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.
30 Golf Courses within area for a day's golf.
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

* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Bathroom	Bathrooms 4, Toilets 6, Shower Rooms 1
Bedroom	Doubles 3, Twins 3, Pull-out Beds 2, Ensuites 5
Heat/Cooling	Central Heating, Electric Heaters
Dining	Dining room table, Seating for >10 People, Dining room
Entertainment	Hi Fi, TV, Video, DVD Player, Radio, Cassette Player
Kitchen	High Chair Available, Crockery & Cutlery Provided, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Hob, Oven, Freezer, Fridge, Separate dining area, Grill, Toaster
Laundry	Washing Machine Provided, Linen Provided, Towels Provided, Clothes Dryer, Iron, Ironing Board
Living Room	Seating for >10 People, Sofas 5, Armchairs 5, Fold Out Beds Sleeping 2
Local Activities	Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Tennis, Water Skiing, Swimming, Walking, Mountaineering, Water Park, Nearby Zoo, Snorkelling, Water Sports
Local Area	Distance to Local Town Centre 500m, The local town is Sleepy
Location	In the mountains, Distance to beach >5km, Distance to convenience store 3-5km, Distance to local restaraunts 1km, Distance to Airport 50-100km, In the Country, Remote Location
Outside	Patio, Parking, Terrace, Garden
Suitability	No Pets, Family Oriented, Children Welcome, Geared Towards Younger People, Geared towards the older generation, Non Smoking Only
Accommodation	Accommodation Type: Self Catering, Size: Spacious, Changeover Day Sat
Theme	Away from it all, Luxury, Quiet yet close to local activity

Contact Information

Name:	Daphne Gompertz
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