Gaidrew Cottage

A fabulous cottage in a perfect location!

We had the best week at Gaidrew, exploring the estate and local area, and enjoying the comfort and coziness of the cottage. Fiona, the owner, has thought of everything you could possibly need and there was so many lovely additions throughout the cottage such as books for the children, jigsaws, DVDs to watch in the snug and everything you need in the kitchen. The welcome gift of home baked treats was such a lovely surprise too! Our 7 and 10 year olds loved exploring the estate and everyone we met along the way was so friendly. We can't wait to come back to Gaidrew next year. Thank you for having us!

Fabulous cottage, extremely well equipped, beautifully presented, very comfortable and everything is of a very high standard.

The location is lovely and peaceful with a pretty, open outlook and access to the river and surrounding fields . Fiona is a wonderful host and our welcome gift of her assorted home bakes was delicious and much appreciated. Probably the best cottage we’ve ever stayed in !

This is a beautiful cottage in an amazing setting.

Cottage is spotlessly clean and has everything you could want or need for your holiday. This was our second time at the cottage and it most definitely is a home from home. The owner is very friendly and her hospitality is second to none. We will definitely be going back in the future.

One of the best cottages we have ever stayed in.

Spotless, extremely well equipped, beautiful setting and comfortable beds. Excellent job everyone!

We have just returned from our third stay at Gaidrew Cottage and have had a lovely holiday.

The property is in a very quiet rural location, yet close to Drymen and Aberfoyle for local amenities. Fiona is a very good host, honestly, she has thought of everything you may need during your stay and we were also provided with wonderful treats, including the best sticky toffee pudding ever tasted and a delicious large bowl of fresh fruit. The property was extremely clean and very comfortable. A pleasure to come back to after a day out walking and also a lovely place to relax on a rest day. We would highly recommend this property and we have already booked our fourth stay for next year.

This is our 3rd visit to this delightful cottage.

Extremely comfortable and spotlessly clean & very well equipped. Fiona is the perfect host and her welcome trays are second to none. Wonderful walks down to the River Endrick watching Sand Martins & Osprey & the bird life in the garden is exceptional helped by the bird food provided. Lots of places to visit within half an hour and many more within an hour. It's one of our faourite places to visit.

From the moment you walk into the Cottage you feel at ease.

It is spotlessly clean and smells sweet. The furnishings combine quality, style and comfort; the kitchen is very well appointed; the bathrooms are excellent; the beds are large and comfortable. The view of the rolling countryside from both the garden and the large windowed sitting room is totally restful. What makes Gaidrew really special is the attention to detail, so that at the end of the holiday you wish you were staying longer - even if, like us, you have already stayed there six times!. You could not ask for better accommodation.

We had a lovely time at Gaidrew cottage, Fiona was a fantastic host and couldn't do enough for you.

It's is the best Sykes cottage we have stayed in.

Fabulous cottage in a very quiet peaceful location.

Fiona the host was very kind and left us lovely homemade cakes and sweet treats and the cottage had a better equipped kitchen than my own .The cottage was immaculately presented and we could not fault any aspect of our stay. The woodpeckers were an added bonus as we dont see birds like that at home. Fantastic location and lots to do in the loch lomond area. Thanks Fiona and mum for a lovely time.

We would love to stay again.

The owner (Fiona) bent over backwards to insure we had a good holiday. Location was central to visit Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling we did far more than we thought we would. Would throughly recommend it

Gaidrew cottage is more than 5 star.

We had a wonderful welcome from the owner including cakes and fruit and goodies in the cupboards. Everything is beautifully appointed and bountifully supplied. It is in a rural setting with local walks but within easy reach of many tourist attractions. Weather was mixed but we lit the wood burning stove every night which was so cosy. We shall certainly return as it was the best holiday cottage we have stayed in thus far. Can’t recommend it highly enough

We couldn’t wish for better accommodation!

Far and away the best we have experienced Everything we needed and much more from a very generous host.We can’t wait to return!

This was truly the nicest vacation rental we've ever stayed in.

The cottage is beautiful and fully equipped with absolutely everything you will ever need or want for your stay. Fiona, the owner, was gracious and welcoming. This is a magical place in a wonderful setting.

I couldn't fault the cottage in any way, it's even better than described on website, very clean and layed for you with a welcome gifts, a very warm welcome by the owners they went above and beyond to make your stay perfect

This was our third visit to Gaidrew Cottage.

Fiona & Gill are amazing hosts,we think of them as friends, this being our third visit.The standard of the cottage is faultless & so welcoming, with home bakes & a bowl of mixed fruit on arrival. All of the essentials are all provided in abundance. Five Star++.It just feels like a home from home , as the cottage has absolutely everything you could need.Even items that you may forget ,Fiona has a box of tricks , to help you out. I can,t recommend Gaidrew Cottage enough to all. Plenty to see & do. So near Loch Lomond & Lomond Shores. I would hope to return to Gaidrew Cottage in the future.It’s been a fantastic find for us, & would not hesitate to make a return visit. We’re all sad to to leave the cottage,when our stay comes to an end.A big thanks to Fiona & Gill for letting us stay in Gaidrew Cottage & continuing hard work , in providing a faultless experience throughout our stay.

Gaidrew Cottage, simply the best, excellent facilities, spotlessly clean.

Fiona is a first rate host. Will definitely return again

Fantastic cottage everything as it should be from a holiday cottage will visit again lovely owners & staff wonderful area .

This was our second stay at Gaidrew Cottage and we have already booked again for a third visit.

The property is just wonderful, situated in a peaceful scenic location, with local amenities and activities close by. We had a lovely welcome from Fiona and were very grateful for the tasty homemade cakes and tasty fresh fruit that were provided. The open plan lounge, kitchen, dining area has amazing views out to the back of the property, onto a well maintained garden, with endless views of fields in the distance. The beds are so comfortable and because it is so quiet, you are guaranteed a great nights sleep. This really is a very special cottage and we can't wait to return.

This was our second visit to this beautiful cottage, and we're already planning a third.

Fiona has exceptional standards inside and out ably supported by Gill & Crawford, nothing is too much trouble.It's an absolute delight staying here and we highly recomend Gaidrew Cottage.

Absolutely brilliant cottage.

It is spacious, light and beautifully furnished. Fiona has thought of everything you might need and then thrown in some extra treats as well. It is an ideal location for exploring the area and great to come back and relax on the patio, taking in the wonderful view. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. We will definitely be back.

The property was all I expected I set off with high expectations and was not disappointed.

Was made to feel very welcome. The place was beautiful and tranquil and had everything you could want and then some. We got out and about all round the area and had a great time.

As a family of 4, we all loved our stay at Gaidrew Cottage!

Set in stunning surroundings, this really was a gem of a place with fantastic hosts, Fiona has thought of it all and more. All the little extras made it a home from home, but of a very high standard throughout. A very special place within easy reach of plenty of amenities, whilst nestled in beautiful countryside, thank you for making our stay so enjoyable! X

GAIDREW REMAINS OUTSTANDING From the moment you walk in, you feel at ease.

The cottage is spotlessly clean and sweet smelling. The furnishings combine quality, style and comfort. The kitchen is excellently appointed, the bathrooms likewise are excellent. The beds are large and comfortable and you could not wish for better accommodation. What makes it really special is the attention to detail. Whatever the weather you can relax and enjoy the view of the rolling countryside from the patio or from the comfort of the sitting room with its large windows. At the end of the day you sleep well and peacefully. You can't ask more from a cottage than that.

A wonderful cottage and hugely cared for by close by owners and maintenance man.

Felt like home as soon as we were through the front door. Well appointed and equipped, would recommend for a relaxing, chilled time away. Both bedrooms and beds are large and comfortable, underfloor heating in bathrooms (must have luxury, will miss this at home), well spaced sitting area with outside space. Stove to keep with the country cottage feel. Clean, fresh and feels like new. Tasty homemade treats on arrival. Everyone was just so friendly and keen for us to walk around the surrounding fields to get a feeling for the place and how it sits within the landscape. Property is on the John Muir way with descent coffee shop within striding distance. Will certainly be returning, well done team it's perfect!

Very comfortable and nice and warm.

Enjoyed the welcome and the cake. Lovely cottage, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

Perfect, the best cottage we have stayed at in 40 years.

A beautiful cottage, spacious, immaculately presented, warm and comfortable.

There are lovely views over countryside and a private garden. We really enjoyed our week at Gairdrew, a lot of thought from the owner has gone into making this a very special place. Great cafe within walking distance along old railway line. Perfect location.

Exemplary accommodation to the highest standard of facilities comfort cleanliness location and a Fantastic Host - Fiona.

This accommodation is in our top 2 of ALL the Holidays that the Family have had over many years.

An outstanding cottage delivering all advertised.

Very nice hospitable owner.My only constructive comment is firmer mattresses,they were far too soft!

Fabulous and well appointed property in a great location for exploring Loch Lomond and the Trossachs!

Property was very comfortable and homely with 5* amenities and absolutely everything you might need! Beautiful garden to watch over with wonderful birds visiting. The owner made me a birthday cake and banner plus lots of home baked goodies which were delicious! One of the best cottages we have ever stayed in!

Wow, just wow!

Such an amazing property and outstanding hosting by Fiona and the team. We could not have asked for somewhere more perfect for our stay. Everything was immaculate, the location breathtaking and there was nothing more we could have wanted to use during our break. The notes and suggestions available really helped with planning and were invaluable. An absolute 10/10 from us, Thank you.

The cottage was perfect the best we've ever stayed in.

Very well equipped and very comfortable. Fiona and her Mum were very welcoming and helpful and the home baking was delicious. Everything you would need for a perfect stay. I would highly recommend this property.

An amazing property.

Very clean, has everything and more that you would need for a outstanding holiday. Owner very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be going back to this property.

We have just stayed at Gaidrew Cottage and it has been a wonderful holiday.

The cottage is so clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Fiona really has thought of everything you might need during your time there. As the kitchen, lounge, dining room are all open plan, the living area feels so spacious and light. The bifold doors out to the patio are great, it sounds cliché but they really do bring the outdoors in.

The Gaidrew property is of an exceptionally high standard in all respects.

It is also wonderfully peaceful with a delightful rural outlook. We return every year, which gives an indication of how highly we rate everything about Gaidrew. As well as the view, we love the decor, the comfort and the superb appointments including excellent kitchen facilities. Gaidrew has everything we want from a holiday property and we recommend it highly.

We stay in a lot of cottages Gaidrew is one of the nicest most comfortable and well equipped we have stayed in it was immaculate with everything we needed and more, the hosts and neighbors were very helpful and friendly especially about the area and places to visit a week to remember.

What a find!

Tranquil setting, yet with so much to see & do on your doorstep. The cottage is immaculate; the welcome from Fiona & Gill warm. Superb hosts who have thought of absolutely everything. From the minute you open the door, you can see how much love & thought has gone into this cottage. Cannot recommend Gaidrew enough, we will be returning.

Fabulous stay, very clean and lots of helpful information.

Only slight quibble was very soft pillows which I do appreciate is a personal preference.

Unique and Peaceful Cottage and Location We have just stayed at Gaidrew Cottage for a second time after enjoying a week there back in October.

Very comfortable, light and airy accommodation with lovely decorative touches. Very well equipped and homely, Fiona made us feel very welcome and we appreciated her delicious home bakes on arrival. A good base from which to explore The Campsie Hills, Loch Lomond and plenty of interesting local walks from the cottage too.

Perfect experience.

The host goes above and beyond! I will be recommending her!

Very spacious,comfy cottage with great contryside views with lots of wildlife to be seen.

The cottage is equipped with everything you could need and the cakes baked the owner were amazing. Quite easily the best cottage we have stayed in and will definately return.

Jill and Fiona have created a haven that is equipped to an exceedingly high standard and leaves you lacking for nothing.

The cottage is situated in an idyllic spot and surrounded by fabulous walks and everyone made us feel welcome and at home.

"Gaidrew has it all" Fiona and Gill gave us a warm welcome.

We take our time when choosing a cottage and do our research.The accommodation usually has these features 5* - location-quality--comfort with style."Gaidrew has it all". There is plenty of places to visit. Take a trip on Loch Lomand or Katrine on one of their boats. Feed the highland cows at Calender (The woolen Mill at Kilmahog) they sell a bag of food in the shop to feed the cattle. Have a special meal at Nick Nairns (cel.chef) at lake Menteith. Gaidrew is in a beautiful location. Well thought out with every creature comfort and tasteful decor.The beds were super comfortable and hard to leave but too much to do in the area .. so we were tempted to leave it. Fiona made us some beautiful cakes.Would highly recommended Gaidrew for a lovely holiday.

We booked Gaidrew Cottage because we wanted somewhere we could relax.

What a great choice, we were made to feel so welcome when we were met at the cottage and given a quick tour, everything was immaculate and the owners have clearly taken a lot of time to consider the decoration of the cottage, the furniture is comfortable and the overall ambience of the property is wonderful. The beds and bedding are something else, comfortable, warm and tasteful. Cleanliness is obviously important to the owners and the cottage is spotless without being clinical, a home from home for us. Everything you need is at the cottage and the owners provide things you never even considered. As a base to explore Loch, Lomond, Loch Katrine and The Trossachs the cottage is ideally placed and Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling are within easy reach. The village of Drymen is really close by and the Spar there is well stocked, there is also a bakery/deli, two pubs, The Clachan is well worth a visit. But back to the cottage, if you are considering booking then go for it, we cannot recommend it highly enough and we doubt you will be disappointed. We certainly were not and at some point we will be returning. Beautiful.

Having used holiday properties for over 35 years I can honestly say that this holiday property must be about the best ever.

Cleaned to the highest of standards, well equipped and with so many little touches that made the property feel so homely. The welcome pack just an added extra much appreciated.

Last year when we were searching properties for our next sojourn north of the border we stumbled across 'Gaidrew'.

It was a little bit more than our budget allows but it was in an area of Scotland that we hadn't explored before. When reading through the previous reviews, I must admit we thought, "Really? The cottage can't be THAT good!" Nevertheless, we decided to give it a go. To say that it it is as good as the previous reviews would be be doing Fiona, Gill and Crawford, aka 'The A Team', an injustice. If Venice Simplon-Orient Express, Cunard, or for that matter Carlsberg did holiday cottages, 'Gaidrew' would be up there with them. The quality of the furnishings, the equipment, the fittings and the attention to detail is simply outstanding. Not to mention the most comfortable bed we have had the pleasure to sleep in away from home, ever! To stay in a place like this with 90 acres of farmland where you can wander freely with 400 sheep for company is heaven. There is even a little nature area set up by a burn that feeds into Endrick Water, the river that runs through the farm, where you can sit quietly soaking in the peace and tranquillity with the company of the deer. There are plenty of walks either from the cottage or a short drive away to take in the breath taking scenery. An unforgettable holiday, thank you.

The cottage was fantastic, furnishings were above expectations with a fully equipped kitchen rarely seen when holidaying.

The owners were extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area and also allowed us to ramble through the property which is unusual for a working farm. Such a great find would recommend highly to all ages.

Gaidrew Cottage was absolutely perfect.

The decor, equipment, small details beautiful. Fiona provided cakes, fruit, tea, coffee and milk. It was home from home and more. We had a wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings in a fabulous cottage. Just amazing.

An amazing place to stay!

In 40 years of staying in self catering cottages we have never stayed in such a clean, well equipped one. Absolutely brilliant!

This holiday house is absolutely beautiful, fantastically comfortable and impeccably presented.

The view and situation was very relaxing and we we would recommend 100%. The owner Fiona was quick to respond to email and has clearly thought through every detail with excellent taste and style. We loved our visit, thank you.

This is by far the best holiday cottage I have stayed in.

Very well maintained, warm and the owner, Fiona, was an excellent host and very welcoming and informative. The countryside around is beautiful and we found plenty to do.

We will definitely give Gaidrew cottage a 5* rating.

It was perfect in every way. A beautiful cottage in lovely surroundings, with a secluded garden and patio furniture.The owner has thought of everything, a well equipped cottage. We were welcomed on arrival by the owner herself which we appreciated. A very comfortable and relaxing stay and we highly recommend booking this property. Only downside of which the owner was not aware of at the time of our booking the cottage was that it was listed as having EVC point. As we have an electric car this was a plus point towards booking the cottage. Then to find out by the owner herself after making the booking there was no charging point at the property. This was removed from the listing due to the owner contacting Sykes Cottages immediately. We managed to sort out where to charge in the area before we left for our holiday.

Everything was excellent this Cottage could not be faulted, this was the Best Cottage we have ever stayed in both in the UK & France.

Nothing was too much trouble for the Owner who was very friendly. We would like to wish the owner every success. Roger & Barbara

This is the third time we have stayed at Gaidrew Cottage, which in itself shows how highly we rate the accommodation.

Everything is very well planned and the fixtures and furnishings are tasteful and of very high quality. The owner has put a lot of thought into what she provides for her visitors and we cannot recommend the cottage too highly. It is beautifully sited. There are numerous places to visit and activities to take part in not too far distant, but this year we wanted nothing other than peace and quiet - and that we got in spades. A lovely place to spend time in.

Gaidrew Cottage is one of the best self catering cottages we've stayed in.

A thoughtful and communicative owner combined with a fantastically well equipped cottage, in a great location - we couldn't find fault with anything. We will very likely be back again. Thank you.

Gaidrew Cottage is fabulous; a great cottage, very clean, well-equipped, comfortable, spacious, with a high quality finish and furniture, in a wonderful countryside location.

Easy access to Loch Lomond and local villages (plenty of good places to explore, eat and drink) or drive to historic Stirling within 30 minutes. Good walks on-site and locally. We were welcomed by Fiona our friendly host with tasty home-baked treats. Can’t recommend highly enough…. really lovely. Top-notch accommodation!

The house is beautiful & very comfortable a home from home only better.

Nothing was too much trouble we had a lovely welcome including a birthday cake & gorgeous bakes & fruit.

Spotless clean, Beautifully decorated and everything was provided.

We have stayed in a lot of places and this one is by far the best yet,

The Pirie Family.

15th - 29 July,22. We were excited to return to this property for a second time. Boy did it not let us down.Everything was exactly as we remembered on our first visit.Absolutely faultless & 5 star plus.An avid cottage rental family,Gaidrew Cottage is still up there at the top.Fiona,Gill & Crawford (The A Team) are amazing hosts.They are all very approachable at any time,if you need to. They all go that extra mile for the guests. Nothing is too much trouble. I can even go as far as to say,it felt like our home from home,on returning to the cottage.The cottage & area all felt familiar.Loads to do & see in the area.We were there for two weeks & still would need longer to stay at the cottage.The weather this time was absolutely amazing ,like all areas.The patio,brolley & furniture were never out of use.We spent more time at the cottage,outside than inside.The views are logged in our memories,as is the cottage.We miss the home bakes,now we’re home,with the fruit etc.It was a lovely welcoming treat for us on arrival.We would love to return to the cottage at some point.We would like to thank The A team (Fiona,Gill & Crawford),who all made our stay a most welcome & restfull break.

Fabulous cottage, location and owner.

More spacious than the photos may look. Simply great facilities, so comfortable and clean with everything you could possibly need for a wonderfully relaxing holiday. Can't recommend highly enough.

Fantastic property, quality fixtures and fittings.

Really comfortable furnishings. Fiona was excellent, everything was organised and the home made cakes were to die for. Great location for nature lovers, fantastic walking opportunities from the front door. We will definitely return. Thankyou Fiona

We were lucky enough to be the first LHH booking in this lovely cottage - the place has been beautifully finished and is immaculate.

Kitchen is very well equipped, bathrooms great, good shower, very comfy bed, lovely wood burning stove....... everything has been finished to a very high standard and felt very luxurious. We had great weather for October and were able to sit out on the terrace which is a fantastic sun trap. Although there are close neighbours it is private and we didn't feel at all overlooked. The area is great - so much to do - we did lots of walking around Loch Ard, Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine - all absolutely beautiful scenery. Right on the doorstep of the cottage you have the John Muir Way, West Highland Way and Rob Roy Way for running, cycling etc. 2 weeks wasn't nearly enough for everything! Fiona, Gill and Crawford made us feel very welcome and Fiona treated us to home baking which was delicious. LHH have never let us down and this cottage was one of our favourites - we will be back!

We had a lovely stay at Gaidrew Cottage in June 2021.

Even the weather was perfect. The cottage is very spacious for four people. It is newly renovated to a very high standard. It is furnish and equipped to a high standard. The cottage was spotless when we arrived. Fiona is very organised and information and instructions on use of all appliances was left easily to hand. The cottage has nice views across farmland towards the valley. The cottage is a short drive or walk from Drymen and the surrounding attractions of Loch Lomond but is set in a very peaceful location.

This cottage has a tremendous amount to recommend it.

First of all it is set in lovely, rolling countryside with distant hills. It is within easy driving distance of numerous lovely places for walking and relaxing and also of some good historic venues to explore. Or there is the option of sitting in the restful, well-tended garden and admiring the view. The accommodation itself is spacious, light and airy and well-designed. All the furnishings and fittings are tasteful and of high quality and it is very easy to rest and relax there. The additional facilities such as TV and DVD are extremely good. The bathrooms could not be better while the kitchen is excellently appointed. It is just a lovely place to stay and we cannot think of anywhere we have rented before which matches the high standards here. Highly recommended.

What an amazing,faultless cottage.

Such a beautiful scenic area to explore.5 stars does not rate the Gaidrew Cottage high enough.What an exceptional find on LHH.We have many many years experience of self catering cottages.Gaidrew Cottage is up at the top.The cottage has been made so welcoming,so we’ll equipped.Every item you need supplied, even many items that you can sometimes forget are in the cottage,to take you out of a fix. We were made feel so comfortable on arrival meeting Fiona.The homebakes are to die for.Fiona,Gill & Crawford,are the A team.Nothing is too much bother. The advice on the beauty spots & area’s worth seeing,were most welcome.The weather was kind to us too,which made a perfect week. A week is definitely not long enough,& we hope to return next year,but for longer next time.We wish the A team every success with their new adventure. Best wishes to you all.

We enjoyed our stay, the house was very comfortable Well equipped together with delightful views Greeted by the friendly owner who left us Lovely home made cakes

We have now stayed at Gaidrew Cottage on two occasions and each time we were absolutely delighted with everything.

The Cottage has been beautifully renovated to a very high standard and furniture and fittings are of similar very high quality, with very comfortable beds. The kitchen is well set out and excellently equipped, whilst the bathroom and shower room are absolutely splendid. The integrated kitchen, dining area and sitting room is light and airy with superb views over pasture, valley and woodland. If the weather is poor, or you just wish to crash out and do very little, then the sitting room is an ideal place, and in better weather the lawn and terrace are delightful. Mind you there are plenty of places to visit in the area - Stirling is not far away and the excellent Antique Centre at Doune can occupy you for at least half a day. Walking and cycling are well catered for, with the Queen Elizabeth Forest well worth your time. Local walks (gentle or more vigorous) from the Cottage are very enjoyable. Really, there is nothing not to like about Gaidrew. We will be going a third time!

The Gaidrew is an amazing cottage in a beautiful setting.

The accommodation was first class with high quality furnishings and supplied with everything you would ever need. You would be hard pushed to find accommodation better than this.