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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
99 Customer Reviews
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"Excellent location for exploring the region."
A well-maintained and comfortable cottage with plenty of local information from the hosts. Highly recommended.
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"Very comfortable, especially the sofa and beds!"
Had everything we needed for a fantastic stay. Great rural location but close to major roads to visit Edinburgh, Stirling, Glasgow etc! Wendy welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend. Thank you.
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"For us Muirmailing was perfect in ever way location- countryside, peaceful but central for visits."
Cottage - warm, comfortable, very well equipped , Owners- friendly, very helpful, very considerate but not intrusive. Thankyou Wendy & Graham Highly Recommend
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"First class in every respect."
Wendy has the balance of friendliness just right. We feel right at home. Super accommodation and setting. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for first class self catering in a country setting which is also within easy reach of main motorways and amenities.
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"We had a fantastic stay, couldn't of asked for anything better."
So central to what we wanted to see and do. Lovely host very welcoming. Would highly recommend. Ivy.
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"What a beautiful property!"
Everything you could possibly want for a great holiday. An ideal location for visiting all the attractions in the local area and beyond. Would definitely re-book and recommend.
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"A well maintained property with all amenities you could ask for."
The owners are very friendly and helpful with getting around the area and Scotland. The postcode takes you to the crossroads where you need to go about 200 yards further up the hill it is then on the right.
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"We stayed for three weeks."
The cottage was one of the best we ever stayed in. It was very clean, well equipped and the hosts (and their pets) were exceptional. The location is an ideal base for exploring Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Falkirk, Fife and the southern Highlands. We would definitely book again. Thank you!
Many thanks for your kind comments. We enjoyed having you as did the dog - he is missing you! Property Owner
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"Thanks for the warm welcome."
We enjoyed sitting in the sun outside on the first evening. The cottage was very comfortable and just what we were looking for. It was nice to feel part of a working farm. Lovely quiet location with a nice walk to the country park and easy access to Loch Lomond, Stirling and the Falkirk attractions. Very enjoyable stay.
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"A really outstanding holiday home in lovely surroundings and with a warm genuine landlady."
We had an excellent holiday and are already booked for October.
Many thanks for your comments Wilma, and we look forward to seeing you in October! Property Owner
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"Great cottage, has everything you need, comfortable and spacious too."
Owner Wendy really helpful and kind. Good location for visiting many surrounding places, We enjoyed Stirling Castle and the Kelpies in particular. Definately recommend staying here - another cottage adjacent is available too.
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"From the moment we stepped over the threshold of this lovely cottage we felt totally at home."
It was impeccably clean, very well equipped and furnished and Wendy was on hand to make us welcome. The cottage is situated in a great location for visiting the surrounding area and we enjoyed meeting the animals around the farm. We just wished we could have stayed longer!
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"Best cottage we've stayed in."
Location very handy for motorway access.Owners on hand if needed but not intrusive.
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"Beautiful cottage."
Immaculately clean with everything you could possibly need. Peaceful setting yet 10 mins drive to Falkirk and Stirling. Hosts very friendly and helpful. Faultless. We will return if staying in the area again.
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"We had a wonderful two and a half weeks at Muirmailing Cottage."
It is one of the best places we have ever rented, so comfortable and well-equipped. Even though it got as low as -5 degrees the cottage felt cosy. Wendy was always on hand to answer any questions, and was very attentive and made us feel very welcome. Thoroughly recommended!
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"Excellent cottage, warm and spacious, quality furnishings, lovely views, peaceful location, easy access to local facilities, motorways and central to many attractions."
Really lovely and helpful owner. We very much enjoyed our week there.
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"Wendy ,the owner is very friendly and helpful to ensure our stay was to our ..."
Wendy ,the owner is very friendly and helpful to ensure our stay was to our satisfaction,been coming here for a few years now and will continue to do so
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"This was probably the best holiday property that we've stayed in !"
It lacked absolutely nothing as far as facilities go, it was super clean, and our hosts were attentive and welcoming. There were even swallows and martins nesting close by - really great.
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"This cottage is immaculate, with stunning views from the bedroom windows, the owners are lovely and extremely helpful."
Their pets are a delight too. It is easy to find and located perfectly for trips to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk and Stirling, with easy links to the motorway. Lots to do in the area, castles, parks and monuments. I would recommend to anyone and if we go back to the area I would book there again. Totally fantastic place.
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"Friendly helpful owners live next door(not intrusive)."
very well situated property for exploring that part of the world. comfortable and peaceful. we had a really chilled week. the property is very well and thoughtfully equiped .
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"We had a lovely stay here."
Beautiful cottage with all home comforts. Made very welcome by the owners. Would definitely recommend.
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"Everything was perfect,very clean and all facilities provided,lovely location central to all we wanted to do,would definitely recommend to anyone else."
Thank you.
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"Fabulous cottage, really spacious and well equipped."
Great location with loads of restaurants, activities and walks within 15 - 30 minutes drive and very welcoming hosts. Highly recommended..
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"We enjoyed our week and everything was great apart from the builders working on the other half of the barn conversion."
Mrs. Scott apologised for the over running works as they should've already been completed. Lots of dust and noise and we weren't able to sit outside in the small front garden area. Other than that, fantastic accomodation.
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"What a fantasic cottage, one of the best i've stayed in."
Absolutely spotless, comfortable and really well equipped. It's in the perfect location - quiet but within easy reach of great transport links to go and explore this lovely region. Highly recommended!
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"A very well maintained comfortable cottage."
Exceptionally clean and well equipped. The hosts were very helpful and extremely welcoming. We would very strongly recommend this cottage for visiting Glasgow, Edinburgh, The Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies.
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"Perfect & homely."
Would come back in a heartbeat
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"Perfect! Excellent, comfortable accommodation and friendly, very helpful owners."
Plenty of information in the property about local attractions within easy reach. We were lucky enough to have wonderful weather. We managed to fit in a visit to the Kelpies. Falkirk Wheel, Stirling Castle, Wallace Memorial, Dunblane Cathedral and a 2 hour cruise on Loch Lomond (I think the 2 hour one is much better than the shorter one, which doesn't go around the interesting islands). Good easy walking close by in the Plean Country Park. The only negative about the area is that Stirling is currently full of road works with diversions, making navigation difficult. Property strongly recommended !
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"Absolutely beautiful and homely cottage with lovely hosts that made us feel very welcome."
We were all sad to have to leave but the kids were very sad to have to say goodbye to Wendy, as well as Sylvester the cat. We will definitely be going back.
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"We had a wonderful stay at the cottage."
The owners Wendy and Graham were very helpful with local information and allowing my 4 year old to play with their cat and pat their pony. Cottage was very comfortable, clean and warm. All you needed to bring was food and drink. Would highly recommend.
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"What a lovely cottage, one of the best equipped we have stayed in."
In a lovely quiet rural spot but easy travelling distance to many attractions and amenities.
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"We really loved the cottage and the hosts were absolutely super."
Inside of cottage was lovely - clean, warm, bright, well equipped and really comfortable. Outside the cottage there is a small, pretty garden which fronts on to a working stables and plant nursery - this did not worry us as we come from farming backgrounds but obviously a working landscape rather than a domestic garden. The scenery around the site is lovely. One would definitely need a car but really well located for reaching tourist attractions.
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"Amazing stay at Wendy & Graham’s lovely farm."
The place is stunning & the photos dont quite do it justice! Perfectly located inbetween Glasgow & Edinburgh for exploring and close to Stirling & Stenhousemuir for shops & restaurants. We stayed for 5 nights and had enough space and comfort for 4 adults and a baby with a highchair, cot & baby gates provided which were a big help! Thoroughly recommend staying and we hope to be back next time we are north of the border. Thank you!
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"Fantastic cottage clean with everything you could ask for."
Great location for visiting Edinburgh, Stirling, Loch lomond and the Battle of Bannockburn. Brilliant holiday
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"Muirmailing Cottage is one of the best cottages we’ve ever stayed in (and we have stayed in lots over the years)."
The cottage was lovely, comfortable and very well-equipped. You could tell a lot of careful thought had gone into the facilities and equipment. The owners, who live on the same site, were friendly and helpful but not intrusive, and we enjoyed the lovely setting complete with a beautiful flower garden, and the company of their friendly dogs and cat. Although the location was very peaceful and rural, there are plenty of interesting places to visit within a very easy driving distance, from Edinburgh and Glasgow, Falkirk, Linlithgow and Stirling to the lochs and mountains of the Trossachs. We had a wonderful week and definitely hope to return.
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"This cottage far exceeded our expectations."
Located in a lovely rural area on a farm, easy access to Stirling and Falkirk and beyond. Very spacious, very clean and the photos are absolutely accurate. I would happily rent this cottage for a long term if I lived in the area. Wendy was helpful and a great host. We really loved our stay.
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"A lovely cottage!"
Modern, comfortable in a country setting! Flowers and herbs, peace and quiet yet close enough to see the wonders of Scotland! We had a wonderful stay, cooked most of our meals as everything we needed was in the modern kitchen! Plenty of space yet cozy and clean, we felt right at home! The owners were friendly, kind and helpful! We did not want to leave! We highly recommend the cottage for a quiet, comfortable and peaceful stay in Scotland! Thank you for our enjoyable and relaxing stay!
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"This is a beautiful cottage to stay in."
The hosts are lovely people .
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"Muirmailing Cottage is excellent in every respect and it offers an ideal base for walking in a wide variety of settings."
Highly recommended.
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"Lovely quiet property on the outskirts of Stirling, very clean, very well equipped and well appointed."
Absolutely ideal situation for touring the area and Wendy and Graham the owners couldn’t have been more helpful, we’ll be back.
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"Muirmailing Cottage was lovely with hosts, Wendy and Graham, who were warm and welcoming."
The cottage is very well equipped and in a great location to explore the surrounding area. We had a great stay and would definitely book again and recommend booking.
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"The cottage was lovely."
It was a great base for visiting lots of places of interest. Wendy was very helpful when we asked for local knowledge. .
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"Well appointed property in an ideal situation for touring central Scotland."
Very friendly and helpful owners.
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"The cottage was very nice"
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"Fantastic cottage."
Really enjoyed our stay.
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"Brilliant location so peaceful great for chilling out."
Wendy and Graeme (owners) made us feel so welcome. Look forward to returning sometime in the future.
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"Beautiful accommodation in a remote setting yet within short travelling distance of many places of interest."
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Muirmailing Cottage.
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"Excellent and well presented cottage."
The perfect base for exploring all areas. Wendy and Graham are very helpful and readily available. It is a quiet, relaxing spot but a car is essential. Highly recommend
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"The cottage was well equipped with everything you need with all instructions and helpful advice given."
It is a little secluded but Falkirk and Sterling are within easy driving distance. Would highly recommend this cottage.
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"Lovely stay."
Quiet & peaceful location. Spotlessly clean with everything that you could possibly need for staying in a cottage provided. Perfect hosts - helpful & friendly. Would highly recommend staying here.
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"It's a lovely cottage in a great location for exploring the surrounding area."
The cottage is very clean and is very well equipped, we were short of nothing and the owner is very friendly. This was our second stay here and I'm sure it won't be our last.
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"We had a lovely week at the cottage."
It is beautifully equipped with all possible fixtures and fittings. The setting is so peaceful and quiet - Covid seems to be miles away. The owners are welcoming and at hand with advice and local knowledge. We have been to a number of cottages in many different places but none have been as good as Muirmailing. We will certainly be returning in the not too distant future.
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"Our second Sykes' cottage booking this year - this last minute break did not disappoint."
A lovely cottage that has been thoughtfully renovated and designed. Lots of space, the kitchen and dining room were both really nice and the lounge was equally good - very comfy sofas! The downstairs shower room was well equipped and modern and the upstairs bathroom was also very smart. The 2 bedrooms were large with good sized beds. Lots of storage space for everything we took with us. The cottage had everything anyone would need. We took our own towels and used our own condiments/foil/cling film/cooking oil etc, but we didn't need to, the kitchen drawers and cupboards had so many items for people to use. We ate in at night, as we were out every day - it was nice and relaxing to be in MuirMailing for a week away. Wendy was lovely, very helpful -also really nice to see the ponies going out on the field when it wasn't too wet and the dogs were so well behaved. A really great place to stay - 40 minutes from Edinburgh - lovely walks around Stirling Castle and Edinburgh, plus the country park nearby. Would highly recommend
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"The cottage is in an ideal location to explore large parts of what Scotland has to offer."
We were able to get to both the west and east coasts, edge of the Highlands, Loch Lomond and the historic sites around Stirling. The cottage itself had everything we needed for allow us to relax comfortably and the owners were friendly and helpful including their dogs and cats. We would certainly stay there again when visiting the area.
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"The cottage is very well equiped with everything we needed (with some things not available because of covid - but only things which are nice extras - dvds, games) The wi-fi was very good, even with 3 people online."
The mobile signal on the 3 network was not very good but that was mentioned in the details of the cottage so expected. The showers were excellent. The beds were comfy, as was all the furniture. The kitchen is very well equiped. The cottage is very convenient for visiting Stirling, Falkirk, Glasgow and Edinburgh areas with lots of places of interest to visit within a reasonable distance. We would stay there again to visit the area and recommend it to family and friends.
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"Lovley comfortable accomodation."
In a great location for touring so many places, our 2nd visit and still haven't seen everything within range! Wendy the owner is lovely, made us feel at home and not at all intrusive :) but there if we needed her 10 out of 10
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"Lovely clean place with everything you need, lovely friendly helpful host, and a great holiday!"
The sun even smiled on us for a week!
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"Muirmailing cottage has everything you could need and more for a relaxing, comfortable holiday."
It is also very close to Stirling, shops and plenty of walks. Plean country park is just down the road and it is well worth spending a couple of hours there. Wendy was eager to make sure everything was as we wanted it and I'm sure would have acted straight away if anything wasn't right. Also, horses, cats, dogs and plants to indulge your passion for nature. Would happily stay here again.
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"The owners couldn't have made us feel more welcome."
Really nice cottage in a nice quiet location with lovely views of the hills and mountains to the North & East. Cottage very well appointed and felt really homely. Only regret is that we could only manage a short stay, when a week or two would have been perfect. Well positioned for the shops in Stirling and well situated to major roads to head down to Edinburgh or Glasgow or head north to the Trossachs and Highlands. Quite fancy going back some time in the not distant future. Many thanks to Wendy & Graham for a lovely stay.
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"In these times it is not easy to relax in your holidays."
but we had a great stay in wendy's muirmailing cottage and will be back someday. The house is perfect for small familys even with baby's!
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"The hosts were absolutely lovey, and couldn't have done more for us."
They even offered help with the wedding we were attending.
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"This is a beautiful cottage to stay in and in an excellent spot for exploring Scotland."
We were staying mainly as our daughter was getting married nearby at Glenskirlie castle on Sunday! The cottage is a good size for 4 people, had everything you needed,was comfortable and very clean. The owner Wendy is friendly and helpful if you need anything during your stay. We will definitely be returning to Muirmailing cottage in the future.
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"The hostess was really friendly and helpful."
This was one of the nicest properties we have stayed at in30 years of selfcatering.
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"Great cottage, had everything we needed for a relaxing week away."
Close to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Loch Lomond. Wendy couldn't have been more helpful. Hope to return soon.
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"We enjoyed it very much staying at Muirmailing Cottage."
Perfect Location to visit Central Scottland. Once we entered the house we felt like coming in our 2nd Home far away in Scotland. You can feel that Wendy and Graham have planned and decorated the house with much love. We felt very welcomed. The kids enjoyed the dogs and horses. Thanks. We can recommend everyone to stay here. Greetings from Germany.
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"Ideal home for a week and a great base to get to so many places and see so much."
Lovely location will definitely return
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"This cottage should be used as the standard for all your accommodations ."
When we arrived we thought it had only just been opened it is like a showhouse ,everything looks brand new ,enough information about the local area plus all off Scotland to keep any visitor happy .
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"The cottage was very clean, homely and comfortable."
The chocolates and shortbread provided on arrival was a very thoughtful touch. Everything we needed was there and very thorough information on the property and local sites to see. Nicely placed near local amenities and easy access for days out. Our hosts were lovely and went out of their way to help us when we needed it and was very much appreciated. We enjoyed our time spent here and would love to come back again.
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"Perfect accommodation, very friendly people, Great amount of material what to do."
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"Very friendly and helpful owners."
Thank you for the delicious strawberries and shortbread lovely touch. Easy to get around the area.
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"We stayed in June with friends from the US."
Spotlessly clean, excellent facilities and a great location We were all delighted with the cottage.
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"Always a pleasure to return to Muirmailings,hopefully we will return many times in the future."
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"Cottage was fantastic superbly placed for seeing all the local site's,and the hosts were excellent great place to stay."
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"The accomodation was wonderful, the property situation lovely and the welcome from the owners truly warm despite our 3A."
M. arrival!! I would use the word faultless as an encompassing description at this beautiful holiday cottage.
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"The cottage was perfect and very clean."
It met all our requirements and more. Spacious, very well equipped and very well presented. We were made to feel welcome by the owners who did everything possible to ensure are holiday went well. I would definately use this website again and will come back and recommend it to others.
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"We had the most wonderful week at Muirmailing Cottage."
There was excellent communication between Wendy and us who made sure we knew where we needed to go and gave us advice on the local area. The cottage itself was exactly how it appeared on the website. It was exceptionally clean and had all the facilities we needed. Wendy was so welcoming and really went above and beyond as a host. The area was perfect for accessing nearby Stirling, Edinburgh and Loch Lomund. Thank you so much for having us and for making it a lovely week away.
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"Very clean and well-equipped cottage with everything we needed for a very good holiday."
Well placed for lots of local museums and other places of interest.
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"The cottage was immaculate, very comfortable, well equipped, and beautifully furnished."
Wendy (the owner) was very friendly, helpful, and made us feel very welcome. The location was perfect for us, being very rural, but with very close links to three motorways.
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"Everything was made for a pleasant stay,we felt really at home and Wendy always ..."
Everything was made for a pleasant stay,we felt really at home and Wendy always made sure everything was to our satisfaction,look forward to our next stay
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"We were away for 5 weeks and this was certainly the best place we stayed."
I could have unpacked my case and stayed forever. It was lovely, modern, clean and comfortable. Easy access to Stirling and directions for finding the cottage was spot on. Loved it.
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"Muirmailing Cottage is a lovely, comfortable and very accommodating place to stay."
The country setting is beautiful and the hosts are very friendly and helpful. We didn't want for a thing! I would definitely recommend this cottage to everyone, and hope to visit again myself.
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"Very high standard of accommodation."
Everything we needed provided.
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"Good location for touring the area, lovely clean and well equipped cottage and nice friendly owners."
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"As we are old, we have stayed in well over 100 holiday cottages in our lifetime ranging from the abysmal to the superb."
Muirmailing Cottage is truly superb and the best yet! Would recommend this cottage to everybody.
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"Muirmailing cottage was by far the best accommodation we have stayed in so far during our last 2 months in Europe and the UK."
Our hosts were great , location fantastic and accommodation made us feel like we were at home.
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"Lovely cottage owners were very nice made us feel very welcome would go again without doubt"
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"What an outstanding cottage!"
Absolutely everything was perfect - it was beautifully appointed, stunning views, with a very warm welcome from the cottage owner. We are ‘Outlander’ (books and tv series) fans, and the location was perfect for touring the area. We visited several filming locations which actually took us to castles, palaces, villages etc. we may have ordinarily overlooked. A thoroughly enjoyable week with our friends from America, even the weather was kind to us. Don’t hesitate in choosing Muirmailing Cottage for your holiday - you will not be disappointed!
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"Perfect, complete and lovely cottage."
Also lovely hostess/owner Wendy with good tips and advise. If there were more stars to give, we would!
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"The cottage was really comfortable and warm."
It contained every thing we needed for the week. Hosts were very nice would certainly recommend to others that wanted a relaxing holiday in that area of Scotland.
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"Lovely cottage , great location for exploring central Scotland , every thing about this cottage is fresh bright warm and well equipped , lovely warm welcome from Wendy ,,with tips where to see and explore, many thanks for letting us come a week later!"
The weather made it it impossible to get there on our booked week !! The four of us had a great week despite the weather, in this lovely cottage would highly recommend we will definitely go again !!!
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"Very happy holiday here due to genuine warm welcome - the quality throughout the property and exceptionally good location for visiting central Scotland."
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"One of the best place we have ever been."
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"Wendy and Graham made us feel very comfortable and at home and were very obliging"
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"We have only said we would not consider rebooking this cottage as we never go to the same property/location twice."
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"Fabulous cottage, clean, spacious with lovely decor throughout."
Great location
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"Well located and well maintained cottage."
... placed wonderfully..... and pleasant environment all along. Although our trip was short i would recommend going there for more than 3 nights
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"Warm welcome."
up to date modern facilities within the cottage. Excellent location for both walking holiday and visitor attractions. Would stay at this cottage again without hesitation.
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"A wonderful stay."
The home was bright airy, beautiful view, especially from the upstairs bedrooms, which were spacious clean, by far exceeded our expectations. The owner of the cottage couldn't do enough for us, as far as suggestions for worth seeing areas, directions, even helped us with a dilemma regarding another booking a week later.. She went above and beyond. We loved the farm atmosphere, the owner was a champ with the animals, absolutely nothing we could say remotely negative. We give this a 10 plus.... best cottage we have ever rented, and we've rented quite a few in Europe. Thanks Wendy, you were a champ, and you were so very helpful in all respects. The four of us loved the stay.
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"Felt a little overlooked by the owners due to the property being located in between their house and driveway which meant having to pull blinds down constantly to ensure privacy."
Despite this, the cottage was beautiful and in such a great location for exploring Scotland.
Summary
- Two double bedrooms (zip/link, can be twin on request)
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen with dining area
- Sitting room
- Central heating from air-source heat pump with underfloor heating on ground floor
- Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot, highchair and stairgate on request
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Front patio with furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 1 mile
- Note: Mobile phone signal is variable at this property
- Note: Sloping ceiling and reduced head height in bedrooms
- Note: The owners have a cat and a dog, and there are two ponies in the field around 300 yards from cottage
- Note: This property only accepts a maximum of four people inclusive of infants
- Note: Bookings for this property are for holiday makers only, no workers
- Note: The owner of the property accepts a minimum of 3 nights.
The property
Stirling 5.5 miles.
A delightful, barn conversion situated close to the owner's home within their smallholding.
Surrounded by beautiful Stirlingshire scenery and well-appointed throughout to provide quality holiday accommodation, this Stirling cottage is ideal for those wishing for an attractive base from which to explore this scenic and historic part of Scotland.
Offering flexible sleeping arrangements, this beautiful West Plean cottage has two bedrooms on the first floor, which can either be prepared as twins or doubles on request, making it perfect for almost every group's needs.
The ground floor accommodation at this Stirlingshire self-catering cottage benefits from underfloor heating and comprises a stylish kitchen with a dining area and a delightful sitting room with a door that opens out to the patio.
Outside this Stirling holiday accommodation is a charming patio garden providing a perfect place to enjoy alfresco meals together on warm evenings.
All of this and more awaits at Muirmailing Cottage.
Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1138457, together sleeping up to 8 guests.
EPC Rating: Band C
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: ST-00113-F
Muirmailing Farm Cottages
Muirmailing Farm Cottages are a duo of contemporary yet homely dwellings, resting in a rural position a mile from the Stirlingshire village of Plean, half way between Stirling and Falkirk. Both enjoy countryside views, stylish interiors and private patios so that the pairing offers a delightful base for couples, families and friends, together accommodating up to 8 guests. The cottages lie within the confines of Muirmailing Farm with its farming and horticultural history still lingering in the surroundings. Neighbouring sheep and cattle are nearby whilst the owners’ dog, cat and ponies will say hello if you want. Within 500m is Plean Country Park where you can walk, cycle and even run in the National Park Run held there every Saturday. The owners are on-hand to assist with your enjoyment of the cottage allowing you to discover Scotland’s captivating history at Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument or the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre, whilst for the youngsters, Blairdrummond Safari Park is always a hit or fishing and horse-riding at Wellsfield Riding School (BHS approved). Film buffs can follow the Outlander trail and others will appreciate the Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel and the three Forth Bridges. And if that’s not enough, the vibrant cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are easily near enough for day-trips with access by car, train and tram – there is something for everyone. For a lovely escape to the countryside with so much else on your doorstep, book Muirmailing Cottages!
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
About the location
STIRLING
Falkirk 12 miles; Glasgow 30 miles.
Stirling is Scotland’s youngest city and yet one that has so much history, specifically Mary Queen of Scots and William Wallace. ‘He who holds Stirling holds Scotland’ was the advice that inspired many famous battles including Bannockburn, and the story of Stirling’s history is evident today in the Old Town, which also boasts family ghost walks and tales from the graveyard. Stirling Castle boasts a superb, dramatic cliff-top location overlooking the city and provides a stunning outlook from its battlements to the mountains, cliffs and winding River Forth snaking away to Edinburgh. The nearby Wallace Monument also offers breathtaking views for those willing to attempt the steps to the top! Stirling is a university town and, as such, has many restaurants, bars and coffee houses as well as extensive shopping facilities. Its central location offers excellent access to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth, each less than an hour away by car, while closer to home is the historic, Victorian spa town of Bridge of Allan.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas