Guests say
Puddingstone Cottage receives high praise for its cosy atmosphere, stunning views, and peaceful village location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and proximity to a friendly local pub and community shop. The cottage is ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside, cycling, and walking. Most reviewers found the property clean and welcoming, with thoughtful touches from the host. While a few guests noted minor issues with clutter or specific facilities, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a popular choice for a relaxing getaway.
Most guests found the cottage clean, warm, and well-presented, with only a couple of comments mentioning dust or the need for a deeper clean in some areas. Bathrooms and bedrooms were generally described as clean and comfortable.
The location is frequently highlighted as a major strength, with beautiful views, a tranquil setting, and easy access to local attractions, walking and cycling routes, and a welcoming pub just steps away.
Guests consistently mention the cottage's cosy, homely feel, comfortable beds, and effective heating. The peaceful environment and quality furnishings contribute to a restful stay.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen essentials, books, games, and a log burner. Some minor issues were noted with the bike shed, cooker manual, and clutter, but overall facilities are praised for meeting guests' needs.
Many guests appreciated personal touches such as welcome cards, quick responses from the host, and occasional gifts (e.g., Easter treats). Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Located within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, popular with cyclists and walkers alike and the famous Black Bull pub just a minute walk away.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DVDs, Books
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Toilet
Bedroom 2: (1 Step), Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Rear garden. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking.. Puddingstone Cottage is a charming cottage tucked away in the heart of the peaceful village of Gartmore, minutes drive away from Aberfoyle and one minute walk to the famous Black Bull community owned pub. The Black Bull was featured in the popular TV programme, ’Tom Kerridge’s Pub Rescue’. This lovely cottage is surrounded by a cottage style garden to the front and the rear and is located within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Hugely popular with cyclists and walkers alike. The garden has a fantastic shed to store bikes for those serious cyclists.
The cottage is best accessed from the rear of the property found along a little path next to the village hall and through the back garden. On entering the cottage you will be welcomed by its charm and cosy comfortable furnishings. There is a lovely bright kingsize bedroom to the left with a modern shower room next to it. As you turn right into the cottage step up into a dining area and a bright fully equipped kitchen, compact but lovely. From here you have a spacious living room where you can sit and enjoy the far reaching views across the Forth Valley where on a clear day you can see the Wallace Monument in Stirling, almost 25 miles away. After a day of exploring, relax whilst watching Freeview on the large flat screen TV or the great selection of DVDs on offer. There is also a good selection of books in case you forget to bring your own. The same views can be seen from the master bedroom which has a comfy double bed and an en-suite. This truly is a lovely place to come and stay surrounded by stunning countryside and walks right on your doorstep. Maybe bring some painting and paint the cows in the field outside the front of the property. Aberfoyle is a popular tourist village with an attractive main street and with just the right amount of independent shops, cafés and restaurants. This area is full of natural beauty and history, a visit to the Trossachs Discovery Centre and The Scottish Wool Centre is a must.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Loch Lomond Shores
Reviews (32)
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Confirmed Guest
Puddingstone is a well equipped, comfortable and nice cottage. You have a beautiful view from the sitting room and a nice garden to sit in. Next to the cottage is a good pub, which is community owned and where you can have a drink or dinner. There is also a small village shop, owned and runned by the community. In the village of Aberfoyle, which is nearby, is a supermarket.The surroundings are very beautiful, you can have good hikes!
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Barbara Martindale
Very comfortable cottage. Lovely view from lounge window over countryside and the hills.
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Sharon Brown
A beautiful cottage in a wonderful setting. The pub is great. Please do support it if you can. Coming from a village without a pub made this a real treat. Not a criticism but Internet connection is a bit hit and miss but not a problem for me at all. Cottage very well equipped and the village even has a little shop for essentials. Had a wonderful time. Thank you Ann x