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Blinkbonnie Cottage, a place of tranquillity & beauty in a country setting.

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View from the patio doors towards the Lochan and beyond.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 453.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wester Lix, Scotland
  • Falls of Dochart
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Breadalbane Folklore Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Loch Earn
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blinkbonnie Cottage, a place of tranquillity & beauty in a country setting.

Blinkbonnie Cottage is set in beautiful forest covered countryside on the Glen Ogle and Leskin Estate, within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The cottage faces directly south, so the garden is a sun trap which overlooks a small lochan and is a haven for wildlife, with woodlands & hills beyond.
Blinkbonnie has had a major upgrade within the last three years & we will continue to make improvements to provide comfortable & enjoyable accommadation and facilities for our guests.
The accommodation comprises of a good sized living/dining room, including a wood burner if the weather turns cold. There are french doors opening out to the rear garden and lead to a lochan with forests beyond. The internal hall leads to the newly fitted shower room and the two bedrooms, one including a king sized bed & the other with twin beds. A new kitcken was installed last year with all new utilities provided.
The panoramic views from the bedrooms take in the local forests and hills.
Whilst the cottage is in a rural setting, it is only a five minute drive to the village of Killin which is home to the famous Falls of Dochart, at the western end of Loch Tay. The village has various eating places; gift shops and a very well stocked modern COOP for all your needs.
The village of Lochearnhead, a 10 minute drive away where all forms of water sports and fishing are available. We have two golf courses within 20 minutes and many more a little further away. It is also is an ideal base for walkers & cyclists with many cycle routes and footpaths locally to try and explore.
If you are looking for a cosy country cottage holiday to explore a beautiful area of Scotland, then Blinkbonnie Cottage is waiting for you.

Property manager

Neill or Paula

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Killin

Located in Killin, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Killin Golf Club and Callander - Balquhidder Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Falls of Dochart. Travelling with kids? Consider Canyoning Scotland and Drummond Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wester Lix, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Falls of Dochart - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Breadalbane Folklore Centre - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Killin Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Loch Earn - 8 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Crianlarich Station - 17 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Capercaillie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Larches - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boat House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shutters Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blinkbonnie Cottage, a place of tranquillity & beauty in a country setting. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blinkbonnie Cottage, a place of tranquillity & beauty in a country setting.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blinkbonnie Cottage, a place of tranquillity & beauty in a country setting.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blinkbonnie Cottage, a place of tranquillity & beauty in a country setting. located?

This family-friendly Killin cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Falls of Dochart, Breadalbane Folklore Centre and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Loch Tay and Loch Earn are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little cottage

Blinkbonnie cottage has been the perfect little base of operations for our day trips into various parts of Scotland. The location is peaceful and out of the way but central enough to get to pretty much anywhere in the highlands in an hour or two by car. On top of that, our hosts were beyond helpful with answering questions and requests even before we arrived at this great little gem of a place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base in Wester Lix

My wife, myself and our 2 year old son had a lovely stay at Blinkbonnie cottage during autumn. The cottage is a great base for exploring the north east corner of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and around Killin / Loch Tay. The cottage has lovely views out over a small pond and to the woods and hills beyond. The kitchen has everything you need and the whole cottage is clean and modern. The cottage retains heat well and has a log burner for the colder nights. There’s plenty to do in the locality for a weeks’ stay without having to driving huge distances. Seeing the Falls of Dochart in speight was a highlight for us. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANET M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday in Highlands

Fabulous location. Lovely wee cottage with all necessary amenities. We were very happy there.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous holiday home

Wonderful stay at this well equipped house. Great location for hill walking, wildlife watching and exploring the area. Lovely to receive a welcome pack and we enjoyed the log fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again.

Lovely, clean and welcoming. Exactly as described. Peaceful and comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Well equipped and cosy cottage in a stunning area. Friendly and helpful hosts. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blinkbonnie is special !

A lovely tranquil place and great central location from which to explore. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Christophe B.

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A nice stay in a nice place

Verry good holidays in scotland
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhaftes Cottage in wunderschöner Umgebung

Wir haben wunderschöne Tage in diesem Cottage verbracht. Den schönen Garten konnten wir wetterbedingt zwar nicht nutzen, dafür aber Rehe und zahlreiche Vögel beobachten. Das Cottage bietet genug Platz, ist ausgesprochen liebevoll eingerichtet und mit allem ausgestattet, was man so braucht. Wir können einen Urlaub hier nur empfehlen und hoffen bald einmal wieder kommen zu können!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet secluded cottage

The cottage was clean and comfortable. The setting is very lovely, Killin is a quaint little Scottish village, yet a bit more remote than we expected. Having a car is not an option, it's a definate requirement for this location. The host always responded to our inquires in a timely manner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

A beautiful cottage in a wonderful tranquil setting, can’t praise it highly enough
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain V.

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Very pleasant and very quiet

Very charming cottage, furnished with great taste, and owner very efficient we had to face a shower problem it was sorted out overnight,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb location

A most relaxing location. High standard of quality. We would not hesitate to return here for a future holiday. We loved the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

June G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Absolutely lovely cottage in beautiful setting. Cottage was well equipped, very clean and comfortable. Exceptional views from rear garden. Very peaceful location. Welcome pack of water, milk, wine, beer and shortbread. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blinkbonnie Cottage

Wir haben unseren Urlaub in Blinkbonnie Cottage sehr genossen! Die Ferienwohnung liegt abseits des Trubels an einem kleinen See. Und die Aussicht ist einfach atemberaubend schön. Die Wohnung war sehr gut ausgestattet wir konnten den Urlaub gleich genießen. Im nahe gelegenen Killin kann man alles was man zusätzlich benötigt im Coop besorgen. Die Lage ist perfekt für Tagesausflüge als Familie mit Kindern! Wir waren in Stirling, Falkirk, Dundee, Oban und in den Highlands unterwegs. Wir empfehlen Blinkbonnie Cottage gerne weiter und sollten wir mal wieder in Schottland sein melden wir uns hier gerne wieder!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quinton H.

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Very quiet and peaceful break

Comfortable accommodation being maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert Jan E.

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Onze mening over het huisje

We hebben een fantastische week gehad in het huisje en omgeving. Mooie omgeving, de natuur, de rust, maar ook het gebied om het plaatsje Killin heen. Genoeg activiteiten. Het huisje was perfect, open haard, vers water uit de bergen. Alles was aanwezig in het huisje, en.als er iets niet was, hadden snel en goed contact met de eigenaars Goed voor elkaar! Vr groet fam Eisses Als we in de buurt zijn gaan we zeker weer boeken, of reclameren voor vrienden / familie
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in a beautiful location

This is a lovely, well maintained, comfortable property in an excellent country location. It is very peaceful, with deer, birds and other wildlife all around . But the village of Killin is only about 2 miles away and has a good supermarket, several restaurants and coffee shops, all very convenient. And the beautiful Falls of Dochart are an added attraction. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous 😊

We had a fabulous four day stay at Blinkbonnie Cottage. The cottage was extremely comfortable, warm, clean and very well equipped with everything you could need for your stay. The location is a great base for exploring Perthshire, Stirlingshire and beyond. We will most definitely return for another stay in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Owen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage in great location

Wonderful cottage in great location; ideal for reaching the many mountains nearby. Hosts were superb, friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

alban C.

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nice break

we were there for 5 nights the place is very nice and quiet. good place for a base camp . love to see the dear family just across the pond. But next time I go we will take some bottled water
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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Peace and quiet

Amazing week away. The cottage was top notch. Surrounded by wildlife and the quiet of the countryside. An hour away from Stirling and Oban which we visited. Nice pub and food in killin sat next to the falls. Much needed digital detox for the kids. Superb place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W., Halifax

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Lovely house in a lovely location

We had a lovely stay and the property was a lovely base to explore the local area. It had evidently been recently modernised, so felt cozy and well equipped. The welcome basket was a really lovely touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded spot

Beautiful spot, amazing views from the loung
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin v.

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Family summer holiday in Blinkbonnie cottage

Very beautiful cottage at a quiet location with terrific views. Took some time to get used to the water pump and water heating, because it’s taken from a natural source. But everything needed for a great holiday is available and the welcome package was a nice and tasty surprise. Even for me as a tall guy (6ft8) the bed in master bed room was long enough, which was unexpected and a nice bonus. Great location to discover the lower highlands and daytrips to Edinburgh and Glasglow. For some action and adventure the Hydro action centre in Crieff for quad riding and all kinds of golf (normal, midget, frisbee, rugby and football) is fun and the bike park in Comrie Croft is really worth a visit for mountain bikers of any level. We were in luck the Killin highland games was held during our stay, which really added to the Scottish experience. The owners even went the extra mile to make space in their shed for our mountain bikes and to send a left behind iPad to our home.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Neill or Paula

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Why they chose this property

We were looking to buy a property to rent out as a holday home and as soon as we saw Blinkbonnie Cottage advertised we had to buy it. When we went to view the property, we could see it's potential and successfully negotiated the purchase. Every room has been modernised wiith ongoing improvements being carried out. The most recent project is fitting a new kitchen to make it brighter & allows more storage space.
The setting is second to none, the views are outstanding and picturesque. The cottage is set within Scotland's first official National Park and is situated in such a convenient central part of Scotland for guests to enjoy visiting lots of beautiful villages, towns and landmarks without having to travel very far.

What makes this property unique

The views from the living room at the back of the cottage are stunning, looking down the large lawn towards a lochan. The rear garden faces due south, so is a sun trap. You can sit and just watch the wildlife come and go, ducks are frequent visitors along with cormorants. Beyond are woodlands where deer run free and a pine martin has even been spotted !!

Languages:

English