Guests say
Kestrel Cottage receives glowing praise for its immaculate cleanliness, stunning views over the loch, and peaceful rural setting. Guests consistently highlight the comfort and well-equipped nature of the cottage, as well as the warm hospitality of the hosts. The location is ideal for exploring local attractions and offers a tranquil retreat with beautiful walks and scenery. Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and local advice. The cottage is described as cosy, relaxing, and a true home from home, making it a highly recommended choice for a countryside getaway.
Multiple reviews specifically mention the cottage being extremely clean, spotless, and immaculate, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly described as beautiful, peaceful, and idyllic, with stunning views of the loch and easy access to local attractions and towns. Guests appreciate the rural setting while noting its convenience for travel.
Guests frequently mention the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and relaxing, with special praise for the beds and overall homely atmosphere. No discomfort or negative experiences are reported.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with everything needed for a stay, including kitchen amenities, smart TV, and an honesty room with books and games. Facilities are consistently praised and well maintained.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as generous welcome packs, dressing gowns, slippers, and helpful local advice. While these gestures are highly appreciated, it should be noted 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..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Bluray Player, CD Player
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, French Doors Leading To Juliet Balcony.
Private parking for 1 car.. 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 = C
Reviews (35)
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Sue Clowes
Kestrel cottage was so nice. It was clean comfortable and very relaxing. It had everything you could need for your stay. The views were stunning and the reservoir was lovely to walk around. Very quiet and peaceful and with Sterling only a fifteen minute drive it was the perfect location.I would definitely a stay at Osprey Hideaway and love to come back again.
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Tracy Moody
We were greeted upon arrival by Morag and she was lovely. The accommodation was gorgeous and the view of the Loch from the cottage was outstanding. The cottage was well equipped with all the essentials and the added touch of milk,eggs, tea, coffee and prosecco was very welcoming. Kestrel cottage felt like home from home and we couldn't fault it in anyway. We would definitely go back again. Thank you George and Morag for making our holiday enjoyable and hassle free
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David Merrifield
Superb location which is off the beaten track, single track roads to get there but plenty of passing points and the Scottish drivers are very disciplined and curtious in the lanes so no need to worry.The cottage was very well equipped, comfortable and clean. The welcome pack was extremely generous.The views are spectacular and to be honest I could have spent the week just looking at those.Perfect base for exploring with it being close to Stirling, The Trossachs, Edinburgh and Glasgow George is a fabulous host, warm and friendly but at the same time leaves you to enjoy your holiday.We definitely want to return.