Peace and quiet in Scotland

United Kingdom - Stirlingshire - Stirling

Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,My home seen from the hills
My home seen from the hills
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,House and cherry blossom
House and cherry blossom
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,View from the living room :)
View from the living room :)
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Front door (with pig)
Front door (with pig)
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Front of the house taken from the west side
Front of the house taken from the west side
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Rear of the house, with split level deck and steps
Rear of the house, with split level deck and steps
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Kitchen/dining room leading in to hall
Kitchen/dining room leading in to hall
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Living room
Living room
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Living room again (with view)
Living room again (with view)
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Open plan kitchen and dining room
Open plan kitchen and dining room
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Hallway looking towards living room
Hallway looking towards living room
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Hallway looking to front door
Hallway looking to front door
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Master bedroom with deck access via french doors
Master bedroom with deck access via french doors
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Main bedroom ensuite (installed April 2023)
Main bedroom ensuite (installed April 2023)
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Main bathroom
Main bathroom
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,View from the top of that ridge
View from the top of that ridge
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Kelpies - largest horse sculptures in the world
Kelpies - largest horse sculptures in the world
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Gleneagles - only 30 mins away
Gleneagles - only 30 mins away
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Stirling Castle - 10 mins away
Stirling Castle - 10 mins away
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Loch Lomond - 30 mins away
Loch Lomond - 30 mins away
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Stirling,Lovely lichen in the garden = very clean air!
Lovely lichen in the garden = very clean air!
  • Sleeping capacity6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Long-term Home Exchange

Homesit Offered

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is possible

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Open to all dates Monterey, CA, USA | South Carolina, USA | Vancouver, BC, Canada

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

Situated in 2/3rds of an acre of garden, the house is in a great location for those looking for somewhere which will allow them to see as much of Scotland as possible during their visit - or equally for those looking for some peace and quiet with lots of down time.

There are 5 bedrooms in the house, but only 3 of them have double beds in them. One is used as a home office, with the other as a home cinema room. There is a deck at the rear of the house, which can be accessed from the main bedroom and the living room.

All of the living accommodation in the house is on one level. There is a double garage, which is located beneath the living room.

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Balcony / Deck
  • Cleaning service available
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Security / Doorman
  • Extensive Grounds
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Fireplace
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Garage
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • Computer available
  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • Babysitter available
  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Small Town or Village
  • Rural
  • Mountains

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

The village of Gargunnock, where the house is situated, is very small, and a great place to live. It has a pub and a church - and that's it! However, it's just a 10 minute drive (15 minute bus ride) to the city of Stirling, which has everything that you might need - great restaurants, shops, more pubs, a cinema, bowling alley, and a leisure centre to name a few 'needs'.

For golfers visiting the country that gave the game to the world (sorry about that!), Gleneagles is only a 30 minute drive away (St Andrews is a little further, at just over an hour). However, there are many golf courses close by, with my favourites being Dunblane (my home course) and Aberfoyle (one of the most picturesque, and challenging!, in the country).

If you love history, Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument and the battlefield of the Battle of Bannockburn are minutes away, and if you love nature, Loch Lomond is also a very short drive away.

Outdoor Activities

  • Biking
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Lake
  • River
  • Sailing

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants

Cultural Activities

  • Museums
  • Popular Monuments

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Train Station
  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • None

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs are a short drive away, and some historic sites are also close by - such as Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, and site of the Battle of Bannockburn. If you're interested in travelling farther afield, the beaches (and golf courses) of East Lothian can be reached in about 80 minutes, and Aberdeen and Inverness are about 3 hours away by road. Glasgow is only 30 minutes by train from Stirling, and Edinburgh is only an hour.

For active types, there are many things to do nearby - sailing on the many lochs that are within an hour's drive, hillwalking/hiking options are numerous, as are cycling routes. You can also walk to the lovely waterfall on the ridge behind the house in roughly 30/40 minutes, and if you go a little farther you can enjoy the breathtaking views from the Gargunnock ridge (see my picture).

Edinburgh Airport is a 45 minute drive/taxi ride from the house, with Glasgow Airport being about an hour away.

Our favourite restaurants


Cafés & bars


Special places to shop


Leisure and cultural activities


Walks or jogging paths


Health or fitness clubs


Interesting day trips


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

I don't have many rules, other than no pets and no smoking please! If you would be so kind as to leave the house as you find it, that would be great.

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Long-term Home Exchange
  • Homesit Offered
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