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A Beautiful Rural Farmhouse With Flexible Living Space And Great Views

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A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area set for a meal.
A living room with two brown leather sofas, a wooden coffee table with magazines, and a television on a stand.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front door, and a small porch.
A dining area with a long table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs. A television is mounted on the wall, and a fireplace is visible in the background.
A wooden table with a tea set, a coffee maker, a bowl of fruit, and a magazine.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Stirling, Scotland
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Blair Drummond Safari Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Stirling
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Beautiful Rural Farmhouse With Flexible Living Space And Great Views

A first class modern detached two-storey self-catering holiday cottage situated on a working farm surrounded by fields of waving golden wheat is the perfect antidote to stress and city-life. Fitted out with all modern conveniences for your every comfort, you can relax and enjoy the tranquillity of what is one of the most idyllic spots you could imagine...yet it is only 5 minutes from Stirling City Centre and the main motorway hub connecting you to all the major cities and tourist locations in Scotland.
There are 4 bedrooms,2 doubles and 2 twins with one of the twins being on the ground floor benefiting guests with walking difficulties or require use of a wheelchair, there is a wet room with disabled facilities opposite this bedroom. One of the double bedrooms on the first floor has an en-suite shower room and there is a further bathroom with electric shower above.
The ground floor living areas are open-plan with a large lounge/dining area which flows from a well equipped open kitchen. There is plenty of natural light from the patio doors and windows to really appreciate the views. Lastly there is a second tv/playroom. The Coach House is very well equipped with a wood burning stove in the sitting room to modern appliances in the kitchen and a washing machine and tumble drier in the utility room.
There is a garden and patio area and a large area for parking. The river Forth runs around the farm and is about 400m from the holiday house.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Pre-warning must be accepted before-hand by owner.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Would have to be agreed before arrival.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number ST00447P
Property # 70026
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Pre-warning must be accepted before-hand by owner.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

About the area

Stirling

Located in Stirling, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Argaty Red Kites reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Briarlands Farm and Tyre Maze. Travelling with kids? Consider Blair Drummond Safari Park and Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Stirling, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Stirling Castle - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Church of the Holy Rude - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Blair Drummond Safari Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Old Town Jail - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • University of Stirling - 7 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Stirling Station - 6 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Portcullis - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪HBW - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cold Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪No 2 Baker Street - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Beautiful Rural Farmhouse With Flexible Living Space And Great Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Beautiful Rural Farmhouse With Flexible Living Space And Great Views?

As of 6 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Beautiful Rural Farmhouse With Flexible Living Space And Great Views on 6 October 2026 start from NZ$2,504, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A Beautiful Rural Farmhouse With Flexible Living Space And Great Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Beautiful Rural Farmhouse With Flexible Living Space And Great Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beautiful Rural Farmhouse With Flexible Living Space And Great Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Beautiful Rural Farmhouse With Flexible Living Space And Great Views located?

This family-friendly Stirling holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Old Stirling Bridge, Stirling Castle and Gowan Hill. Smith Art Gallery and Museum and Argyll's Lodging are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A marvelous place to unwind, but close to city center. Linzi and Gavin are wonderful hosts. Greeted us when we arrived and very responsive with any questions/issues. It was the ideal place for our family of 6 to gather. The best way to describe our experience is we were just as gutted to leave the cottage as we were to see ou kids head back home! Highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house....beautiful setting, roomy, everything we needed was there. The location is great and the host was wonderful. You can not go wrong staying here. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2025
I would be happy to host Jerry and his family in the future. The house was left clean and tidy and the communication was very good. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay. Thank You.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, excellent hosts! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2025
It was so nice to meet Cindy and her group,communication was very good and the house was left clean and tidy. I would be happy to host Cindy in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The farmhouse was charming and in a beautiful location. It was like a postcard out of every window!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

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

Great Location, lovely views, lovely house

Ideally located for exploring the Stirling area and beyond. Plenty to do within an easy drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2022
Thanks for your review,I am glad you had a great holiday and the house met your expectations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the farmhouse. Beautiful peaceful location but so close to all the sights nearby.Would love to come back some day again. Thank you Gavin and Linzi.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice house, clean, comfortable, well equipped, with a lot of space for everybody and very close to major places in this part of Scotland (Stirling, Edimburgh and Glasgow). A very nice welcome from the owners too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
Thank you for coming to stay with us. It was so great to meet you. Thanks for leaving the house so tidy. We hope you enjoyed your trip north and maybe see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Coach House

Fantastic place in a picture perfect setting!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Thank you all for being great guests. It was lovely to have you as our neighbours for the week. Jim the calf is doing well and we love the name you chose for him. Thanks for leaving the house so tidy. Hopefully see you all again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

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

Perfect house and location

Beautiful house, clean and spacious everything you need is supplied. Perfect location for holiday. The cows are very entertaining. Hosts are friendly, provided lovely welcome tray. Highly recommended, we'd love to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2024
Hi Rachel Thank you so much for your booking,I am glad The Coach House met your expectations and you enjoyed the cows-we had a new born calf this morning .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Great house and location for a family

We had a great stay. We loved being near Stirling but still feeling like we had space and were out in the country. My daughter loved the cows and the playroom. The house worked great. Thanks.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thanks for your kind review,it was a pleasure having your family as guests.Please let your daughter know that the cows are all in the fluffy straw bedded courts now ready to have their calves. Gavin
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10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Marvellous home from home

We had a superb week aided by lovely sunny weather in this very well equipped farmhouse. Great location for visiting Stirling and the trossacs/Loch Lomond area. Very good farm shop just down the road. A lovely family holiday with the small furry members also welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words,we were delighted you had a good week and the sun shone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

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

Coach House

Fantastic Farmhouse located a hop and skip from Stirling. The house has heavenly views of nature, cows, sheep and beautiful hills. We came with our daughter and grandchildren on a holiday from the US. It made it a convenient location for all our day trips. The hosts are great folks and aim to please.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2025
I hope you got home safely,the weather here is incredible for this time of year,we are getting on well with the spring sowing. Thanks for the great review,hopefully I can spend more time with you and your family if you return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harold J.

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

Month in Scotland

We booked a month so our three children and their families could visit the country of their grandmother's birth on their schedule. This turned out to be a very special time for all of us as some could come early in the month and others later. Everyone was able to visit.
Family time together
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
I am delighted you had a great trip and The Coach House met all of your extended family needs. It was a pleasure hosting you and look forward to meeting again in the future. Communication was great and the house left clean and tidy. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Our Stay at the Coach House

This house was the perfect base for our two weeks in Stirling. Linzi and Gavin are an amazing couple who were very helpful and accommodating. The house was in a peaceful farm setting and had all the amenities that we needed. The house was clean and spacious. We enjoyed watching the cows, pheasants, hares, ducks and many types of birds.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
It was lovely to meet you all and hear about your daily adventures. I am so happy you enjoyed your stay,the weather was amazing and you made the most of it with your daily trips. Have a great summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Coach House

Excellent central location on working family farm. Scenic and very quiet. Twin bedded room on ground floor with wet room. Ramp into property from laundry room. Fab accessibility. Nothing is a problem for hosts Gavin and Linzi. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
I am so pleased that The Coach House met your requirements and you had an enjoyable trip,it was a pleasure hosting you . Gavin/Linzi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

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

Great Hosts and wonderful Garden for Youngsters

Spacious and well equipped house with cattle in a farmyard out the window. The cows looked like they envied our outdoor happy hours! Once you get on Chalmerston Road, you need to read a very small blue sign to find it. Perfect location near tourist spots in Stirling and environs and close to the most interesting small towns. Only criticism is there were no drawers for unpacking, so I lived out of my suitcase.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
It was lovely to host Judith and her extended family,I would recommend and be very happy to host her in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald F.

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

GAVIN AND LINZI'S

WE ENJOYED STAYING HERE. IT WAS CONVENIENT TO ALL OF THE CASTLES, GARDENS AND OTHER SITES AROUND STIRLING, UP TO PERTH AND EASTWARD. THE HOUSE IS LOCATED ON THE OWNERS FARM. IT WAS PEACEFUL AND QUIET. IT HAD ALL THE AMENITIES LISTED IN THE SITE. IT WAS A GREAT PLACE TO RELAX AFTER A BUSY DAY TOURING. WHILE BEING IN A RURAL SETTING, YOU ARE CLOSE TO ROADS TO GET TO ALL THE THINGS THERE ARE TO DO. THE EDINBURGH AIRORT IS ONLY 40 MINUTES AWAY.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margie R.

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

Wonderful property

You could not find a better place to stay for a family holiday in the centre of Scotland. It is also great for couples travelling together. The location is excellent. Just a stone’s throw from Stirling and close to many great attractions. We were able to visit the Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, Safari Park, Stirling Castle, Glasgow, and the Bridge of Allan. Many more places are also close by. The house is very spacious , comfortable and easily accommodates all. Four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a play room as well as a large fully equipped kitchen, living room and dining room. The appliances are top of the line. The views from every window are beautiful. The hosts are welcoming , gracious.and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so glad you had a wonderful time being able to meet up with your friends. The Scottish weather was pretty kind to you too. Hope you had a safe trip back to Canada. Hopefully see you again sometime. Kind regards, Linzi &Gavin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Amazing

We had the most amazing two week stay at the Coach house. Gavin & Linzi are wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome. The house is very spacious and has everything for your everyday needs,great for a family holiday of all ages. The location is perfect as it's only a ten minute drive to Stirling town yet you would think you were in the middle of nowhere with outstanding views. It was great having the cows so close to the house and gave us many hours of amusement with the added bonus of seeing one of the calves being born and naming the one that was born on the date we arrived. This house has given us great memories to treasure that we didn't want to leave, we also now call it the Coo Hoose. Would definitely book again. Thank you Gavin & Linzi.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. You were lovely guests and thank you for leaving the house so clean and tidy. It was so nice to see you enjoy the house with your friends and family. Your little calf Elvis is doing well. Will be great to see you all again. Regards Linzi and Gavin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abbie F.

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

Great Place to Stay

We had a brilliant stay, perfect location within 5mins of Stirling town centre but have the countryside location. The house was a perfect base for us and had everything we needed. The children loved watching the cows and the tractor in the field. Linzi gave great recommendations on places to visit. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2021
Glad you had a great family holiday Abbie. Thanks for your lovely review. Hopefully see you all again sometime. Regards, Linzi and Gavin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

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

A peaceful retreat yet so close to everything !!

A really big and beautiful home set on a farm and only a few minutes from the nearest City of Stirling. So convenient to all the major roads to be the perfect base to explore Scotland and return to each evening. Perfect space for time together around the large dining table and also providing an additional games room too.. Thoroughly recommend and we hope to return again soon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

Brilliant! Recommend

We stayed 5 adults and 2 children and the property more than fully accommodated us all. We managed to see St Andrews, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Really good spot to drive to places you wish to see. We walked the nearest pub took around 35 min walk but was worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June F.

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

Our family holiday

We wanted somewhere to celebrate our golden wedding with the family & we couldn't have chosen a better house or location. We had all the entertainment we needed from our neighbours ( the cows & calves in the field), no need for the tv to be on. We will certainly be recommending the house to family & friends..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thanks for the lovely review and for leaving the house spotless. We are glad you had a great holiday and enjoyed your very special anniversary with the family. The cows are great entertainment and they have been loving the fantastic weather we have been having this summer. It will be lovely to see you all again sometime and thanks for recommending us to your friends. Kind regards, Linzi and Gavin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rubik G.

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

Lovely venue

A great venue for relaxing and exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thanks for your review. The house is in the perfect place for seeing most of Scotland. Hopefully see you all again sometime. Kindest regards, Linzi and Gavin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth I.

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

Family break

An excellent property in a great countryside location but only 10 minutes from Stirling city centre.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gavin/Linzi Bryce

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I have lived on this farm my whole life, except going away to school/college/travelling etc and am now the 4th generation farming The Cowden Farm. I live here with my wife Linzi and two boys Frazer and Euan

Why they chose this property

When you live in such a beautiful area I thought the best way to share it was to build a new house with all mod cons as traditionally as possible.

What makes this property unique

The location, only 3 miles from Stirling.
Building a house from scratch allowed me the flexibility to plan and build a house for everyone, from an extended family to a working party. There are no steps at all from the car park all the way through the ground floor of the house making it ideal for wheelchair users.

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