Holly Cottage - Beautiful Country Cottage Sitting at the Foot of the Ochil Hills
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10.0Outstanding
(36 Ratings)
"The best vacation rental we have stayed in. It was close to Stirling and within walking distance to shops, parks, and hikes. We enjoyed the sheep and coos. So clean, comfortable and quiet."
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6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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A family friendly cottage for a relaxing and peaceful holiday. Holly Cottage has an open plan living area with the kitchen, dining and sitting room which all flow into one another. The living area has two large windows which look out onto the fields which are home to our Highland cows and sheep. The master bedroom with shower en-suite is located on the ground floor with views up to the Ochil Hills. The upstairs floor comprises of a main bathroom with bathtub and a triple bedroom. There is also a lovely wee nook at the top of the stairs where you can sit and read a book or just take in the views of the hills behind. You might even see a Roe deer.
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(36 Ratings)
"The best vacation rental we have stayed in. It was close to Stirling and within walking distance to shops, parks, and hikes. We enjoyed the sheep and coos. So clean, comfortable and quiet."
Raeann E.Don't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
The best vacation rental we have stayed in. It was close to Stirling and within walking distance to shops, parks, and hikes. We enjoyed the sheep and coos. So clean, comfortable and quiet.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely location. Clean. Cosy and warm. Everything we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice and quiet location. Was exceptionally clean and comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful cottage, well-equipped. We had a lovely, relaxing week and would come back anytime. Thanks to Laura, the landlady.
10.0 / 10.0
Very well equipped cottage. Beautiful setting, peaceful and a great location. Stirling and The Wallace Monument close by. A good number of markets close by. Our host Laura was a gem, quick responses to questions.Lots of room and quite comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a really very nice stay. The cottage is very clean and equipped with everything you need. A big thank you for the welcome greeting from Laura. She was always available and communicative for any questions. The location is rural but very well situated for making excursions and going shopping. We would love to come back.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time at your cottage. Thank you for being so sweet and accommodating we will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
As this was our first trip to Scotland my wife and I were uncertain what to expect from a rental property. We reviewed several properties online that were located in the general area we were planning to visit and selected the Holly Cottage near Alva based on the cottage description on VRBO and previous reviews given. I am very pleased to advise that the cottage was everything we were hoping for and we enjoyed our 8 night stay there very much. The description posted of the property was completely accurate and Host Laura was wonderful and did everything possible to insure we were comfortable and our needs were met. We highly recommend the Holly Cottage to anyone looking for a quiet relaxing vacation property in this beautiful area of Scotland.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay at Holly Cottage. The space was perfect for us (2 adults and 2 children) and the location was great. We loved sitting at the dining table and admiring the view of the Highland cows in the field.
It was a great spot to easily get into Stirling and easy to get to Edinburgh (we took the train) and Glasgow.
Laura was a fabulous host and gave some great recommendations for places to eat.
We loved our stay so much we’ve already booked to stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was just lovely. Spotlessly clean, well equipped and perfect location for us. The children loved the Hielan Coos!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect. Laura was great and the place is exactly as advertised - wonderful!
10.0 / 10.0
This was our first location straight from Edinburgh. It was the perfect size and layout and we so enjoyed the cows in the field and the scenery.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay in holly vottage was so clean comfortable and furnishing and facilities were great. Such a peaceful place to stay and yet easy access to Alva and Stirling. Everyone wee spoke to were so friendly and helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage was a perfect fit for our family. We had plenty of room for my wife, myself and our three daughters. The location was so perfect. We stayed for two weeks and never had to drive more than an hour to all our destinations. Laura had everything ready for us and is just up the road if we needed anything.
10.0 / 10.0
This is a lovely cottage; quiet and soo peaceful. Excellent walking trails right out the door! Wonderful spot to plan day trips and relax between.
10.0 / 10.0
This place is exceptional. Very clean, cute, roomy, comfortable. Nice little patio in front. She left milk, tea, coffee, and cookies. The location is very close to Stirling and a half hour from a park and ride to go into Edinburgh. Plus, there are stark hills in the back, Highland cattle in the front, lanes to walk on and beautiful views. One of our favorite rentals ever. We wish we would have stayed longer.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect place for a group of friends! We came up for a wedding and had a wonderful stay! The place was extremely clean and cosy, comfy beds, blackout blinds and a fully equipped kitchen if you fancy cooking! The highland cows were a welcome bonus!! Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
This place was a real delight. Comfortable, quiet, well appointed. Decent food and grocery options nearby, and quick access to Edinburg via the trains. The Scottish highlands literally start at the cottage's back door. We would definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely cottage & setting with friendly owners.
Wheelchair accessible, good turning space, shower has raised instep. Highly recommend😊
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome, relaxing ,welcoming and made us feel at home .
10.0 / 10.0
If you’ve found this place while browsing, stop looking and just book it. You’ll be so happy you did. Close to everything, comfy and cozy.
10.0 / 10.0
We are originally from the Stirling area, so this property is a great place for us near family and a short drive to so many places in Scotland. Highly recommended
10.0 / 10.0
We were looking for a location that was fairly close to Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews, Stirling, Loch Lomand and the Highlands, because we didn't want to repack every couple of days. I don't think we could have done better than this spot.
Even though our trip was short, we were able to do all of the above without a lot of driving.
The facility was perfect for our situation and the owner was a gem.
10.0 / 10.0
our host Laura was great -responded promptly to any questions. The location was perfect for seeing Sterling where the sights and food options are recommended
10.0 / 10.0
Great property. Very clean & everything we needed. Laura, the owner was great and dealt with all our needs. Would definitely recommend. 😄
5.0 / 10.0
Excellent accommodation. Never had such a well-maintained, cosy and clean cottage with a very nice landscape on top of that. The cottage is conveniently situated, near Stirling and the Wallace Monument (next door, so to speak) and not very far from Edinburgh. It is a good spot if you want to explore the region. If you want to go to Fort Augustus and see Nessie, it is, of course, a long drive but possible anyway; we did it and what a pleasure it was to find such a delightful cottage when we came back. Laura, the owner, is very kind and helpful if anything is needed. Will definitely recommend the cottage to friends who want to visit Scotland!
David, Charlotte, Gabriel and Juliette from France.
5.0 / 10.0
The cottage was all we were hoping for and so much more. Absolutely perfect and amazing. Such a peaceful place. Laura was a model host and we could not recommend this place higher. Can't wait to go back!
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5.0 / 10.0
From the very warm welcome when we arrived to the reluctant departure the entire stay was fantastic. Lovely cottage with everything you need to enjoy a great holiday in central Scotland. Easy access to the North, East and West of Scotland. We will definitely be back !
5.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our trip to Scotland. Laura is a great host and anxious to give you a warm welcome. The house is very comfy and big. It is in a top quality location.
FAQs
Is parking included with this cottage?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Holly Cottage - Beautiful Country Cottage Sitting at the Foot of the Ochil Hills. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Holly Cottage - Beautiful Country Cottage Sitting at the Foot of the Ochil Hills pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Holly Cottage - Beautiful Country Cottage Sitting at the Foot of the Ochil Hills?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.
