Property Description

Enjoying a beautiful location in the heart of Scotland, Stronvar House offers you a unique self catering vacation rental holiday for up to 12 at an affordable price. One private unit comprising the ground and first floors of David Carnegie's major Victorian addition to the former 14th century castle - the front door, entrance hall, main hall, drawing room, dining room, kitchen and main staircase leading to five en-suite bedrooms.
The large entrance hall with oak staircase, leads up to the main hall. The Carnegie crest is displayed in the stained glass window, and the walls are covered with tartans from the local clans and many national flags
The oak staircase in the main hall leading to the first floor dominates the hall. Doors lead off to the Drawing Room, and the Dining Room. .
The Drawing Room:-
This quiet room has bay windows overlooking the gardens and mountains to the east and south. The focal point is the white marble fireplace with it's carved eagles and handpainted Delft tiles depicting sailing ships. The plaster frieze shows Neptune. This room contains a player piano with a selection of music rolls and a PC with an Internet connection.
The Dining Room:-
The beautiful and impressive marble fireplace, the thistle cornice and the large picture windows provide the grandeur in this room. The breakfast bar gives you breakfast with a view. The modern kitchen in the former servery with traditional feel provides you with the facilities to cook for your party.
Appliances include ceramic electric cooker, washing machine, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, microwave oven and kettles. A tumble dryer is situated in the old north tower.
The five very large bedrooms:- each with private bathroom, colour TV, clock radio, trouser press and hair dryer have outstanding views over the gardens mountains and countryside.
Available April to end of September. Other times may be available on request.

Local Area Information

In the area are Castles, Historic Houses (including Stronvar) and battle sites.
Museums, visitor centres, Whisky distilleries,a Safari Park, and excellent restaurants.
Pony trekking and Watersports.
Hillwalking and mountains to climb.
Fishing (Our Loch Voil and many others)
Theatre and cinema and major shopping in Stirling (30 miles - 45km)
A comprehensive up to date file is always kept in the house together with games and jigsaws.
There are many pubs with excellent beer in local villages.
Glasgow and Edinburgh are easily accessible by Trains from Stirling.
There is no public transport from Stronvar so cars are essential .
Local Village shops (Strathyre and Lochearnhead both with post offices) are excellent for all general groceries (And local gossip and advice!) Callander 12 miles (16km) away has two supermarkets.
Churches:Balquhidder is Presbyterian, Lochearnhead is Episcopalian and there is also Roman Catholic in Callander and all are very welcoming.
Sports centre with swimming pool at Callander. Tennis in Strathyre. Our garden is secluded and there is free access to all the countryside and mountains.

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Theme	Away from it all, Luxury
Accommodation	Changeover Day Sat, Size: Spacious, Accommodation Type: Self Catering
Suitability	Non Smoking Only, Low Allergen environment, Geared towards the older generation, Children Welcome, Family Oriented, No Pets
Outside	Garden, Terrace, Parking
Location	Remote Location, In the Country, Distance to Airport 50-100km, Distance to local restaraunts 3-5km, Distance to convenience store 3-5km, Distance to beach >5km, In the mountains
Local Area	The local town is Sleepy, Distance to Local Town Centre 10km, Restaurants, Quiet Bars and Pubs
Local Activities	Nearby Zoo, Water Park, Mountaineering, Walking, Swimming, Water Skiing, Tennis, Sailing, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Golf, Fishing, Cycling
Living Room	Fold Out Beds Sleeping 1, Armchairs 4, Sofas 5, Seating for >10 People
Laundry	Ironing Board, Iron, Clothes Dryer, Towels Provided, Linen Provided, Washing Machine Provided
Kitchen	Toaster, Grill, Separate dining area, Fridge, Freezer, Oven, Hob, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Crockery & Cutlery Provided, High Chair Available
Entertainment	Cassette Player, Radio, DVD Player, Video, TV, Hi Fi
Dining	Dining room, Seating for >10 People, Dining room table
Heat/Cooling	Electric Heaters, Central Heating
Bedroom	Ensuites 5, Pull-out Beds 2, Twins 3, Singles 1, Doubles 3
Bathroom	Shower Rooms 1, Toilets 6, Bathrooms 4

Contact Information

Name:	Colin Gompertz
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