Auntie Sheila's Cottage | Cottage in Glasgow
2 Bedroom Cottage in Gartness, Glasgow
On the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this is the ideal base for guests to explore the West Highland Way.. 5 steps to entrance.
Lower Ground Floor:
Study.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, Amazon Firestick, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: (4 Steps), DAB Radio, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, 20" Freeview TV Ensuite: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Electric radiators, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and 2 stairgates. Welcome pack. . Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 5 steps in the garden.. Aunties Sheila’s Cottage is perfect for a sociable holiday with its large cosy living room and plenty of comfortable seating, its wood burner is the hub of the cottage. The spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area leads off the living room and enjoys views of the rear garden, which has a charming small terrace at the front of the property to sit and enjoy the evening sun and the morning light. Comfortably sleeping 4-6 people with two spacious bedrooms upstairs and a study on the ground floor providing extra sleeping for two on a comfortable sofabed.
Conveniently situated within a 2-mile walk of the village of Killearn and about 3 miles from the village of Drymen, Auntie Sheila’s Cottage is well served for good pubs and eating places. Killearn has several places to eat and local convenience stores and Drymen offers a library, butcher, grocer, health centre, dentist, chemist, village pubs (including Scotland’s oldest licensed pub, The Clachan Inn), restaurants and two hotels, one with a leisure centre.
This pretty mid-terrace holiday cottage, which the owners have used for many years as their own holiday property, sits in the small hamlet of Gartness. It was originally built to house mill workers from Gartness Mill on the nearby river, Endrick Water. Situated near the start of the West Highland Way, it has fantastic views of the Campsie and Fintry Hills and is surrounded by unspoilt countryside. Affectionately named after the family member who originally owned it, Auntie Sheila’s Cottage is quiet and rural, yet equidistant between Glasgow and Stirling, both approximately 30 minutes away by car. Within a short drive, you can experience the delights of Aberfoyle, known as the ’Gateway to the Highlands’, walk along the shores of Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine, or explore the villages and lochs of the Trossachs. It’s ideal for walkers, with the West Highland Way passing the cottage, easy access to the nearby John Muir Way and close to the Campsie Fells and the Arrochar Alps, providing a wonderful holiday retreat and an ideal base for friends and family to spend time together.
You’ll love exploring the nearby Pots of Gartness, a series of rocky pools which provide a great place to watch salmon on their way up river to spawn and you’re close to the beautiful and mythical Finnich Glen which houses the Devil’s Pulpit, featured in the famous TV series ’Outlander’. For whisky lovers, the most southerly Highland malt whisky distillery, Glengoyne Distillery, is situated at nearby Dumgoyne. If you enjoy fishing, then permits for the Endrick River are available from the garage in the nearby village of Gartocharn, with fishing also available on the Lake of Menteith.
Stirling is 18 miles away with its ancient castle, Wallace monument and Bannockburn Visitor Centre, along with many historic links to people such as Rob Roy Macgregor, William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots, all of whom had a part to play in the history of this area. There are lots of film locations to be visited within a short drive including Doune Castle which became the fictional Castle Leoch in ’Outlander’. Glasgow, the city of culture, entertainment and shopping can be reached within half an hour, and Edinburgh in 90 minutes’ drive.
For cyclists, the cottage is close to National Cycle Network Route 7, which connects Balloch on the southern banks of Loch Lomond with Aberfoyle, Strathyre, Callander, Lochearnhead and Killin. Beach 20 miles. Shop and restaurant 3 miles, pub 2 miles.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
Auntie Sheila's Cottage is located in Gartness. Auntie Sheila's Cottage provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Pet Friendly, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Cottage features Parking, Pet Friendly, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Auntie Sheila's Cottage has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Gartness has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Gartness, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Towels provided
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2 bathrooms
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2 bedrooms
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Sofa bed
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Bed sheets provided
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Fireplace
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Oven
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Freezer
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Dishwasher
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine
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Pet friendly
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5 stairs to reach property
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Smoke-free property
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Fishing on site
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Horse riding nearby
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TV
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English
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On the river
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On the lake
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In a rural location
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Highchair
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Free WiFi
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Terrace
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Garden
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First aid kit
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Fire extinguisher
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number st00540p safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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