In the heart of the scenic Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Perthshire, central Scotland, comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation is provided at Rosebank House. Mal Dingle welcomes guests to this elegant and spacious Victorian guest house situated in the village of bonnie Strathyre, 8 miles north of Callander.
Activities and Attractions
Located 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.
Accommodation
Accommodation at Rosebank comprises five bedrooms from which you can enjoy excellent views of the garden and surrounding countryside. All bedrooms are fully equipped with television, coffee and tea-making facilities and the house is double glazed and centrally heated throughout.
Rosebank House has a comfortable guest lounge equipped with coffee and tea-making facilities, satellite TV, a DVD player, an XBOX and a variety of board games. You can also sit and enjoy the superb view from the large attractive garden or relax in the conservatory.
Rosebank House is dog friendly. Free wireless internet access is provided.
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.
Room Rates Per Person for Summer 2008
- Double/Twin En-Suite - £28.00 per night
- Twin with private bathroom - £24 per night
- Single occupying double room - £32 per night (£56 in July and August)
Three nights or longer - 10% reduction on room rate. Prices include breakfast and wireless internet access. Debit and credit cards are accepted in addition to cash and cheques.
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Availability
Please view room availability to help you plan your stay or email Rosebank House to make an enquiry or book.
Breakfast
A freshly cooked full breakfast is provided which is made from locally sourced produce where possible. Haggis and black pudding are available along with sausages, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes and eggs cooked as desired.Lighter alternatives include kippers or scrambled eggs and smoked salmon.
A wide variety of tea and coffee is offered.