The Coach House - Holmwood

Très bel endroit dans un parc magnifique, nous recommandons à tous nos amis de chercher ce type de logement dans un national trust, c'est une belle expérience !

Lovely property.

Very nicely decorated and furnished, but also WiFi and good TV for older kids. Grounds and the waterfall lovely for a walk, we also got the train easily from cathcart to Glasgow. Hob has a lock, if you press and hold the lock button it unlocks.

I have been to this property a number of times and I love it.

Beautiful building always clean and so well furnished such a treat to come back. Walking distance from Cathcart station with a direct line into Glasgow Central station. Very close to the famous Burrell collection and Pollock park, and of course near the Home of the Art Lover. Plenty of open spaces for walks. Will be back

Have stayed in this property three times and love it.

Complained about the steps up to the front door needing brushed before and it still hasn’t been done, it’s an easy fix. This visit we had a lot of small wasps inside the property, not sure if there is a nest inside or close by outside. They seemed to appear even with the windows closed. It wasn’t really a problem just an observation!

A wonderful location.

A wonderful venue. As Americans, we need clearer instructions for working the burners on the stove and clearer instructions for running the washer dryer and also a note about the breaker in the kitchen for the hot water. Otherwise a wonderful wonderful place. we would do it again.

Great location as we booked mainly for close proximity to Hampden stadium for a concert(30 min walk)Beautiful property.

inside is very well decorated with quality furniture and furnishings. You also get to view the national trust property next door for free and recommend the tour as very interesting.staff are lovely and Welcoming,we did sample cake and coffee too in the café. Within short walking distance to a couple of local pubs and Sainsbury's shop. Lin wood is next to the property with nice walks and a waterfall. Only a couple of negative points in that as can only arrive after 5 (closing)so couldn't contact anyone,as no towels.which we sorted the next day with the house team .only 1,x key which wasn't great as we were a mixed family party and the door couldn't be put on the latch- if shut it locked itself so we're worried about locking ourselves out by accident. The courtyard is totally neglected and has an old rotten picnic bench in it .the gates can't be shut to make it secure as the latch is broken.it could be made welcoming with nice pots and a washing line would be handy and seating area. Although you can use the cottage garden next door which is beautiful,but as the site isn't closed off after hours -so can everyone else. We found people were walking dogs in the grounds at all hours so would of been nice for somewhere private to use.

A great property with lovely grounds for playing outdoors.

The neighbouring Holmwood House was an interesting National Trust property with friendly staff and a good tea room. The attractions of Glasgow were easily accessible by train from the nearby Cathcart station.

As you expect from a national trust property, the decor and styling was excellent.

The property was tidy and clean, apart from a very sticky floor and the main bud in the ointment was the state of the oven. Had it ever been cleaned ?. When it was switched on the windows had to be opened because of the smell. The standard of the grounds were the main complaint, it was apparent that storm damage had been severe, but looking past that it was apparent no planted had been done to keep up a standard in years. All interest was in the kitchen garden and not the rest of the grounds. Not good enough for NT.

The accommodation was very well equipped and comfortable, well kept and nice location.

There were a couple of issues, the saucepans and a fry pan did not work on the induction hob, the wrong type of base. The other pans were good. We couldn’t get the heating to work on the first night and it was very cold in the property. This was sorted out on Sunday morning by contacting Sykes who contacted the owners. A handyman came quite quickly and sorted it out, he said it was a tricky dial to set. The property was then warm and comfortable.

Fabulous location.

Very quiet, surrounded by parkland, but a stone's throw from shops, restaurants, etc. We were visiting family, so sadly did not do any other visitor/tourist attractions. We found the layout of kitchen, dining area and lounge great for a week's stay. All on one level, seating is very comfortable, games, books & magazines on offer. Kitchen has ample crockery, cutlery & cooking pans. Plenty of hot water, shower a little bit weak, but not dreadful. Main bedroom is easily big enough for a king-size bed. Only a double in that room, which might deter us from booking again. Steps up to property a bit annoying, but we knew this before booking. Would be a problem for anyone with mobility issues. Overall, a great spot for us visiting family in Glasgow. Nothing was missing that we needed, apart from a bigger bed!! We also appreciated the Christmas tree !!

One of the quietest places we have ever stayed in.

Was clean and tidy and well furnished. Great location and super accommodation and we would definitely stay there again should we be visiting Glasgow again. Our only niggles - the double mattress needs replacing - it has indents where too many bodies have been ! - and the shower and tiling in the bathroom could do with an update. Other than that - we had a really lovely stay. Thank you.

The property was stunning and a home away from home.

It was lovely to stay in a historic, beautifully maintained and clean property with all the amenities that we have at home. The modern appliances were cleverly hidden to keep the historic charm of the property. Little extras like tea, coffee and milk capsules were appreciated to get us through our initial stay. We were sad to leave and would love to stay here again when we return to Scotland.

Coach house has comfortable beds and lounge suite.

Other furniture is old ( in keeping with the house) but serviceable.It was clean and had a good variety of board games.We enjoyed Holmwood House and grounds , neither are large but there are pleasant long woodland walks along the river and into a park easily reachable from the property .The kitchen equipment was basic but plenty of nice crockery and glasses. The heating seemed efficient. It is an easy car and journey into Glasgow and there are plenty of supermarkets and retail parks nearby. The house would be much improved if the fridge door was mended, likewise the window catch in the double bedroom. The small saucepan really needs replacing and the lid supplied for it doesn't fit. There is not sufficient cutlery for a house with a dishwasher, and there was only 2 of us! And although a sponge with scourer was included there should be a dish cloth. All NTS staff we met were friendly and helpful. We would recommend this house.

We had a wonderful stay here.

It was a privilege to stay in the grounds of Holmwood House and the Coach House was perfect for us. The double bed was a small bed and I didn’t sleep that well in it but everyone else was very happy. The management were very responsive when we had an issue with a light and gave us free drinks at the tea room. It was very nice gesture to give guests free tours of the house too. We would definitely book again.

Second stay here and still really happy.

Last year’s feedback suggested the front steps could do with a good clean and weed but this has not been done and the front door mat has weeds growing on it!! If you did this first impressions would rise 10 fold.

This is the third time we have stayed at the Coach House Extremely pleased with cleanliness It would be useful to know that hand soap and toilet rolls are provided.

Although could do with more general cleaning products and cloths for use throughout the stay. Some items in kitchen require supplying or replacing There were only 2 wine glasses and very few teaspoons Infact all table cutlery could do with additions, especially teaspoons. A couple of additional oven trays would be handy and also a colander. As usual we had a very pleasant stay and will no doubt return in the future.

superb property, located next to the main house, down a secluded drive!

3 nice bedrooms and decent bathroom and kitchen! main house is open on Thursday to Sunday, with a nice cafe, with lovely outdoor seating! property is in a pleasant area with shops/ restaurants within a mile and city ctr app 5 miles away! super place all round!

Perfect stay what an amazing place so close to Glasgow with country walks and in the evening a lovely quiet place to hang out - very happy

Property had not be properly cleaned when we arrived.

Dirty towels lying on the clean ones, very little toilet roll, no bags for bin. Discovered later in the week the oven trays were also dirty. Outside the stairs and back yard could do with a good clean. Similar comments left by previous visitors had been ignored. Also, customer service was very poor. Arrived on a Sunday night and the only contact number was Sykes. Their telephone queuing system said wait was 30 minutes so contacted them online - never responded until Wednesday then didn't follow through on what was agreed. Also, you can only respond to a message from them, so have to create a new enquiry each time. Still waiting for compensation one month on

Once the issues with the servicing team are sorted out, I’m sure the coach house will be enjoyed by those that stay.

We had an unfortunate experience because the property had not been serviced before our arrival at 5pm on a Sunday afternoon. So we found it stressful not knowing if we would be able to contact anyone at this point. Fortunately Ana from NTS was able to send a cleaning team that evening to clean.

Very intrusive noise from a chainsaw cutting trees in the grounds for one day.

Accumulation of dust behind the bed and in front of window in one bedroom. Under rim of toilet very unclean. Bath plug hole clogged. A smelly of fish in the kitchen. Sadly, this appears to be a beautiful, classical, spacious property, let severely down by poor maintenance.

The Coach House was warm and comfortable.

Some information about local shopping and transport would have been helpful. No hand towels were provided. One evening we ordered a meal from Ashoka, successfully delivered by Deliveroo. If you have a dog with you be aware that in the grounds local dog walkers ignore the sign telling you to keep dogs on leads.

Unusual, but lovely property.

We enjoyed our visit and would book again. It is handy for Glasgow city and as a base for the surrounding area.

We were disappointed with the general level of the cleanliness, the facilities and the maintenance of the property.

The staining on one of the mattresses, the provision of one saucepan, one milk pan and a frying pan did not seem adequate for a self catering property. Apparent lack of information on how to operate the television and central heating was frustrating. The waste on the hand basin in the bathroom requires attention. Some of the information in the folder was incorrect (the password for the Wi-Fi, the days that rubbish was collected and where to leave the rubbish bins was omitted). The lack of a tea towel. The cleanliness of the shower unit (Going rusty). Overall the standard of the property was not what we expected from the National Trust for Scotland

Lack of response to phone calls to both emergency numbers was inexcusable.

Welcome pack needs serious revamping. Out of date information neefs to be removed. If not for the very helpful staff in tne adjoining Holmwood House cafe we would have had no way of reporting the lack of electricity in the coach House. Extremely disappointing NTS, you need to lift your standards. In addition, the cleanliness of the tables and benchtops when we arrived was below a reasonable standard. As for the junk in the cupboards, good grief! Never again would we stay in this cottage.

A lovely character property in a beautiful setting.

It was very clean and very well equipped, it had everything we needed and more. Only minus was that we found the beds a little hard and uncomfortable. The steep stairs up to the front door might prove a problem if you have mobility issues, but all in all a very nice clean comfortable property.

Clean and well equiped.

Nice location.

Great setting, very quiet and Thursday to Sunday there is a National Trust cafe open at the main house 50m away.

Extremely convenient for visiting Glasgow and surrounding area. Could definitely do with a bit better cleaning especially the living area and bedrooms and the steps up to the front door need a really good brushing. Would definitely use again.

In general the stay was great however there were a few less than great points, that had we paid full price would have been appalling.

The place looks like it's never been vacuumed. The bathroom and kitchen were lovely and clean but there were hairballs, dirt and even things like hair bobbles on the floor. Very grim. The beds really need replacing, they are lumpy and not comfortable. And the listing said a secure garden. There is not one, you have access to the grounds but dogs must be on leads.

This property is fabulous - an oasis in the of the heart of Glasgow where you can hear owls at night right next to the historic House.

I have stayed at numerous Sykes rentals and never needed to publish a negative comeback however -

What a beautiful period property in the grounds of NT Holmwood -so peaceful.

Amazing for scenic walks along the banks of the White Cart River ..but also convenient for enjoying all the sights in Glasgow city centre. Perfect for a family break .

Unusual, but very comfortable property.

Might not suit people with limited mobility. Ideal for a city break with very good public transport links. Good butcher's nearby - " best steak pie in Scotland", which we would not contest!

We really enjoyed our stay, The facilities were great and it was an ideal location for visiting Glasgow's other facilities, would love to come back.

Just one small thing. The bed in main bedroom was a little small and a bit hard.

We had a very comfortable stay, with everything we needed in a characterful property.

A great location, with walks literally from the doorstep and easy access to Glasgow’s attractions further afield. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

We were very pleased with the Coach House.

It was very comfortable, warm and well fitted out. The Coach House (though only a few miles from the centre of Glasgow) was extremely peaceful and in a lovely location in the grounds of Holmwood House. Every holiday letting has some faults and the Coach House was no exception, but those faults were very minor and were totally outweighed by the positives. Incidentally many of the issues raised in other reviews we did not recognise from our experience of the Coach House. This is certainly a place we want to stay in again. It's worth noting that the staff we came across were very attentive and helpful as well. Finally we felt the Coach House was very good value for a 7 night stay. Thoroughly recommended.

We have enjoyed many holidays in The Coach House,and many other NTS properties.

This is the first time, we have booked with Sykes holidays. We were very excited….new kitchen,furniture etc………but,there it ended! Walked in and house was cold, checked the boiler it said room thermostat or boiler was off, tried turning the timer all on then all off, no change, could not find a room thermostat, or instructions for the timer, eventually found tiny switch in certre of timer that was the boiler control! Kitchen, toaster full of crumbs, bins dirty, with bags that didn’t fit, dirty dustpan, crumbs in the cutlery drawer, cooker hood, covered with grease, and dirty oven tray in the oven that made the oven smell, rusty microwave. I would love to be able to attach photo's. Sitting room, dodgy lamp shade, kept falling off, because of incorrect/ lack of fittings fittings. Sofa and chairs, cushions have never been removed, dust and crumbs under all. Main bedroom, squeaky bed, it’s become a joke! Twin room, new mattress on top of old, no mattress cover. Later found it on the floor in the cupboard. Single room, old mattress under the bed. Cupboard with vacuum cleaner etc, a shambles. The duvet covers didn’t fit the duvets, neither did the sheets fit the beds. One towel per person for a week, and only two hand towels for 5 people including WC, bathroom and Kitchen! Pity the stand for airing/ drying towel's in the bathroom had been removed. Guests are asked not to arrive before 17:00 and leave before 10:00, your cleaners turned up at 9:20 for access, they did ask if we needed help to carry the bags down, we said no and they waited in their vehicle until we left. We also had emails from Sykes Cottages asking to leave the Coach House as we found it, but after taking the trouble to clean the property to a reasonable standard we did not feel we should put all the filth back All in all,disappointing.

From the moment we drove down the tree lined drive we knew it would be special.

This is a period property that has been sympathetically modernized but retaining many of the original features and fixtures. It is warm and comfortable. Kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. For the evening there are a selection of games, puzzles or books. The TV works off a Roku box giving you access to all the Freeview channels. Easy dog walk (2 miles) from the back gate along the river and Linn Park. Great base for exploring Glasgow and beyond. Use the train to get into Glasgow - quick and easy! Definitely will book again if we are in Glasgow. Did read a few negative reviews - think they must have been for a different property!

The double bed was very noisy getting in and out on both sides.

Requires maintenance or replacement. Bathroom decor is dismal and ill-lit. TV was difficult to use with overcomplicated hand book. Couldn't find BBC Scotland channel anywhere. External stair required weeding and sweeping. Microwave old, and needed upgrading. But despite these drawbacks we enjoyed a very good holiday - Holmwood House itself is most interesting and attractive.

The coach house was perfect for our holiday.

It was very close to Glasgow but we felt like we were in a country estate. The space was great and the staff at Holmwood House were really friendly and helpful.

We have had a fantastic stay.

A beautiful and unique property, and Glasgow has so much to offer. The staff both at the property and when I phoned up about a faulty light were very friendly and helpful and responded quickly. One or two things would improve our stay. Please provide more info about the bins, eg that black is recycling and green rubbish, and where to put them out for collection on a Monday. A teapot and some more teaspoons would be helpful in the kitchen.

This was our 2nd stay as our 1st visit had been great.

The house and location were still fantastic for us, however, the level of cleaning and upkeep of the property has dropped significantly. There was thick dust and dog hairs everywhere and it looked like the property hadn’t been hoovered (among other issues). I communicated this to the property manager and received the reply “I am so sorry to hear that the cleaning wasn’t to your standards on this occasion”. I was disappointed by this response as it just put it back on me, rather than acknowledging that this is completely unacceptable for a holiday rental. I spent the 1st 2hrs of our holiday cleaning! I would like to think that the problem will be resolved as it is a great property and it would be very sad to see it neglected like this. I am currently unsure if we’d stay again which is a shame.

More comfortable beds

As a family we had a lovely stay at Holmwood coach house, the kids didn’t mind the bedrooms downstairs and loved the grounds.

The location was perfect for us within walking distance to Linn park waterfall, and walks around Linn park. Amenities were 15 minute walk to a bakery, butchers and supermarket. As well as short drive/taxi journey (train station/on a bus route locally but we didn’t explore these routes) to the tourist attractions of Glasgow. The accommodation had every thing we needed, plenty of space to cook, relax and it was very peaceful.

This period cottage is a surprising gem in leafy surroundings yet within easy reach of Glasgow centre, The Burrell Collection and lots more.

The Scottish National Trust have restored the house to a high standard, and the Linn park is adjacent for leafy walks and bird spotting. Any snags? - there are 25 steps up to the front door and another staircase down to the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms.

A beautiful NT period property in a fantastic location for walks and transport links to all highlights in Glasgow City

The coach House was a little oasis in the city.

Surrounded by trees and the house grounds it was so quiet except for birdsong. Amenities were a walk away and the Riverside walk we did each day. We liked the layout of the coach house with a bedroom and living areas on one floor and then other bedrooms downstairs. The beds were very comfortable and we were able to have a very relaxing stay. Thank you NTS.

No welcome tray – this is a first.

We had to make a special journey to the shops for milk on arrival. No local nformation. No Teapot, practically no toilet paper, no kitchen wipes for work surfaces. Noisy heating system. Dangerous stairwell – an unguarded stairwell with another door opening within inches and light switches on the stairwell side. One person fell down the stairs looking for the light switch at night. Badly bruised ribs and very painful. Good points – warm and quiet area.

The property was well described and was indeed only suitable for the able bodied due to the steep stairs at the front of the property.

The property itself was comfortable and had all we needed in terms of crockery and utensils. The TV was all run from a Roku streaming stick which we found easy to use and actually quite liked it, the non-IT savvy may well find it difficult if not used to how these things operate. WIFI was strong and fast. Loved the setting and as the main house was not open it was lovely and quiet in what is a relatively central and busy area of the City of Glasgow.

We were very comfortable at The Coach House, home from home on the edge of Glasgow.

Loved the views over trees and gardens, so peaceful with lovely walks for the dog on the doorstep. Kitchen was very well equipped, appreciated the lovely white cotton bedlinen and soft towels. Cleanliness was excellent. Would definitely recommend and hope to return when the house and cafe are open.

Very happy with the property, lovely and warm when we arrived, just perfect for our Christmas break, cosy and comfortable.

Grounds were lovely for walking. Especially by the dogs and it was so peaceful.

The beds were a nightmare we felt crippled every morning.

The main double bed was really tiny so your feet kept touching the foot board and the mattress was awful. The other single beds were no better we felt exhausted at the end of the stay and couldn't wait to get home for a good nights sleep!!

great accommodation in its own grounds no disturbances and on the edge of vast park for walks although disappointed that Holmwood House was closed for the winter.

House very warm and central heating worked great. Second toilet and sink down stairs very useful. Only problem we had was working the TV it was quite complicated for us oldies ! We had to get someone to show us and that took a while. Other than that everything fine.

Newly refurbished and good location but: - no local contact to deal with problems.

The only contact was for emergencies. - absolutely no local information provided - TV did not work. It repeatedly froze so that we were completely unable to watch it throughout week - Bathroom basin hot water only available on cold setting! Took 3 days to discover this - No hot water when we arrived - turned off

Gorgeous and unusual location on trust land.

Gardens and fruit trees abound. 15 mins walk to high street. Beautiful cottage . Simply but efficiently appointed. Had everything we needed.

This was a truly lovely stay.

It is near everything one would want to visit in Glasgow and not at all far from Sterling Castle and from the Falkirk Wheel.

A lovely cottage in large grounds, well located for exploring the West of Scotland and especially for the Burrell Collection in Pollok Park (and neighbouring Holmwood House).

Provision for drying wet clothes and footwear could be improved. A boot / shoe rack opposite the door would be good. There is a lot of poorly utilised space in the lower lobby (on the level below the entrance and under the stairs) which could be re-configured to accommodate a drying frame.

Absolutely beautiful place was like home from home will definitely be staying here again

What a beautiful house in a magnificent setting!

We chose the property because of its geographical location (close to family in Cathcart) but would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Glasgow. The setting is second-to-none and the house is delightful. It was lovely to see considered references to Holmwood House in the interior design. There was a problem with water pressure (the shower kept switching off), and more crockery (that fits in the dishwasher) would have been handy; otherwise great, really appreciated the games and Wi-Fi, and provision of plenty of linen/towels. We would definitely return. Thank you.

We stayed at the Coach House three years ago and had a very pleasant and comfortable stay - so were surprised to see some of the more recent negative comments.

Happy to report that it has recently had a lick of paint and then some - more a factory reset. The accommodation is fresh, clean and comfortable, and on a great site. The on-site National Trust for Scotland staff are friendly and approachable and it's a great base for exploring Glasgow and its environs - the Burrell Collection and Pollock House are only a few minutes drive away and its easy (and cheap) to get the train into the city centre.

We loved our stay in the Coach House - so comfortable and peaceful, with the added fascination of a tour of the main Holmwood House.

It was easy to get into the city centre when needed, either by public transport or car, and attractions like the Burrell Collection were within easy reach. We were sorry to find no CD player (advertised in the details online), since we'd taken a batch of CDs to listen to! And we had a problem with the microwave, which cut out after some minutes and seemed rather hot on the top. Otherwise everything was great, and we hope to return!

This cottage has recently been refurbished and we loved it.

Clean, tidy, quirky and quiet. The location was perfect for us, and we felt like we were on a serene little island on the edge of the city due to the 5 acres of garden surrounding the main house. Lots of space to park, great connections into town. We used the train from Muirend to get to the city Center. When going further afield we would be on the motorway in about 10 minutes and off to wherever we wanted. The only minor issue we had was that the water pressure is quite low, so just don’t run a tap when someone is having a shower as the power shower will stop when the pressure drops. It’s easy to start again though.

The property is very tired and contains a collection of mismatched furniture.

The beds were clean and the kitchen sufficient for our needs. However we arrived to find no workable TV ,a toilet seat that was not securely fixed and only two wine glasses . It took over 24 hours to contact the “emergency” number. Once Stevie the property manager arrived he competently and cheerfully addressed our concerns . It is such a shame that this property is not better presented as it is in a lovely location and well placed to explore Glasgow

It's grubby.

I read the previous reviews but I thought; this is National Trust for Scotland, it can't be that bad - but it is, the reviews are accurate and the problems highlighted have not been addressed. Effectively no TV, sofas are dirty and have no cushions, toilets require several flushes to clear, toilet door doesn't lock, etc., etc. This house requires a thorough clean and paintwork updated.

A nice property in a quiet location and great for exploring Glasgow and surroundings.

Sadly the cleanliness was poor, little evidence of cleaning on arrival let alone a COVID clean/preparation for guests (I note that bed sheets and towels were fine!), all surfaces were dirty and fridge/microwave/oven all poor. Resolved with a pack of Dettol wipes, though the cleaners were called back to the property during our stay to clean. TV lacking terrestrial channels and Virgin media box not working (was provided with a Roku box after a couple of days to get basic channels). No COVID cleaning/sanitiser and check in info as advised in Sykes emails running up to our arrival. Regarding the property… Sadly there is no private lawn with patio furniture as described, though we were offered access to the NTS Holmwood House walled garden/patio with picnic tables including whilst the house was closed. Parking at rear is on the NTS house car park (we were told we could park at the front of house as the house was closed during the week). Feels like with a ‘between guest’ inspection of the property would resolve many of the basic issues. Also, the description on the web site would benefit from a review for accuracy including the above points, plus the description… upstairs (where you enter the property from the external staircase) is the master bedroom (with very creaky bed as as commented on by previous reviewer!), family bathroom, kitchen and lounge diner, downstairs is the twin and single bedrooms and further toilet. Property would also benefit from a welcome pack advising on facilities and property. I. It’s we did reach out to the NTS house manager and volunteer staff who were friendly and helpful in resolving some of the issues, and I left an email with the manager with a couple of items that need resolving for future guests comfort.

Great house and location, little bit disappointed with cleanliness and lack of response.

Re cleanliness, facility should have received COVID appropriate cleaning but appeared no more than normal cleaning from surfaces and the inside of the fridge was not thoroughly cleaned. Bed in the main bedroom upstairs made some worrying clanging noises every time when rolling over. Were asked to reach out to provided contact on day of arrival but call was never answered. No COVID confirmation forms for guests for some time, previous guests left post-it notes to confirm absence of COVID symptoms. Left two messages about broken lamp in downstairs toilet which were equally not responded to. On the whole, got the feeling that the house received a standard clean with little or no other attention from the owner. On the upside, internet (Virgin) was fast and reliable.