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"We had a great time holidaying at Fois House."
The house is lovely & modern in a lovely little village its surrounded with beautiful countryside hills, mountains & wild flowers absolutely fabulous it's our second time here & we'll be back.
Reviewed by DeniseMay 2022
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"Fabulous house, spotless, well equipped and in a great location."
Very relaxing holiday.
Reviewed by LesleyApr 2022
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"We had a really lovely stay at Fois House, which is actually quite a bit bigger than some of the images suggest."
The property was very well equipped and perfectly clean. The location was beautiful, with plenty of walks around and a pub just down the road (although it was mostly closed while we were there). Lots of bird life (owners had filled the feeders) and the garden was secure enough to let dogs out without worry. Downstairs shower room really handy, especially if you have dogs. Showers were also very powerful. Beds very comfy. Overall I would definitely recommend Fois house to anyone and would like to stay again.
Only a couple of small downsides. First was the lack of WiFi or cell reception (our fault, the owner does notify of this on the listing). We're all for disconnecting but it's actually quite hard to plan walks, days out etc without using the internet (I use OS MAPS app, for example). Also, on rainy days, of which there are a lot in Scotland, it's helpful to have internet for entertainment purposes (Netflix et al) – and the property didn't have a huge selection of books or DVDs (we actually bought some from a charity shop in Callander to add to their stocks!). They did have some good board games though. I believe owners are working to rectify WiFi issue.
Generally we found there was not enough hot water in the tank for four adults to have showers consecutively, so two of us usually had showers in the evenings, which is fine. Finally, when we arrived the house was extremely cold, but once we had the fire going and heating up it was ok. Can't fault their eco credentials on these last two points though, and owners used eco-friendly cleaning materials which was great.
Reviewed by AdamFeb 2022
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"We enjoyed our stay here."
The small touches around the property were lovely: cookbooks, milk in the fridge, homemade flapjack, spices and herbs, books, games, and so many cleaning products!
It took us a while to work out how to keep the fire alight - once we found the instructions we were warm!
The location was perfect for us, tranquil and light.
There were a few minor issues though:
1. There were stains on our bedsheets - not nice to sleep on
2. The towels were rather lacking: in variety of sizes and softness
3. I can understand why post it notes were placed around the property but we did feel rather 'watched' by these, so we took them down!
4. The vacuum was blocked - we fixed this.
These are minor points and will not stop us coming back again - we plan to book for next year.
Reviewed by AlisonFeb 2022
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"A lovely clean and tidy holiday home with everything you need for a relaxing holiday."
Reviewed by MarkNov 2021
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"We were absolutely delighted with the cottage and the lovely walks from the door and in the surrounding area."
Reviewed by HazelOct 2021
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"The location is nice and tranquil, but still with good connection to the Loch Kathrin area."
The only downside to us was the internet connection. At the time we made our booking, it was not as clear as it is now, that there is no internet (there is a weak WiFi signal [as well as 3G to 4G] on the balcony, but none inside). On the plus side, there is a washing maschine that is not listed.
Reviewed by Burkhard T.Sep 2021
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"Absolutely fantastic stay in Fois house."
Beautiful house & a wonderful situ. Would love to go back asap. Great base to explore surrounding area.
Very comfortable & upto date accommodation. Loved every minute of staying there.
Reviewed by SandraJun 2021
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"Fois House is fantastic, clean and comfortable with everything you need."
Location is perfect for exploring the Trossachs and Loch Lomond, the area is beautiful. Would highly recommend a holiday here.
Reviewed by EmilyMay 2021
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"Fois cottage is one of the best cottages we have stayed in."
The location was brilliant great walks straight from the door. The cottage was so warm we did not even put the log burner on. Ben Ledi and Ben Venue great mountains to climb and only a short drive from the cottage. We will definately be back.
Reviewed by LesleySep 2020
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"A great quiet retreat."
Reviewed by GaynorSep 2020
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"Best cottage I’ve ever stayed in and so many activities in the local area."
Reviewed by MarkAug 2020
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"There were some lovely touches, like home baked flapjacks and the bird feeders which kept the garden full of wildlife for us to watch."
Covid-19 restrictions meant that the local pub/restaurant was closed, which was very disappointing as there aren't really any alternatives.
We struggled with the slow, feeble Wifi which was only accessed out on the veranda!
Reviewed by ElaineAug 2020
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"Fois House is in a really quiet idyllic location, and there are lots of walks and circular bike rides (on and off road) straight from the property."
Its a fantastic house with a modern open layout yet a very homely feel. With the underfloor heating and log fire I bet its great in winter too! We will definitely be back.
Reviewed by StuartJul 2020
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"Wonderful. House was beyond expectations Area was beautiful owners were marvellous"
Reviewed by PeterMar 2020
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"The accommodation was perfect, exactly what we wanted and very clean with great facilities."
What wasn't very accommodating was the customer service from Sykes. I understand it was an unusual experience with our flights being cancelled due to Flybe going adminstration but my options for potentially adjusting my booking were very limited and were placed under a end of the day deadline, which was very stressful on top of already trying to seek alternative transport. Sykes said no refund was available, only that we could change our dates once and once only. The issue was that we had no idea when we would reschedule our booking for as who knows when a different airline would pick up the Southampton to Glasgow route in place of Flybe. We had no choice but to keep our booking with very little support from Sykes. I don't blame the cottage owner at all as she seemed more than accommodating and understanding when we met. However I shall not be booking with Sykes again in the future.
Reviewed by CamMar 2020
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"The house was stunning , high end , and home from home ."
lovely bed linen , spotless clean , well maintained and fully stocked with everything you need . Also loved all the eco range cleaning products , and attention to detail. can highly recommend the house for peace and quiet and a perfect family or couples getaway .
Reviewed by LeeFeb 2020
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"Cottage was great - enjoyed our week - beware that the pub may not always be open when it says it is !"
If you go to Callander try the Crown Hotel - excellent food & drink.
Reviewed by DavidFeb 2020
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"The house itself is amazing."
I would have to say though that the images, suggesting it is near a loch are quite misleading as it is mikes from the nearest loch. I would suggest that it requires better mirrors in bathrooms - one is too high and the other is too small.
I would however say that we still had a very enjoyable break.
Many thanks for your feedback. There is a picture of the Loch Cafe which is 2 miles away from Fois House and Sykes will move this picture to the end of the photos to avoid any confusion. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay and the House. Property Owner
Reviewed by MarkDec 2019
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"Warm cosy cottage in a great area, with good places to eat not too far away."
The Trossachs are a great location to visit with a great range of walks.
Reviewed by JudithNov 2019
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"Fois house is one of the nicest holiday homes we have stayed in surrounded by beautiful scenery."
Reviewed by MarkNov 2019
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"Location excellent for walks, plenty from the cottage and also many within a few miles drive."
A nice level of finish, very clean. Great that some basic things like spices, oil, sugar, tea were in the cupboard and a pint of milk was very welcome as nearest shop is about 8 miles away.
Reviewed by ShenaghOct 2019
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"Beautiful cottage everything you could possibly need plus extras not expected ..."
Beautiful cottage everything you could possibly need plus extras not expected lots of walks near by and a bonus was good weather
Reviewed by JoanSep 2019
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"WiFi would be beneficial to this property, as phone signal isn’t the best when stay here."
Reviewed by KeithAug 2019
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"A lovely cottage fully equipped with what you would expect and more A great ..."
A lovely cottage fully equipped with what you would expect and more A great position for both visiting places of interest and with walking on the doorstep A nice touch from the owners with cake and flowers in the property on arrival Thanks for helping us all having a lovely holiday
Reviewed by DavidAug 2019
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"Outstanding location with simply stunning scenery."
So many walks and cycle tracks on your doorstep. Super comfy house with soothing log burner. The flapjack on arrival is the best I've ever tasted.
Enjoy:)
Reviewed by AinsleyMay 2019