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THE OLD FARMHOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Balloch
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium
- Place, Loch Lomond Shores
- Place, Loch Lomond
- Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Garden
Dining area
About this property
THE OLD FARMHOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Balloch
The Old Farmhouse is a holiday home resting in Gartocharn, near Balloch, Loch Lomond and can sleep six guests in three bedrooms.
Please note the property has a minimum of 3 night stay
Amenities: Central heating and under-floor heating (from a biomass boiler) .
Wood burning stove (supply of logs included). Wall mounted TV and DVD player. WiFi- broadband (20 Mbps). Rangemaster 90 Professional Deluxe cooker with 5 induction hobs and double oven.
Microwave oven. Slimline dishwasher (6 settings). Washing machine. Fridge/freezer with ice maker. Nespresso coffee machine (6 starter pods provided; more can be bought). Heated towel rails. DRY:SOON heated towel rail. Mobile phone reception.
Charcoal barbecue on deck. Private water supply (with UV filtration). Travel cot and highchair by prior request. All heating and electricity included. Linen and towels included
Town: Known as the gateway to the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Balloch sits at the south end of Loch Lomond and is on the main road connecting Glasgow to the Western Highlands. Its popularity as a tourist town grew in the 19th century with the increasing number of boats arriving to tour the Loch, as well as foot passengers by rail from Glasgow. Today there are many boats that will tour the loch from Balloch including the elegant paddle steamer The Maid of The Loch. The Loch Lomond Shores shopping complex has a wide range of outlets and cafes and there is also an aquarium and Balloch Castle Country Park with its 200 acres of woodland. As well as the majestic loch, the surrounding scenery includes superb walking and cycling and Ben Lomond at 3196 feet is the most southerly of the Munros. Glasgow and Stirling are both within easy reach and provide a great day trip whether it’s to see castles, galleries or to indulge in superb shopping and dining.
Please note the property has a minimum of 3 night stay
Amenities: Central heating and under-floor heating (from a biomass boiler) .
Wood burning stove (supply of logs included). Wall mounted TV and DVD player. WiFi- broadband (20 Mbps). Rangemaster 90 Professional Deluxe cooker with 5 induction hobs and double oven.
Microwave oven. Slimline dishwasher (6 settings). Washing machine. Fridge/freezer with ice maker. Nespresso coffee machine (6 starter pods provided; more can be bought). Heated towel rails. DRY:SOON heated towel rail. Mobile phone reception.
Charcoal barbecue on deck. Private water supply (with UV filtration). Travel cot and highchair by prior request. All heating and electricity included. Linen and towels included
Town: Known as the gateway to the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Balloch sits at the south end of Loch Lomond and is on the main road connecting Glasgow to the Western Highlands. Its popularity as a tourist town grew in the 19th century with the increasing number of boats arriving to tour the Loch, as well as foot passengers by rail from Glasgow. Today there are many boats that will tour the loch from Balloch including the elegant paddle steamer The Maid of The Loch. The Loch Lomond Shores shopping complex has a wide range of outlets and cafes and there is also an aquarium and Balloch Castle Country Park with its 200 acres of woodland. As well as the majestic loch, the surrounding scenery includes superb walking and cycling and Ben Lomond at 3196 feet is the most southerly of the Munros. Glasgow and Stirling are both within easy reach and provide a great day trip whether it’s to see castles, galleries or to indulge in superb shopping and dining.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
About the area
Alexandria
Alexandria is home to this cottage. Balloch Castle and Drymen War Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and Balloch Castle Country Park. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium and Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
Balloch, Central Scotland
What's nearby
- Balloch Castle - 15 min drive - 10.5 km
- SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
- Loch Lomond Shores - 17 min drive - 13.1 km
- Loch Lomond - 17 min drive - 13.1 km
- Loch Lomond Golf Club - 27 min drive - 24.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Oak Tree Inn - 20 min drive
- The Balloch House - 13 min drive
- Cameron House Lobby Bar - 16 min drive
- Gateway Centre - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 2 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request). Accessible ground-floor shower room with shower, basin, WC, heated towel rail. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove
What makes this property unique
Biomass central heating with Biomass ground-floor under-floor heating and woodburning stove. Electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. TV, DVD player, WiFi, selection of books. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Garden with decking, furniture and barbecue. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Shop 2.4 miles, pub 5.5 miles. Note: All bedrooms are a super-king-size zip-link as standard, if you require this to be twin beds please contact us
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