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Patio Doors face south | 
Lochside garden Halloween |
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From the summer house | 
Fishing in the garden |
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Cottage reflects loch | 
Lounge to Kitchen |
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Kitchen | 
Dining area |
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Double bedroom en-suite | 
Twin bedroom |
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Sledge run rear garden | 
Mooring at garden |
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Briar Steading |
Lochearnhead, Central Scotland - Edinburgh, Scotland |
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Looking to impress someone for a birthday or anniversary? Briar Steading offers exceptional views south, a woodburning stove for cozy winters and use of the indoor hot tub within the grounds. Fish for free Mar - Oct. Briar Steading is a spacious new build cottage. Elevated within three acre landscaped gardens, the glass doors in the lounge and bedrooms offer romantic views south over Loch Earn. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Mountainous / Riverside / Waterfront / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 2 |
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Guests:
| 4 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The cottage faces south across Loch Earn to Edinample Castle and Glen Ample, boasting outstanding views from sunrise to moonset in all weathers. There are many vantage points for photography on the grounds. Less than a 90 minutes drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow, Lochearnhead boasts a central position within Scotland, where Perthshire meets Stirlingshire and The Trossachs at the gateway to the Highlands. The village lies within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park of Scotland. The location enables easy access for day trips to other tourist towns, cities, villages and attractions. Lochearnhead is an ideal location for water sports, cycling, walking, Munro’s, fishing, golf, forests, wildlife, bird spotting, history and folklore, castles, distilleries, photography, eating and drinking, and for total relaxation. There are two hotels within a 200 metre stroll of the garden gates and a cafe at the water sports centre. neighbouring villages offer other places to eat and drink. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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There are many things to do and see around Lochearnhead including sports and outdoor activities, tourist attractions and unique annual events in the village. Lochearnhead is so central within Scotland that you can make easy day trips to endless places. Just over the loch are Ben Vorlich & Stuc a Chroin. Ben More & Stobinian are about 11 miles by road and the Lawers range just beyond Killin about 12 miles. The Callander to Killin cycleway passes through Lochearnhead just half a mile from Briar Cottage. There are 8 excellent golf courses all within half an hour’s drive. The waters of Loch Earn have long been famous for water sport activities. There are two water sports centres in Lochearnhead, 150m and 500m from Briar Cottages gates. Horse-riding/Pony Trekking is available at Rednock Farm near Callander and at The Equestrian Centre, Milton Morenish, on the north shore of Loch Tay near Killin. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Detailed directions are provided on the owner's website and various on-line maps. |
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Nearest airports:
| Edinburgh or Glasgow 58 miles |
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Nearest train station:
| Stirling 28miles |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Oban to Mull and other Scottish islands |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Lochearnhead Village |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Two hotels- 200m, 30 more within 14 miles |
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Nearest beach:
| Oban 55 Miles, |
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Nearest shop:
| Asda delivers, Store 1m + 6m, Co-op 7m, Tesco 13m |
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Nearest market:
| Stirling farmers market |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Kim Proven |
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Contact Phone No. |
01567 830443 / 07917416497 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Canoeing / Climbing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Therapies / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Briar Steading is a spacious, luxury new build holiday cottage finished in local stone with a beautifully presented modern interior and furnishings. The open plan living area measures 26ft x 16ft including a fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a dining area and lounge. Facing south, the views from the lounge are outstanding thanks to the 4 panel, floor to ceiling patio windows framing the picture perfect view of Loch Earn, Glen Ample and Edinample Castle. The cottage sleeps 4 in 1 twin and 1 king-size bedroom both with en suite facilities. Each bedroom has a patio door leading to the front garden and barbecue area The kitchen is well equipped housing a 70/30 fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, ceramic hob, oven, microwave and other modern appliances. The dining area has an ash table and brown leather dining chairs. The open plan lounge has a wood burning stove, leather furniture and coffee tables. The lounge and both bedrooms have flat screen TVs.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Courtyard / Garden / Hot Tub / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Enjoy outstanding, romantic loch views within three acres of private landscaped gardens, including the garden on Loch Earn. The doors from the lounge lead to a riven slabbed patio area with garden furniture and a BBQ. Garden lights are controlled from the house and the garden. There is parking for two cars, one next to the cottage and a second space beside Briar Cottages double garage 20 metres from the house. Guests can enjoy the stunning views by the stream from the top of the paddock near the disbanded Lochearnhead to Comrie railway walkway as well as the 250ft loch garden on the banks of Loch Earn just 50 metres from the cottages. The loch garden offers a slipway, moorings, jetty, summerhouse and picnic tables. Launching and mooring a small boat are all inclusive plus guests can fish for trout, salmon and char from the loch garden free of charge between March 15 and October 6th. Flags putters and balls ae supplied for putting on the lawn along with toy croquet and boule.
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Further Details |
Briar Cottages guests have seen many wildlife species in the garden and local area. You may witness pheasants, deer visiting the rear garden in autumn to winter, mallards hatching ducklings in spring and pairs of ospreys fishing in Loch Earn all summer as well as red squirrels, otters, bats, red kites, golden eagles, sea eagles, owls, sawfly, grey lag geese, oyster catchers, butterflies and an assortment of bumble bees amongst other creatures. Owners Fraser and Kim are on hand to welcome you and will assist you in any way that they can to ensure you have a comfortable and memorable holiday experience. All guests are invited to view inside their B listed thatched cottage on the grounds to see the original cruck timber framed ceiling and to hear stories of past tenants.
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Conditions of
Rental |
A 20% deposit is required to secure your booking for weekly holidays. The balance should be paid no later than 8 weeks before the start of your holiday. 3 and 4 night short breaks may be available from October to April, except for Christmas and New Year. 3-4 nights charged @ 70% of the weekly tariff. 5 nights @ 80%. The cottage is all electric with heaters that can be set to timer. Guests are awarded an average use of electricity units (333) in their holiday rental price. Any additional electricity that is used will be charged at 12p per unit payable before departure. There is a wood burning stove that will be made up for your arrival. Additional logs can purchased locally at the post office. Briar Steading cottage is pet free though pet owners may book Little Briar cottage and use the shared gardens.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Ideal for honeymoons / Other rental properties on site / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Briar Steading |
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You couldn’t fail to have a wonderful holiday here, but the generosity of spirit from Kim and Fraser put the cherry on the cream on the icing of the holiday! Many many thanks
Martin, East Carlton Park, Dec 2010 
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Spent 6 nights here in Briar Cottage and didn't want to leave. Absolutely perfectly located for all that the Trossachs has to offer. Kim and Fraser's attention to detail makes this a wonderful holiday destination. Whilst the cottage is compact, it has everything you need for a comfortable stay. We made use of chimenea on the terrace, even in February!...
UK, Feb 2011
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We were looking for a relaxing 10 day break over Christmas and New Year and as the first guests at Briar Steading we had just that. The cottage is brand new, fitted out with top facilities and amenities. We relaxed so much that it took a lot to get us away from the log fire and quite majestic views. The cottage is bigger than the photographs seem to portray and the layout is good, with the two bedrooms positioned either side of the main living space with their own bathroom facilites. Top marks for such wonderful comfortable beds.
Plenty to do and see within the area if you can get away from sitting on the sofa - even though we stayed until January, the quiet time of year. With a friendly pub and hotel within easy walking distance, eating in or out isn't a big deal.
Two highlights - the first being the stag and deer that visited regularly at dusk in the first week. The second being the owners Kim and Fraser - never intrusive but so very welcoming and helpful. The night spent with our hosts and their friends along with residents of Lochearnhead in the Village Hall for Hogmany will go down as one of the best of celebrations - while the New Years Day BBQ by the side of the loch, again with the owners, friends and neighbours rounded off a wonderful entry into 2011.
We had a marvellous holiday and only hope we can organise our next holiday at Briar Steading before the news gets out!
UK, Jan 2011
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Perfect Valentines. Gorgeous cottage in stunning surroundings, Lovely walks and delicious meal at Monachyle Mhor. Warm welcome from Kim and Fraser. Hope to be back again.
Forson, Glasgow, Feb 2011
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Congratulations Kim and Fraser. All your hard work Hs paid off. You couldn’t have built a more perfet home. Well done
Brown, Grangemouth, Mar 2011
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Fantastic break, beautiful cottage, fantastic views, and the warmest of hosts in Kim and Fraser thank you.
Paterson, Kirkliston, Mar 2011
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Beautiful cottage, great hosts. Had a lovely break in a fantastic area - be back again.
Thanks
John and Helene, Carlisle, Mar 2011
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Many thanks for a lovely warm welcome, great area, homely cottage see you again
Dave and Irene, Eden Valley, Apr 2011
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Had a great week, a wonderful cottagein a stunning location Kim and Faser were the perfect hosts. We will deifinitely be back thank you very very much
Gary, Bernadette and family, Apr 2011
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What a brill week we have had. A truly wonderful cottage in a beautiful location. Kim and Frasers hospitality was exceptional. Thank you we would love to return Asap
Terrill, Stanstead , Essex, May 2011
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Magnificent cottage, magnificent view, magnificent hosts, Everything simply perfect except for the weather. Thank you so much will definitely recommend with 5 stars.
Dixin, Milton Keynes, Apr 2011
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Dream holiday, Excellent hosts, beautiful landscape, will be coming back soon.
Wang, Singapore, May 2011
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Amazing location, excellent accommodation, fantastic hosts and weather wonderful, Shhh. Dont tell anyone about this amazing gem. Many many thanks Kim and Fraser we will return.
Chris, Gerald, Jean and Brian, Rossendale, Lancs, May 2011
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Fantastic accommodation. Our 4th holiday at Briar Cottages. The new steading is magnificent absolutely 5 star, With 10********** hosts. We keep coming back. Fraser and Kim thank you once again.
McLelland, Airdrie, Jun 2011
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We stayed at the Steadings. Superb accommodation with excellent amenities including a log burning fire . The cottage has uninterupted views of Loch Earn and scenery was breath taking and ever changing. The location is also great for touring Scotland. We enjoyed private access to the Loch for fishing and relaxing in the loch side summer house. We chilled out with a glass of wine whilst watching the resident Ospreys catching more fish than we did.The icing on the cake at Briar are the hosts Kim and Fraser (who I would deem a national treasure, if just for his entertaining stories and warmest welcome). We look forward to going back as I could not think of a more perfect place to holiday.
Janet, Motherwell
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A truly wonderful wee break. My wife and I stayed for two nights with my cousin Jenny and her husband Joe who have been going to Briar Cottages for four years now.
We met Fraser and Kim on the first night and had a few drinks in their company, they are a smashing couple who couldn't do enough for us and made us as welcome as though we were old friends, we had a real laugh with them.We will definitely be looking at booking to stay again.
Jim and Beryl Kennedy, Watford, Jun 2011
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Amazing accommodation. Great hosts who go above and beyond. We had awesome weather. Had a laugh fishing. All amateurs. Last year was brilliant (Little Briar Cottage) but staying in Briar Steading was the icing on the cake. A must visit for a superb meal and good value is The Byre Inn at Brig O Turk.
Rita, Bob, Sue and Rex, Newton Aycliff and Shildon Co Durham, Jun 2011
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Superb hopitality, beautiful landscapes,wonderful wildlife.
Midge and Andrew, Stphen and Jen, Bristol and Haddington, Jul 2011
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Thanks from the bottom of our hearts for a weeks stay in your splendid cottage. We enjoyed it very much. Also thanks for your hospitality Kim and Fraser.
Burggraaff, Netherlands, Jul 2011
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As always, magnificent, Kim and Fraser epitomise what hosts should be.
McLaren and Rye, Lytham St Anne's, Jul 2011
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Thanks foralovely stay at your wonderful cottage. Great bird watching to remember. Nice to meet you both. Hopefully we can come back again sometime.
Diane, Peter, Nicholas and Anthony, Lancaster, Aug 2011
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We've had a lovely time in this wonderful cottage. Kim and Fraser have been fantastic and the cottage is a credit to them. Thank you.
Lisa Simon, Louis + Toby, Carlisle, Aug 2011
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Thanks so much for a brilliant time. What a lovely location for a beautiful cottage. Can't wait to return.
Parks, Ayreshire, Aug 2011
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We've had a wonderful time in this magical environment. Most comfortable accommodation and beautiful views. A great pleasure to be with Fraser and Kim.
McKenzie, Pymble, New South Wales, Australia, Aug 2011
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Lovely cottage, spectacular location, delightful hosts. Kim and Fraser, thank you for a wonderful relaxing break.
Perry, Liverpool
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Fantastic! Wish we could have stayed longer. Loved it! Thanks for all your hospitality.
Mark and Ashliegh, Lancashire, Oct 2011
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Our stay here was all we'd hoped for and more.Gorgeous cottagw and location but hosts Kim and Fraser were fantastic. Euan was delighted with his card games. Hope to return again. Thanks Kim.
Brown, East Kilbride, Oct 2011
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Great to be back. New Cottage outstanding. Love the peace and beauty. Always a great welcome from Kim & Fraser. Connor thinks Scotland is the most beautiful place in the world!! Hope to see you again next year.
Clarke, Torquay
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A great week in a beautiful cottage in a beautiful part of the world. Would highly recommend SS Walter Scott on Loch Katrine, followed by a meal in The Byre Inn. Drive round Loch Lomond via The Dukes pass Aberfoyle, Balloch and Crianlarich. Coffee in Killin overlooking Dochart Falls. Kim and Fraser exceptional hosts.
Craig, Rachael and Baby Toby, Northumberland, Nov 2011
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