Aberfoyle Apartment

Cottage & Vacation Rentals in Aberfoyle, Scotland

31 Reviews
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From: €303 weekly Bedrooms 2 bedrooms Bathrooms 1 bathroom Guests 3 guests

Holiday Rental Description

Holiday home
Aberfoyle Apartment is a holiday home that is situated on the top floor of a former Victorian hotel in the village of Aberfoyle, within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. All the accommodation is on the second floor and comprises two double bedrooms and a family bathroom and can sleep a maximum of four people. The rest of the property is made up of a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with an electric fire. Outside the cottage is off road parking for two cars on a first come, first served basis. With the whole of the Trossachs to explore, Aberfoyle Apartment is an ideal base for touring this part of Scotland.

Accomodation Details
All second floor. Two double bedrooms. Bathroom with bath, electric shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining table. Sitting room with dining table and electric coal-effect fire.

Area
The village of Aberfoyle lies within The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, a popular tourist destination. From Aberfoyle there is easy access to Loch Katrine, where you can take a gentle boat cruise, or the Lake of Menteith, reputed to be the best location for fly fishing for rainbow trout in Central Scotland. Aberfoyle itself offers a selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. It has its own 18-hole golf course, and for the more adventurous, the largest ‘Go Ape’ experience in the country, situated at the David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre. Approximately 20 minutes’ drive away is the Glengoyne Distillery where you can enjoy the Scottish malt whisky experience, or head towards the shores of Loch Lomond, the single biggest expanse of inland water in Britain, offering a variety of activities. Within The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park there are a huge variety of attractions; enjoy a gentle stroll through the Balloch Castle Country Park or the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, or, for the more adventurous, the mountains offer challenging walks and climbs. For a family day out, stop off at the Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park on your way to the nearby city of Stirling, with its ancient castle and Wallace Monument of great historic interest. Further away, the city of Edinburgh is well worth a visit.

Region
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Amenities
Electric storage heating and wall-mounted convector heaters with electric fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi. Power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars on a first come, first served basis, additional free parking in village. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop, pub, post office, bank and zip wire tree top adventure course are all a few minutes' walk away. Note: Access to accommodation is via an internal staircase. There is a coombed ceiling in one of the bedrooms and the sitting room. Note: Due to the coombed ceilings, the accommodation will be compact when fully occupied. Note: This property can only accept holiday arrival dates on a Saturday. Note - The owner will be removing the bath and replacing with shower room on 2nd October 2023. There will be no bath in the property for bookings after this date

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Holiday Rental Amenities

  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Kettle
  • Linen provided
  • Parking
  • Parking space
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wifi
  • Near Pub
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Self-Catering Reviews

Mr Mitchell
June 2019
Although our two-bed appartment was clean and comfortable, the building (formerly an hotel) was old and neglected.. The slate tiles on the roof and the gutters and down-pipes were in need of attention. Just an observation that the owners of the properties need to be aware of. Great location, lots of loch-side and mountain walks, and stunning views over to Ben Lomond from the top of Aberfoyle golf course. Well worth the effort to get there!
Mr Brown
May 2019
The apartment was lovely - no issues.. Met the owner who was very nice. Had everything I needed. The only issue I had was with Sykes. Booking was made on Booking.com, who then made the booking with Sykes. Just a few hours after making the booking I asked if I could cancel the booking. Even when I explained why (on Booking.com) I was simply told no, because the contract said no refunds. If the request had been passed on by Sykes to the owner, the request for refund would have been honoured. It was a bank holiday weekend, so no problem with getting another booking.
Ms Goddard-donovan
March 2019
Lovely Black Watch themed wee apartment that met our every need..
Mr Martin
January 2019
Beautiful well kept flat very clean & comfortable had everything we needed beautiful location village had everything we need with a supermarket & chemist also places to eat would highly recommended this apartment Aberfoyle is a sleepy place in the early season if you want peace & quiet this the place to come..
Mr Knight
October 2018
Hi, the apartment in Aberfoyle was exactly what I required.. .It was a walking holiday,the place is ideally situated, it is not the Ritz, but I didn't want the Ritz on this sort of holiday, it was exactly what it said on the can....I repeat not the Ritz but not the Pits...I would use it again.
Mr Pike
September 2018
The apartment was well equipped and ideally based in Aberfoyle to walk and climb.. The views from Ben A'an and Ben Venue were spectacular.
Mrs Scott
March 2018
The cottage was a home from home and I loved every minute I was there .. It was ideally located for the walking and places I wanted to visit.The village itself had the facilities I needed and walks straight off my doorstep . I would recommend this apartment to anyone .The owner had left milk and some biscuits to welcome us and is being extremely helpful in organising the return off an item I left there .
Mr Rowe
February 2018
Aberfoyle was an ideal location from which to explore the Trossachs.. The apartment was spotless and had all the facilities that could be wished for with excellent instructions for their use. The owner was very welcoming and extremely helpful with her recommendations on places to go. The week was somewhat marred by the 'Beast from the East' but the apartment was ideal for making the best of it, with the owner very flexible on departure arrangements affected by the extreme weather conditions.
Ms Leroy
July 2017
Lovely and quiet location.. Perfectly situated in the village. Very comfortable beds. Nice welcoming with some shortbread and milk in the fridge. The owner thought of everything.
Debra M
February 2017
Aberfoyle is a great base to explore! Glasgow and Stirling are easy to reach, nature is stunning. As the property is in the village, you can enjoy the pub and do your basic shopping. The apartment has everything you need. Great for 2 people.
Debra M
February 2017
We rented for two people and had more than enough space in this cozy apartment conveniently located close to the Co-op (supermarket), gift shops (several), butchers (2), and restaurants (many). The Co-op has everything, from sandwiches to meat and veg. We stopped at Liz MacGregor's restaurant and coffee shop and we enjoyed a breakfast and a soup, which were very good and recommended. One night we had dinner at The Faerie Tree - also within walking distance - and splurged on their 'black rock' menu items. £50 for two, but lots of fun to cook top quality steak, gammon, and prawns on a volcanic rock! The sides were cooked and presented marvelously! The other dinners were bought from the Co-op and both butcher shops. The Aberfoyle Butcher on the edge of town is the more traditional and we got fantastic steaks and a variety of tasty sausages, including one with haggis. The other one is the Aberfoyle Delicatessen and Trossachs Butcher, and as the name suggests, has more items, including the best steak pies ever. The owner, Flo, left us milk, shortbread, a soft drink, and other tea/coffee items, which were appreciated. The apartment is spotlessly clean, with everything we needed, and the appliances worked perfectly. In the apartment, the bedrooms are spacious with lots of storage - wardrobes and drawers. There is a second TV in the master bedroom. The view from the second bedroom looks down on the main street, a stone bridge and the river. There is not much traffic, but the windows are double glazed anyway. Decor has plenty of tartan, which is lovely. The kitchen and bathroom are perfect for the size of property and everything worked perfectly. There are heaters everywhere to use if the temperature drops below normal, which it did on a couple of days, but the apartment was lovely and warm. It is very convenient to the Go Ape attraction at the David Marshall Lodge, Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. We went there for the wildlife hide and got great photos of red squirrels and birds, such as robins and a tree creeper. Beyond that, there are lovely lochs to explore with tons of photographic opportunities, whatever the weather. All in all, great accommodation in a picturesque area of Scotland.
Felgendreher
July 2016
Aberfoyle Apartment felt like home. The owner was very nice.
Mrs McIntosh
October 2015
The owner was very welcoming and showed us all that needed to be known for our stay. We will return to the apartment in the future.
Mr Steward
August 2015
A friendly and welcoming owner which was a lovely start to a fab' holiday. The property was much better than it looked on the internet; a very positive surprise. It had everything we needed, and felt like a 2nd home. We hope to revisit next year.
Mr Morgan
June 2015
Very thoughtful owner, everything catered for.
Ms Brett
August 2014
Aberfoyle Apartment was full of really thoughtful touches - had everything we needed and more - was brilliant - my mum said it was the best equipped self catering accommodation she has ever stayed in
Willemse
August 2014
The village of Aberfoyle has a good, central positioning for seeing this part of Scotland, making trips and walking. Very beautiful surroundings. The Apartment is cosy and very well equipped. Even for four (three of them tall) people, there was enough space. The owner is a very, very nice lady who cares for her guests.
Mrs Collis
June 2014
We loved the scenery and the many walks we could do without driving. The inn was in walking distance and we were very impressed with the food and friendliness of the staff.
Guest
October 2013
I a very well equipped cottage in a good location for both local amenities and for travel. We used aberfoyle as a base to explore large parts of Scotland and for some rambling. It was perfect for our needs. Only note of caution is that access is via 2 flights of stairs so anyone not able for this best to avoid.
Mrs Swanton
September 2013
We were given a warm welcome by the owner, who had just cleaned the apartment to a high standard. The apartment is very conveniently located near the main street in Aberfoyle. It was possible to do some lovely walks right from the door, and some superb hill walks were only a short drive away. There is lots of storage space, so we were able to put all our things away and keep it tidy. The owner had provided an impressive amount of literature and tourist information, and we made good use of it.
Lorna S
September 2013
The apartment had everything we needed during our energetic week of walking, cycling and exploring the Trossachs: reclining armchairs for putting our feet up at the end of the day were the icing on the cake. The Co-op was open very day till 11 so catering was easy, and the apartment was well equipped for cooking. We also had two delicious dinners at the Forth Inn, just across the road. I did bump my head on the sloping ceiling a couple of times, but the owner's description was very clear and we knew to expect it. Lots of helpful information on walks and tourist attractions in the area, as well as reference books in Scottish history, flora and birds, were provided too. We were sorry to leave.
Mr Newbold
July 2013
Good location and base for touring.
A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer
September 2012
The location of this apartment is fantastic. You have everything you need, co-op, 2 pubs, garden centre, cafe, chip shop. 1 hr drive to Edinburgh. Wonderful walks and wonderful drives. The accommodation is very clean and plenty of room for 4 adults. The owners kindly left us a few items in the fridge and kitchen cupboards. Plenty of dvds and books to use. Great little book showing wonderful walks. Would definately book to go again.
Miss Woodiwiss
July 2012
A perfect location!
Dr Stuart
July 2012
The property provided a great base for sightseeing. The apartment had everything we needed and there were convenient shops, pubs and cafes nearby. It was easy to find and with good parking.
Mrs Voggenthaler
September 2011
Equipment of the apartment with dvds, books amongst others with local history, cds, maps, lots of information and materials. Very good region for walking and sightseeing holidays.
Mrs Jiang
August 2011
The property is clean, cosy and convenient!
Mrs Havard
August 2011
Comfortable property and exactly as described. Well worth another visit!
Mr Bond
July 2011
The location was good and the standard of accommodation was excellent, it made our stay more pleasurable. Lots of good information about the apartment, area and things to do. This would be our first choice if visiting the area.
Ms Byrnes
April 2011
Aberfoyle Apt was very comfortable, with attractive furnishings and terrific views. The owner was helpful and friendly. We were able to go on some wonderful hikes in the nearby Queen forest and other local trails, making the Apt a great location for local activities. Also it was a quiet apt so even with jet lag, we were able to get good rest. Had a wonderful stay there, and the excellence of Aberfoyle Apt greatly enhanced our enjoyment.
Mrs Morocz-Idriss
April 2011
I loved the location right in the centre of the Trossachs, with all the trails and the lochs, the beauty is majestic and simply stunning.The chance to have this at the doorstep made our holiday magical! The apartment was lovely, with an obvious delicate and thoughtful touch that made it warm, welcoming and practical at the same time. There is everything you need and more; in particular there was a good number of well chosen informative, useful books about the region and its history. We really had a sweet time, thank you!
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