Title: Renovated gatekeepers cottage situated in peaceful, private gardens - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Renovated gatekeepers cottage situated in peaceful, private gardens Cottage in Dunblane with kitchen and fireplace ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45700000/45695200/45695189/47d85b4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45700000/45695200/45695189/f7855847.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45700000/45695200/45695189/34cc1b85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45700000/45695200/45695189/3d0c559b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45700000/45695200/45695189/426e44d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in peaceful gardens, The Cottage offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the open plan living area with a log burner, or relax in the private garden accessed through french doors from the study. Enjoy cooking up a storm in our fully equipped kitchen. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Renovated gatekeepers cottage situated in peaceful, private gardens Visit Scotland graded 5 star self-catering holiday accomodation. The Cottage is a Grade A listed former gatehouse that has been recently renovated and redecorated throughout. Tucked away in peaceful gardens with private parking for two cars. An open plan living and dining area with log burner is exceptionally cosy and the perfect place to relax. Our high quality and fully equipped kitchen has everything you will need for your stay while a washer/ dryer is in the separate utility room. The peaceful study with french doors opening to the private garden is perfect for reading or a snooze. The master bedroom, with en-suite shower room, has a king size bed and plenty of wardrobe space. While the second bedroom has twin beds and is next to the bathroom which has bath with shower. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces) - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25150000/25141900/25141836/224dab62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cottage, a romantic getaway Dunblane - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=25141836&PinnedHotelID=25141836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119144600/119144561/2692804c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kings Park Garden Cottage - Free Parking Stirling - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space CA $306 CA $454 total includes taxes & fees Dec 27 - Dec 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=119144561&PinnedHotelID=119144561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111120000/111115400/111115395/83d2978c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### St Johns Jailhouse by the Castle Stirling - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=111115395&PinnedHotelID=111115395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33593400/33593358/1dc3310c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Self Catering Holiday Apartment in Historic Stirling Stirling - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=33593358&PinnedHotelID=33593358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119144600/119144563/3a5a5364.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Stirling Penthouse - Free Parking Stirling - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Microwave CA $158 CA $307 total includes taxes & fees Dec 4 - Dec 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=119144563&PinnedHotelID=119144563&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91440000/91436000/91435954/db7afa69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury cottage, hot tub and wood burner, ideal for families celebrations. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number ST00153F ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=56.189583,-3.949033&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_l%7EuIlhb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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JxK2Uz5O_t1fNWR8WsKEHdZd2rs=) Dunblane, SCT #### What's nearby - Dunblane Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Dunblane Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Cathedral Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - University of Stirling - 8 min drive - 7.2 km - Stirling Castle - 9 min drive - 9.8 km #### Getting around - Dunblane Station - 17 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Legends Coffee House - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Kailyard - ‬11 min walk - ‪Tappit Hen - ‬16 min walk - ‪Westerton Arms - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Birds & Bees - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Renovated gatekeepers cottage situated in peaceful, private gardens pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Renovated gatekeepers cottage situated in peaceful, private gardens? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Renovated gatekeepers cottage situated in peaceful, private gardens? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Renovated gatekeepers cottage situated in peaceful, private gardens located? > Situated in Dunblane, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cathedral Museum, Dunblane Museum, and Dunblane Cathedral. Ben Gunn's Cave is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away. Dunblane Station is 17 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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