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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number CL00060F
About the area
Alva
Alva is home to this cottage. Notable landmarks in the area include Stirling Castle and Falkirk Wheel. Briarlands Farm and Blair Drummond Safari Park are also worth visiting.
National Wallace Monument - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
Tolbooth - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
Stirling Castle - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
The Kelpies - 17 min drive - 22.5 km
Getting around
Alloa Station - 8 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Tron Court - 4 min drive
Tartan Tikka Tikka - 4 min drive
Mansefield Arms - 3 min drive
Roll on Diner - 4 min drive
Costa Coffee - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Boll Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Boll Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Boll Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Boll Cottage located?
Situated in Alva, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Ochil Hills and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Alloa Golf Club. Gartmorn Dam Country Park and Alloa Tower are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was one of our favorite accommodations over our two week trip to Scotland. The cottage had a wonderful wood burning stove that helped take the chill out of a damp October night. The location was easy walking distance to restaurants in Alva and convenient to sites in Stirling and Falkirk. We found Gemma to be a very attentive host.
We stayed 4 nights in Alva which is very convenient to Stirling and Falkirk. Took the train for the day from Stirling to Edinburgh which was easy and convenient. Cottage was perfect for the 4 of us.
What a wonderful stay in Scotland! The Boll Cottage was perfectly located for travel around the country.
Alva is a great little community and we enjoyed getting to know the locals, including our host Gemma.
Cherished Lifelong memories were made!
My friend and I stayed here for a few days while visiting Scotland from the USA. The cottage is beautiful, clean, comfortable, and well stocked. We were able to easily drive to castles and mountains. Gemma was great!
I was pleasantly surprised with how wonderful the property was and what a great location. Was very quiet and beautifully decorated. No hassles with anything. Host was very easy to work with. I will stay here again when I return and tell all my friends of this perfect home away from home.
We enjoyed our stay. The property was beautiful and all the amenities were there. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms very accommodating. All rooms spotless and bright.
Enjoyed going into the town, the No.5 was fabulous, and the hand pies from the bakery, delicious!
It is located in between Edinburgh and Glasgow, a perfect location to be able to visit both cities throughout the week. A trip to St. Andrew’s was as easy as could be from this location.
Definitely worth your while to come to Boll Cottage and stay awhile!
From being kept updated on information, local attractions by Gemma, then a great friendly welcome. Cottage was spotless and more than we could have wished for, even some sheep rustling on 1 morning (helping return the escaped sheep from across the road) overall excellent and couldn’t fault anything. Will be returning
Thanks Gemma and John
Das Ferienhaus ist geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet. Die Lage am Ortsrand von Alva macht es zu einem guten Ausgangspunkt, um Edinburgh und die Umgebung zu erkunden. Auch Outlander-Fans kommen hier voll auf ihre Kosten, da einige Drehorte in dieser Gegend sind. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gab es in kurzer Distanz. Der Kontakt mit der Vermieterin, Gemma, war sehr angenehm. Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
We chose Boll Cottage for its proximity to hiking, fishing and easy drive to St. Andrews for The Open Championship. We walked to Alva Glen every day for exercise. Simply great! Gemma was a perfect host and the cottage was excellent in every way. After our busy days of sight seeing and hiking, it was a lovely quiet place to return to. The only downside was that the Village of Alva is currently undergoing a renovation so there's not the quantity or quality of shops, restaurants and pubs as there are in some of the other villages. Hopefully, the renovation will attract more quests.
Well located for exploring Stirlingshire and surrounding area! Can see Wallace tower from yard. Easy walk to town. Gemma was very helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Scott M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Gemma Rodger
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests