Enjoy a holiday in the heart of the scenic Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Perthshire, central Scotland . Mal Dingle offers a warm Scottish welcome and comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation at Rosebank House, an elegant, dog friendly Victorian guest house situated in the village of bonnie Strathyre , 8 miles north of Callander .
Activities and Attractions
Situated in one of the most scenic areas in Scotland, rich with history and with an abundance of flora and fauna, Strathyre is particularly well situated for walkers, golfers, cyclists and bird watchers. There are many places of interest nearby including Rob Roy's grave at Balquhidder, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Glencoe, the Falkirk wheel and a number of distilleries; for more detail, please visit our pages on attractions, cycling, walking and ideas for days out. Just over an hour's drive from both Edinburgh and Glasgow and with its central location in Scotland, Strathyre makes an excellent base for a weekend break or longer holiday.
Guests at Rosebank House can enjoy special offers at Callander Golf Club which is rated by 'Golf Monthly' amongst the top 10 courses for visitors to Scotland. Our guests qualify for a 20% discount on green fees.
Accommodation
Accommodation at Rosebank comprises four bedrooms from which you can enjoy excellent views of the garden and surrounding countryside. You can also sit and enjoy the superb view from the large attractive garden or relax in the conservatory, summer house or guest lounge.
- Extensive breakfast menu with a separate vegetarian menu
- Flat screen TV/DVD player in all bedrooms
- Coffee and tea-making facilities in all bedrooms
- Free WiFi (wireless internet access)
- Large attractive garden with stunning views
- Guest lounge with TV, DVD player, XBOX and a variety of board games
- Conservatory
- Summer house
- Drying room
- Maps and books for use by guests
- Debit and credit cards accepted
- Full central heating
- Double glazed throughout
Strathyre and the Surrounding Area
Strathyre is a pleasant village in attractive countryside on the eastern edge of The Trossachs, known as ' The Highlands in Miniature ' and made fashionable in the early 19th century by Sir Walter Scott's novels and poems. There are three inns in the villages serving a good variety of food and drink.The Strathyre valley straddles the river Balvaig which flows between Loch Voil in Balquhidder and Loch Lubnaig. The hills on each side of the valley are covered by the Strathyre forest. Spring and autumn are particularly colourful seasons. Strathyre and the surrounding areas are rich in birds, wildlife, woodlands and flora. For more details about the area, please see our pages on Strathyre and the Trossachs.
A little over an hour's drive from both Edinburgh and Glasgow, Strathyre is well located for exploring much of Scotland with Perth, Fort William, the Arrochar Alps and even Loch Ness all reachable by car. The more adventurous may choose to drive to Oban and catch a ferry to one of the islands or enjoy the spectacular train journey from Crianlarich to Fort William and Mallaig. Strathyre is 8 miles north of Callander, 19 miles from Stirling and 31 miles from Perth.
2013 SUMMER PRICES: B&B Room Rates Per Person (apply from 28th March - 31st October 2013 inclusive)
- Double/Twin En-Suite - £33.00 per night
- Single occupying double room - £43 per night (£66 in July and August)
- Prices include breakfast and wireless internet access
- Debit and credit cards are accepted in addition to cash and cheques
NEW - 10% reduction on room rate for stays of 2 nights or longer (except August) .
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Breakfast
A freshly cooked full breakfast is provided which is made from locally sourced produce where possible. Enjoy David Comrie & Son's 2012 award-winning sausages with haggis, black pudding and bacon accompanied by mushrooms, tomatoes and eggs cooked as you wish.Lighter alternatives include kippers or scrambled eggs and smoked salmon.
In addition, you can enjoy porridge, a wide selection of cereals, fruit juices and yoghurts. Not to mention fresh fruit, fruit salad, melon and pineapple dependent on availability.
A wide variety of tea and coffee is offered.