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Sleeps Bedrooms Bathrooms Pets Smoking Swimming Pool
12 5 5 No No No pool

Property Contact Details

Property Number:871
Name:Stronvar House
Type:Chateau
Location:Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Owner:Colin Gompertz     (email owner)
Phone Number:+44(0)1877384688
(please quote Beds & Homes when calling)
Website:http://www.stronvar.co.uk
  

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Property Details

General Description
Centrally located on the shore of Loch Voil in the beautiful Braes O` Balquhidder, Stronvar House offers a very large and exclusive self catering accommodation for up to 12 guests. Comprising a private suite on the ground and first floors of the Carnegie Wing, guest accommodation is elegant and spacious and is accessed via a magnificent oak staircase, the dominant feature of the entrance and main halls. From the comfortable drawing room and well equipped kitchen and dining rooms, to the five highly appointed en-suite bedrooms every guest convenience is provided for with all modern fittings and appliances. The decor and furnishings are sympathetically in keeping with the age and grandeur of the property and the views are outstanding.

Bedrooms / Bathrooms
The MacGregor room has views over Loch Voil and the mountains to the north. Two single beds, private bathroom with toilet in the north tower, clock radio, trouser press and hair dryer.
The MacLeod room has views over Loch Voil, the mountains to the north, and the glen to the east. A four poster double bed and a single bed, private bathroom with a second toilet in the east tower, clock radio, trouser press and hair dryer.
The Robertson room is situated over the entrance hall with commanding views of the mountains and the glen to the east. A double bed, private shower room, clock radio, trouser press and hair dryer.
The Carnegie Room is large room with views to both the east and the south.
Three single beds, private dressing/bathroom, clock radio, trouser press and hair dryer.
The MacLaren room has views over the mountains and the garden to the south. A four poster double bed, private bathroom, clock radio, trouser press and hair dryer.

Living Areas
The large entrance hall with oak staircase, leads up to the main hall. The Carnegie crest is displayed in the stained glass window, and the walls are covered with tartans from the local clans.
The oak staircase in the main hall leading to the first floor, dominates this hall. Doors lead off to the Drawing Room, and the Dining Room. The natural light supplied by the windows in the roof provide the ideal conditions to view the alabaster sculptures set in the walls and the Laird`s collection of antiques and curios that deck the walls.
The Drawing Room:-
This quiet room has bay windows overlooking the gardens and mountains to the east and south. The focal point is the white marble fireplace with it`s carved eagles and handpainted Delft tiles depicting sailing ships. The plaster frieze shows Neptune. This room contains a "pianola" player piano with a selection of music rolls and a PC with 24/7 Internet connection.

Kitchen / Dining
The Dining Room:-
The beautiful and impressive marble fireplace, the thistle cornice and the large picture windows provide the grandeur in this room. The breakfast bar gives you breakfast with a view. The other door in this room leads to the kitchen. This modern kitchen with traditional feel provides you with the facilities to cook for your party. This long room was the servery, where the food was brought up from the kitchen to be finally prepared before serving. The original crockery cupboard has been retained and the fitted kitchen has been built to be sympathetic to this large piece of furniture.
Appliances include electric cooker, washing machine, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, microwave oven and kettles. A tumble dryer is situated in the north tower.

Outside
Outside is a large secluded private garden with access to miles of countryside, mountains and loch.

Location
A quiet glen in the centre of Scotland Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

Changeover Details
Saturday changeover.
30% non refundable deposit payable at time of reservation, remainder due 2 months prior to arrival.
No hidden charges.

Extra Details
In the area are Castles, Historic Houses (including Stronvar) and battle sites.
Museums, visitor centres, Whisky distilleries,a Safari Park,and excellent restaurants.
30 Golf Courses within area for a day`s golf.
Pony trekking and Watersports.
Hillwalking and mountains to climb.
The National Cycle track Route 7 passes the entrance
Fishing (Our Loch Voil and many others)
Theatre and cinema and major shopping in Stirling (30 miles - 45km)
A comprehensive up to date information file is always kept in the house.
There are many pubs with excellent beer in local villages.
Glasgow and Edinburgh are easily accessible by Trains from Stirling.
There is no public transport from Stronvar so cars are essential .
Local Village shops (Strathyre and Lochearnhead both with post offices) are excellent for all general groceries (And local gossip and advice!) Callander 12 miles (16km) away has two supermarkets.
Churches:Balquhidder is Presbyterian, Lochearnhead is Episcopalian and there is also Roman Catholic in Callander and all are very welcoming.
Sports centre with swimming pool at Callander. Tennis in Strathyre.


Photo Gallery

From the Air Front Door Entrance Hall Staircase Part of Lounge Part of Lounge
Part of Dining Room A Bedroom A Bedroom View Part of Gardens Balquhidder Glen Stronvar Bridge
Loch Voil Loch Voil Loch Voil View of Stronvar from the North

Rental Prices


Season Date Range Per Week Per Day
high 29 Mar 08 - 26 Sep 08 £1650.00 £240.00
high 28 Mar 09 - 25 Sep 09 £1650.00 £240.00
Extra Pricing Information
There are no additional costs.

 

Facilities Available At This Property

Lake/River Front CD Player / Stereo
Satellite TV VCR
DVD Player TV
Microwave Full Cooking Utensils
Freezer Dishwasher
Oven Fridge
Toaster Hob
Internet Access (Free) Washer
Iron / Ironing Board Dryer
Hairdryer Towels Provided
Trouser Press Linen Provided
Garden Parking
Cot High Chair
Suitable for Children Golf

Property Availability

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