Tayview

35 Customer Reviews

• "We had a great stay at the house."

  However the bbq was not clean and there was dust throughout the house on arrival. With the size of group the cottage can take the fact the hot tub is not checked daily it is surprising especially with us having one ourselves.

  Reviewed by Louise4.4★Nov 2024

• "We were all eagerly looking forward to our weekend in Tayview and were not disappointed when we arrived."

  The Victorian villa was very clean throughout and welcoming and warm. The kitchen dining area was very large with a hugh table capable of seating all of us (12) in comfort and the equipment in the kitchen for food storage, preparation, cooking and washing up was exactly what we needed for our early 'Xmas' weekend. Throughout the house the sitting rooms and bedrooms were nicely decorated and well presented with a theme running through them. The beds were extremely comfortable. Killin is a good area for walking and there a few nice pubs to rest in before returning to ease tired bodies in the hot tub . We were lucky on the weekend we visited as it snowed adding a touch of Xmas to our visit. As a result of the snow and rain the Falls of Dochart were spectacular. We had a great weekend

  Hi William, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your early Christmas weekend at Tayview was everything you hoped for and more. It sounds like you made the most of everything the house and Killin have to offer, from the cozy and spacious kitchen-dining area to the relaxing hot tub after your walks. We’re so glad you found the house clean, comfortable, and welcoming, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the Cleaning Team. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back for more memorable stays in the future! Warmest regards, Sly Unique Retreats Property Owner

  Reviewed by William5.0★Nov 2024

• "Stunning house in a stunning location Nothing was too much trouble before or during stay Highly recommend"

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the house and its stunning location. Our team always strives to go above and beyond to make your stay special, so it’s wonderful to know you felt well taken care of. We'd be delighted to welcome you back anytime—thank you for the recommendation! Kind regards, Sly Unique Retreats Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Oct 2024

• "Perfect place for our family gathering."

  . Good quality utensils etc. The table football and the hot tub were a hit. We all loved it. One point for the owners to note is that the dining table chairs could do with some more padding. But that's just an observation to help them, not a complaint or even a negative.

  Hi Dave, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great time and enjoyed the amenities like the table football and hot tub. We truly appreciate your observation about the dining table chairs and will certainly take it into consideration for future improvements. It's feedback like this that helps us enhance the experience for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Shiela Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dave5.0★Sep 2024

• "2 nights in this lovely home, 12 of us plus 2 dogs."

  First off the whole house was very clean and the bathrooms were immaculate. Lovely rooms throughout the property and the kitchen/diner is superb to get everyone together. Kids loved the hot tub and I loved the wee bottle of Aberfeldy. Nice touch. Killin is a lovely place with great walks by the loch and the falls of dochart are impressive. Overall we had a lovely family break and making memories in this lovely home. Also got a call from a lovely woman half way through our stay to ask if everything was to our satisfaction. It's the little things

  Hi Michael, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family, including your furry friends, enjoyed your stay. It’s great that you found the house clean and comfortable, and we’re glad the kitchen/diner provided a perfect space for everyone to come together. We love hearing that the kids enjoyed the hot tub, and we’re happy the little touch of the Aberfeldy whisky was appreciated! Killin truly is a special place, and it’s fantastic that you had a chance to explore the loch and Falls of Dochart. Thank you for your kind words about our team—ensuring your comfort is our top priority. We’re so pleased to have been a part of your memorable family break and hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regards, Shiela Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2024

• "This was a fantastic house with everything we needed for a family party."

  (Crockery, glasses, utensils etc). Good location for long or short walks. Even the weather was kind to us for most of the time. Comfy beds. We spent a lot of time together in the dining area, chatting, eating and drinking as there was so much space. Everyone attending has thanked me for organizing such a wonderful weekend. Cant wait to do it again sometime.

  Hi Linda, Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We’re delighted to hear that the house had everything you needed for your family party and that the location provided great options for walks. It’s always a bonus when the weather cooperates, too! It’s wonderful to know that the spacious dining area allowed everyone to gather and make the most of your time together. We’re especially glad that the comfy beds helped everyone get a good rest after all the fun! Hearing that your guests were so happy with the weekend means the world to us, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back for another unforgettable stay in the future. Kind regards, Shiela Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Aug 2024

• "Great house for large family holidays."

  We all enjoyed the hot tub and space

  Hi Lorna, Thank you! We're so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay. The hot tub and spacious layout really make it perfect for creating lasting memories together! We hope to welcome you and your family back soon for another memorable stay! Warm regards, Shiela Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lorna5.0★Jul 2024

• "We are a walking club that has a week in Scotland every year."

  We found the location ideal for bagging Munros in the area with just short car drives to the starts. There was the benefit of having the Coop a walk away meaning we didn’t have to bring all our food with us. The kitchen and dining table worked well with more than enough space for everyone to eat together. The facilities in the kitchen are well thought through for cooking with larger groups. The rooms were comfortable with good flexibility on how the house can be setup for groups ie doubles and twins. The only challenge was parking, there was just enough but we did need to shuffle cars in the morning to walk our different routes. Great house in a great location and one we would definitely head back to to finish the Munros.

  Hi Barry, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that our home served as the perfect base for your walking club’s Munro-bagging adventures. The convenience of having the Coop nearby and the flexibility of the kitchen and dining space for your group meals are definitely highlights we’re glad you appreciated. It’s great to know that the room setups worked well for your group, and we appreciate your feedback on the parking. We’ll keep that in mind for future improvements. We’d be delighted to welcome you back to finish those remaining Munros! Warm regards, Shiela Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★Jun 2024

• "Fantastic house in a beautiful setting, thoroughly enjoyed our stay Thank you"

  Hello Lynne, Thank you so much! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate the beautiful setting. We hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regards, Shiela Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lynne4.4★May 2024

• "We had a fantastic family stay for a week at Tayview."

  Lovely house with everything we needed and a fab location. The wood fire pizza place a few mins walk away and village pubs/cafes were very handy and nice). Park 5 min walk away was a hit with the kids plus lots of outdoor activities within walking distance (kayaking on the loch, bike hire etc) and amazing hiking on the doorstep. The house itself is lovely with enclosed garden safe for the dog and kids. We loved the table football upstairs too! 4 and not 5 for comfort only because a few family members felt the mattresses were too firm but I thought they were comfy and slept very well! Could just do with some plastic Prosecco flutes for the hot tub and a few more of the pint ones re facilities. The wee dram and Prosecco on arrival gave us a lovely welcome. Despite the hot tub having some issues, Jimmy and Louis were quick to get engineers out and did what they could to get it up and running again before we left. Just bad luck that happened when we were there but worked perfectly again for our last day. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Lisa4.4★May 2024

• "Location exceptional for a variety of outdoor activities in and around Killin - walking, canoeing and biking from the doorstep."

  Accommodation excellent even at full occupancy (18 people). The large open kitchen/dining room was especially good for socialising and was well suited to our system of having different cooking groups each night. We occasionally used the 2 lounges, but we did not use the hot tub or TVs - because there was so much else to do.

  Hi Roger, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you took full advantage of the fantastic location and enjoyed the accommodation. It's great that the kitchen/dining area worked well for your group's cooking adventures. We hope you'll come back to explore even more next time! Warm regards, Shiela Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roger4.7★May 2024

• "Beautiful property, perfect for all ages ."

  . we spent the weekend here, ages ranged from 5 to 82.. property was spotless and had everything we needed.. hot tub was an added bonus. Large play park next to the property which was ideal for family games .. would definitely recommend. No negatives at all .. 5 stars

  Hi Angela, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our property worked well for your diverse group and that you enjoyed the hot tub and nearby play park. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We' d love to welcome you back for another stay! Kind regards, Shiela Property Owner

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★May 2024

• "The house was very good in terms of having a lot of bedrooms, bathrooms 2 sitting rooms, a large kitchen / diner, a very handy Utility / boot room and a hot tub."

  ...this was great for the large family group we had. Also the location in the Village was very good as a base to explore Killin and the local area more widely. However,....while there were lots of positives at Tayview, we did find some negative things which impacted our stay - noteably the very noisy boiler in one of the first floor bedrooms which made being in there to sleep or relax difficult. Also very noisy is the oven in the kitchen which "sings" when being used. We also felt that the house overall was in need generally of some TLC to help to justify the charge levied for its use.

  Hi Geroge, Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. I'm glad that you all enjoyed the large number of bedrooms, the space, the extra living room and lovely large open plan kitchen and dining room. I'm also pleased that you found the location a great place to explore. I'm sorry to hear that you found the hot water tank noisy - along with the oven fan. We've not had a complaint before about the HW tank but we know about a fault that developed with the oven fan...and have an engineer scheduled to fix it. I also went round the house on Tuesday (4 days after your stay) with our decorator and have agreed a redecoration for May. Our team tried calling and emailing you; both before your stay and during your stay (to see how things were for you) but they consistently got no reply. I see from our records that you didn't contact us during your stay regarding the noise from either the fan or the HW tank. As previous guests have noted, we work hard to check in with all guests, to ensure everything is perfect....and in the rare cases of issues, we try our best to resolve these at the point of discovery, so it is a shame that we weren't made aware of these issues until your review, or we would have done our best to remedy them. I hope you were still able to enjoy the nearby loch, the mountain views (from the hot tub!) and the kind generosity of the locals. Unfortunately you have left no feedback on why you scored down the listing accuracy, the cleanliness...or the comfort, so I'm unable to address those scores. Certainly we have consistently glowing reviews from other guests on the cleanliness, comfort and extra touches that we put in for guests, so I'm very sorry that you didn't feel Tayview lived up to your expectations. You are welcome to come back again, to see how we have addressed the issues that you've raised. Best wishes, Jimmy. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geroge3.4★Apr 2024

• "We needed a sizeable property to allow fifteen of us to get together for our family celebration and Tayview suited us perfectly."

  The large open-plan kitchen/diner enabled us to bring in a chef and his team to prepare a special birthday dinner. The house was warm and comfortable and spotlessly clean. Killin is superbly located for walks and hikes and even a game of golf on the little jewel of a course on the edge of the village. We came from North, East and West and the village was central for all of us. A great weekend for young and old!

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Mar 2024

• "A fabulous place to stay."

  All bedrooms are spacious, well appointed and the house was very clean. Kitchen is very well-equipped with everything you need to cater for a large group. We had no problems with hot water, heating or wi-fi. I wouldn't hesitate to return to this beautiful property. Our visit in February was blessed with dry sunny weather and Killin is a lovely place to explore.

  Hi Julie, Thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We're delighted to hear that your stay was an overwhelming success on all fronts and glad you really appreciated the kitchen and ancils; when we redeveloped the kitchen a few years ago, we tried to design it with large groups in mind - hence features like the TWO dishwashers. We're also pleased to hear you had great weather and got out and about - Killin is picture-postcard perfect! We'd love to have you guys back, so do please bear us in mind for future holidays. Many thanks. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Feb 2024

• "We had a fab weekend."

  The property was perfect in every way particularly the ample supply of glasses and kitchen equipment.

  Hi Ronald, Thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback. It's great to hear heat-warming feedback like yours; it makes all the hard work we put into Tayview worthwhile. Thanks for your kind words. We'd love you to consider us when you book your next holiday! Many thanks. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ronald5.0★Feb 2024

• "Our stay at Tayview was truly amazing."

  The property was incredibly comfortable, spacious and very well equipped. The 9 x bedrooms that were all configured to king size doubles gave everyone thier own privacy, ample space and comfort. (All the rooms can be configured into twins if that is required.) I booked the property to spend with the whole family and invited friends to join us on the Saturday night to celebrate my 60th Birthday. The spacious kitchen / dining area ensured the party was a huge success. The hottub made for a wonderfully relaxing experience for everyone and the games room and games console ensured the children were kept amused. The nearby co-op provided everything we wanted with regard to food and drinks and was only a 6 minute stroll from the lodge. I would recommend Tayview to anyone looking for a spacious, relaxing getaway with family or friends. It was Absolutely Amazing

  Hi Nicholas, Thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback. I think that is one of the best comments we've had for years - thanks for nailing exactly what we strive for. We are truly chuffed that you had a FANTASTIC 60th birthday celebration and were able to fit so many of your family in to celebrate with you. It is clear that you loved Killin - and we'd be thrilled to have you back for any other birthday celebrations...or just a well-deserved break! Many thanks. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Jan 2024

• "Beautiful house we had 16 people in our party with ages from 73 to 2 years and the house was equipped for everyone."

  The house had everything we needed so cosy too for an old house. Situated well within the town too, lively and quiet did not hear a sound despite it being the run up to hogmanay. We all just felt so at home there best holiday home we have ever stayed in and we have stayed in many all over the UK and abroad. This one is our favourite its a gem and the facilities are just what was needed for our large party. We would come back again the Town is lovely and the shops and people are so welcoming. The fireworks at the bridge on 31st were an added bonus and we only had a 5 minute walk to see them. The hottub was a bonus too the garden and parking was spot on too. We had a great stay and we have no bad things to say whatsoever to say. Lovely cosy home that we lived visiting and would go back to in the future. The management team and the owner Jimmy were so helpful that nothing was any trouble. Car charging point also an added luxury as one of our cars is electric. Everything has been thought of in this property with highest quality of furnishings and furniture. The beds were the best very comfortable everyone got a good sleep. The owner and his team do a brilliant job and this property should be awarded 10 out of 10 for every category.

  Hi Gillian, Thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback. Wow!...what a stunning review - and it means a huge amount to the whole team. However, you guys were also amazing and your response to our challenges on the day of your arrival (issues beyond our control) was incredibly considerate and you made the change-over team feel so much better, so a HUGE thanks to you all. We are so pleased that you had a stellar time and we'd LOVE to have you all back, so do bear us in mind for your next break. Many thanks. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Dec 2023

• "In-house instructions not good."

  Only managed to operate one TV and on that one we could only find BBC iPlayer. No instructions provided for the EV charger.

  Hi John, Thanks for your feedback regarding your recent stay; I'm sorry things didn't meet your expectations. The in-house instructions is entirely my fault: we're currently updating them, so there was only an old (less informative) version in the house. I will commit to getting the updated version back in the house by next week. Thanks for raising this. We have asked our maintenance team to specifically check the TVs, as there should always be an App homepage from where you can launch all the usual Apps such as Netflix, I-player, Prime, Disney+ etc. As mentioned below, we don't usually need to send out information on the EV charging point, as it is a 'plug and play' set up, meaning that under normal conditions, you don't need the App to charge. We provide the EV point as a free extra option for guests. I hope you were still able to enjoy the house more generally, the location, views and spending time with friends/family. I apologise that your expectations weren't met. Many thanks, Jimmy Property Owner

  Reviewed by John4.1★Nov 2023

• "Lovely house, central location which we enjoyed but we did have a few issues."

  The information about the car charging point should have been sent earlier to allow registration on the app. We just couldn't get it to work despite registering and following instructions on the app, which was a major problem as I have an electric car and needed to charge it to get home. . Also we couldn't watch normal TV despite spending a lot of time trying to follow the instructions. Poor lighting at hot tub was a safety concern. No microwave dishes available. Contacting someone was a problem. I sent 3 emails and phone 3 times about the charger. First response attachment wasn't included so I had to email again. Sly did finally phone me on Sunday to discuss problems by which time it was really too late. We had found an alternative means of charging my car. Anyway, comfy accommodation, great that we could have single beds but issues did spoil our break.

  Hi Lindsay, Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback, it helps us ensure we continue to improve our provision to other guests. Apologies it has taken me a couple of weeks to check feedback. I'm glad you liked the house, the changeable bed config options and found the place comfy. We don't usually need to send out information on the EV charging point, as it is a 'plug and play' set up, meaning that under normal conditions, you don't need the App to charge. We provide the EV point as a free extra option for guests. I'm not sure why the EV point wasn't working as normal but we are actively looking into it, so thanks for flagging this with us. We are always happy for guests to slow charge on a cable to a house socket, should the EV point not work. The TVs are both smart TVs, and provided you had wifi, they should both have had a working App homepage, where you can log into your various App accounts. There are no terrestrial channels on these TVs...I apologise if that's what you were expecting. There is an external floodlight on the gable end of the house that covers the hot tub. All our crockery is microwaveable, along with the Pyrex dishes provided. Although we have 7 days a week contact, our team member that was covering the weekend was ill; unfortunately by the time Sly was able to cover for his unwell team-mate, you were preparing to depart. I'm very sorry that your experience wasn't as you had hoped; we are usually commended on how responsive we are to guests' needs - but on this occasion we clearly didn't meet expectations, for which I'm very sorry. I hope you will give us the chance to show you how well the place is usually run . Many thanks, Jimmy Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lindsay3.8★Nov 2023

• "We were a party of 14 for a family birthday and we had an amazing time!"

  The house is well equipped and maintained and would recommend. We had a wee issue with the car charger but owners helped straight away.

  Hi Clare, Thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We're very pleased to hear that you all had an amazing time - that is our aim, so it is very rewarding to hear that we're getting it right! Do please bear us in mind for your next break, we'd very happily have you guys back again anytime! Many thanks. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Oct 2023

• "We had a lovely stay in tayview."

  The house was perfect for our needs. The only slight disappointment (for the younger members of the group) was that the Xbox wasn’t working (out of batteries). Regards, Teresa

  Reviewed by Teresa4.7★Oct 2023

• "Excellent property in a fab location."

  Was very well equipped and spacious for our family gathering.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely spacious property, in an ideal position for visiting Loch Lomond and the West coast of Scotland."

  Set in a lovely village with excellent restaurants and cafes. Bedrooms all well sized, kitchen fully equipped, plenty of parking. Had a great time..

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Aug 2023

• "This was an excellent house for our family gathering of 5 adults and 7 children."

  The house is very well stocked with plenty of crockery and utensils and the big bonus was having 2 dishwashers. The only criticism I had was that there was no tumble dryer. With 7 kids, it was difficult to dry clothes when it was too wet to hang out on the clothes line. I would certsinly recommend this house for a large family gathering.

  Reviewed by Mairi Ann5.0★Jul 2023

• "Absolutely excellent accommodation."

  Ideal for a large group and everything has been well thought out. Can’t fault it.

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★May 2023

• "Excellent holiday home for our family reunion."

  The hot tub was a bonus and enjoyed by some of us. Thought given regarding facilities needed by such a large group eg 2 large fridges, 2 dishwashers. Maintenence guy came quickly to look at the shower which wasn't working properly. Car ev charging was another bonus (but the isolater switch needed resetting after charging...not a problem but may need looking at). We had an excellent holiday, wanted for nothing in an ideal house. Thank you

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★Apr 2023

• "We stayed at the house with 7 couples and there was plenty of space for all."

  Bedrooms all spacious and comfortable. It was a shame the hot tub wasn't hot when we arrived and had to wait until the following day to use. I would say the cleanliness was disappointing.. I cleaned our ensuite on arrival and some areas were covered in think dust.

  Reviewed by Katie4.1★Apr 2023

• "A great time had by all."

  ....16 of us ages 5 to 80!

  Reviewed by Gillian4.1★Mar 2023

• "A lovely property which is perfect for large groups."

  The property is well equipped with everything you need to have a relaxed stay for a big room. The bedrooms were all spacious and clean and the kitchen dining area was perfect for us to cook and eat together. A great property in a really well situated part of the town.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Dec 2022

• "Comfortable, cosy stay for a group of 10 friends."

  The property was well-equipped for catering for a large group. The number of bedrooms offered good options for beds, along with plenty of bathrooms. The hot tub was an added bonus! Would recommend.

  Reviewed by Annabelle4.4★Nov 2022

• "Tayview was our chosen location to celebrate Dad’s 80th birthday."

  The accommodation was perfect and the scenery was amazing. Kids and adults all loved some hot tub fun after a day of walking and exploring the gorgeous countryside. We all enjoyed our stay and are saving up to return

  Hi Gaynor, We're glad that you enjoyed your stay and everyone loved the hot tub, as well as having a wonderful celebration of your Dad's 80th birthday! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We sure hope to see you again soon! Many thanks, Dianne Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gaynor5.0★Sep 2022

• "Well maintained property."

  We enjoyed our stay .Dianne was very helpful for any queries. Clear instructions to access property , good access to local amenities. Overall , I would recommend this property

  Reviewed by Mohammad5.0★May 2022

• "It was a absolute suprise to enter this house."

  Every room was spacius en big. Nice big beds en nice bathrooms. Nice garden with a jacuzzi that we first did not no about. Big kitchen. Two sitting rooms so the children could have their one room to play. Overal a fantastic stay.

  Hi Ricky, We're very pleased to hear you had such a fun stay and glad that you enjoyed the brand new giant jacuzzi. Thank you for your kind feedback - we hope you'll come back again soon. Many thanks, Jimmy. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ricky5.0★Apr 2022

• "This house was ideal for my family of 14."

  Its been well thought through with the lovely kitchen/diner being ideal. Two dish washers and two big fridges were really useful. While neither lounge is really big enough for 14, the benefit of the two meant that one group could watch a film while others did something else. Good central location and beautifully clean and tidy. Does what it says on the blurb. Excellent. Regards, Rob

  Hi Rob, thank you so much for taking the time to do this - much appreciated! Many thanks, Jimmy.(owner). Property Owner

  Jan 2022

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