Villas In Callander

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Arjan - Verified booking

  We had some issues with the water.

  The owner tried hard to fix this during our stay, which more or less resolved the issue. It did require quite some work so it seemed. It was mentioned at arrival that the water is not drinkable so only to be used for showering. Fresh drinking water is supplied in bottles, so be aware of this. On the Sykes site it is mentioned there is a dishwasher, oven, (cosy) dining area and sleeping sofa. None of these are there. If you expect to eat at a table, you won't find that there (no table, no chairs to fit at a table). We did mention the missing dishwasher to sykes, they now have taken that from the site. Also, most doors jam, there is some leaking at the door to the bedroom. The surrounding area is messy, lots of debris like old doors, gas tanks, metal scrap, etc. and not much of the large area can be used due to high grass, fenced off, steep slope. Parking should be done carefully, as it is very easy to sink away in the loose gravel. All in all, it is very quiet, beautiful views on mountains (and deer!) and in general a cosy accommodation. But when staying there for an extended period, you notice things are not working well. Advice is to take your own sharp knife if you plan to cook there, since there is no way of cutting meat or anything. Same for hanging clothes to dry, there are no (wooden) pegs so we bought our own.

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• Alexandra - Verified booking

  We really enjoyed our stay in this little hideaway.

  The views are stunning, the hot-tub is a real treat and the peace and quiet is wonderful. The surrounding area is beautiful and there are plenty of places to walk or bike, depending on your preference. There are also lots of places to visit within a reasonable distance. Considering how secluded the property is, it's actually really not that far from a major road, so it feels very accessible. The owners were incredibly helpful and despite the close proximity of their house, we never felt intruded upon. The only slight negatives would be the cramped bedrooms and bathroom. Don't get me wrong, this place has been designed very carefully to make maximum use of the space, but we have quite a few bruises from knocking into furniture. It wasn't enough to dampen our enthusiasm, but if the outside space hadn't been there (the deck is sheltered so you can sit out even when it rains) I think we'd have felt pretty claustrophobic. That being said, we knew it would be compact when we booked as the listing and photos give you a good idea of what to expect.

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• Christine - Verified booking

  What a brilliant property to rent (2 adults, teenager and 11 year old).

  Travel and key instructions sent few days before holiday began and property was very easy to find following these (used the what3words). Met by owners on arrival who showed us round the property and how things worked, and they checked everything was fine during the week we were there. Property was clean, well equipped and plenty of space, even the mattresses in all bedrooms were comfortable. Lovely quiet location with such a lovely view from the back garden and was able to use the chiminea provided to toast marshmallows one evening (not the best of weather whilst we were there) and central for our trips out (Oban, Loch Katrine and Bracklin Falls to name a few).

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• Sue - Verified booking

  We enjoyed our stay in this property.

  The facilities provided are numerous and many details provided in the guide. However we found that there were instructions missing for various items such as the air fryer, tv. We found that the lounge suite was very soft and low so once in it was difficult to get up again. That maybe personal choice and perhaps a bit picky but we weren’t able to relax properly. The access to the property is on a farm track with ruts and hollows so needs care. The owners were available by phone which was great and very helpful. Sadly due to various circumstances, we were unable to meet but they were very helpful over the phone.

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• Rebecca - Verified booking

  This is a beautiful place, in an amazing setting.

  It was clean and had everything you would need for a peaceful holiday, with the option to try lots sporting activities locally. We saw deer and a golden Eagle from the lodge which we were made up with. The only downside was having to heat the hot tub with a log burner, which takes hours and not too toddler friendly. My husband has been struggling with mobility issues and was unable to be up and down the decking, to do so. But aside from this it is such a lovely place to stay with unbelievable views and we thoroughly enjoyed our week. Thank you.

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