Title: Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle Family-friendly holiday home in Stirling ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27119400/27119377/df99df3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27119400/27119377/eb831c06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27119400/27119377/6b2361f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27119400/27119377/939e0adf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27119400/27119377/646fbc6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Craigmuick Cottage, nestled in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park by Loch Ard, offers a tranquil retreat. Explore the surrounding woodlands and wildlife or relax in the spacious open plan living area with a traditional stone fireplace and Aga wood burner. The cottage features a well-equipped kitchen, utility room with laundry facilities, TV/Playroom for families and four spacious bedrooms. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle Craigmuick Cottage is a beautiful Scottish House located inside Queen Elizabeth Forest Park by Loch Ard. Its extraordinary location is unique & secluded but only 2 miles from Aberfoyle. Your journey to the cottage will take you through the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond into The Trossachs National Park, where the cottage, accessed via a private Forestry Gate and track, is set in one and a half acres of landscaped and natural woodland. The bubbling River Duchray passes by at the side of the grounds, and the area is a haven for birds and other wildlife including osprey, red kites, red squirrels and red deer. Dating back to the 1800’s, it was once the home of Scottish poet William Glen ( 1783-1826); the cottage has been lovingly renovated and furnished to a very high standard, keeping some of the original features alongside contemporary and excellent quality fittings.This traditional house offers spacious accommodation for 10, plus 1 infant ( if required). On the ground floor, the spacious and airy open plan living area boasts a traditional stone fire place with an Aga wood burner in the sitting room and is just the place to relax on a chilly evening. The dining area with a large table, is the perfect spot for the whole group to sit together at breakfast and plan the day’s activities. The contemporary kitchen offers excellent quality appliances including a range cooker, and is thoughtfully equipped with everything you will need to prepare a family meal or a celebration dinner. Just off the kitchen is an spacious utility room with laundry facilities, handy for hanging wet coats and storing muddy boots. There is also a cloakroom and double bedroom with en-suite facilities. A great bonus for families with children of all ages is the TV/Playroom room, complete with a cosy seating area and a selection of board games, dvds, books. On the first floor, guests will find four spacious bedrooms with storage space, two of which offer en-suite facilities, a large family bathroom with twin wash hand basins and a walk-in shower. Stepping out into the garden, the patio is perfect for al fresco dining, playing games and in the evening, star gazing in the forest. If you can tear yourself away from the cottage, you are in the perfect setting for a variety of outdoor pursuits. This house offers a unique experience of the woodlands. From your front door there are miles of forest tracks to explore on foot or bike. The area is great for hill walking, mountain biking, golf, pony trekking, lochs and fishing. The cottage is located just 2 miles from Aberfoyle, where you can pick up supplies from the local supermarket and enjoy the good selection of eating places and a deli with an award-winning butcher. For days out, Stirling with its historic monuments, ancient castle and shopping centre is a mere twenty five minutes’ drive. Loch Lomond, the single biggest expanse of inland water in the British Isles, has charming villages and bays to explore, and is just half an hour from the cottage. Loch Katrine, Ben Venue, Ben A'an mountains are all only 15 minutes drive from the house and Gleneagles is 40 minutes’ away, the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow is less than an hour’s drive and Perth and Edinburgh are just over an hour away. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles. This is the only house in this Forest so you have endless woodlands to explore as well as the enjoyment of fishing ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Table tennis - 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22160000/22151900/22151878/b03381a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique Scottish Victorian Country House In The Trossachs/Loch Lomond- 6 bedrooms Brig o'Turk, Callander - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=22151878&PinnedHotelID=22151878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115500000/115499800/115499713/a812cbba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stronachlachar Lodge - spacious with cinematic views, direct access to loch. 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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 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 ### Property is also known as Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest Exclusive Unique Woodland Loch Ard Forest/ Trossachs Aberfoyle Exclusive Unique Woodland Loch Ard Forest Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest Exclusive Unique Woodland Loch Ard Forest/ Trossachs Aberfoyle Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest Exclusive Unique Woodland Loch Ard Forest/ Trossachs Aberfoyle Exclusive Unique Woodland Loch Ard Forest ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C56.17862%2C-4.41931&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xNjEySx68eNhkNfRLxn5ocuWUzw=) Aberfoyle, Scotland #### What's nearby - David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles - Rob Roy's Grave - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles - Duke's Pass - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles - Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 20 min drive - 13.0 miles - Loch Lomond - 46 min drive - 17.2 miles #### Getting around - Balloch Station - 34 min drive - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Liz Macgregors - ‬9 min drive - ‪Steamship Cafe - ‬18 min drive - ‪The Station - ‬11 min drive - ‪Brig O' Turk Tea Room & Restaurant - ‬19 min drive - ‪Venachar Lochside - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle? > Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle located? > This family-friendly Stirling holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre and Rob Roy's Grave. Loch Ard Forest and Duke's Pass are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Exclusive Unique Woodland House Loch Ard Forest/ The Trossachs Aberfoyle Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tae B. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Property was wonderful as advertised. Absolute gem of a place. ##### Tae B. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Coleman T. 14 Sept 2018 #### Meticulously updated home in amazing location This property is truly stellar. Easy to get to from Edinburgh and Glasgow with the feeling of being completely removed. Private and secure with room outside and inside to play and enjoy. On my list for a repeat visit as soon as possible. ##### Coleman T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna C. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place Lovely property, rooms all nice and clean. Didn't know the road to the house was as challenging as it was until check in information was provided the night before, so if you have a small/low/sporty car this road is difficult and may damage your vehicle. Apart from that it's a lovely place to stay ##### Joanna C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### David Y. 23 Jan 2025 ##### David Y. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica L. 7 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful comfortable stay in the woods This was a modern, well-equipped property. Very comfortable for a large group, nice for a relaxing stay in the woods, but a manageable drive to many sites in the Trossachs and Stirling. ##### Jessica L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ziad K. 21 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in Disliked: Communication, location #### Nice getaway, bad host Property is nice however it is in the middle of nowhere, you need to drive through miles of potholes and dodgy roads, car will 100% get damaged on way. As for the host no matter how clean you leave the place or try to tidy up she will try and blame you for damages and mess and will take your deposit. Would not advise on staying in this property ##### Ziad K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house in a beautiful location Fabulous stay, would recommend. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tomasz K. 4 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Great house in a beautifull natural location! ##### Tomasz K. 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