Guests say
Tigh Raineach is a beautifully equipped and welcoming cottage in a stunning, peaceful location, ideal for families, walkers, and dog owners. Guests consistently praise the secure garden, abundance of wildlife, and excellent amenities such as the hot tub, sauna, and games room. The property is clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully prepared, with helpful owners and easy access to scenic walks and local attractions. While the steep driveway and steps may pose challenges for those with mobility issues, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests returning for repeat stays.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean, tidy, and well maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as stunning, peaceful, and scenic, with easy access to walks and local attractions. Some mention the steep driveway and distance to larger shops, but overall feedback is highly positive.
Guests find the cottage cosy, comfortable, and well equipped, with comfortable beds and a welcoming atmosphere. The only negative is accessibility for those with disabilities due to steps and slopes.
Facilities such as the hot tub, sauna, games room, and secure garden are repeatedly praised. The cottage is described as exceptionally well equipped, with thoughtful extras like a slow cooker and kitchen supplies.
Guests appreciate the attention to detail, helpful owners, and extras such as bird feeders and kitchen supplies. While some mention gifts like bird food and herbs, please note these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Situated in the heart of the Trossachs National Park, this detached bungalow has stunning views from its enviable location..
Lower Ground Floor:
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining room: Freeview TV
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Cot and highchair. Doggy extras. External games room with table football and pool table. Enclosed tiered garden with patio, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Barbecue. Hot tub (private)
. Infra-red sauna (private).
Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps and slopes in the garden.. In the heart of the Trossachs National Park. Tigh Raineach, a detached bungalow with enclosed garden offering spacious accommodation for eight, is situated in the picturesque village of ’Bonnie Strathyre’ in the heart of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Ideal for families, it makes a perfect retreat from which to explore the stunning scenery of the Trossachs. From its large seated patio, or the garden room if it’s raining, you can enjoy the stunning views from its enviable location.
With immediate access to woodland walks and cycle paths, whether climbing, walking, cycling or wildlife spotting (red squirrels in the garden), there is plenty to do close by. After a busy day enjoy a meal at the large dining table (seats eight or more) and afterwards try a board game or jigsaw puzzle. On a clear night you can relax in the hot tub and just stargaze. On a cold day there is also a wood burner to enjoy.
Other activities available locally include golf, horse riding/trekking, fishing, water sports and cycle hire. The village shop, café and pub are within walking distance, and within a short drive you have the beautiful Loch Katrine, the spectacular Falls of Dochart in Killin and the popular town of Callander, which offers many restaurants, coffee shops, arts and crafts outlets and a visitor’s centre. Loch Lomond, Fort William, Oban, Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow, with its superb shopping and vibrant night life, are no more than 90 minutes away.
Free WiFi
There are two steps to the Hot tub.
There are low banisters at the property.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
EPC Rating = D
Letting Licence No: ST00232F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (22)
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Gary Styles
Visited Tigh Raineach late October, just as storms Austen and Boelo hit. Although set in the heart of some beautiful woodland, there was little local disruption (a large branch felled at the end of the road but cleared quickly by locals). The cottage was one of the best thought out and equipped we’ve stayed in. From big rubber drip trays by each door for wet/muddy boots and dog water and food bowls provided… to a collection of rechargeable lanterns to help you see around the large back garden at night. Security lighting on the side of the property is great for getting as far as the furnished garden room and fabulous outdoor jacuzzi but torches would be needed to reach the games/sauna house at the end of the garden. Kitchen equipment is of a very high standard, electric induction and separate electric oven/grill and (for us as gas users!), took a bit of working out but instructions were to hand and easy to follow. Just two of us with the dog, we rattled around a little bit that was nice and it quickly felt like home. With the direct mobile number of the owners too, we sorted a couple of issues (storm/jacuzzi related) very quickly via text message. Whilst facilities at Strathyre are somewhat sparse (a local shop for essentials, a cafe (Broch) and a hotel/Inn, Callander, about a 15 minute drive south is a great little shopping centre with supermarket and bakery/butchers, gift shops etc. Also some lovely walks from there (and free parking up behind the church).The cottage provided the perfect location for some easy hikes through ‘fairy dell’, streams and moss covered woodlands and although we didn’t see any, clear evidence of beavers down by the nearby stream with gnawed tree stumps around. The footbridge across the river (left off the cottage road just past the school) was unfortunately closed on our last day there (31/10) as a piece of one of the tread planks had rotted and collapsed Into the river below. Prior to that, the circular walk provided a nice morning ‘dog stroll’ for 20 minutes ‘round the block’ with the option of a coffee at cafe on the main road - before planning the day ahead. Obvious nearby visits (by car) are Loch Lomond (Luss was very nice), and a beautiful ‘autumn coloured’ drive along some quiet loch shores, to the stunningly positioned ‘The Pier Cafe’ at Stronachlachar which does an amazing Cullen Skink (£12.50) and views from your table are just exceptional. The only downside, 10 miles of winding single track road (to nowhere else!) with passing places but well worth the trip. Glencoe was 90 minutes away and Fort William a further 30 mins for some more breathtaking scenery. So for a day out, all quite do-able. Further South, the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel are only an hour away and the William Wallace memorial at Stirling is an amazing work of art close up. Best seen from the roadside of course, the car park entrance is free for quick photography! In short, for a very well equipped single level property (steps down to the garden/jacuzzi), in a very peaceful location with stunning woodland streams and waterfalls, Tigh Raineach is a great choice for outdoors and Trossachs lovers. Two double bedrooms and two twin rooms could easily accommodate a large family and the separate dining space an extra place so people are not on top of each other. In summer, the garden space would be the perfect escape if required. Alternatively, a dark sky autumn/winter viewing (maybe of the Aurora if the clouds are kind!) from the bubbling hot jacuzzi with your favourite music in your AirPods. Just perfect! The only downside for us was the driveway. As others have mentioned, it is extremely steep. A 4WD car should have no problem but our front wheel drive VW camper (2.8t) really did fall out with us trying to get out on our first couple of days. Even with a bit of a run up, our clutch was burning/smoking! So the van was then left at the top of the drive by the bins, close to the wall (a large lorry was still able to easily pass… so no issue and thankfully the road is very quiet (though kiv some school run traffic for the small school down the road).Highly recommended place and lovely accommodating owners who are happy to help with any issues.
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Confirmed Guest
Very steep drive and rear steps down from back door, unsuitable for elderly or anyone with disabilities. Lovely house but the outside space is on a deep slope. The surrounding area is breathtaking. Lovely walks but make sure you have everything with you as its 9miles to a variety of shops. The local post office is a bit pricey but ok if you have forgotten something. Very peaceful on a nighttime.
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Sharon
Lovely clean and comfortable cottage enjoyed by us all