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$373 / night
Total guests, Nights

The Honeyholm – Home 126042 Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 8 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 15 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

We accommodate 2-8 Guests

The Honeyholm is a 400 year old cottage nesting in the Strathendrick valley adjacent to the Loch lomond and Trossachs National Park. located in a beautiful riverside setting with stunning views across open fields to the Dumgoyne hills and the Campsies.

Just one mile from the historic village of Balfron the cottage is perfectly situated for access to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National park as well as the historic seats of Stirling , Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The Honeyholm has been newly renovated to a superb standard ;please come and relax in style. A gem of a cottage, which will provide a super base for outdoor pursuits or city visits.Perfect for families with a play garden and great for parties with open plan living with wood burning stove and great catering kitchen.
see great Trip Advisor reviews 5*.

Further details

A welcome pack is provided and we can provide food if you are late coming in.

The honeyholm is made up of 2 semi detached cottages.

Patios and parts of the garden are for your private use.

Further details indoors

The Honeyholm has one downstairs and two upstairs bedrooms. All have en-suite facilities with the Master suite having a full luxury bathroom with Paris balcony overlooking our gardens.

The downstairs bedroom has beautiful views of the hills and gardens. A double bed and en-suite facilities. This large shower room has easy access low level power shower with grab rails and a shower chair for clients with mobility problems.
The second bedroom has full sized twin beds. A walk in window has stunning views. An en-suite shower room provides comfort and style.

The master bedroom has a king sized bed with again a walk in window with a similar view. A spacious
en-suite bathroom has bath with separate power shower and French windows opening onto a paris balcony. Spoil yourself with a little bit of hotel luxury.

The Honeyholm downstairs has a large dining kitchen with stone floors and French windows onto our rear courtyard. The kitchen has a large electric range cooker and everything for relaxing and eating in if you choose to do so. Maybe you will catch your own dinner in the River Endrick at the bottom of the garden !!

The original stone wall of the property separates the kitchen from the large living area. A wood burning stove gives you heat and complements the natural oak flooring and slate hearth.

To the front there is a full height window with French doors opens onto your patio. With stunning views over gardens and to the hills please relax and eat outdoors surrounded by the beauty of Scotland.

Further details outdoors

The Honeyholm nestles beside the river Endrick in open countryside. There are extensive gardens back and front with lawn, planted beds and trees making it a great place to relax.
There are herb and vegetable beds as well as fresh eggs available. Children will love exploring the gardens with atree house and swing set and trampoline to burn off some energy.

Front and rear patio
large gas BBQ
outdoor dining set
Fishing in garden river
vegetable and herb garden
fresh eggs available from local hens.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Full bath, 2 Attached (ensuites)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Climbing frame
  • Swing set or jungle gym
  • Trampoline
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Staffed property
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, 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).

Damage deposit: ($125.53) £100.00
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.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

Ian H.
Average reply time:
1 hour 2 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
04 May 2024
Years listed:
14
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French

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Reviews

Excellent
48 reviews

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“Weekend away”

Reviewed 29 Nov 2021

Fab weekend away with the girls for our annual Xmas getaway! Cottage lovely, clean and spacious, plenty room for 7 of us. Ian the host welcomed us with homemade scones which were delicious and made su… More

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“Amazing Weekend”

Reviewed 7 Aug 2020

This is an amazing property. Views are outstanding and great location to cater for all requirements. Plenty of walks around as well as great scenery. Ian made us feel really welcome and homemade scone… More

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“Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings”

Reviewed 3 Jan 2019

My husband, sister and I have just returned from a 4 day stay at Honeyholm Cottage over the New Year period. Ian is a lovely host who goes out of his way to help you in anyway he can. The cottage is spacious and has everything you need to make your stay enjoyable. The hot tub is an added bonus. The views are amazing with lots of nice walks

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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind review, I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we would love to see you again in the future. Thanks for choosing to stay at The Honeyholm. Ian

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Lovely semi with fabulous views”

Reviewed 1 Jan 2019

Beds very comfortable; single needs a mattress topper. Great views and owner very helpful. Not clear from the photos that 1/2 the garden including play area is owner's garden. Oven and fridge sea… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. As an owner of a small business I value customer feedback. To clarify there was additional cutlery and crockery put in the cottage for the duration of the stay due to there being a family dinner (13 people) taking place. Table mats and cloths are within the kitchen cupboards, sorry you couldn't locate them.The gardens are shared and available for guests to use.Thanks again for leaving a review and staying at The Honeyholm

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“Quirky location with lovely views.”

Reviewed 11 Oct 2018

The property was easy to find from Glasgow. It is actually a semi with the owner living next door. The views are lovely and the river a real novelty. It rained heavily for the two nights we stayed but… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for your kind review. Glad that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. Ian

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Delightful & elegant country duplex”

Reviewed 9 Jul 2018

We are a family of 4 adult, 2 sons, daughter in law & me traveling from Australia.Initially had a small challenge in locating the property because the sat nav from the postcode went to a property … More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much for the kind review. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family, hope that you enjoyed the rest of your vacation. Hope you had a great birthday . Thanks again Ian

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Great "home" base for touring this part of Scotland”

Reviewed 16 May 2018

Loved our week stay at Honeyholm, and the hospitality of Ian. The home, really a large "duplex", is so accommodating (and well located.) We four had lots of room to spread out and enjoy. A s… More

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“Most enjoyable”

Reviewed 27 Sep 2017

Stayed here for three nights with family . The welcome we received was lovely as we were shown round the accommodation by Ian . Several ' goodies ' had been left for our arrival amongst them… More

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“Beautiful Scotland”

Reviewed 12 Aug 2017

We came to Scotland for a family wedding and had a week at Honeyholm Croft. What a beautiful old little cottage. Ian is a great host and helped us whenever we needed it. It was a great base and it was… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for the great review. And so glad you enjoyed Scotland, and the house. Kind regards Honeyholmers

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Great hosts and cottage”

Reviewed 18 May 2017

Ian was very welcoming and accommodating. We spent a great weekend. The cottage is spacious with beautiful views and very well located in the countryside. Spent a great time!

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Ian (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?

Send Ian (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 Ian (the owner)?

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 Ian the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Ian (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 Ian (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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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 Ian (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?

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?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Ian (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 Ian (the owner) before booking?

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?

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?

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?

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?

You’ll need to contact Ian (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?

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?

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 Ian (the owner) a message.

If Ian (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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