Ballat Smithy Cottage
  • ★★★★
  • Holiday home
  • Drymen
  • 9.0/10

Ballat Smithy Cottage

Historic Charm: Ballat Smithy Cottage in Drymen offers a 4-star holiday home experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The cottage features a terrace, kitchenette, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include an electric vehicle charging station, bicycle parking, and breakfast in the room. Comfortable Living: The property comprises two bedrooms and a bathroom, with a living room equipped with a sofa and TV. Free on-site private parking is available, along with mountain views from the patio. Local Attractions: Located 38 km from Glasgow Airport, the cottage is near Lake of Menteith (17 km), Mugdock Country Park (18 km), and Loch Katrine (28 km). Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling in the surrounding area.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
  • Free private parking available on-site

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Ballat Smithy, Balfron Station, Drymen, G63 0SE, United Kingdom, Drymen, UK

Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Non-smoking rooms The entire place is yours 678 ft² size Kitchen Mountain view Garden Washing machine Terrace

Gallery

a small stone building with a yellow door at Ballat Smithy Cottage in Drymen
a bedroom with two beds and a window at Ballat Smithy Cottage in Drymen
a garden with a bench and a stone wall at Ballat Smithy Cottage in Drymen
a view of a lake with mountains in the background at Ballat Smithy Cottage in Drymen
three pots of flowers sitting next to a wall at Ballat Smithy Cottage in Drymen
a wooden table with bread and eggs and cheese on it at Ballat Smithy Cottage in Drymen
a ipod nano with a blue light next to a box at Ballat Smithy Cottage in Drymen
a field of green grass with mountains in the background at Ballat Smithy Cottage in Drymen
a sign with a cat standing on top of it at Ballat Smithy Cottage in Drymen

Reviews

Andrew 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: We liked the lounge and being able to relax after a full day out. The kitchen had all the amenities needed to prepare meals and with a table and chairs to comfortable dine in the open plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area. Located in central Scotland, we were well connected to reach many places across the country. Having an EV charger was perfect to charge overnight and get going again the following day. One tip, most of the charging happens after midnight, so don't stress if you don't see much progress during the day and evening.

Cons: Driving out of the parking space was a little difficult as visibility was a bit tricky. The cottage is remote with no option to walk to a nearby pub.

Mary 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: The location of the cottage because it was a good base for exploring around Loch Lomond and further afield.There are several small supermarkets so it's convenient to pick up groceries on the way home after a day exploring.The cottage is very well equipped,cosy and comfortable and has a tumble dryer and an EV charging point.The owner is very kind to provide a generous welcome pack.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ballat Smithy and would highly recommend it to friends& family

Cons: There wasn't anything we didn't like but maybe some cushions for the bench in the seating area at the side of the cottage would enhance the property even more.

Philip 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

An absolute gem just south of Loch Lomond.

Pros: There was nothing not to like. An immaculate and very well equipped little cottage close to the southern end of Lovh Lomond with Drymen close by for restaurants and inns for evening meals. Anne is a fantastic and very helpful host. Everything you’d wish for for a lovely stay in Scotland.

Cons: There is nothing not to like and we’d return at any time.

Ian 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Would book again.

Pros: Well equipped. Clean. Cosy. Very informative pre arrival information. Friendly Host.

Cons: Nothing.

Ellam 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Beautiful cottage. It had everything you needed for a great holiday.

Denise 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Excellent , would highly recommend , beautiful cottage

Pros: The cottage was very clean , cosy , homely and welcoming , Ann was a fantastic host , would definitely stay again

Eric666 8/10
Netherlands 🇳🇱

Nice and cosy cottage

Pros: It was a very nice, clean and cosy cottage. The host had prepared a package of delicious local food, which was much appreciated. Also providing a Chrome app that could be used offline and contained lots and lots of information was very helpful. Quite some walks and sightseeing in the neighbourhood (but car needed to reach them).

Cons: The cottage is located directly alongside the busy A811 road, and the traffic sounds kept us awake. Nothing that can be done about that. WIFI reception was not very strong, probably because the main point was in the cleaning store and the walls are thick. Better put it in the living area? Also all the instructions were translated into Dutch using Google Translate, but that gave quite some formulation oddities. I'd prefer the original English ;-)

Lutz 8/10
Germany 🇩🇪

Haben das Beste draus gemacht

Pros: Gute Ausstattung, gemütliches Wohnzimmer, nette Vermieterin, Wallbox vorhanden.

Cons: Direkt an der Landstraße gelegen. Außenbereich daher nicht nutzbar. Kein Ausblick. Kein Garten. Freisitz veraltet. Insgesamt etwas abgelegen.

Anke 10/10
Germany 🇩🇪

Pros: Die geschmackvolle Einrichtung, das leckere Brot die liebevoll gestaltete Umgebung

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