Guests say
Muirmailing Cottage is consistently praised for its immaculate condition, modern comforts, and beautiful country setting. Guests feel warmly welcomed by the friendly and helpful owner, Wendy. The property is well-situated for exploring central Scotland, with easy access to motorways and local attractions. The cottage's peaceful location, coupled with its well-equipped facilities, makes it a highly recommended stay for a relaxing holiday.
Reviewers frequently highlight the cottage's immaculate and spotless condition, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness that contributes to the overall positive experience.
The cottage's location is described as perfect, rural yet with close links to motorways, making it ideal for exploring local museums, places of interest, and filming locations for 'Outlander' fans.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the cottage, noting it as very comfortable, warm, and accommodating, with some expressing a desire to stay indefinitely due to the comfort levels.
The cottage is repeatedly commended for being well-equipped and maintained, with modern facilities and everything needed for a pleasant stay. However, one mention of ongoing building work slightly impacts the score.
While many reviews express gratitude for the owner's helpfulness and the welcoming atmosphere, there is no specific mention of gifts, so it is not possible to score thoughtfulness based on the provided information.
About this property
Stirling 5.5 miles. A delightful, barn conversion situated close to the owner's home within their smallholding. Surrounded by beautiful Stirlingshire scenery and well-appointed throughout to provide quality holiday accommodation, this Stirling cottage is ideal for those wishing for an attractive base from which to explore this scenic and historic part of Scotland. Offering flexible sleeping arrangements, this beautiful West Plean cottage has two bedrooms on the first floor, which can either be prepared as twins or doubles on request, making it perfect for almost every group's needs. The ground floor accommodation at this Stirlingshire self-catering cottage benefits from underfloor heating and comprises a stylish kitchen with a dining area and a delightful sitting room with a door that opens out to the patio. Outside this Stirling holiday accommodation is a charming patio garden providing a perfect place to enjoy alfresco meals together on warm evenings. All of this and more awaits at Muirmailing Cottage. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1138457, together sleeping up to 8 guests.
Stirling is Scotlands youngest city and yet one that has so much ancient history from William Wallace to Robert the Bruce. Stirlings history is evident today in the Old Town, which boasts family ghost walks and tales from the graveyard. Stirling Castle has a superb, dramatic cliff-top location overlooking the city and provides a stunning outlook from its battlements to the mountains, cliffs and River Forth snaking away to Edinburgh.
Accommodation
Two double bedrooms (zip/link, can be twin on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room.
Central heating from air-source heat pump with underfloor heating on ground floor.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Front patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Note: Mobile phone signal is variable at this property.
Note: Sloping ceiling and reduced head height in bedrooms.
Note: The owners have a cat and a dog, and there are two ponies in the field around 300 yards from cottage.
Note: This property only accepts a maximum of four people inclusive of infants.
Note: Bookings for this property are for holiday makers only, no workers.
Note: The owner of the property accepts a minimum of 3 nights.
Reviews (87)
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L
Cottage - warm, comfortable, very well equipped , Owners- friendly, very helpful, very considerate but not intrusive. Thankyou Wendy & Graham Highly Recommend
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Ivy
So central to what we wanted to see and do. Lovely host very welcoming. Would highly recommend. Ivy.
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Wilma
Wendy has the balance of friendliness just right. We feel right at home. Super accommodation and setting. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for first class self catering in a country setting which is also within easy reach of main motorways and amenities.