Guests say
Barn Owl Cottage receives glowing praise for its spotless presentation, tranquil rural setting, and exceptionally well-equipped interiors. Guests consistently highlight the peaceful atmosphere, thoughtful touches, and warm hospitality from the owners. The cottage serves as an excellent base for exploring local attractions, with many visitors eager to return. The welcome packs and extra amenities are frequently mentioned as delightful surprises, though these cannot be guaranteed. Overall, the property offers a comfortable and memorable stay in beautiful surroundings.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotlessly clean, tidy, and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests love the peaceful, rural location with beautiful views and easy access to Stirling and other attractions. One review notes it is a little remote, but this is generally seen as a positive.
The cottage is repeatedly described as comfortable, cosy, spacious, and furnished to a high standard, with quality linens and thoughtful extras enhancing guest comfort.
Reviews consistently mention the cottage is very well equipped, with excellent showers, ample parking, and a range of amenities. Maintenance and instructions are praised, with no reported issues.
Guests frequently mention generous welcome packs, quality toiletries, robes, slippers, and an honesty room for games and books. While these thoughtful touches are highly appreciated, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Situated in stunning rural scenery and overlooking a 120-acre loch, this property is located only 4 miles from Stirling.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Bluray Player, DVD Player, CD Player, French Doors Leading To Patio
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Private parking for 2 cars.. All properties: Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Sitting-out area with garden furniture. Large garden with courtyard (shared with other properties on-site). Bike store. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole. . Stunning scenery. Only 4 miles from the historic city of Stirling, yet hidden away in a truly magnificent and peaceful rural scenery means a perfect location for year-round holidays. Osprey Hideaways overlooks the owners’ own 120-acre loch where ospreys can be seen feeding most days in season. 300ft high cliffs frame the far side of the water, making the views genuinely stunning. All the cottages are furnished to a very high boutique standard and provide excellent accommodation for couples or family groups. A welcome pack is provided including a bottle of bubbly so that you can relax as soon as you arrive. There is also lovely linen, towels, bathrobes - and even slippers! To top this off is the honesty room where you can borrow books, a huge selection of DVDs, games, toys and visitor information. The owners live on site and are there to help as much (or as little!) as you want.
Each cottage has been named after birds that are regularly seen flying overhead, and are perfectly located to enjoy the best of both worlds at any time of the year - the peace of the countryside and the amenities and activities of the city. As well as being only 4 miles from Stirling city centre, it’s only 5 miles to the motorway junction for surprisingly quick journey times to Edinburgh, Perth and Glasgow and all their facilities. Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park is 20 miles away and the mountains to the north or the beautiful sea lochs to the west are all within a 2 hour drive. There are numerous golf courses locally and even the Gleneagles course is only 35 minutes’ away. For walks the choice is endless and one of the best cliff-top walks in central Scotland starts right at the cottages! Stirling is a vibrant but compact university city offering wonderful attractions, including an incredible castle, the amazing Wallace Monument, the historic Church of the Holy Rude and even ghost tours. There are restaurants to suit all tastes, swimming pools, sport centres, multiplex cinema, theatre, museum, pubs and shops. The best bit is that Stirling is very much a year round destination. The perfect place for the perfect holiday! Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 miles.
Free WiFi
Fireworks/drones are not allowed at this property.
EPC Rating = D
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
Barn Owl is a wonderful, and very well equipped house.We particularly liked the extra touches, robes and slippers, super toiletries, binoculars and welcome pack.We enjoyed visits to Stirling Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia, the Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel,Loch Katrina, CowdenJapanese Garden and. The Red Kite experience at Agarty.
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John Wickenden
Barn Owl Cottage as one of the cottages in Osprey Retreat is excellent for a quiet holiday. Great views across pastoral scenes and of a loch and hills. Great welcome from the owner. Very spacious accommodation. Not too far away from Stirling and other local attractions. We had a wonderful week there and would come again if we were up this way.
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William Wright
A great place, just what we wanted for a weekend away.