Appletree Cottage was purpose built for the self catering market in 2016 on a small fruit farm (apples) at the south end of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
Four generous sized double bedrooms each have their own bathrooms with WC, wash basin and shower. Two bedrooms can be made up as twins (two single beds)
The downstairs bedroom, which also has a bath in the en-suite bathroom, is suitable for wheelchair users and guests with mobility impairment. (Please see details on our website www.lomondappletree.co.uk)
The main living space is open plan and incorporates a comfortable lounge area, spacious dining area, breakfast bar and fully equipped kitchen. Huge picture windows provide fantastic views across to the Kilpatrick Hills four miles distant. There is ample space for eight people making the cottage ideal for family and friends get togethers.
In the lounge area there is a 50 inch TV with complimentary Netflix. There is also a music centre and a Blue ray/DVD player. The cottage has good Wi-fi the code for which is displayed inside the cottage. There are some reading books, guide books and games provided.
The dining area has dimmable lighting and a roomy table for eight people.
The well equipped kitchen has a small breakfast bar, fridge, freezer, large oven, combination microwave / grill oven, 4 ring hob, dishwasher, toaster, hand blender, kettle, 2 cafetiers and a good selection of pots, pans, dishes and crockery. There is a laundry cupboard with a washer drier, steam iron, ironing board, drying rack. There is also a whirlygig / rotary drier in the garden.
A south facing private patio soaks up the sun on the bright days and provides a very special space for outside dining. The patio is connected to the living space by a huge sliding glass door.
Adjoining the patio and surrounding the cottage is a large garden laid to lawn. There is ample parking for four cars
Appletree is accessed from a quiet single track road which forms part of the John Muir Way and also Cycle Route 7. As there is very little traffic the route is popular with cyclists and walkers.
There are a huge number of activities available in the area. The nearby village of Drymen has good pubs and eateries as well as a small supermarket, and excellent butcher and a chemist/pharmacist There is a local swimming pool and spa for wet weather cover and Glasgow and Stirling and their many attractions are within easy reach. More details are available on our website: www.lomondappletree.co.uk
Appletree Cottage is accredited FOUR STARS by the Scottish Tourist Board – Visit Scotland and been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor for the last two years.
More about the farm
Appletree Cottage is on Shandon Farm which appears on maps of 1746. The barn with the red roof adjacent to the road is one of the oldest and dates back to this time if not before. The farmhouse was originally single storey and in 1910 acquired its second floor.
When siting the cottage care was taken to ensure privacy from the rest of the farm and the farmhouse.
The farm was at one time mixed but in more recent times was a dairy farm of some 140 acres. In 2009 much of the pasture was sold off to a local land owner and the farmhouse, steadings and around 4.5 acres of land were bought by a couple intending to develop the site into a large house and garden.
When Murray and Alli, the present owners, acquired the farm in 2013 it was semi derelict. Since then the buildings have been restored – an activity still ongoing!
In early 2014 the first apple trees were planted – there are now over 350 and in 2017 the first small crop appeared. This was pressed into apple juice, bottled and sold locally. Since then the harvest and our range of products has increased.
There are no animals on the farm at present but wild deer and phesants are common, red squirrels and a large hare have also been seen close to the cottage.
After we’ve welcomed and given a brief introductory tour of the cottage facilities guests are usually unlikely to see us again before the end of their stay – except to provide additional firewood etc. However we can always be contacted by text.
If you have any further queries about Appletree Cottage please visit our website at www.lomondappletree.co.uk or contact us directly.
SOME HOUSE RULES
Appletree is fully non smoking throughout
The cottage is not suitable for dogs or pets - but good for people with allergies to animal hair.
The maximum occupancy is 8 people plus one infant.
We are unable to accept bookings from Stag parties, Hen Parties, or any events which increase the number in the cottage to more than eight people.
The person booking must be aged 26 or older.
THE LAYOUT
Inside – Downstairs
A large south facing open plan living area incorporates a kitchen, dining area and double height sitting room and biomass powered underfloor heating throughout.
Relax in the spacious living room and look out over the gently rolling fields, across the catterburn towards the rugged Cameron Muir and Campsie hills.
Kitchen area:
Electric hob & extractor fan
Electric Oven
Combination microwave / oven
Toaster
Kettle
Dishwasher
Fridge
Freezer
Breakfast bar (3 positions)
Small utility area:
Washing machine / tumble drier combi in separate cupboard
Iron
Ironing board
Drying rack
Dining area
Comfortably seats 8 persons with dimmable overhead lighting
A large sliding glass door opens onto the patio for the semi-alfresco experience
High chair available on request
Lounge area
Double height space
Wood burning stove (complementary logs and £5 per basket thereafter)
50” HD TV with Netflix and BBC iplayer
Soundbar acoustics with bluetooth
DVD / Blue Ray player
Music centre with CD Player & radio with Bluetooth and ipod compatible
Brilliant countryside views to the south – including passing cows herds (subject to availability)
also downstairs:
Bramley – (Bedroom) – Wheelchair accessible
Super-king bed which can be conformed into 2 singles (notice required)
Reading lights switchable from bed, central heating
Space for a cot (cot available on request)
32 inch HDTV with DVD player, Netflix and BBC iplayer
Ensuite bathroom with toilet, wash-hand basin, shaver socket, and bath with shower
Underfloor bathroom heating
Wheelchair accessible
Complimentary linen, towels and toiletries are provided
Inside – Upstairs
Oslin - (Bedroom)
Largest of the upstairs rooms
Super-king bed which can be conformed as 2 singles (notice required)
Reading lights (switchable from bed), central heating
Panoramic views to the south with farm foreground and open countryside beyond
Blackout blinds
Ensuite bathroom with toilet, wash-hand basin and shower
Underfloor bathroom heating and heated towel rail
Complimentary linen, towels, shaver socket, and toiletries are provided
Lomond – (Bedroom)
King size bed, reading lights switchable from bed, central heating
Bright and north facing with Ben Lomond visible through the trees
Blackout blinds
Ensuite bathroom with toilet, wash-hand basin, shaver socket, and shower
Underfloor bathroom heating and heated towel rail.
Complimentary linen, towels and toiletries are provided
Pippin – (Bedroom)
Smaller of the upstairs rooms
King size bed, reading lights switchable from bed, radiator
Reading lights (switchable from bed), central heating
Panoramic views to the south with farm foreground and open countryside beyond
Blackout blinds
Ensuite bathroom with toilet, wash-hand basin and shower
Underfloor bathroom heating
Complimentary linen, towels and toiletries are provided
Outside:
South facing patio with stunning open views and outdoor dining furniture for 8 persons
Charcoal barbecue
Access ramp
Whirligig washing /drying line
Private garden mostly laid to lawn .
Additional picnic style tables placed to catch the setting sun.
Access ramp to front door
Ample parking for 4 cars (more parking available if required)
Barn available for drying wet weather gear
Bicycle/ canoe storage
Small trailer storage (outdoor)
Local Area
Appletree cottage is situated by a single track road which forms part of the JOHN MUIR WAY (Helensburgh to Dunbar) and also SUSTRANS CYCLE ROUTE 7 (from Sunderland to Inverness)
Nearest pub – in Drymen village – 5 minutes The Wayfarers in Croftamie Village serves food and has a beer garden.
Cycle hire in nearby Drymen – 1.5 miles
Climbing (The Whangee (5 miles away) is famous for its rock formations and is also an interesting walk for non-climbers)
Loch Lomond is 15 minutes drive and offers boat hire and pleasure cruises
Golf – Strathendrick (9 holes) and Buchanan Castle (18 holes) both within a two mile radius.
Canoeing & Kayaking
Tennis
Bowls
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
SPA days (swimming pool, sauna, jaccuzzi and fitness suite) are available nearby.
For more information about things to do please see our
Out and About tab on our website
www.lomondappletree.co.uk Glasgow - 40 minutes drive
Stirling – 30 minutes drive
Edinburgh – 1 hr 15 mins
Save city centre driving and parking and take a direct train to Glasgow or Edinburgh from Milngavie Station (20 minutes drive and free parking)
The surrounding area has featured in several recent feature films and international TV series which draw on the beauty of the countryside for its settings:
Recent feature films shot locallyinclude: Grandpa's Great Escape (David Walliams, Jennifer Saunders) Pokeman (Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith)
What we did on our Holidays (Billy Connolly, David Tenant, Rosamund Pike, Ben Miller))
Miss Potter (Renee Zellweger, Ewan McGreggor)
The Eagle (Donald Sutherland, Jamie Bell, Channing Tatum)
Outlander (Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Duncan Lacroix)
