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An opportunity to stay in the quiet countryside on the edge of

Stirling, United Kingdom
  • 3dog
  • poultry

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Sophie
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Introduction

This is our family home. We have 2 children aged 22 and 18. I work 3 days a week and my husband full time. We love living in this part of Scotland. It has everything we enjoy from hill walking to sailing. City life though is only a short

Home & location

We live in a 5 bedroom house about 1 mile outside the village of Balfron, Stirlingshire. It has a large kitchen/family room , kids room, utility room, Boot room, hall and formal sitting room. The guest room is a large double room with a

houseHousemountainMountainscityCitycountrysideCountrysideAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Clothes storage

Drawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

Basic

Dedicated workspace

Worktop

Kitchen

Stove

Gas

Oven

Microwave

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

Pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, oil, salt & pepper

Heating & Cooling

Heating

Log burner

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Terrace

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesDVD / Blu-ray playerStandard TV

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (Basic)Free off-street parkingScenic viewsGardenPatio

Responsibilities

We have three dogs, a black labrador 11 years old, Lima who is 4 and her puppy Mara who is 2. They all love going for a walk but with livestock in the fields round the house we are careful. Saba, Lima and Mara need to be fed morning and

Meet the pets

  • Saba

    Labrador Retriever

    12 years

  • Lima

    5 years

  • Mara

    3 years

  • poultry

Sitter reviews (12)

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William

This was a magical stay - we feel very lucky to have had the chance to look after Saba, Lima, Mara and all the ducks and hens. Wonderful animals, stunning

  • 3dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 14 Mar - 16 Mar 2025
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Kalyna

Sophie could not have been more hospitable, welcoming us and cooking us a home made meal. We arrived a night before to be shown the dogs and ducks routines

  • 3dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 08 Nov - 13 Nov 2024
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Emma

Sophie and Tim were great to sit for. They have a beautiful home and the pets are wonderful! The dogs were easy and very friendly. They enjoyed a couple of

  • 3dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 25 Sep - 29 Sep 2024
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Alison

I had a great time at Sophie's home with Saba, Lima, , Mara, the ducks, and the chickens. Their property is beautiful--a country escape from reality! Thanks

  • 3dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 18 Sep - 20 Sep 2024
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Stephen

I always try and start with a tag line, this would be, amazing history and dogs that make you smile... Would I do this sit again, absolutely 100% yes!! I

  • 3dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 05 Sep - 09 Sep 2024

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