Widgeon & Nest

- Port of Menteith, Stirling, Scotland

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Key Cottage Information

£1700 - £3000 weekly price range

Sleeps 4 to 8 people in 4 bedrooms

4 bathroom(s)

Short breaks offered (min. 2 days)

Family-Friendly: Cot, High Chair available.

No Dogs Allowed

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Rating: Not assessed

Accessibility information: sorry this property has no disabled accessible features.

Number of units of accommodation: 2

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This cottage is from Yes, an Independent Owner

Bookings and Availability (last updated: 21.02.2025 )

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The Holiday Home: About Widgeon & Nest

Stunning Sleeps 8 Holiday Lodge with Hot Tub and Sauna, and Fabulous Lake Views, right by the Lake of Menteith, and by Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park

If you are looking to escape on a special and memorable holiday in Scotland, and want to wake up to fabulous uplifting views every day on holiday, then a stay at Widgeon & the Nest could be the perfect choice. With views to die for and light bright and airy Scandinavian interiors, this stunning high quality lodge, lies right by the Lake of Menteith, just on the edge of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and could be the perfect place to relax and unwind on holiday with your nearest and dearest.

There are 3 bedrooms in the main lodge, and an additional one bedroom annexe, making this lodge attractive to extended families in particular. With Egyptian cotton bed linen, this is a place to appreciate the finer things in life.

There is loads to do on the Lochend estate, enjoy fishing from boats on the lake for trout, take a boat out on the lake out for fun, cycle, walk or try a bit of paddle boarding. Or if you prefer, there is a full-size tennis court, and a games room with table tennis, pool table, air-hockey table and table football on site, so whatever the weather, there is plenty to do. For guests keen to explore, Lochend lies just on the edge of the stunning scenery of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, where you can enjoy a variety of outdoor pursuits, visit Loch Lomond, castles, distilleries, quaint villages and more.

Sorry no pets allowed.

Inside this Stunning Lakeside Lodge with Annexe by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

Stunning lake views and a luxurious stylish interior are features of this beautiful holiday home.

• The open plan living area is a large sociable space with a large comfy corner sofa, large wall mounted flat screen TV, dining table and well-equipped kitchen with all mod cons including a Nespresso machine. There is also a reading sofa for taking some time out with a book. This room features stunning floor to ceiling glass windows, from which you can enjoy panoramic views out to the lake, out towards Ben Lomon and Menteith Hill. These doors open out to the patio giving you the feeling of letting the outdoors in and truly maximizing on the amazing views. Watch the sunset over the lake, through the huge glass sliding doors.

• The doors open out to the patio, which has a superb setting, right by the lake. He patio features a beautiful handmade Larch picnic table, where you can sit out and soak up and enjoy those long summer evenings.

Also Downstairs:

• A twin bedroom,

• A luxurious family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath

Upstairs

• A romantic four- poster king size bed with sparkly fairy light canopy, plus ensuite shower room.

• A bedroom with a super-king size bed (can be made up as two single beds on request) plus large flat screen TV, and superb loch views.

The lodge is complemented by a superb one bedroom designer annex. The annex features a romantic bedroom with a super-king size bed and a bathroom upstairs. Downstairs is a wonderful sauna and changing room for a truly pampered break.

For more pampering and relaxation, outdoors is the cedar hot tub. The hot tub and sauna can be used until 10pm.

Widgeon & the Nest is a two-storey holiday lodge which has its own patio area, right by the lake. The lodge adjoins two other stunning lakeside holiday lodges at the Lochend Estate.

This owner/agency has featured on countrycottagesonline.com since 2024

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Amenities

Special Features

Bird watching area, Dark sky friendly, Electric car charging point, Fishing lakes on site, Laundry room, Office area with desk, Swim spa, Cosy, Traditional, Rustic, Stylish

Entertainment Features

Smart TV

Free Wifi

Games room: Table tennis, Pool table, Table football, Shuffleboard

Leisure Facilities

Private Outdoor Hot Tub

Tennis court

Property Features

Kitchen & Dining

Microwave

Fridge/freezer

Washing machine

Type of cooker: Electric cooker, Dual fuel Range Cooker, Combi oven, Hob

Dining table seats 10

Bedrooms(s)

Ground Floor:

Bedroom 1

First Floor:

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bed linen provided

Bathroom(s)

Bath

Shower

Towels provided

Jacuzzi bath

Other facilities

Hairdryer(s)

Coffee maker

Heating

Central heating

Woodburner

Open fire

Garden and Outdoors

Garden: secure garden

Patio

Parking: parking for 4 cars

BBQ

Family-Friendly Features

Children welcome

Cot

High Chair

Stairgate

Pet-Friendly Facilities

Sorry no dogs

Renting and Booking Information

Accommodation Type: Family Cottages, rural accommodation.

Design/Style of Property:

Cosy, Traditional, Rustic, Stylish

Types of Bookings welcome:

Birthday parties, Reunions, Anniversary Celebrations

Groups of friends

Families

Outdoor enthusiasts

Eco-friendly credentials: EV vehicle charging

Stay safe and secure when booking!

This owner does not offer secure online booking.
If you are interested in booking, please call the owner, and discuss their booking process. They may ask that you book via a booking form and that you pay by bank transfer.

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Call the owner or agency on the phone number given on the ad to check that the bank details are correct before making payment.
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Never make a payment to a foreign bank account.

Available to book: Short breaks, Weekend break, Summer breaks, Easter breaks, Spring breaks, All year round.

Insurance: We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance when/after booking.

Setting and Local Information

Setting:

Village,

Countryside,

Mountain,

Hillside

Secluded

Good area for walking

Fishing available nearby

Views: Countryside views over fields and farmlands, Lake views, Loch views, Mountain views, Rural views

Local Attractions near Port of Menteith

Top Tourist Attractions for Day Trips: Blairquhan Castle, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre, Antonine Wall, Blackness Castle, Callendar House, Callendar Park, Falkirk Community Stadium, Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk Wheel, Kinneil House and Estate, Polmont Woods, Rough Castle Fort, The Carron Dams, The Helix, The Kelpies, The Pineapple, The Skinflats, The Steeple, Airthrey Castle, Argaty Red Kites, Bannockburn House, Ben Lomond, Blair Drummond Safari Park, Blairquhan Castle, Buchanan Castle, Callendar House, Deanston Distillery and Visitor Centre, Dollar Glen, Doune Castle, Duncarron Medieval Village, Gargunnock Estate, Hillfoots Distillery, Inchmahome Priory, Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, National Wallace Monument, Nether Glenny Farm, Old Leckie Farm, Rob Roy's Grave, Robert the Bruce Statue, Stirling Castle, Stirling Old Town, Stirling Old Town Jail, Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre, The Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies, The Lake of Menteith, The Trossachs Distillery, Wallace Monument

Popular towns to visit in Central Scotland:
Blair Drummond: 11 miles away,
Dunblane: 14 miles away,
Bridge of Allan: 15 miles away,
Bannockburn: 17 miles away,
Milngavie: 19 miles away

Annual Events: Bannockburn Live, Bloody Scotland, Stirling Fringe, Stirling History Festival

Food & Drink Options Nearby: Recommended pubs and restaurants listed on our website, Numerous good eateries in the area and within a short drive, Restaurants and cafes in nearby town - within 10 miles, Restaurants and cafes in nearby town - within 20 miles, Pubs and restaurants in nearby town - within 5 miles of cottage, Pubs and restaurants in nearby town - within 10 miles

Activities & Experiences On Offer Nearby: bird watching, boating, canoeing, climbing, country pursuits, cycling, fishing, fly fishing, golfing, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, paddle boarding, stargazing, swimming, tennis, walking, white water rafting, wildlife watching

Property Location

Nearest Town/City: Stirling, Stirling, 15 miles away
Nearest Train Station: Bridge of Allan, 12 miles away

Port of Menteith

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Pricing period	First night.	Last night	Weekly rate	Changeover day	Min Stay & Short Breaks Information
Pricing period	First night.	Last night	Weekly rate	Changeover day	Min Stay & Short Breaks Information
	06 Jan 25	28 Mar 25	£1,800.00	flexible	Please Contact Owner/Agency for more info.
	29 Mar 25	04 Apr 25	£2,100.00	flexible	" "
	05 Apr 25	20 Apr 25	£2,500.00	flexible	" "
	21 Apr 25	29 May 25	£1,950.00	flexible	" "
	30 May 25	05 Jun 25	£2,400.00	flexible	" "
	06 Jun 25	12 Jul 25	£2,200.00	flexible	" "
	13 Jul 25	20 Jul 25	£2,300.00	flexible	" "
	21 Jul 25	03 Aug 25	£2,900.00	flexible	" "
	04 Aug 25	06 Sep 25	£3,000.00	flexible	" "
	07 Sep 25	27 Sep 25	£2,200.00	flexible	" "
	28 Sep 25	09 Oct 25	£1,900.00	flexible	" "
	10 Oct 25	10 Nov 25	£2,250.00	flexible	" "
	11 Nov 25	16 Dec 25	£1,700.00	flexible	" "

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