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Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB**

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A patio with a table, chairs, and a bottle of wine. A stone bridge and a grassy field with a river are visible in the background.
A traditional house with a stone wall, a covered porch, and two dormer windows.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table set for four, and a built-in cabinet with glassware.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a red sofa, and a blue sofa. There is a stone wall and a wooden floor.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a fireplace, and a rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Glasgow, Lanarkshire
  • Place, art4you Scotland
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Glengoyne Distillery
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Lounge

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB**


***Relax in our hot tub and after a day in the outdoors, enjoy the views and a 'wee dram'
The Honeyholm is a cozy cottage nesting in the Strathendrick valley adjacent to the Loch lomond and Trossachs National Park. located in a beautiful riverside setting with stunning views across open fields to the Dumgoyne hills and the Campsies.

Just two miles from the historic village of Balfron the cottage is perfectly situated for access to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National park as well as the historic seats of Stirling , Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The Honeyholm has been newly renovated to a superb standard ;please come and relax in style. A gem of a cottage, which will provide a super base for outdoor pursuits or city visits.Perfect for families with a play garden with large lounge, wood burning stove,oak floors, old stone walls and great catering kitchen.


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    House Rules

    Check in after 3:00 PM
    Minimum age to rent: 18
    Check out before 11:00 AM
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    Children

    Children allowed: ages 0–17
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    Events

    No events allowed
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    Pets

    Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Important information

    You need to know

    Property # 862004
    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 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

    Map
    Glasgow, Lanarkshire

    What's nearby

    • art4you Scotland - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
    • Glengoyne Distillery - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
    • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 17 min drive - 10.5 km
    • Lake of Menteith - 25 min drive - 19.4 km
    • Loch Lomond - 27 min drive - 26.1 km

    Getting around

    • Balloch Station - 23 min drive
    • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 49 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Oakwood - ‬9 min drive
    • ‪The Kitchen Window - ‬6 min drive
    • ‪Turnip The Beet - ‬10 min drive
    • ‪The Old Mill - ‬10 min drive
    • ‪The Cross Keys - ‬13 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB** pet-friendly?

    Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

    How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB**?

    As of 21 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB** on 22 September 2026 start from NZ$1,180, 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 Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB**?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB**?

    Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB**?

    Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is Spacious Riverside Cottage Perfect For Families, groups,pets. ** NEW HOT TUB** located?

    Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of art4you Scotland, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve. Rob Roy Way - South and Glengoyne Distillery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

    Reviews

    9.8

    Exceptional

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 76 reviews
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    Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 76 reviews
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    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

    9.4/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Check-in

    10/10

    Communication

    9.8/10

    Location

    10/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Beautiful property in picturesque location! Wonderful host and fantastic scones upon arrival would definitely stay again.
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
    Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2026
    Thank you so much for your fantastic review, I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    A beautifully maintained property, with a fantastic host.Ian went above and beyond during our stay, ensuring that myself and guests had the most fantastic time.Highly recommended!
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Perfect location for us to visit family in a nearby village and Ian was friendly and responsive with any questions before and during the stay. Good sized accommodation in a beautiful setting.
    Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
    Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
    Thank you for your fantastic review It was a pleasure meeting you and your family Kind regards Ian
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    What a wonderful stay we had. First class accommodation with stunning view. Felt like home from home. Warm friendly welcome we received from Ian when we arrived who had made us delicious fruit scones and left a bottle of bubbly chilling in the fridge. Would definitely recommend to stay here.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Ian is very hospitable! We enjoyed our stay very much!
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
    Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2026
    Thank you so much for your fantastic review. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family and I hope you enjoy the remainder of your vacation Kind regards Ian
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Great property, host was very welcoming and helpful during our stay
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Wonderful stay, wonderful host…loved every minute of it and would certainly return. The view was spectacular and so were the home made scones…thanks again Ian
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    My sister and husband thoroughly enjoyed their stay at the cottage unfortunately myself and husband didn’t make it as he was ill but we will definitely all be returning as they had a lovely time great host and everything perfect
    Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
    Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2026
    Thank you so much for your fantastic review, I’m so glad they enjoyed their stay It would be lovely to meet you in the future Kind regards Ian
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Excellent stay!

    Loved our stay! great views out the back, perfect for the 6 of us staying for a wedding nearby. Easy check in and check out, and the scones left for us were delicious!
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
    Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2024
    Thank you for your fantastic review It was lovely to meet you and your family and congratulations from everyone at The Honeyholm on your marriage
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    My family and I had the most amazing stay at this cottage. It was clean and extremely comfortable and the views were spectacular! Our host left us the most amazing scones and a bottle of wine which we all thought were very good. The scones were absolutely delicious The beds were extremely comfortable and the log burner and hot tub added some extra delights. We would definitely recommend this accommodation and hope to stay again. Communication with the owner was excellent.
    Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 31 December 2025
    Thank you so much for your fantastic review It was a pleasure meeting you and your family Have a fantastic new year and hopefully I will see you again in the future Kind regards Ian
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Me and the family had an amazing stay at this cottage. Perfect for everyone, lots of space and very clean. Hot tub was amazing with beautiful views to unwind and relax. And of course the host Ian was amazing, scones left were a lovey touch.
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Great short stay with family

    Fantastic short break. Ian was a great host. Lovely property. Scones and wine upon arrival was a lovely welcome!
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Lovely place

    Its a wonderful cottage, with a beautiful view from the back yard. Ian was very helpful and welcoming.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Rural retreat

    We enjoyed an all too brief stay at Balfron. The cottage and location were perfect, peaceful but close to amenities and attractions. Lovely host too who made sure we had everything we needed. Would love to stay again.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
    Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
    Thank you for your excellent review, really glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back in the the future. Ian
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Great staycation!

    Everything about this rental was made easy by the owner excellent communication and welcome.... including sconesđź‘Ť The house was lovely and the hot tub and views perfect...even in January. A warm and cosy stay perfect for our girly break.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Fantastic spot!

    What a great location. Next to the river with views south to the Campsie fells. Lovely garden for the dogs while we relaxed on the deck in the evening sun and soaked up the view.
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
    Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
    Thank you so much for your fantastic review. It was great to meet you and your friends and would be lovely to see you again in the future. Kind regards Ian
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Relaxing stay

    Ian was absolutely wonderful, made our stay so enjoyable. Helped us navigate Glasgow, scones and wine were much appreciated after a long day of travel. Communication was great, we did not need to worry about a thing. Beautiful location!
    Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
    Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and would be lovely to see you in the future Kind regards Ian
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Family Wedding in Fintry

    We really enjoyed our stay at the property. Ian was a really helpful host. The property has stunning views from the Garden & is in close proximity to Fintry & Balfron. Would highly recommend staying here.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Perfect getaway

    We stayed here with family and had a lovely relaxing time taking in the views and enjoying the accomodation. Ian was a brilliant host, excellent communication, very helpful and friendly. The cottage is lovely and the perfect place for getting together. Thank you for a great holiday, we would most defintely come back.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
    Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2024
    Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Iit was lovely to meet you and would be great to see you again in the future Thanks again Ian
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Fantastic Holiday Destination

    Great place to stay. The host was extremely helpful and friendly. The accommodation was excellent with a spacious living area, well furnished kitchen. All the bedrooms were spacious, clean and modern. All the facilities were top notch and above all the location and views were absolutely stunning. We can’t wait to go back, our granddaughter has called it her “new house!”
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
    Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
    Thank you so much for your fantastic review So glad you enjoyed your stay It would be lovely to see you again in the future Kind regards Ian
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Peaceful respite

    Our extended family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed the space, view, and amenities at this home. The creek view is unbeatable and the hot tub and spacious yard were perfect for our teens. Ian is an excellent host who provided his famous scones upon arrival and checked in with us throughout our stay, providing tips for the rest of our travels around Scotland.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Absolutely stunning!!

    This home is spacious, comfortable and in a beautiful location with easy access to Edinburgh and Glasgow. The host Ian was warm and friendly and went above and beyond to help us and make sure we were comfortable. He even stayed up late to make sure we got in ok after a change in travel plans. Would highly recommend staying here!!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Schotland

    The children loved the trampoline The adults loved the hot tub We missed enough forks knives and spoons for our family of 7
    Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Cottage and owner delightful

    4 days with the amazing view of the Campsie Hills and river Endrick. Had friends and cousins to drinks also Ian the owner, the room was perfect for entertaining as well as the 5 of us. Lots for children which we did not use (no children)
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
    Archival

    8/10 Good

    The cottage is spacious, clean, and has gorgeous views.

    Our group consisted of five women and the cottage was perfect for us. It can be difficult to find a home with a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor and this cottage has a nice, cozy bed and bath with a walk in shower. Very accessible for someone with limited mobility. Ian was a wonderful host. He is friendly, charming, and helpful. We enjoyed the scones and jam that welcomed us. The cottage is clean and neat.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
    Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
    Thank you Julie And for leaving the cottage so clean ! Hope you can visit Scotland again in the future Kind regards

    About the host

    Hosted by Ian Hylands

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    Ian and Julie love the countryside and surrounding area. It is perfect for hill walking , running and cycling.Loch lomond and Katrine are nearby for water sports or a boat trip. Julie enjoys gardening and is a development worker with adults with learning difficulties.
    The local farmers make great neighbours and the villagers of Balfron,Killearn and Fintry are very welcoming.

    Why they chose this property

    The Honeyholm was originally worker cottages and is one of the oldest homes in the area.The cottage has been fully renovated as you can see from our facebook page. We have retained old stone walls and the original fireplace inside., now with a large wood burning stove. Adjacent to Honeyholm stone bridge and the river Endrick, the cottage has a fabulous location and wonderful views of the Dumgoyne and Fintry hills.

    What makes this property unique

    Honeyholm is a gem of a cottage , with charm and history as well as modern comforts.
    To sit on the patio and watch the river go by and the sun on the hills is my ideal day.

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