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The Cottage, a romantic getaway

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cottage, a romantic getaway

The Cottage has been newly renovated for 2018 to offer luxurious boutique style accommodation for couples looking for a romantic break.
This 200 year old C-listed cottage is situated in the heart of Dunblane, minutes away from the Cathedral, museums, restaurants & shops.
We have upgraded the entire property to a very high standard with stylish decoration and beautiful furniture.
Downstairs is an open plan living space, with a large fully equipped kitchen which includes a dishwasher, induction hob, oven and fridge with a small freezer. In the back utility there is a washer/dryer. The dining area is all set for you to enjoy relaxing meals.
A lovely wood burning stove makes the living area cosy and very inviting after a long day enjoying all Dunblane has to offer. With a smart television and wifi you can keep up to date with the outside world if you choose to!
The luxurious upstairs bedroom suite includes a freestanding bath, perfect for a relaxing soak, whilst the comfy bed offers a great nights sleep. A separate shower room is next door to the bedroom and has a large traditional shower and toilet.
At the back of the property there is an outbuilding should you want to bring bicycles, whilst at the top of the garden there is a raised decked area which faces south west and offers open views over Dunblane. the perfect spot for a BBQ!






Property manager

Jo Valentine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: One small dog only. A charge is applied.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Cottage Romantic Getaway Dunblane
Romantic Getaway Dunblane
The Cottage, a Romantic Getaway Cottage
The Cottage, a Romantic Getaway Dunblane
The Cottage, a Romantic Getaway Cottage Dunblane

About the area

Map
Dunblane, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dunblane Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Stirling - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Stirling Castle - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Blair Drummond Safari Park - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • National Wallace Monument - 11 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Dunblane Station - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Meadowpark - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Birds & Bees - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Riverside - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Allanwater Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage, a romantic getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Cottage, a romantic getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage, a romantic getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage, a romantic getaway located?

Situated in Dunblane, this golf cottage is steps away from Dunblane Museum, Cathedral Museum and Dunblane Cathedral. Ben Gunn's Cave is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away. Dunblane Station is 6 minutes by foot.

The Cottage, a romantic getaway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
The cottage was perfect for us for a peaceful relaxing break . Everything you could want . Thank you Jo .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KARLA C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic scottish village, great food and drink within 5 min walk, lovely streets,gardens riverwalk,localsperfect
Just magical, quaint,clean with perfect kitchen,fireplace,tub with view and privacy,washer dryer everything you'd need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had a wonderful stay at Jo’s cottage—she’s an amazing host who’s thought of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cottage in pretty town of Dunblane. Beautifully decorated throughout full of character. Comfy bed and great shower. Everything spotlessly clean. Highly recommended for stay in this beautiful part of Scotland.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Class
Cannot fault the accommodation or the owner, both first class. Well located property for nearby walks, restaurant and pub. Railway station also close by for trains to Stirling , Edinburgh, Glasgow , Perth , plus many other locations. Dunblane is a quiet peaceful place. Just returned , and already looking at our diary for a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homecoming
Beautifully appointed, comfortable cottage. A hiccup with the door lock was quickly fixed. I grew up in the town and this was a lovely base to explore my old habitat and reconnect with school friends. I would book it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

4 Night Break in Dunblane
Positives: Great Location, comfy bed, super well equipped (the best we have had), nicely furnished, great host, very easy to communicate with. Negatives: The downstairs was extremely cold even with the central heating on, the back door needs replaced. There is a log burner but it’s difficult to use and pointless since it cancels out the central heating which means no heating upstairs. We actually left the property a day early as we were miserable sitting in the lounge area due to it being cold out and the one radiator not being sufficient to warm the property, The property being mid terrace was very dark, and the lighting is not great so made it impossible to sit with a good book and relax. The last part was the stairs, they are practically vertical and I really feel this should be mentioned in the property details as they are totally unsuitable for people with mobility issues, we don’t have, but the stairs were daunting for us and if we had known about them we would not have booked this particular property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

todd g.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Cottage in Dunblane
Comfortable two level cottage well located and within walking distance to local pubs, restaurants, and the grocery store. Nice little town without all the tourist traffic. Accurately advertised, flawless check-in and check-out .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Cottage
A beautiful cottage to enjoy a relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage
Beautiful cottage with equally lovely garden. Bed was super comfy and that bath - wow! Jo was so helpful in giving us recommendations which were fantastic. Dunblane is so pretty and we were made most welcome by everyone. Fantastic restaurants and shops on the doorstep. Can't rate highly enough, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Cottage
Fantastic place to stay and work away from home. Lovely decor, warm and comfortable and perfectly kitted out. Jo’s attention to detail and pride in her home is the icing on the cake. Highly recommended.
Stayed 105 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Cottage
The Cottage is an superb home away, very clean and comfortable, beautifully decorated and has everything you need for a short or long stay. Jo, the owner, is warm, friendly and cheerful, and is dedicated to provide the best experience you can have. Her care and attention for the Cottage and the garden extends to you as guest. Stay at the Cottage, relax in the garden, pick the blackcurrants, walk the riverbank, climb the hills, meet Jo - enrich your life.
Stayed 41 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely cottage in a great location
The cottage is great, very nice inside and right in the centre of town but with easy access to the surrounding area for walks in the hills etc. We would recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage
Was stunningly presented such a cosy warm feeling can’t wait to come back and stay for longer

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
In three words “absolutely first class”
Clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated, it had everything we needed for our 10 night stay. Jo’s greeting was warm and welcoming, and she explained everything we needed to know. If you get the chance, spend some time at the top of the garden. It’s a peaceful sun trap, with great views over Dunblane. Dunblane itself was a very pleasant surprise. It’s got lots of history in the close-by Museum, Leighton Library and Cathedral. There’s plenty of places to eat, with our favourites being The Riverside, The Old Churches House Hotel Bistro and Tilley’s Cafe. We also used it as a base for touring round. The A9/M9 is very close, and we were amazed that there are trains every 30 minutes from the nearby Dunblane Railway Station to both Edinburgh and Glasgow, and the closer Stirling and Perth.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Cottage!
Absolutely beautiful in a lovely location. I can’t say enough on how much we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

steve b.

Dunblane
Quaint yet trendy Warm and welcoming Everything needed for a comfortable weekend was available Convenient location. Great garden Lovely owner Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Beautifully presented, The Cottage exceeded our expectations for a short break.
Firstly, communications with the owner, Jo, were great - fast, friendly and full of good info! She had prepared the wood-burner for us and came in to personally welcome us shortly after our arrival. Jo waxed lyrical about the views from Dumyat and they were terrific (weather was kind!). The Cottage is perfectly kitted out with kitchen, bathroom and living room elegantly pragmatic. We were only staying for 2 nights, but it's a fantastic discovery that left husband, wife and dog feeling much more relaxed than when we arrived. (Kids slightly envious though;) Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

Perfect Romantic Getaway!
We loved our stay at the cottage! It was exactly what we were looking for. It was clean, cozy, decorated to a very high standard and very central but remote, we didn’t need to drive anywhere. The icing on the cake was the log burner that was crackling away On our arrival, the chilled cava in the fridge and delicious home made treats-thank you Jo. Last but not least the bath, Heaven want one!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Morag M.

The Perfect Cottage Getaway
We stayed at The Cottage for 3 Nights and it was lovely! The location was ideal for our wee break and the people in Dunblane are very friendly. Jo met us on our arrival and made us feel very welcome and The Cottage was equipped with everything you needed and to a very high standard. Also, the treats that Jo left for us were divine. Lastly, I have to say the bath - it was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Wonderful Experience in Every Way
The Cottage was a great experience! Bed was great (in UK you never know), my wife loved the bathtub, the kitchen was fully stocked if you wanted to cook, all the amenities of home. I highly recommend having tea or a cookout from their view in behind The Cottage. Very close to several eating places, a convenience store and don't miss the Cathedral! We wish we would have actually booked longer at this particular stay. Jo (the owner) was great! Met us at the Cottage and showed us around and was very accessible by phone as she lives not too far away. We will definitely repeat when back in the area and use as our home base!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Beautiful cottage in a really lovely location!
Wonderful little cottage in charming town of dunblane! The cottage is very well equipped and the owners are super nice and helpful. Would recommend staying here to anyone! 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

carol b.

A little piece of heavenly relaxation and peace
Stunning romantic boutique cottage in a perfect location. Everything you need o short walk through the lane. Jo , the host , is very helpful and goes the extra mile. The little treats on the table are delicious and the secret garden view is amazing. We will be returning now we've found a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018