Briar Cottages on Loch Earn, luxury self catering, Lochearnhead, Scotland – Home 199041 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
Briar Cottages on Loch Earn, luxury self catering, Lochearnhead, Scotland – Home 199041
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 55 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Briar Steading is a luxury holiday cottage on Loch Earn, built on ancient crofting lands, boasting exceptional views south looking to, Edinample Castle, Ben Our and Stuc A Chroin.
The three acre landscaped gardens, include a 250 foot loch garden for petanque, putting, fishing, mooring and launching small boats or kayaks from the slipway. The spacious open plan living area separates the king and twin bedrooms for maximum privacy. The living area offers comfy leather lounge seating, a wood burning stove and a dining table with 6 chairs next to a modern kitchen with integrated appliances, Ipod docking, Superfast broadband with free Wifi throughout the house and patio and smart TV with Netflix and freeview.
NB: BRIAR COTTAGES IS A 2019 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE JOINING AN ELITE GROUP OF BUSINESSES TO ACHIEVE THE MAXIMUM 5 OUT OF 5 BUBBLE RATING
The layout enables everyone to interact whether cooking eating, reading or watching films. The bedrooms and both en suite bathrooms are on the gable ends of the building for evening privacy. The front elevation was built using the same local stone as the owners b listed thatched cottage. Briar Steading' has full length glass patio doors in the lounge and in both bedrooms offering ever changing stunning views of Loch Earn and access to the south facing patio and BBQ area throughout the seasons. Fraser and Kim Proven will welcome you on arrival to ensure that you are familiar with the property and equipment and are on hand if you need to contact them about the cottage, ground facilities or the area in general.
Guests staying for 7 nights or more will be invited to see inside the original thatched cottage to view the incredible Scots Pine cruck ceiling and to hear stories of MacGregors and McLarens who were the original tenant crofters. An excellent central location for touring Scotland. 58 miles from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Briar Cottages is an ideal base for touring other attractions, towns and cities in all directions, for example; Skiing at Glencoe, The Falkirk Wheel and Kelpies at The Helix, Loch Lomond, Kenmore, Crieff, Oban and Mull, Doune Castle, Glenturret Distillery and Auchingarrich Wildlife Park. There are two hotels within 200m of the garden and many more within 2 -15 miles, Outdoor activities nearby include St Fillans and Killin Golf Clubs, National cycle route 7, Munro's (Ben Vorlich and Stuc A Chroin, Drummond Estates fishing boat hire, The Rob Roy Way water sports, forest parks, Rob Roy MacGregor's resting place and more. There is an abundance of wildlife in this area, Deer visit the garden and osprey pairs fish near the loch garden all summer.
NB: No pets in Briar Steading as it was built from the outset with allergy sufferers in mind.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: - 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Waterfront
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
- 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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No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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House rules
About the owner
Kim P.
Tourist License
ST00072F
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 06 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 12
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 33 reviews
Excellent
33 reviews
- Excellent
- 32
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“I wish I could have given it more than 5 stars”
What a wonderful place. Views, hospitality, location all great. Very clean, nicely furnished, immaculately maintained. Looks just like the photos. Weather wasn't that great while we were there f… More
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“Wonderful house in a perfect location”
The house is situated in a beautiful location and is very well equipped. The views from the house over the loch are stunning. The owners, Kim and Fraser, were incredibly welcoming and kind. The house … More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for sharing your experience of Briar Steading's comfort and views over Loch Earn, with the world. It was our pleasure to meet you and your lovely family. We are delighted that you enjoyed exploring the surrounding areas and local activities and that you ventured further afield to Mallaig on the "Harry Potter" train :) Enjoy the rest of the summer. Kindest wishes, Kim and Fraser
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“Mes”
My husband and I stayed at Briar Steading with our 2 teenage girls for the February mid term break. The cottage itself is very well equipped and spotlessly clean. It was a cold and snowy weekend but … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for sharing your family experience of a mid term break at Briar Cottages on Loch Earn on our TripAdvisor review site. We are delighted that you enjoyed your family time together in the comfort of the cottage, the stunning winter views and the scenic local walks. We are lucky to be so near to quality restaurants like MHOR84 which is open for fresh and tasty food choices all day long, serving up to 9pm - thank you for recommending it. Lochearnhead is very central and only 75 minutes from Edinburgh and Glasgow by car yet the terrain changes to lochs and towering mountains offering a change of scene for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities, wildlife, food and drink as well as total relaxation away from the daily routine. We look forward to your return visit. Thanks again, Kim and Fraser Proven
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“A Wonderful Bubble !”
We visited for nine nights; myself, partner, and dog, and stayed in Little Briar Cottage. The location is magnificent, set in about three acres facing the loch with Kim and Frazer's own cottage p… More
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Response from the owner Thank you. We are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday break at pet friendly Little Briar cottage on Loch Earn and the area in and around Lochearnhead. Thank you for your detailed review and for recommendations including local eateries. We do regularly update our website with photos and information on things to do, where to eat and more. So it is helpful to hear that it is informative. It was a pleasure to have you here and we hope to see you all back again some day. Kindest wishes, Kim and Fraser
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“Little Briar Cottage”
We visited Little Briar with our Labrador Dexter, from 29th Dec to 3rd Jan. The location is stunning with great views across Loch Earn & ideal for walking, hiking or visiting many beautiful towns … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to review your stay in pet friendly Little Briar Cottage over New Year and for recommending short breaks to other potential guests. We offer short breaks from a minimum of 3 nights starting any day of the week.. We are delighted that you enjoyed the grounds,views and location and thank you for your thoughts on things that would make the cottage more comfortable. Continuous improvement for guest comfort is very important to us so we are grateful for all impressions and ideas that we can consider. Since your visit, we have replaced the electric heaters with modern digital thermal; energy efficient heaters . The bathroom suite is being ripped out tomorrow and a new steel bath, Roca bowl and sink with modern taps will be fitted on Monday. There will be a new heated towel rail and an LED ceiling light too. We have also added a new mini freezer box to upgrade from the ice box in the fridge. Once these jobs are complete we will re-write the list of top priorities. Briar Steading is significantly larger with 2 en-suite bathrooms for those that enjoy more space however we can not allow pets to stay there as per our commitment to allergy suffers since it was made available in 2011 Both cottages are already booked for New Year 2020. Thanks again for your feedback and have a great year..Kindest regards Kim and Fraser
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“Another great stay at Briar Cottages”
This is the fifth or sixth time we have stayed at Briar Cottages and that is testament to how much we love the cottage, location and fabulous hosts Kim and Fraser. The cottages are very comfortable wi… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much Lisa. Always lovely to welcome you, your mum + family to Briar Steading on Loch Earn. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with others, especially after so many visits over the last 9 years since the cottage was built. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back any time. Kindest wishes Kim & Fraser
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“Best holiday ever.”
I have to be honest and say that Briar cottages are by far the best we have ever stayed in. Cottages are beautifully presented and the location is breathtaking. Kim and Fraser are wonderful people who… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to share your impression of Little Briar and Briar Cottages location on Loch Earn. We are delighted that you and your family enjoyed your holiday week. We also enjoyed your company and stories. The photo of your daughter with Stan the Stag in the loch garden, now has pride of place on the home page of our website. We look forward to welcoming you all back again. Our very best wishes Kim and Fraser
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“Stunning cottage in a beautiful area”
We had a great stay in a beautiful, spotless cottage with every amenity you could wish but it’s the view from every room, which is so fabulous , that makes the cottage really special! Kim and Fr… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and the many views of the loch and mountains as well as, the gardens that Fraser tends. Each season brings different plants, colours and wildlife so its an ever changing picture. It was our pleasure to assist in a way that was helpful for your family. Our very best wishes and thank you for choosing to stay in Briar Steading on Loch Earn, Kim and Fraser
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Idyllic Holiday Cottage, Lovely hosts”
I booked this cottage because of the photographs, the reviews, and the promise of fishing. I have to say that my expectations were met and exceeded. The cottage is spotless and well equipped, and ever… More
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Response from the owner Thank you. I am so pleased to hear that our website photographs spoke to you and that you enjoyed the comforts of Briar Steading cottage as well as the landscape around Loch Earn, seasonal wildlife and fishing. We are lucky to be able to offer fishing for trout during the season March 15 to October 6th. . It was our pleasure to welcome you and your charming family and we are always happy to help with area advice and contacts. You were our first guests from Singapore and will hopefully not be the last. It was also our honour that you chose our holiday cottage to celebrate your sons 21st birthday and many thanks for sharing the delicious cake made locally at MHOR84 . Many Scottish people adopt the philosophy that strangers are only good friends that you have not met yet We therefore hope that you will return some day... just like old friends. Our very best wishes Kim and Fraser
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Beautiful cottage with spectacular views”
The cottage was absolutely beautiful well equipped and spacious with spectacular views from every window of the lock and surrounding mountains. The owners were lovely friendly and warm Kim and Fraser … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to share this. We are delighted that you enjoyed the space, comforts and privacy of Briar Steading and the snow capped mountains and view of Loch Earn. Winter brings its own special magic to the scene and you experienced sun and snow with stars on a clear night. Hopefully the festive flags, trees and sculptures that light up in the garden, helped to get you in the mood for Christmas. As you said, this is an ideal location for visiting other areas and attractions in Scotland.. We hope that you will return to experience Briar Cottages and the surrounding area in the future, whether for the same special birthday getaway or during a different season. All the best to you for Christmas and New Year 2018 , Kindest wishes, Kim & Fraser
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 Kim (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 Kim (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.
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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 Kim 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 Kim (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 Kim (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Kim (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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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 Kim (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.
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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. Kim (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.
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- 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.
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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 Kim (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 Kim (the owner) a message.
If Kim (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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