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Blinkbonnie Cottage, a place of tranquillity & beauty in a country setting.

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View of cottage, loking back over the lochan.
View from the patio doors towards the Lochan and beyond.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4575 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wester Lix, Scotland
  • Falls of Dochart
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Breadalbane Folklore Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Loch Earn
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blinkbonnie Cottage, a place of tranquillity & beauty in a country setting.

Blinkbonnie Cottage is set in beautiful forest covered countryside on the Glen Ogle and Leskin Estate, within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The cottage faces directly south, so the garden is a sun trap which overlooks a small lochan and is a haven for wildlife, with woodlands & hills beyond.
Blinkbonnie has had a major upgrade within the last three years & we will continue to make improvements to provide comfortable & enjoyable accommadation and facilities for our guests.
The accommodation comprises of a good sized living/dining room, including a wood burner if the weather turns cold. There are french doors opening out to the rear garden and lead to a lochan with forests beyond. The internal hall leads to the newly fitted shower room and the two bedrooms, one including a king sized bed & the other with twin beds. A new kitcken was installed last year with all new utilities provided.
The panoramic views from the bedrooms take in the local forests and hills.
Whilst the cottage is in a rural setting, it is only a five minute drive to the village of Killin which is home to the famous Falls of Dochart, at the western end of Loch Tay. The village has various eating places; gift shops and a very well stocked modern COOP for all your needs.
The village of Lochearnhead, a 10 minute drive away where all forms of water sports and fishing are available. We have two golf courses within 20 minutes and many more a little further away. It is also is an ideal base for walkers & cyclists with many cycle routes and footpaths locally to try and explore.
If you are looking for a cosy country cottage holiday to explore a beautiful area of Scotland, then Blinkbonnie Cottage is waiting for you.

Property manager

Neill or Paula

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
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Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Killin

Located in Killin, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Killin Golf Club and St Fillans Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Falls of Dochart. Travelling with kids? Consider Canyoning Scotland and Drummond Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wester Lix, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Falls of Dochart - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Breadalbane Folklore Centre - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Killin Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Loch Earn - 8 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Crianlarich Station - 17 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Capercaillie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Larches - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boat House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shutters Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blinkbonnie Cottage, a place of tranquillity & beauty in a country setting. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blinkbonnie Cottage, a place of tranquillity & beauty in a country setting.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blinkbonnie Cottage, a place of tranquillity & beauty in a country setting.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blinkbonnie Cottage, a place of tranquillity & beauty in a country setting. located?

This family-friendly Killin cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Falls of Dochart, Breadalbane Folklore Centre and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Loch Tay and Loch Earn are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fran K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay

Highly recommended beautiful cottage. Photos of property do not do it justice! Cottage tastefully decorated, in a beautiful location and was bigger than expected. Great central location to visit many different places. A big thank you to Neill and Paula who replied quickly and was very accomodating, especially with checking in a day early and getting a plumber in very quickly for a fault that occured during stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Christophe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice stay in a nice place

Verry good holidays in scotland
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Well equipped and cosy cottage in a stunning area. Friendly and helpful hosts. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANET M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday in Highlands

Fabulous location. Lovely wee cottage with all necessary amenities. We were very happy there.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous holiday home

Wonderful stay at this well equipped house. Great location for hill walking, wildlife watching and exploring the area. Lovely to receive a welcome pack and we enjoyed the log fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again.

Lovely, clean and welcoming. Exactly as described. Peaceful and comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little cottage

Blinkbonnie cottage has been the perfect little base of operations for our day trips into various parts of Scotland. The location is peaceful and out of the way but central enough to get to pretty much anywhere in the highlands in an hour or two by car. On top of that, our hosts were beyond helpful with answering questions and requests even before we arrived at this great little gem of a place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blinkbonnie is special !

A lovely tranquil place and great central location from which to explore. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb location

A most relaxing location. High standard of quality. We would not hesitate to return here for a future holiday. We loved the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage in great location

Wonderful cottage in great location; ideal for reaching the many mountains nearby. Hosts were superb, friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alain V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant and very quiet

Very charming cottage, furnished with great taste, and owner very efficient we had to face a shower problem it was sorted out overnight,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

A beautiful cottage in a wonderful tranquil setting, can’t praise it highly enough
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quinton H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quiet and peaceful break

Comfortable accommodation being maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded spot

Beautiful spot, amazing views from the loung
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely relaxing cottage

A tranquil relaxing setting with an extremely clean and inviting place to stay with all amenities needed to make a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

we had a great time

we had a great time
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and comfortable

Very comfortable house, everything we needed was available!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alistair C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place for people who like wildlife or walking

perfect remote location for watching the birds ducks and deer from the garden,Also good location for touring around by car, or just walking in terrific scenery
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W., Halifax

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in a lovely location

We had a lovely stay and the property was a lovely base to explore the local area. It had evidently been recently modernised, so felt cozy and well equipped. The welcome basket was a really lovely touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base in Wester Lix

My wife, myself and our 2 year old son had a lovely stay at Blinkbonnie cottage during autumn. The cottage is a great base for exploring the north east corner of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and around Killin / Loch Tay. The cottage has lovely views out over a small pond and to the woods and hills beyond. The kitchen has everything you need and the whole cottage is clean and modern. The cottage retains heat well and has a log burner for the colder nights. There’s plenty to do in the locality for a weeks’ stay without having to driving huge distances. Seeing the Falls of Dochart in speight was a highlight for us. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet secluded cottage

The cottage was clean and comfortable. The setting is very lovely, Killin is a quaint little Scottish village, yet a bit more remote than we expected. Having a car is not an option, it's a definate requirement for this location. The host always responded to our inquires in a timely manner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

June G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Absolutely lovely cottage in beautiful setting. Cottage was well equipped, very clean and comfortable. Exceptional views from rear garden. Very peaceful location. Welcome pack of water, milk, wine, beer and shortbread. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice cottage in quiet location

We stayed five nights in this cottage and we enjoyed it very much. A few miles from Killin with an supermarket and a few restaurants. We played on several nice golfcourses in the area. Super stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely stay at Blinkbonnie Cottage

The cottage is in a stunning quiet location with mountain views from every window. It is comfortable and nicely furnished. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely go again when in that lovely part of Scotland.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous 😊

We had a fabulous four day stay at Blinkbonnie Cottage. The cottage was extremely comfortable, warm, clean and very well equipped with everything you could need for your stay. The location is a great base for exploring Perthshire, Stirlingshire and beyond. We will most definitely return for another stay in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Neill or Paula

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Why they chose this property

We were looking to buy a property to rent out as a holday home and as soon as we saw Blinkbonnie Cottage advertised we had to buy it. When we went to view the property, we could see it's potential and successfully negotiated the purchase. Every room has been modernised wiith ongoing improvements being carried out. The most recent project is fitting a new kitchen to make it brighter & allows more storage space.
The setting is second to none, the views are outstanding and picturesque. The cottage is set within Scotland's first official National Park and is situated in such a convenient central part of Scotland for guests to enjoy visiting lots of beautiful villages, towns and landmarks without having to travel very far.

What makes this property unique

The views from the living room at the back of the cottage are stunning, looking down the large lawn towards a lochan. The rear garden faces due south, so is a sun trap. You can sit and just watch the wildlife come and go, ducks are frequent visitors along with cormorants. Beyond are woodlands where deer run free and a pine martin has even been spotted !!

Languages:

English