Quiet and stylish riverside flat in
Stirling - free parking
Our two-bedroomed flat in Stirling is available for short lets with special rates for friends and friends of friends. Please note that we only do private lets for people we know. It is listed on Home Exchange and AirBnB for letting more widely. Please use the contact form below to find out more or to make a reservation.
Cost per night for 2 people: £80 (one double bed)
Additional person: £20 (single bed)
Cleaning fee: £30
Minimum stay: 3 nights
Thank you for respecting our house rules - no smoking and no pets.
Where is the flat?
The flat is a twenty-minute walk from the railway station and the centre of town. It sits in quiet grounds on the banks of the River Forth, overlooking the ancient site of Cambuskenneth Abbey. The map shows the general area.
The Accommodation
There's a folder in the flat with all instructions and further details.
Basics
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High-speed internet
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Gas-fired central heating
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Gas-fired boiler
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Free parking
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Games and books
Lounge and Dining Area
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Comfortable seating with a single bed that pulls out from beneath the sofa
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Drop-leaf dining table with four folding chairs
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Smart TV
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Large windows with views over the river to Cambuskenneth Abbey
Main Bedroom
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Double bed
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Wardrobe and clothes storage space
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Duvet and pillows with all bedding supplied
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Hairdryer
Second Bedroom/Study
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Comfortable armchair that folds down into a single bed
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Bedding for single bed
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Workstation with desk and chair
Kitchen
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Gas hob
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Electric oven
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Washer dryer
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Kettle
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Toaster
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Cafetiere
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Iron and ironing board
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Full range of utensils and pots and pans
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Basic foodstuffs (salt and pepper, sugar, tea and coffee)
Bathroom
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Toilet, bath and shower
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Soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner provided
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Towels provided
Making yourselves at home
The flat is our home from home. We divide our time between Camber near Rye on the South Coast of England and the flat in Stirling, so you'll find many personal touches. It is a home – not a hotel! We hope you'll have a relaxing and comfortable stay. We've put together some detailed information here, in case you need it.
Hall and Living Room
There are plenty of books on the bookshelves in the hall— fiction and non-fiction.
There's a Smart TV in the living room. The lamps are controlled by a remote controller which is on the table next to the settee. Just press the buttons until the lights you want come on. You'll find games and jigsaws in the storage unit beneath the television and on the shelves underneath the lamp in the corner. Placemats and cutlery are in the drawers of the dresser. The cupboards underneath are for storing our personal items. We fold the drop-leaf table down when we're not using it. Folding chairs are stacked beside the dresser.
Main Bedroom
There's a double bed, and storage space for guests is in the two white chests of drawers and the wardrobe shelves. There's hanging space in the wardrobe.
The two light switches beside the door control the overhead light (right switch) and the bedside plugs (left switch).
Study/Second Bedroom
The chair folds down into a full-size single bed. If you need to use this in addition to the double bed, please let us know. We can leave bedding in the cupboard if you prefer to use the room as a study during the day, or we can make up the single bed before you arrive. There is another single bed that pulls out from under the settee in the lounge, which you can use if you prefer to keep the study as a workspace. The short video below shows how to set up both beds.
Kitchen
Instructions for the washer-dryer are in the folder. We find the "Mix" setting is the best one to use for washing. Once the tumble dryer starts, the door won't unlock until the cycle finishes. You can adjust the time by using the button on the panel. Tea, coffee, sugar and other basics are provided in the jars on the kitchen shelf, with extra supplies in the large cupboard in the kitchen. Wash powder and cleaning materials are under the sink and in the plastic box in the kitchen cupboard. Please help yourself to anything you need from the food cupboard. The boiler controls the heating and hot water, and you shouldn't need to do anything to it.
Bathroom
The gas boiler provides hot water on demand. To turn on the large overhead shower, twist the left control backwards. For the smaller shower head, twist it forwards. Temperature controls are on the right. As well as towels, we provide shampoo, conditioner, soap, and body wash.
Stirling is the gateway to the Highlands, and is a historic city with many local attractions. There are frequent train services to Edinburgh (50 minutes), Glasgow (30 minutes), and Inverness (3 hours).
Stirling and Further Afield
Within walking distance of the flat:
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Stroll across the footbridge and explore the ancient ruins of Cambuskenneth Abbey (free entry from 1st April to 30th September between 9.30 am and 5.30 pm). When the abbey gate is locked, you can make your way across the fields behind the houses to a gate that gives you access. If you go through the gate in the corner of the abbey grounds, you can walk down to a beautiful spot on the river past the old ruined building.
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Enjoy a stroll along the river path with views towards the Wallace Monument and the Ochil Hills, or cross the footbridge and explore footpaths through the fields on the other side
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Stroll along the river to Vue Multiplex Cinema
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Walk into Stirling Old Town and visit famous medieval sites such as Stirling Castle, the Church of the Holy Rood, and the Old Jail
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Enjoy a meal at one of Stirling's restaurants —we recommend Mamma Mia (Italian), Mediterranea (Mediterranean), Brea (Scottish)
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Stop for a drink and a pub supper in The Golden Lion where Rabbie Burns used to drink, enjoy live music with your drink and meal in the well-known Nicky-Tams Pub and Bothy, or visit Stirling's oldest pub, The Settle Inn
A short drive from the flat:
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Visit the Wallace Monument with spectacular views over the surrounding countryside
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Visit the famous site of the Battle of Bannockburn
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Enjoy the pubs, restaurants and shops in Bridge of Allan
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Nearby supermarkets include Waitrose, Morrisons, and Tesco
Further afield:
Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, the Fife Coast and the famous city of St Andrews are all within a two-hour drive, and you can be in the Highlands in less than three hours.