Ballat Smithy Cottage, Loch Lomond & Trossachs, Central Scotland. – Home 268138 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Ballat Smithy Cottage, Loch Lomond & Trossachs, Central Scotland. – Home 268138
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
A charming luxury cottage with lovely views to the Campsie Fells,
perfectly situated midway between the tranquil east bank of Loch Lomond and the breathtaking grandeur of the Trossachs. Furnished and equipped to the highest standard, the cottage is a perfect base for exploring this beautiful part of Scotland. Argyll, the Southern Highlands, Glasgow, Stirling, Edinburgh and Perth are all within easy reach.
Price includes electricity, linen & towels, plus kitchen essentials such as Fair Trade tea & coffee, and guests are supplied with a welcome pack of Scottish, local and home made provisions. There are 2 bedrooms with double or twin beds as required. A cot & high chair are available. Private parking. No smoking & no pets please.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Beds in other rooms: - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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About the owner
Anne C.
- Calendar last updated:
- 03 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 13
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 21 reviews
Excellent
21 reviews
- Excellent
- 18
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Cosy cottage”
Ballat Smithy cottage is centrally located. It’s a warm cosy cottage with absolutely everything needed for a lovely comfortable holiday. Anne is a great host. Highly recommend
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“Delightful cottage”
In a good countryside location, near to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Easy to access local attractions, outdoor pursuits and the city of Glasgow. Local shops a short drive. The cottage is delightful:… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your comments. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and we hope you'll be able to return in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“As good now as it was 13 years ago”
We first stayed at Ballat Smithy cottage in 2005 for our honeymoon. When I decided to surprise my wife with a birthday trip it was the obvious place to return to as we had such happy memories explorin… More
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“What a fantastic break.”
What a home away from home! The cottage is as warm and welcoming as Anne, the owner is. The welcome pack was most appreciated after our drive with our two small children. The location is perfect for e… More
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“Not peacefull”
The cottage is situated beside a very busy road. So if you crave peace and quiet when you sit outside this is not the place for you. The cottage is clean. And well furnished but you can … More
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Response from the owner Dear Sandra, thank you for your comments. As you mentioned on your arrival we consistently receive very favourable reviews from our guests, which are much appreciated. We are committed to presenting the cottage to the highest possible standard and to providing a friendly personal welcome. Information about our location is clearly provided in all our publicity and is readily available; our advertising emphasises the suitability of the cottage as a base for touring and exploring this beautiful part of the world. Part of this suitability is due to our location, which allows easy access to the wonderful landscapes, vibrant cities and multitude of places of interest which make this such a special place to stay.
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“Perfect in every way”
Ballat Smithy Cottage is just perfect in every way. It's just like a home away from home. The cottage has everything you could possibly need including a delicious welcome pack of locally made goo… More
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Response from the owner Thank you, we're delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope you'll keep us in mind for the future.
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“Perfect”
If I could give this cottage 6 stars I would. Everything was quality - accommodation, location and hospitality. We were visiting friends and family in the area and this was just the most comfortable w… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much. I'm very glad you enjoyed your stay, and I hope you'll be able to come again.
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“Perfect location”
This is a lovely cottage, more than ample space for 4 people and everything has been thought of, even a candle for a birthday cake and matches! There are a few quirks to the cottage and Anne explains… More
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Response from the owner I'm very glad you enjoyed your stay, thank you for your comments. I hope you'll keep us in mind if you come again.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Absolutely perfect”
We have just returned from a 7 night stay at the cottage and can honestly say that it was fabulous. Central location for exploring some beautiful places. A hospitable host who had included everythin… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much, we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure having you.
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“Fantastic cottage, great location”
We spent 1 week in this beautiful cottage and straight away it feld like a home from home. Anne the owner is very friendly and welcoming. the cottage is really pretty and very comfortable (the beds in… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much, it was a pleasure to have you stay and we're delighted to know that you had such a good time.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Anne (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Anne (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Anne (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Anne the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Anne (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Anne (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Anne (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Anne (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Anne (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Anne (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Anne (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Anne (the owner) a message.
If Anne (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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