Guests say
The Bield is a spacious and beautifully decorated cottage in Stirling, ideal for large family gatherings and groups. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and lovely garden with a hot tub. The location is excellent, offering easy access to local shops, scenic walks, and attractions. The owner is noted for being helpful and responsive. Occasional minor maintenance issues are mentioned, but overall, the property provides a welcoming and memorable stay, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as spotlessly clean and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests frequently mention the excellent location, close to local amenities, shops, and beautiful walks, making it a great base for exploring the area.
The house is described as spacious, comfortable, and ideal for large groups, with comfortable beds and plenty of communal space for relaxation.
The property is praised for its well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, ample parking, and garden. A few minor maintenance issues (e.g., toaster, freezer, knives) are noted but do not detract from the overall positive experience.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack and festive decorations. While these gestures are warmly received, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The Bield will appeal to families & couples as a base to explore this incredible area of Scotland. A beautifully presented spacious house with open fires, a lovely garden and hot tub, walks from the front door and into the village.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview Smart TV, Open Fire
Kitchen: Freeview Smart TV, Netflix, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Slow Cooker, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: Freeview Smart TV, Netflix, Open Fire
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 6: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 7: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fires included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture.BBQ.Hot tub for 6 (private). Bike store. Private parking for 6 cars. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no stag or hen parties. Couples, holiday makers and family bookings only.. Discover The Bield, a beautiful sandstone Victorian house which until 2021 operated as a family run guest house since 1989 and is still run by them to this day. A wonderful home which is beautiful inside and out with a welcoming hallway. All the rooms are immaculately presented and there is plenty of space for family and friends, whether it be relaxing in one of the stunning living rooms with open fires, relaxing in the hot tub or soaking up the sun in the garden.
Situated in the picturesque village of Aberfoyle, the ’gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park’, this is the perfect location for families and couples to enjoy a luxurious and comfortable holiday while recharging after a long day exploring the beautiful surroundings. On the ground floor there is a spacious living/dining room with an open fire and a second living room, giving guests a spacious home for all to enjoy whether curling up with a book in front of the fire or everyone relaxing together to plan the next day’s adventure. The spacious kitchen with breakfasting area is well equipped for preparing a celebration meal and there is also a handy utility room. There is a family shower room and three beautifully presented bedrooms, one of which is en-suite. There are three further double bedrooms on the first floor all with an individual en-suite to complete the picture. Step outside into the well-kept garden with a hot tub and private parking for up to 6 cars! There is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy.
You may not want to venture out from The Bield, but there is so much to discover and there is no need to use the car. There are many beautiful walks surrounding The Bield, just get your boots on and head straight out the front door. For adventurous cyclists, Sustrans Cycle Route 7, a challenging long-distance route from Sunderland to Inverness, passes nearby with breathtaking views of forests, hills and lochs. Just a 5-minute drive from The Bield, you’ll find the gently rolling tracks around the picturesque Loch Ard which are made for exploring by bike or on foot, with sculpture trails and play features to find. Makes a great fun day for all the family with woodland and water-loving wildlife along the way to look out for.
Take a cruise on the steamship ’Sir Walter Scott’ on Loch Katrine, one of Scotland’s iconic lochs offering fabulous views best seen from the water. You can take your own bikes or hire bikes from The Pier, board the boat and disembark from Stronachlacher, 13 miles down the loch. Have lunch in the café, and then cycle back on the private road to your start point. For traveling further afield, Stirling, Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow or all accessible for days out.
Free WiFi
There is an evening curfew for the hot-tub use.
There is an evening curfew for noise at the property.
Families or couples only.
Stag, hen or other party bookings only permitted with prior consent.
Holidaymakers only.
Nearby points of interest
- Loch Lomond Shores
Reviews (32)
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Confirmed Guest
We had a brilliant time at this spacious and well equipped accommodation, there is everything you need. This includes household equipment, bedding, towels, with the kitchen very well equipped. Washing machine and tumble dryer are there if needed. We only used the jacuzzi a couple of times due to the atrocious weather, but we still had a very enjoyable time indoors. We would highly recommend this property for anyone looking for accommodation for a large party of varying ages.
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Kirstin Davies
Possibly the single best holiday house I’ve ever stayed in. The house itself is one of my favourite memories from my holiday in Scotland.
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Tracy
A beautiful house in a great location, it was just perfect for our large group of family and friends. The hot tub was very popular and the separate living areas in the house allowed the young ones to have their own space at times.We loved Aberfoyle and played golf, walked up behind the house to the viewpoint and cycled on great trails from the centre of town.