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Family Friendly Refurbished Detached Country Cottage set in Castle Grounds

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Across our gardens to Strathendrick House from our river
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Strathendrick from the entrance side

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Drymen, SCT
  • Rob Roy Way - South
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Loch Lomond Shores
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Loch Lomond
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Family Friendly Refurbished Detached Country Cottage set in Castle Grounds

Deep in the heart of leafy Buchanan Castle Estate, just outside the village of Drymen, Strathendrick House is a haven of peace and tranquillity. A vast garden, dominated by an enormous fir, and surrounded by mature trees and an orchard, ensure utter seclusion and privacy.
This prestigious property has been completely upgraded and modernized throughout the winter of 2017-18
In addition to the five charming bedrooms located upstairs, the house now comprises a spacious downstairs bedroom with en-suite, perfect for older family members or those with small children. The newly built state of the art kitchen, with its large island, the centrepiece for socializing and food prep, features a mix of solid wood units, stainless steel and granite. The kitchen adjoins the living area in a vast open plan space, further opening out through french doors onto the beautiful garden and private river. Al fresco dining at your fingertips! The property has three log-burning stoves dotted throughout the living areas and a cosy TV snug. There are three en-suites and 2 public bathrooms, one with a claw footed, Victorian style bath.
The house is tastefully decorated, in a mix of the traditional and modern, and feels much more like a home than a holiday property. There is private access to the stream at the bottom of the garden, trampolines and swings. Although suitable for families, friends, or larger groups, Strathendrick is also suitable for couples looking for a romantic and secluded break. Remember, it is first and foremost a comfortable family home.
The village of Drymen is charming. Local amenities include several fine pubs all serving traditional hot and cold food, a supermarket, a bank, a local butcher, a gallery, souvenir shop and a well-stocked library. There are a variety of events including ceilidhs, regular fairs and dances throughout the year. It is also ideally located for exploring the beauty of Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, and the gateway to the West Highlands.
Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow are all within easy reach.
We supply a complimentary Welcome Pack upon arrival consisting wine, shortbread, tea, coffee, sugar, milk, olive oil & salt & pepper. There is also a Cleaning Starter Pack provided containing all the essentials.

Property manager

J.A. Ker Russell
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Best child friendly property in the area
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Events

No events allowed
No wedding marquee inquiries
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs not allowed upstairs

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No wedding marquee inquiries
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number ST00226P

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Drymen

Located in Drymen, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond. Travelling with kids? Consider SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium and Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Drymen, SCT

What's nearby

  • Rob Roy Way - South - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Glengoyne Distillery - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Balloch Castle - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Loch Lomond Shores - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Loch Lomond - 19 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 13 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chimes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Lagoon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pirn Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Dog House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪St Mocha Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Refurbished Detached Country Cottage set in Castle Grounds pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Refurbished Detached Country Cottage set in Castle Grounds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Refurbished Detached Country Cottage set in Castle Grounds?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Refurbished Detached Country Cottage set in Castle Grounds located?

This family-friendly Drymen cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rob Roy Way - South and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Conic Hill and Inchailloch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal House for Family Reunions
We comprised a group of 6 adults and 3 young children and this house was ideal. It has lots of space, big common areas and a fabulous kitchen for cooking in. The children loved the fact that there are two staircases! The bedrooms are plentiful and comfortable with nice bedding. There are plenty of bathrooms too. The house is tastefully decorated and furnished.Our vacation was in February 2025 so not great weather but that didn't spoil our trip; there are plenty of nearby activities. Heather & Hector, who manage the house, were very helpful and communicated regularly. The whole holiday was just great and we all left thinking we'd like to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Burns Weekend
What a fantastic host. Great communication and very accommodating. Thank you Ker for all your help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary
We had a wonderful, relaxing time at this beautiful house which is in a picturesque, peaceful setting and was perfect for our family gathering. We found the bedrooms really comfortable and we enjoyed spending time together in the main open plan space, and sitting out in the gardens too. The location was great for walking and exploring, with amenities close by it wasn’t at all far from beautiful Loch Lomond. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend
The house was fantastic with lots of room, well equipped kitchen and beautiful gardens. Heather and Hector were so helpful and approachable and nothing was too much bother. It was the perfect venue to have all my Family stay and help me celebrate my special Birthday. Everyone loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home & property
Two families (9 total with 5 being children) stayed very comfortably in this home. The home was incredibly inviting. Everyone had great space for bedrooms and bathrooms. Our children enjoyed the yard and stream tremendously - they didn't want to leave. We thoroughly enjoyed the short walk into Drymen, and took several day trips to nearby locations. Even Edinbourgh and Glenn Coe were quite accessible, each for a day. We highly recommend this property for a quiet, beautiful retreat for families or couples to get away. We all hope to return again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Comfortable
Strathendrick House was the first stop in a family trip to the Highlands. We found everything about this beautiful home and the area to be perfect and wish we had planned to stay longer. Hector and Heather were responsive and extremely helpful. We loved visiting the restaurants (delicious food options) and grocer in Drymen and found everyone to be so welcoming and helpful. The excellent rating for this property is very accurate and well deserved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
What an amazing place, and an opportunity to stay in such a spectacular house. Absolutely fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house set in beautiful grounds.
The house is a perfect mix of old country charm and modern comfort. Spacious, well equipped and in set in beautiful and substantial gardens. Comfortable beds and living spaces. It was very clean and we received a lovely welcome. Would happily book this lovely family home again. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend in an amazing house
The house was fantastic. Quirky, packed with character and tucked away in stunning gardens. No request was too much trouble for Heather. We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

gillian w., Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Spent two nights celebrating my 60th birthday with friends in this beautiful house. We received a very warm welcome from Heather who made sure we had everything we needed and was available should we have any questions during our stay. The bedrooms and living areas are very luxurious and comfortable. We loved the outside space too and made full use of the log burners. We would all love to return another time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cottage
The house was beautiful and perfect. Would definitely recommend this house to anyone going to Scotland.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring in Scotland
The weather turned out better than we expected. We were able to enjoy the outside table and beautiful grounds on numerous days. The location was excellent and we all enjoyed walking the trails to Drymen. The surrounding towns were spectacular as were all the people we met.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wished we could have stayed longer
What an amazing, beautiful, and comfortable home. Our family of 7 only spent 2 nights at this fantastic property, but we lived every minute. The caretakers were so helpful and kind, giving lots of great local info that helped us make the most of our short visit. The layout of the house was perfect for our group - lots of space for the cooks to converse with the others without getting in anyone's way. We loved the abundance of high quality cookware, dishes, utensils, and bar ware. The bedrooms were so spacious and comfortable with lovely furnishings and great showers. Not a single complaint from anyone in our group. The grounds are particularly lovely - so nice to have coffee on the patio with the birds chirping and flowers blooming. I whole heartedly recommend this lively property. The next time we visit this area, we will definitely stay here again, but for much longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

claire f.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Aray Girls
Our second time staying at the property, love this house,,Hector was fantastic ,,we,d of been lost without his kindness,,re check in ,As was certainly not straight forward,, Hope that gets sorted . Beautiful spot,weather was lovely, Hope to be back .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend with friends
The house and grounds were fantastic! We had an amazing time and will certainly be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brock M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat in the country
This property is located in a quiet secluded neighborhood but within walking distance to Drymen. A creek runs through the front yard and the house is spacious with plenty of room for relaxing. We spent time exploring the Loch Lomond area as well as just having some downtime to read and spend time as a family. A great property if you are wanting a nice quiet retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kelly b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and well equipped, would thoroughly recommend for a fantastic family holiday
The arrangements for staying at the accommodation were well thought through and Heather and her husband were incredibly accommodating. We have an incredibly comfortable stay in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alain S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es war wunderschön - vielen Dank!
Wir haben als Familie diese Ferienwoche in diesem mega-super-tollen Haus enorm genossen. Vielen Dank für alles!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Blown away by the house and grounds. Very peaceful.There's so much space in the house. Perfect entertaining house. It has all the essentials you expect. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
This is a fabulous property. Can’t recommend it enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graeme C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable
The perfect location for our short stay. The house is comfortable, spacious and handily located near Drymen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Warren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Excellent property and service from the housekeepers. The description is accurate and the location is ideal for exploring Loch Lommond and the surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
Had the most wonderful stay with the family. The house and especially the gardens are beautiful and so very peaceful. House and furnishings are first class. Perfect location for sightseeing or just a relaxing and peaceful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning House
Perfect venue
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax and Enjoy
Beautiful house and gardens with stunning views. Equipped with everything you require for a relaxing holiday and ideally situated for exploring Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by J.A. Ker Russell

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Why they chose this property

We wanted a secluded spot, but not isolated, within walking distance to a village and local pub / restaurant. We were looking to bring up a young family in somewhere we could always call home and always look forward to returning to, whatever age we were. And we wanted somewhere special, that excited us each time we arrived. Strathendrick House has achieved everything we wanted and more!

What makes this property unique

Secluded and private but not isolated
Big enough to fit friends and family, small enough to feel warm, welcomed and comfortable
Decorated and finished with charm and taste but not flash
An amazing garden with its own private river
A family of deer that treats our garden as their own
A perfect place to get away but never too far from dining out, a pint or a familiar face

Languages:

English, French, Italian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests