Nestled at the foot of the Ochil hills, Ochilview country cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Relax in the spacious lounge and dining area, unwind on the sunny decked area or soak in our 6 seater hot tub. With a well-equipped kitchen, BBQ eating out area and garden games for kids and dogs to enjoy.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1111 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Luxury cottage, hot tub and wood burner, ideal for families celebrations.
Welcome to Ochilview a period country cottage dated 1885 situated at the foot of the Ochil hills. Which is great for walking, hiking and cycling. Ideal for friends, families and pets to holiday together. You'll love our spacious cottage its got everything you need to relax with large lounge and dinning area plus each bedroom is spacious with comfortable beds and pillows. We have a safe walled gated garden for kids and dogs. Ground floor sleeping and living areas. A large well equiped kitchen, a lounge area with patio doors leading out to a sunny decked area for outside alfresco dining. Enjoy our 6 seater hot tub, BBQ eating out area seating 10 comfortably. Walkers and cyclist's love the near by hills and glens and country cycling paths that lead to other near by villages. We have baby high chair, toys and travel cot for the young ones. Lovely green seated areas and football parks 50 metres away. Explore the hills they are just out the back. Spend evenings relaxing in our garden or indoors by the log burner with a selection of games, DVD, books and CDs. WIFI, 2 x TV's With a good selection of books, CD's and DVDs. It's a great base to explore Central Scotland, with near by attractions such as Stirling castle, Wallace Monument, Safari Park, Go Ape, The Trossachs, Callander and Bridge of Allan. Plenty of local good quality golf courses near by. St. Andrews and Gleneagles under 1 hr either direction. Stirling University is 5 mins away, which has a brand new large olympian sports and swimming complex. Glasgow and Edinburgh 40 mins away. Our small village has a Chip Shop, Pub, Indian restaurant, Post Office, Chemist, Local amenities shop, Church, Community Centre, only 2 mins walk. Bus stop 2 mins away. Local restaurants and pubs in villages near by.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
No lift (single-level property)
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Heated pool
Cycling nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: Please no pets to sleep in beds or up-stairs.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children of all ages are welcome in our home.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Menstrie is home to this cottage. Airthrey Golf Course and Alloa Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Labyrinth and Briarlands Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Tyre Maze and Blair Drummond Safari Park. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Menstrie travel guide
Does Luxury cottage, hot tub and wood burner, ideal for families celebrations. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Luxury cottage, hot tub and wood burner, ideal for families celebrations. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Luxury cottage, hot tub and wood burner, ideal for families celebrations.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury cottage, hot tub and wood burner, ideal for families celebrations.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury cottage, hot tub and wood burner, ideal for families celebrations.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury cottage, hot tub and wood burner, ideal for families celebrations. located?
This family-friendly Menstrie cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ochil Hills, Labyrinth and University of Stirling. Stirling Castle and Gartmorn Dam Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Great base to explore surrounding area.Might be useful to note that one of the double bedrooms is accessed through a smaller bedroom with two single beds meaning guests have to walk through.Otherwise great place to stay
The cottage was just what we needed, lots of lovely thoughtful touches were included.
A great place to unwind with family. Beautiful location, the hill walks behind the house were stunning and surprisingly easy.
Lovely outdoor spaces to enjoy as well.
2 families with teen boys, amazing hiking, comfortable small town setting, comfortable and relaxing house! This cottage was everything a holiday stay was supposed to be! We all really enjoyed our stay, hope to get back this way again!!
Heather S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Kenneth
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was immaculate during our stay. Fully kitted out and comfortable. A great size for a family gathering. Fantastic nearby walks to take our dogs in beautiful surroundings.
The rooms were comfortable, good size and had everything we would need like extra towels and blankets. Having a big full size fridge was perfect for those of us with food allergies and have to cook our own food and they had areas for kids to play outside and games to keep them entertained. It has honestly been the best VRBO in 5 countries that we have stayed in !
2 families from Denver Colorado area meet family from Liverpool. This was a great place with indoor and outdoor living areas. The Sterling castle shouldn't be missed and we also enjoyed the Falkirk wheel.
Very comfortable house for our three-generation holiday — well appointed, great location, plenty of room. The highlights included the large gathering space and table, the hot tub, the access to hiking, and the easy walk to the village amenities. In every way, the house added to our Stirling experience.
Had a lovely stay for my 60th birthday celebrations. Beautiful house which was spotlessly clean. Ample space for the family and very convenient for visiting Blairdrummond, Stirling jail and even the Kelpies. Thank you for lovely welcome hamper. The hot tub was an added bonus. Really enjoyed our 3 night break.
Spacious comfortable house, stylish but not fussy. Very comfortable beds, lots of wardrobe space, good showers. Fabulous hot tub! Great spot for touring castles and countryside - and excellent hill walks from the door. Stirling nearby is great for shops, cinema, museums and restaurants. Excellent host - super helpful.
House is lovely picture don’t do it justice ,would love to return in summer , we all had a great time , public transport nearby , we had a lovely day in Stirling . Will certainly return . Owner left a basket of lovely treats thank you
In our party of six -- four adults, two teens--, everyone got their own bedroom! And we could all debate around the kitchen island (a must for this family). Our stay was short, but we took full advantage. The hot tub works fine. Highly recommended.
We were 2 families looking to explore Scotland and this was the perfect place to call home for our visit.
Well located within public transit (or short car ride) to downtown Stirling. From Stirling, there was easy access to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
But when we were at the place, it was great to have a spacious and comfortable place for all of us to enjoy. The place had excellent amenities. Furnishings were modern and clean. Everything was as advertised.
The host was absolutely excellent. She was very responsive to questions leading up to our trip. We were made to feel welcome as soon as we walked into the door. And while were at the place, she was very responsive to questions or concerns that we had during our stay.
We look forward to an opportunity to go back to Scotland and would not hesitate to stay here again.
The cottage is great and perfect for family. It has lots of room with comfortable beds and furniture. The location is also ideal, a great central point in southern Scotland with a grocery store and restaurant literally a two-minute walk away.
Great weekend spent at this lovely cottage. Me and my family had a great time and will be coming back again. Lots to do at the property and the surrounding area was brilliant. Perfect weekend.
Awesome property- very well appointed, lots of beds and rooms, great outdoor space and hot tub. TV is a bit old, no ability to cast your phone or use apps like Netflix, but that is the only (minor) gripe i could find. Highly recommend this place for larger groups...
The drive in to the VRBO is gorgeous, right in behind the Colorado National Monument. It may be a little remote for some, but that is what attracted us to the location. Host is very communicative! We ended up with a slight snafu and were unable to complete our stay, but would definitely book here again.
Great cottage which was a great size for our party lf 8. Fantastic welcome from our host who had left a gorgeous cake and treats for our stay which was to celebrate my parents 80th. Hot tub was an added bonus for the weekend. All amenities in the property were excellent and it was a great base to explore Stirling and a little further to St Andrew’s. Would return and recommend. Thanks for a great stay.
From the very beginning the communication with the owner was fantastic. She replied to messages straight away. Answering any questions. The cottage was stunning. Clean tidy and felt very cosy. My family and i loved the location. I would definitely recommend it. And i will be booking again. As i just cant fault it we had the best 5 days and four nights making memories. Thank you.