+Metaphor Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 (edited) I will be traveling with my wife to the Highlands of Scotland in June of 2009. My wife visited the Highlands when she was a 'wee lass' of 13, fell in love with the countryside and has always wanted to return, and I've been to the UK many times, but not Scotland. I'm looking to stay for about a week in the Trossachs-- Balquhidder, Callender, Sterling area as our base -- in a self-catering cottage, not in a town, but within reasonable walking distance (1-2 miles) to a town with a decent pub (my prerequisite, not my wife's). Geocaching a bit is necessary, and I'm an avid fisherman, who would also like to climb Ben Nevis to notch number two of my three UK peaks. (I've hiked Mt. Snowdon and Pen-y-fan/Carn Dhu in the Welsh Brecons.) She wants only a great view and a comfortable base for day trips. My query is for local knowlege about self-catering cottages that are worthy of a 25 year romantic wedding anniversary holiday. Any suggestions? edit -- just for flavor, she doesn't yet know that I'm planning this... Edited August 30, 2008 by Metaphor Quote Link to comment
+allieballie Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I think this is a really special and unique place, and I think it would be amazing to stay here: http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/airt...pple/index.html The only thing is that although it is near Stirling, it isn’t on the Trossachs side - it’s on the other (eastern) side. The company that you book it from seems to be so posh that it appears you have to buy a brochure before you can book it: http://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/ I did find a short article written by someone who had stayed there - not particularly informative but gives a general idea of what it might be like http://www.mylandmarks.me.uk/html/pineapple.html Oh, and BTW there is a cache (one of mine) in the grounds! Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I can recommend the Landmark Trust properties. Never stopped at one, but I had a tour around their newly opened one at Chipping Campden a couple of years ago -Excellent place! Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I can recommend the Landmark Trust properties. Never stopped at one, but I had a tour around their newly opened one at Chipping Campden a couple of years ago -Excellent place! Quote Link to comment
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