The Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • River view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment in Balloch offers a holiday home with a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy an outdoor seating area, family rooms, and bicycle parking. Modern Amenities: The property features a terrace, kitchenette, washing machine, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include a fireplace, river views, and an outdoor dining area. Convenient Location: Located 16 mi from Glasgow Airport, the cottage is near attractions such as Mugdock Country Park (17 mi) and Glasgow Botanic Gardens (17 mi). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the kitchen, host, and convenient location, making it a preferred choice for a relaxing holiday.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Tracy
Singapore Singapore
“Such a beautiful home! Spacious, beautiful yard, and super friendly host. She has 2 super friendly dogs too that sometimes are out in the yard. Highly recommended and will stay again. Right at Loch Lomond Visitor Center. 2 minutes to supermarket...”
Valerie
Spain Spain
“Absolutely fabulous apartment, spotlessly clean and fitted out to an exceptionally high standard, the hosts were super helpful and friendly. The outdoor seating area beside the burn was so peaceful. I would recommend this apartment.”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location for visiting the Loch Lomond area & further afield. In addition, the local tow, Balloch, offers a large Co-Op Store, restaurants & tourist facilities. Balloch also has a ScotRail Station which allows easy access to Glasgow & many...”
Patricia
Ireland Ireland
“A warm welcome. A spacious cosy apartment with everything you could need.”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cottage and gardens were very well maintained with secure off street parking and easy walk to Balloch centre. Owners were welcoming, helpful and very friendly. Perfect for 4 adults.”
Fabio
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The apartment is soo good. Clean, new, there's everything that you can possibly need, the kitchen is very nice and clean, the beds are so comfortable, all rooms are warm, two bathrooms and everything was working perfectly. There are also board...”
Sara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was very cosy and had everything you needed. We self catered and it was well stocked. Fiona was lovely and very friendly and helpful. Great location for Loch Lomond and the surrounding area.”
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was cosy and welcoming and very well equipped. There was an outside area which we didn't use because of the weather but would have been lovely on a sunny day. There was off road parking just outside the property. The host was on hand...”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cottage is unique and historical, it's built over a stream because it used to be a working smithy. The cottage is so cosy and well furnished with a Highlands theme. Both bedrooms are a good size, comfy with en suite. The living room and...”
José
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cottage is very well decorated and very well equipped and the area is really quiet. Parking is perfect and location is great to visit surrounding areas.”

Hosted by Fiona the owner

10
Host Review Score
Fiona the owner
The Old Smiddy was built in 1862 and used to be used as a Blacksmiths until the 1960's when it was converted into a house. Where the cottage is built there used to be a wooden building with a trap door where the cart wheels were fired up and thrown into the burn to cool down.
I have lived in Loch Lomond for 33 years and love the feel of being on the outskirts of village of Balloch
We are very central here in Balloch for walking within the beautiful Loch Lomond |National Park. Within walking distance is Loch Lomond Shores where you can sail, cycle, segway and do many water sports. Horseriding and fishing also. Bus stop at door if you come without a car can take you to Stirling, east side of Loch Lomond and Glasgow
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£15 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

License number: C, WD-00018-F

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