Cozy up and enjoy the calm and beauty at 12 on the Hill, in Aberfoyle, Scotland. Nestled in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, this is the perfect place to unwind, relax, and enjoy nature and beautiful local gems in the Scottish countryside.
Upon arrival, the bright hallway hosts a gallery of local photography on the walls, and in this deceptiously spacious split level cottage you’ll find a very comfortable & spacious living room for all your cozy evenings, along with a smart TV, corner sofa and dining table seating six with elevated views over the village to the hills beyond. The traditional kitchen is well-equipped with all the necessities you’ll need to enjoy a home-cooked meal, and the local village with its pubs & cafe’s is at your doorstep should you wish to dine out.
Downstairs, the master bedroom is spacious with plenty of storage & 100% cotton linens. Next door to the master (kingsize bed), another bedroom with twin singles is ready to be enjoyed by kids or adults alike. A spacious family contemporary bathroom is for all guests. The utility room also has its own washing machine, tumble dryer, and iron & a door opens out into a sunny garden with seating area (accessed down some steps) for your use. Whilst upstairs there is an additional third bedroom with double bed, and a small cloakroom with toilet and sink next to the kitchen.
12 on the Hill is situated in an excellent location in the village. Only a 5 minute walk from Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, you have nature at your fingertips & breathe the fresh air. A 2 minute walk downhill into Aberfoyle and you’ll find the high street, filled with local independent shops to enjoy! Our personal favourites on the high street include Maggie’s Bakery, where the smell of her delicious shortbread immediately beckons you to come in, and is also stocked with a variety of jams, chutneys, and other baked goods. The Station is a great place to enjoy a coffee inside or outdoors, with a shop section filled with Scottish locally made gifts to be bought.
There is so much to do in the area, with the Three Lochs Forest Drive at your doorstep, and the Go Ape high wire challenge at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. You’ll find a gorgeous large waterfall, a few minutes walk through the forest, as well as a centre with cafe & beautiful views at the top. Just a 20 minute drive away, you’ll find Callander - a Victorian tourist town with more local independent shops, and Bracklinn Falls which is a beautiful hike. Around 45 mins drive away you’ll find the beautiful village of Luss situated on Loch Lomond, with its famous & colWELCOME to this lovely 3 bedroom holiday home in Aberfoyle village -Deceptively spacious and great for families, groups & accepts dogs on request! It features a large living/dining area with large corner sofa, open south-facing aspect across the village & to the hills, a well equipped kitchen & a family bathroom with walk in shower , as well as 3 bedrooms- a twin & a double bedroom downstairs and a third single/twin. As well as the wonderful village location, this there's off road parking, a spacious utility room with washing machine & sink as well as a small washroom upstairs. The village of Aberfoyle is very well situated in the scenic Trossachs area of Scotland, just 26 miles north of Glasgow and 22 miles west of Stirling with some stunning scenery on your doorstep
LOCATED in the heart of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park area, , it is an ideal base from which to explore the wonderful landscape. Nearby you will find Loch Ard, which boasts exciting activities including water sports, many walking trails such as the Loch Ard Sculpture trail, fishing opportunities with permits available locally as well as Loch Katrine where you can hop on-board a lake cruise on the SS Sir Walter Scott or hire a bike and explore on 2 wheels.
ABERFOYLE is a popular holiday village, with its local amenities, a well stocked Co-op supermarket (open 7am-10pm daily), cafes, pub, chemist, shops, post office, fuel station, a new cycle hire shop and the Scottish wool centre, a regional attraction on the story of wool with live sheep shows, spinning demonstrations and working sheepdogs. The village also boasts one of the most scenic golf courses in Scotland, the Aberfoyle Golf Club, established back in 1890.
The house is ideally positioned just above the main street of the village and a short 10 min walk from the door through the forest up to The Lodge visitors centre in Queen Elisabeth Forest Pk with waterfall, scenic views, cafe, lake & mountain walks &, Go-Ape zip wire experience (one of the longest in the UK). Hill walkers and cyclists can enjoy many wonderful trails across bens and lochs, through Dukes pass and onto Callander, around Loch Lomond. For those who wish to go further afield, there’s Stirling Castle, Blair Drummond Safari Park, the Falkirk Wheel, Glasgow, or even Edinburgh. Whatever the weather there’s something for all the family!
