Stroneslaney Cottage

"This romantic retreat is situated within the beautiful Trossachs National Park and is perfect for a couple looking for a Highland hideaway where dogs are invited along for the adventure too. Its idyllic location is the stuff dreams are made of, with miles of tranquil walks punctuated by the rustling sound of deer or pine martens from deep within the woodlands. This traditional stunning stone cottage has been lovingly restored and updated and your stay here is sure to be a peaceful and relaxing one.

Upon stepping inside, you will immediately notice how light and spacious the cottage is with bright white walls providing the perfect canvas for the stripped wooden ceiling beams and pale wooden floors. In the lounge a woodburner provides a wonderful focal point along with a shelving unit groaning under the weight of freshly chopped logs, placed there for your enjoyment. Plaid curtains and ‘stag’ cushions leave you in no doubt that you are deep within the heart of Scotland here! There’s another woodburner in the huge open-plan kitchen/dining area, perfectly situated to warm you as you sit at the cute little dining table, perhaps enjoying a romantic meal by candlelight with Fido at your feet to hoover up any stray crumbs.

A previous visitor to this property described it as ‘remote but within easy reach of shops and great places to visit’ and we would have to agree. Here you are free to enjoy the peace and quiet of relative isolation but without being too far away from civilization – the very best of both worlds. Less than half a mile from the well-stocked village shop and post office, the property is also just 2.5-miles from a fantastic, ultra-dog-friendly pub."

Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week.

• 1 double bedroom
• Shower room with a shower cubicle, separate WC and hand basin
• TV with Sky channels, iPod dock, and CD player
• Wi-Fi included
• Wood burners with first basket of logs included
• Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher, and washing machine
• Tassimo Coffee machine
• Electric and heating included
• 2 small or 1 medium sized dog welcome
• Ample parking
• Pubs and shops 2 miles
• Arrival 4pm

The area around the cottage is the perfect place to begin your exploration of the Highlands. You're surrounded by lochs, burns, glens, and peaks that will take your breath away, not to mention a labyrinth of hidden woodland trails through ancient, atmospheric forests.

If you fancy a little adventure on the water, you could try your hand at a watersport or two. The village of Lochearnhead sits 5 miles away on the western edge of Loch Earn at the foot of Glen Ogle. It's a great base from which to try something new - take out a boat, learn to kayak, or go hiking around the water. In the summer season, you could even attend the Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games, a festival showcasing the best of the Scottish spirit.

And if you're feeling even more ambitious, this national park is home to a good few mountains high enough to get your heart racing. Take a dramatic drive to Ben Lomond, for example - at 3,193 feet, it's solid Munro territory and will definitely make your friends back home jealous.

Or for a little more town life, head to Stirling, 24 miles away, where you can enjoy a lovely meal out, take in some art and culture, or soak in the local history at Stirling Castle.