Gaidrew Cottage

Drymen 2.8 miles. Enjoying a superb location close to the village of Drymen in the Highlands is this superb country cottage, Gaidrew Cottage. The ideal destination for a family or couples travelling together, Gaidrew Cottage has been lovingly renovated and its stylish interior is testament to this labour of love. As soon as you walk into the cottage the attention to detail is obvious with the open-plan living space offering a warm and inviting area in which to spend time. The attractive seating area has a feature woodburning stove which provides an effective focal point and makes you want to curl up on a squishy sofa or armchair, grab a blanket and relax with your family and loved ones. The cool and contemporary kitchen has all the mod cons any discerning traveller would expect and is the perfect space for whipping up some fabulous food for the family. The breakfast bar overlooks the elegant dining area which has a big, rustic dining table ready to seat the whole family and where you can imagine long, languid meal times spent together enjoying holiday time. The dining area has French doors which open directly onto a pleasant patio area so if the sun is shining you can eat alfresco and soak up the views of the surrounding Campsie Hills while you are there. A great alternative space in the cottage if you want to get away from everyone else is the snug which has its own TV and seating area and is perfect for families with teenagers who may want to do their own thing for a few hours or for someone who might want to make sure they don’t miss an important sporting event! Both bedrooms are superbly appointed and tastefully furnished making them charming places to spend time in whether you opt for the super-king-size or the king-size. Take your pick from the easily accessible shower room perfect for a refreshing shower in the morning or the attractive bathroom complete with corner bath ideal for a long, hot soak after a hard day of holidaying. Talking of holidays there is nowhere better to spend your holidays than in the Highlands so let’s get exploring. The West Highland Way passes close by for keen cyclists and walkers, or why not try some wild swimming at Loch Lomond? Climb Ben Lomond or have a round of golf at any of the local courses, such as Strathendrick, Cameron House, Buchanan Castle and Carrick, all within a short drive of the cottage. Glasgow is easily reachable for a day out from Gaidrew Cottage and other attractions include Blair Drummond Safari Park, Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Aquarium. A rural idyll awaits with a stay at Gaidrew Cottage. EPC Rating: Band C