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Tucked away in the heart of Loch Lomond National Park, Trunkie offers a serene retreat for two amidst mature private gardens and scenic views. Enjoy the warmth of a wood burning stove in the open plan sitting room or unwind with DVDs, books, and board games after exploring nearby lochs like Katrine and Ben Venue.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Perfect Nature Escape- The Trossachs National Park Callander

An intimate yet spacious ecofriendly cottage for two, from which you can explore the rugged landscape and lochs of Central Scotland.

You can arrive by taking a scenic drive around Loch Venachar (A821) or go across the 3 lochs forest drive. Trunkie is next to the Byre Inn pub & restaurant.

1hour drive from Glasgow & Edinburgh only.

Beautiful use of natural materials throughout with a lovely mezzanine superking bedroom & ensuite bathroom. Mature private gardens & parking. The perfect getaway within the Loch Lomond national Park. Explore Loch Katrine, Ben Venue and many wonderful walks at your doorstep.

The modern cottage provides all commodities : fully equipped kitchen, coffee machine, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, cooker/oven.
There is a wood burning stove in the open plan sittingroom/ dining area to use and a comfortable sofa to relax after woodland walks and days out in front of DVDs, books and board games provided.
The patio and private garden give you plenty of space to relax outside and enjoy bird watching and pheasant/deer spotting.
The cottage is located next to the newly renovated Byre Inn pub for easy access drinks.
We can also offer fishing for pike/trout within our grounds as Trunkie is located by the Black Water river and within 1 minute walk from the 3 Lochs Forest of the Trossachs National Park.
Infants welcome but must be supervised
Pets welcome at an extra fee.
Check in is from 4pm
Check out is from 11am
No smoking and no noise after 11pm
Beautiful hill walking, loch sailing and fishing within a few miles from the cottage.
Red squirrel, pine martens and beavers on the woodland grounds around.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is A Perfect Nature Escape- The Trossachs National Park Callander pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Perfect Nature Escape- The Trossachs National Park Callander?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Perfect Nature Escape- The Trossachs National Park Callander?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Perfect Nature Escape- The Trossachs National Park Callander?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Perfect Nature Escape- The Trossachs National Park Callander located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Loch Katrine and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Ben A'an. Scottish Real Ale Shop and Duke's Pass are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

John M.

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

New Year stay

A very well appointed, quiet and spotlessly clean cottage where my wife and I stayed for 4 nights over New Year. It was a great base for local walks in the forests and on the mountainsides and a trip on Loch Katrine. The pub next door was very handy for a couple of drinks after days spent out and about.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Simon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Nice cottage, but not private and a bit noisy.

This is a very clean, very well equipped cottage. The bed is very comfortable. I would have preferred some more information about the local area. The booking information mentions a pub nearby but it doesn’t warn about the excessive noise. (As an aside, the pub is rubbish)The plume of cannabis smoke that we seat underneath reminded us of home. The garden was also overlooked by the house next door. So, a nice cottage with a premium price tag, but with some issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline F.

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

Modern cottage in quiet location

This is a very update cottage that is comfortable and quiet and perfect for 2 people. Situated steps from a pub and about a 5 minute drive from Callander. We had a great stay and the owner was helpful with tips for things to do.
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire M.

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

Great for a short walking break

Good cottage for a short walking break - conveniently located for various walks and handy pub next door. Cottage is well equipped with everything you need.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milo F.

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

Dream place for a little get away!

This little place is beautiful and perfect for a relaxed get away. The people in the pub next door are also amazing and the location itself is soo beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam H.

Cosy hideaway

We absolutely loved Trunkie cottage - beautifully decorated and perfectly located. You have a lovely drive to get there, but have a great local inn next door so you feel totally private but not isolated. If we had any questions the owner came back to us quickly, and overall with the furnishings, amenities, surroundings and overall experience I couldn’t recommend it enough as a getaway for 2. Thanks again, Miriam and Craig
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Small but perfectly formed cottage

A lovely cosy cottage, perfect for a long weekend stay in a beautiful part of the world for 2 people. A very well kitted out cottage containing all you need to make breakfast,lunch & dinner. The pub next door does great food & drink too. Lovely walks directly from the cottage available. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian K.

Perfect!

Perfect for a couple of days away. The cottage was beautifully appointed, clean and modern and we would use it again if we were staying in the area. It was a perfect base for us to explore Callander, climb Ben Aan and for a walk along the falls of Leny. If you were staying longer than a few days then the cottage would benefit from storage/drawers in the bedroom as there was nowhere to unpack to apart from a small wardrobe with hanging space. Also, bring or buy your own logs as none are provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul A.

Excellent cottage and stunning location

We stayed here for our 10th Wedding Anniversary. The cottage itself is fantastic and equipped well enough for a short stay. The village of Brig o Turk, where the cottage is situated is fantastic for walks in the Trossachs and the local village of Callender is only a 5 minute drive away. The only down side was that the cottage wasn’t cleaned to our expected standard with some dusty/dirty areas. A very minor blemish on an awesome break.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Charles S.

Wonderful!

A terrific spot especially for us novice travelers to Scotland. Comfortable. Charming. Inviting. And a wonderful place for tea close by!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Nick D.

A great base for exploring the Trossachs

Our stay here was great apart from a couple of hiccups, when we arrived an hour after our check in time there were a few men there installing the WiFi. We didn't want to get in their way so we waited around the area for a couple of hours and then went in, they apologised after leaving another half hour later and it was ok since we had been informed about this by the owner and it was clear that the property had only recently been completed. It was just a bit intrusive and meant we ate very late. The other issue was being woken up early on Tuesday and Wednesday morning by the builders next to the property. The property itself however is really comfortable. The open plan area on the downstairs is brilliant with lots of space to eat and relax. The kitchen could do with a couple of extra items but is generally very well equipped. The upstairs is also great with a comfortable bed and the en suite is nice too. The upstairs door only locks from the outside for some reason so if you open it from the inside you have to run round outside and lock it again!? The position of the property in the national park is excellent with many walks on the properties doorstep. The car park for Ben A'an is a 5 minute drive down the road and Callander is just a 10-15 minute drive away for supplies. There are many places to eat nearby as well, Callander has a few good restaurants and the tea room in Brig O' Turk is lovely. The Byre Inn adjacent to the property is currently being refurbished but when finished I'm sure it would be great to have next door! The garden is also a nice space. Overall we had a great time and would recommend this property to couples who want some peace and relaxation whilst exploring the national park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017