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Front door
Roses at the front door
Entrance to Bankend holiday house. From the A 811.
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Stirling, Stirling
  • Stirling Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • University of Stirling
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • National Wallace Monument
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful country cottage

This house can only be discribed as a home from home. Furnished to a high standard, providing everything you need in a family holiday . Perfect as a base for guests wanting to explore Scotland or relax in outstanding countryside ,surrounded by fantastic views. It offers masses of space inside and out, close proximity to main road network makes for easy access to travel around.The house offers 5 bedrooms and 2 reception rooms, all with glorious views, of Stirling Castle and Wallace Monument, Ochill hill .Downstairs there are 2 public rooms both with Large flat screen TVs , with freeview and Netflix . A large modern shower room separate small utility, wher we have a freestanding freezer, washing machine .The sitting room looks directly at Stirling Castle overlooks the large secure garden A lovely wood burning stove and flat screen TV are in the sitting room close to the large kitchen /dining area which leads via French doors to all fresco dining and barbecue area. The front garden enclosed enjoys morning sunshine, and the patio collects all the afternoon sun. We have an extensive outdoor drying space for our guests.
Upstairs we have 3 bedrooms ,1-is a king sized bed in the smallest room.
Bedroom 2 has twin beds , bedroom 3 ,has 3 single beds this is a huge bedroom.
Downstairs 1 large room with super king bed, and another twin room (2 beds ) looking out into the garden.
All the bedrooms are light, spacious with super views. , all bed linen and towels supplied.



Golfing enthusiasts, there are golf courses galore, two are visible from the farmhouse. Gleneagles is 20 minutes up the motorway. St Andrews Old Course is 1 hour away.
There is lots of fishing locally, If you prefer a bit of history , Stirling is steeped in it, Stirling Castle, Wallaces Monument, Bannokburn Heritage Centre. The tollboth, Old Town Jail, and loads more. The Safari Park is 5mins away, Go Ape, for a zip wire treat for the energetic.
Boat trips on Loch Lomond 25mins away, Stirling University is available for the complete sports facility.
We have The Peak , there are so many places to eat in Stirling and lovely local pubs within a few miles The Crown in Kippen, The Gargunnock Inn ,home made food, reasonable prices.
It's possible to visit the islands on the west coast in a day trip, or Edinburgh 50 minutes away .

Property manager

Val Gair

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Bring own beds, not to be left in house unattended
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
5 days minimum stay
Proof of identification upon booking to confirm age over 25 years old otherwise the booking will be cancelled.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stirling

Located in Stirling, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Notable landmarks in the area include Stirling Castle and Falkirk Wheel. Travelling with kids? Consider Gargunnock House Gardens and Blair Drummond Safari Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Stirling, Stirling

What's nearby

  • Stirling Castle - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Tolbooth - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Blair Drummond Safari Park - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • University of Stirling - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • National Wallace Monument - 12 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Stirling Station - 13 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's Stirling - Drip Road - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Forresters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪BrewDog Stirling - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The River House Restaurant, Stirling - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful country cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful country cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful country cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful country cottage located?

This family-friendly Stirling holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Gargunnock House Gardens and Stirling Golf Club. John Cowane's Hospital and Argyll's Lodging are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage, but damp

Val really needs to replace her instruction book. We didn’t have any recycle bins in the house, even though she said their were and she had told us. Other that a couple conversations with Val, there wasn’t instructions on how to separate our trash. The house got very damp. To the point our clothes even felt damp. It’s got a great location and you can see Stirling Castle and the William Wallace monument. Dehumidifier would have been good or an exhaust fan in the laundry room. Not too bad of a stay, just needed those instructions.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lindsey P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Unfortunate Experience

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend that anyone stay here due to the host’s intrusive and inappropriate treatment of us. While the property is nice, the environment created by Val’s behavior is not one I would recommend. She wandered through the home we stayed in, which is next door to her main residence, whenever she saw fit, whether we were there or not, even removing items. She continually made passive aggressive comments. She made us feel unwelcome. It was quite alarming. This is an important FYI. Based off our experience, I cannot offer my recommendation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R., Inverness

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls get together

What a wonderful weekend we have just had at Bankend Farm, Val was a wonderful host and we couldn’t have asked for more. Fantastic recommendations for places to eat, helped us get a taxi when we were loosing faith with the taxi companies in Stirling and as for the house it was clean, light and we all slept brilliantly. Perfect for a get together with plenty of room, we don’t want to say too much as we shall definitely be recommending for a catch up venue for family and friends. We shall return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing weekend Amazing house

Thanks for much Val for your hospitality, you have a beautiful house and made us feel so welcome. Stayed over with friends and family for a girls weekend. Easy reach for days/ nights out in Stirling. Lovely grounds and views from outside area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheila m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Brilliant location for exploring Stirling and surrounding area
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thankyou Val

Absolutely immaculate.the host was always on hand and very helpful.spacious cottage with everything that we needed.cant thank Val enough for providing such a good holiday let.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gateway to the Highlands

It was a lovely comfortable house, all the furniture and furnishings were of very good quality.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place and really friendly host. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical weekend

We enjoyed a fun-filled weekend at Val’s property. The house was very comfortable and suited to all ages. The grandchildren loved being on a farm and made great friends with the dogs and horses. A big thank you to Violet’s mummy who allowed each of the girls to ride Joey. The location is great. We climbed to the Wallace monument and visited Bannockburn. Would recommend Corrieri’s for a family meal with young children. All in all it was a pretty perfect weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely farmhouse in peaceful setting close to Stirling

We found this property to be spacious, comfortable and well equipped. It is ideally placed a five minute drive into Stirling which is a beautiful town to visit and a great base to travel further afield. Glasgow and Edinburgh are within easy reach as are The Trossachs. We stayed for two weeks and really didn’t want to leave as it’s such a peaceful place. Val the owner is on hand next door if needed but was totally unobtrusive. We loved the ponies in the field next to us, and were sad to say goodbye 😞 hopefully we will be able to visit again before too much longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Holiday Rental

From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, Val really went above and beyond in ensuring we were comfortable. Val’s cottage is beautiful and very clean. She has thought of and provided everything you could possibly need for a brilliant holiday. Cottage is very near to all amenities in Stirling and Val had lots of suggestions of places to go and visit. We would have happily stayed at the cottage all day as the setting and views are glorious. Thank you again Val, this was a special holiday where happy memories were made.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short family break away -September 2020

Had an excellent long weekend at Val’s farmhouse😍 The house was perfect for us! Our 5 kids (all under 9) loved sharing rooms and having their own tv room! The house was cosy and had everything we needed. We visited the castle, safari park and kings park together with enjoying the sunshine on the back patio. The stars of the weekend were definitely the dogs and horses! Val treated the kids to a ride on Joey and all the kids loved Coco! If only we could have taken her home! Thank you x
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neetika D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful farm cottage, moments from Stirling

Gorgeous location. Really enjoyed the horses and well behaved dogs on the farm. We had plenty of room with the bonus of a patio and garden area. Very secure. The hosts, Val and her daughter Hannah were lovely. Thank you for a great holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Holiday

We had an amazing summer break in this beautiful comfortable cottage. We enjoyed the horses and all the greenery. Thanks Val for everything and hope we will be back again!!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering in Stirling

This lovely property was ideal for our long weekend visit to the area. Our group of 11 felt like home from home at Backend Farm. It was clean, warm and we were made to feel very welcomed by the owner. It’s location so close to Stirling town was ideal for an easy drive to local sites and shops, with great views of the castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place

we had a great time when we stayed here, we got to visit a lot of places.

10/10 Excellent

Deb & Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ladies vacation

Great house! Our base for the Solheim Cup and other sightseeing. If you like waking up in the country but only minutes from the city, this is your place. Would come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bankend Farm home away from home

Banked Farm is a fabulous place to stay! The proximity to Stirling can't be beat and the views are stunning. Our requests were responded to quickly and efficiently, and Value is very friendly. The kitchen is stocked with every tool and appliance we needed and the beds were comfortable. We loved seeing the horses in the paddock every day, and getting some puppy love from the three dogs. We always stay in self-catering lodgings when we travel overseas, and I would rank Banked Farm at the top.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Very comfortable house, spacious, well-equipped and in an ideal location for sight-seeing.

Our family of six had a four-night stay in Bankend Farmhouse. It is very spacious and well-equipped. It is situated in a rural setting but within a five minute drive to Stirling. We thoroughly enjoyed our short holiday and were also lucky with the weather given it was March. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Muriël R.

Een mooi huis op een prachtige locatie !

Wow, voor onze groep van 11 personen een super huis. Bij aankomst ontvangen door Val, erg gezellige en een goede gastvrouw, zij woont er naast dus handig als er vragen zouden zijn. Alles is aanwezig in het huis en als het er niet is komt Val het gelijk brengen ! Met het mooie uitzicht en haar vriendelijkheid zeker nog een bezoek waard.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Tolles Haus, super Lage, sehr sauber und ordentlich.

Großes, freundliches Haus, direkt an der Straße nach Stirling. Stirling 5 Min. Fahrzeit, viele Zimmer, sauber und ordentlich. Platz für 10 Personen. Netter Kontakt, Pferde direkt am Haus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

Cozy house in beautiful holiday destination

The house is spacious with enough room for groups of up to 11 people and the marvelous vista includes genuinly Scottish countryside as well as the impressive silhouette of Stirling castle. All kinds of attractions are close by, the major cities Edinburgh and Glasgow can both be reached in less than an hour by car.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ailynn C.

An Idyllic Vacation spot

Val is a wonderful host - very helpful and available to answer any questions we had. The house was great and very comfortable. We had 6 adults in our party and there was plenty of room. The location couldn't have been more idyllic - with friendly horses roaming in the paddock right outside our windows. The view of the castle, and the Scottish countryside made this a restful home to return to after our long days of exploring the area. Stirling was the perfect launching point for us to see the lochs, and Edinburgh, Glasgow, and more. We would definitely return to this lovely farmhouse.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Large 5 bedroomed well furnished farmhouse

We are a family of 8 adults and 2 young children who stayed over Easter weekend. Val met us on arrival and showed us around the house. We were welcomed with mini Easter eggs for the children and flowers on the table. The weather was very cold but once Val got the heating going and the log burner lit the house soon warmed up. The house is very well furnished and has a large dining table that can easily seat 10. The kitchen is well equipped with dish washer , washing machine and tumble drier. Val was happy for our 2 children to feed the horses and wander about the farmyard, which they really enjoyed. The house has amazing views of Stirling Castle and surrounding countryside and is close to all Stirling’s amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Lovely cottage in idyllic surroundings

We have just returned from a fabulous stay at Bankend Farmhouse. What a lovely place to stay! The cottage was perfectly placed for exploring the area and very well equipped. There were 5 very comfortable bedrooms with ample bedding, a large kitchen that easily seated 11 of us and 2 good sized sitting rooms, one with a lovely open fire. We were made to feel so welcome on arrival and Val gave us loads of helpful advice on places to visit and where to eat. Our boys (8 & 12), very much enjoyed spending time with the horses (especially the foal!) and loved playing with the friendly dogs. We will most definitely be looking for an excuse to return and highly recommend.

About the host

Hosted by Val Gair

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This house and farm has been in my family for 3 generations.
It's still a working farm but not so intensely by me now.
There's always masses to do, especially at hay time, we have horses and of course the holiday house.
My daughter helps, when around as we breed a few horses still .

Why they chose this property

Bankend, has been a great family home for generations of , it's always been a very sociable place, and holds great memories of fun times for many of my relations and friends going back through the generations .
I think when you stay here you will understand why.
Lovely relaxing, and super handy for everything.

What makes this property unique

Proximity to Stirling. Main road networks, train station to go to Edinburgh and Glasgow.are massive plus points to this property.
Defiantly has a unique location, as you benefit from lovely views a beautiful comfortable house, but not isolated.
It's cosy and you don't have to be a large group to enjoy it.the house evolves , therefore you don't feel you are living in a big house. Also it looks like a cottage , but it's a little tardus . The house also has many original features , beautiful old fireplaces and some original pieces .
There is a good patio with large dining table and barebeque, the field next to the house usually has horses in it , so you tend to get visits from them.
I am sure you will enjoy your stay . We just pray for sunshine !,
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