer and plenty of cups, plates etc. there was also basic supplies of oil, salt,pepper, kitchen towels, tinfoil etc. Bedrooms were all of a good size as were the shower rooms. Beds were very comfortable and plenty of towels supplied. Outside was a large seating area with gas fire pit on the table. On upper area which has lovely views, was a large hot tub (newly installed the day before we arrived) beside which was a further table and chairs, just below this area is a large stone built BBQ. The owner Dougie is very friendly and attentive and took time to explain how everything worked. He is doing a copious amount of work in the garden which doesn’t infringe on present guests and when finished will included a large decked area further up the garden and even a golf practise area, would love to come back and see the finished product ! Had no negatives with this property and even the short rough track is perfectly accessible if driven slowly. If walking to the village it takes approx 12-15min and there is a good taxi service if you prefer. Had a lovely meal in The Anchor hotel and delicious carry out from the Chinese which sadly is closing end of September. Would definitely recommend this cottage .

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• Jude - Verified booking

  A wonderful week

  Thank you for the wonderful joy of a week in your beautiful home. We had a really special time in your fascinating house and loved every moment. We admired the art work and tapestries and were particularly taken with the beautiful stained glass windows in the music room. We did not notice the bad weather as we just so enjoyed a change of scenery and the beautiful walks around Loch Lomond. I would definitely recommend hiking up Conic Hill as it is not too long although fairly steep. It takes about 1,5 hours and the views of the region are spectacular. We enjoyed a few more local walks from just above Hill House and along the Loch which were nice options on rainy days. We spent a day in Glasgow and so enjoyed the vintage shops and botanical gardens and my husband John was thrilled to spend a couple of afternoons fishing in the reservoir up the road. All in all we had a fabulous stay with so much to do and plenty of time for relaxing at home, reading, playing games and eating delicious meals cooked on the Aga. Many thanks for a wonderful week in a home that oozes charm and feels like a castle.

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• Jude - Verified booking

  A wonderful week

  Thank you for the wonderful joy of a week in your beautiful home. We had a really special time in your fascinating house and loved every moment. We admired the art work and tapestries and were particularly taken with the beautiful stained glass windows in the music room. We did not notice the bad weather as we just so enjoyed a change of scenery and the beautiful walks around Loch Lomond. I would definitely recommend hiking up Conic Hill as it is not too long although fairly steep. It takes about 1,5 hours and the views of the region are spectacular. We enjoyed a few more local walks from just above Hill House and along the Loch which were nice options on rainy days. We spent a day in Glasgow and so enjoyed the vintage shops and botanical gardens and my husband John was thrilled to spend a couple of afternoons fishing in the reservoir up the road. All in all we had a fabulous stay with so much to do and plenty of time for relaxing at home, reading, playing games and eating delicious meals cooked on the Aga. Many thanks for a wonderful week in a home that oozes charm and feels like a castle.

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• Richard - Verified booking

  This was a family holiday for 12, to celebrate our 60th Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

  Our 6 grandchildren had asked to go to Scotland, and when we found Strone House on the Sykes website we decided that was "the one". We did a preliminary visit when staying with our Scottish friends and met Julie who was totally charming and showed us round outside. We were thrilled with our choice. On arrival, we were overcome by the high standard of the property and furnishings and all the facilities..It was ideal for the grandchildren who used every facility - games room, outside badminton, sauna and of course the hot tub ( all used by adults as well!) The property was immaculate and we lacked for nothing. We were able to shower when we wanted and cook in the well appointed kitchen. Julie explained about the Aga, and we were left in no doubt how to make the best of the facilities throughout the house. Julie and Mac were perfect hosts and it is undoubtedly one of the best properties we have stayed in. We were so happy to receive a card ,flowers, chocolates and shortbread and a bottle of wine to mark are anniversary! Sykes, you have a real gem of a property on your books!!

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• Clare - Verified booking

  We have had a brilliant holiday based at Heatherbank.

  It was far enough out of the busyness of normal life but close enough to access things we needed. The setting of the house is quite deceptive when you drive through the housing estate, but when you go up that short lane it feels like the middle of the countryside. However, that lane is quite tricky to drive up and we found ourselves taking a deep breath every time we crossed the bridge and climbed the corner in the car. Once up there, the house itself is perfect. Our party consisted of two families of four (8 people in total). The spaciousness of the property and the 3 bathrooms all meant that we never felt crowded. Everything was clean, tidy and in good working condition and the kitchen was pretty well stocked. The decor was all in good taste. The hot tub was an extra bonus and we enjoyed sitting in it in the evenings looking up at the stars after a busy day out and about enjoying the beautiful scenery around. All topped off by a very helpful and friendly host. We are keeping this house as a favourite.

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