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Rob Roy Apartment

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4.4
out of 5
Angus » Buchlyvie
Sleeps up to 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
Rob Roy Apartment, situated in the charming village of Buchlyvie, Stirling, is an impressive ground-floor apartment nestled within the historic Auchentroig House. Featuring traditional character throughout, a warming woodburning stove, an electric Aga, a hot tub and a rich heritage, this thoughtfully restored home offers ample off-road parking and a peaceful setting near the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Ideal for a family or group of friends, Rob Roy Apartment welcomes four guests seeking to explore all that this picturesque corner of Scotland has to offer. Steeped in history, Auchentroig House once served as a hospital for Allied soldiers during the Second World War.
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About Rob Roy Apartment

Rob Roy Apartment, situated in the charming village of Buchlyvie, Stirling, is an impressive ground-floor apartment nestled within the historic Auchentroig House. Featuring traditional character throughout, a warming woodburning stove, an electric Aga, a hot tub and a rich heritage, this thoughtfully restored home offers ample off-road parking and a peaceful setting near the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.

Ideal for a family or group of friends, Rob Roy Apartment welcomes four guests seeking to explore all that this picturesque corner of Scotland has to offer. Steeped in history, Auchentroig House once served as a hospital for Allied soldiers during the Second World War.

Before the estate was divided and sold, the Crawford family ran a successful textile enterprise under the Auchentroig Homespuns label, weaving tweed and woollen goods that echo through the home’s refined touches today. After unloading your belongings, be instantly impressed by the ground-floor apartment, once the staff quarters of historic Auchentroig House, and now thoughtfully transformed into a welcoming retreat.

The very spacious kitchen/diner, kept wonderfully warm by an electric Aga set within an exposed brick fireplace, is well-equipped with all the essentials required to make your self-catered stay a success. Large windows flood the space with natural light, and a galley-style ‘working’ kitchen area just off the main room adds practicality to charm.

Settle down at the dining table ready to tuck in, or venture outside to the updated patio, where you can delight in an alfresco affair, relaxing in the hot tub or enjoying the garden furniture under fairy lights as the evening draws in. When the evening grows cooler, retreat to the inviting sitting room and light the woodburning stove, framed by a white fireplace and mantel that adds a touch of elegance to the space.

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Rob Roy Apartment Reviews

Alessandra
I loved it and will be back
Annette
Lovely old building, quite huge and passages between rooms felt like going on an expedition! Comfortable beds, warm, and lots of hot water which isn't always the case in holiday cottages. Recommended.
Alison
We had a lovely stay at Auchentroig House it was such an enjoyable experience in a wonderful setting, in the countryside but not far from amenities with a car. The rooms were very spacious and had lovely original features yet it felt homely. Alexander is very friendly and helpful, and went out of his way to sort out our little mishap ! which was much appreciated We've already told friends and family what a lovely time we had, and hope to return again in the future thanks again
Maarten
Excellent location and what a space! Bedroom was nice and the sitting room was cozy. We loved the gray cat. A few things We missed a few basic things in the kitchen such as Salt and peper A tea towel andor kitchen towel A good set of pans Overall cleanliness
We had a lovely stay in apartment 2 Auchentroig house, the rooms were great and the kitchen is a fab space. So lovely to have the aga in there. The area is beautiful too, would highly recommend
The environment is splendid and the stay memorable. Nevertheless, a few shadows obscure this idyllic setting. It is a great pity that the cookware is minimalist, does not allow you to fully exploit the AGA cooker. No vacuum cleaner or necessary to wash the floors to maintain a minimum during our stay And for holidaymakers from the south with a young child used to milder temperatures at the end of the day and having no possibility to heat the rooms a little! But it remains a good memory French version L'environnement est splendide et le sjour mmorable. Nanmoins, Quelques ombres viennent obscurcir ce cadre idyllique. Il est trs dommage que la dotation de batterie de cuisine soit minimaliste, ne permet pas d'exploiter pleinement la cuisinire AGA. Pas daspirateur ou ncessaire pour laver les sols pour entretenir un minimum durant notre sjour Et pour des vacanciers du sud avec un enfant en bas ge habitus des tempratures plus clmentes en fin de journe et navoir aucune possibilit de chauffer un peu les chambres ! Mais cela reste un bon souvenir
Leslie
So much potential. As you head up the drive & the house comes into view it is indeed an impressive sight. Even on entering Apartment 2, it is easy to imagine the house in it's glory days with the high ceilings, wooden floors & large fireplaces. However you don't need to be there long before the cracks begin to show quite literally in some cases. Begining in the kitchen, the drawers in the freezer were moldy around the edges & one drawer was missing. The windows were dirty on the inside, the paint on the window sill was peeling & even where it wasn't, the finish was very poor. There were four out of five bulbs not working in one of the fittings, the lighting in the work area was terrible & although there were striplights under the cupboards they didn't work. Despite the huge amount of cupboards in the kitchen, it was poorly equipped with utensils & most of the cupboards were empty & some of the crockery & cutlery needed washing prior to use. There was also a cardboard box in the corner containing rubbish & there was rubbish still in the bin. This may have been from previous tennants but should have been checked. Whilst an AGA looks very nice & is in keeping with the style of property perhaps a Range cooker may be more suited to modern life whilst still looking the part. Quick one pan meals are not really suited to an AGA that has only boil & simmer hot plates with no control. Also a useable table worktop close to the AGA cooker would be helpful maybe a small, wheeled Butcher's block or similar rather than having to keep walking about 6 metres between cooker & prep area. You could use the dining table I guess but it is a bit low for prepping. The AGA also made it very hot as it is on all the time & most of the windows were painted shut. The bedrooms formerly the Library were large & bright but again there were bulbs not working in one of them & there were only eight wooden coat hangers plus one cheap plastic one between both rooms. The bathroom although large, had just a basic cheap bath with electric shower over. Again the decoration was poor & there was the inside of a toilet roll under the radiator in the corner. The porch leading to the front door had only a battery motion sensored light on the floor which made it very difficult to see the keyhole if entering or leaving in the dark. If you first arrived in the dark it would be extremely difficult to see the numbers on the keysafe. It is obvious & normal that the building has gone through a number of changes even to the extent of having plastic double glazed windows installed in places who, how, why?? in it's life but whether the current owners or previous ones have converted it to it's present condition, it needs a lot more time, effort & care & money spent on it to really do the house justice. I believe that the main part of the house is converted into a larger two floor apartment. This was occupied by a group of Americans while I was there & I was told that they had been before & it was very nice so maybe there are plans for improvements elsewhere although I won't hold my breath. The faults I noticed are not recent. Despite all that negativity I would consider staying there again but would want to know that significant improvements had been made.
William Edward
Some lovely touches such as flowers and fruit and cake but not bread or milk which seemed odd re the care package. Only shampoo in the bathroom and no conditioner or shower gel or handsoap which seemed odd compared to the first Sykes property we stayed in. Also, no kitchen roll re the expansive amount of surface and counter tops this beautiful kitchen provides. Property could be noisy depending on other guest behaviour. Also it could be cold if you weren't used to lighting fires! Aga gorgeous. Rooms gorgeous Views amazing! Good directions to the location and drive a little bumpy if you were attending in a low suspension vehicle. Generally an elegant, off grid experience with amazing space and beautiful local wildlife such as Red Squirrels and friendly neighbourhood cats! In the second bedroom the light fitting did rattle when guests walked overhead and some bulbs needed replacing in the kitchen
Maxime
Great apartment, quiet and relaxing, very spacious and well situated to visit trossachs national park.
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Attractions Near Rob Roy Apartment

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at Rob Roy Apartment itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Angus has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Braehead Shopping Centre - G51 4BN
about 16 Miles
James Hamilton Heritage Park - ML3 7UE
about 23 Miles
James Hamilton Heritage Park has been awarded 4 Stars by the prestigious Visit Scotland Board and is a must visit attraction if you are in the area. The site features a gorgeous 16acre loch offering an exciting range of watersports including Canoeing and Windsurfing. Children and adults can enjoy taster sessions of most activities. The site also has two adventure playgrounds and a fleet of fun boats. The area is also abundant with wildlife and has a Bird Sanctuary.
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park - ML1 3RT
about 24 Miles
M&D's, Scotland's Family Theme Park is a "must do" day out if you are in the Strathclyde region. The fun attraction is set within 20 acres of beautiful Country Park and offers rides, shows and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Besides the outdoor rides the site is also home to Amazonia - Scotland's only indoor Tropical Rainforest where visitors can meet loads of exotic animals. There is also a large indoor soft play area and an amazing glow in the dark bowling alley, so plenty to do if the weather is bad. During December Scotland's largest Grotto with animated Christmas scenes can also be enjoyed.
Inveraray Jail - PA32 8TX
about 29 Miles

This living museum portrays the harsh life inside of a 19th century prison. Travel back in history on a darkly fascinating journey into life in a Victorian prison. In a time when petty theft could have you branded with a hot iron! Watch courtroom trials, talk to the prisoners and see what it was like being locked up in jail. You can also take the ghost tour. Live actors bring the setting to life.