Self catering

Beautifully restored and refurbished, this delightful first floor apartment within this Victorian castle, is set within immaculate grounds, with outstanding views across to the Ochil Hills. Built in 1889, in the Scots Baronial style, this imposing castle is the perfect setting for a romantic week away or to be based centrally within Scotland to tour this region.

Accessed via the grand and luxurious entrance, this modern apartment is situated on the first floor, providing resplendent accommodation. The open plan living area includes a stylish modern and well equipped kitchen, perfect for preparing romantic dinners, whilst the sumptuous seating area is well suited to relaxing in a cosy atmosphere after evening meals. The main bedroom with double bed has an en-suite bathroom, whilst there is a spare room, which has two single beds, which has access to a separate w.c. The apartment is set-up ideally for a couple or a family with two older children. Please note that this property does not allow any children under the age of 5 years old. The well maintained grounds and garden are available to residents on a communal basis and there is plenty of parking to the front of the castle.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA

The castle is situated between Perth and Stirling, with a huge range of shopping to choose from. Stirling is well known for the imposing Stirling Castle that sits above the town, as well as the Wallace Monument. Nearby is Auchterarder, with the world famous Gleneagles resort, with its golf courses, horse riding, falconry, shooting school and restaurants. For those who fish, there are plenty of reservoirs, lochs and rivers locally to choose from. Beyond that is the well known Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park, which is an ideal destination for family trips. Here you will find lions, bears, chimps and elephants, as well as many other adventure activities. There is excellent hill walking on the Ochill hills or there is the more mountainous range Ben Lawers, one of the highest in Scotland, which is a haven to ramblers. However, both Edinburgh and Glasgow are less than an hour away and this opens up these cities for day trips as well.

Use of a car is essential to discover the true beauty of the surrounding areas.

For those flying into Scotland, the closest airports to this property are Dundee 50 miles away, Glasgow 44 miles away and Edinburgh 27 miles away and hiring a car or 4WD couldn’t be more convenient if you are choosing to travel by air. There are a variety of well known car rental companies situated within walking distance of the arrivals terminal at Edinburgh and Glasgow and similar arrangements can be made for your arrival at Dundee.

If you are driving into Scotland from the south, the major arterial motorway into Scotland, the M74, although busy is generally free flowing.

Trains these days can also be an extremely accessible and pleasurable means of transport into Scotland for individuals and groups alike. All the major railway stations have car hire companies located in situ, enabling the transition from carriage to car to be as stress free as possible. The East Coast mainline runs between London and Edinburgh-Waverley, approximately 27 miles from the property, which will take approximately four and a half hours, requiring just a short drive for the remainder of the journey. The closest station to the property is Dunfermline 12 miles away.