Old Smiddy Cottage in Aberfoyle

About Old Smiddy Cottage:
Originally a Blacksmith's workshop, The Old Smiddy has recently been converted into a beautiful three bedroom cottage which sits on the water's edge in an isolated corner of Loch Katrine, Stronachlachar.

The Cottage is nestled in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with breathtaking views of Loch Katrine and the surrounding hills of Ben Lomond, Ben Ledi and Ben Venue. An ideal location from which to absorb one of Scotland's most picturesque areas. Beautifully decked in white oak flooring with a log burning fire. Residents can enjoy the cottage's modern comforts in an idyllic setting - with views of the loch from every room. The cottage sleeps up to six people.

Stronachlachar lies only a short distance from the colourful and welcoming villages of Aberfoyle and Callander which offer a choice of pubs, restaurants, unique shops and a host of colourful festivals run all year round.

Nearby activities include golf, sailing and a range of other watersports and leisure club facilities. A wealth of walking and cycling routes also provide opportunities to discover some unforgettable views.

Surrounding area: Old Smiddy sits in an isolated corner of Loch Katrine at Stronachlachar just 150 yards from the pier where the SS Sir Walter Scott steamer arrives daily during peak season. This makes an ideal holiday location from which to absorb one of Scotland’s most picturesque areas. Stronachlachar lies only a short distance from the colourful and welcoming villages of Aberfoyle and Callander which offer a choice of pubs, restaurants, unique shops and a host of colourful festivals all year round. Between Aberfoyle and Callander is the Farm Life Centre - of appeal to children especially - where apart from a variety of animals, there are tractor rides and opportunities to make oatcakes and milk goats. The road from Aberfoyle to Callander becomes the Duke’s Pass and wends its way through the impressive 75,000-acre Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - the entirety of which takes in Loch Ard, Loch Achray and Loch Lubnaig, as well as Ben Venue, Ben A’an and Ben Ledi. The visitor centre offers a wealth of information on local flora and fauna and there are several forest walks to enjoy. To the west lies Inversnaid on the east shore of Loch Lomond where a seasonal ferry provides a crossing to the west shore. Pubs 4 miles.