Glenfinglas Dam Cottage

Had a problem when we arrived but a call to the owner it was soon rectified I would suggest a few grab rails in the shower we took my elderly mum 86 and she had no where to hold onto getting in and out of the shower The path round the back could do with a jet wash and a tidy up as the steps to the front door was to much for mum so we used the back door most of the time This all said did not effect our stay it was Bootiful ( that’s how we say it in Suffolk) and we would definitely book to stay here again ps max and ambi out two cocker spaniels loved the freedom of running up and down the grass near the dam

Everything was perfect lovely and quiet very peaceful badges wild birds red squirrels pine Martins all came around in the evening the lady and gentlemen next door we're very kind and helpful and the beautiful views from the Dam was absolutely beautiful the whole area is stunning and it been up a private road One Off the Beaten Track made it even better and when we had a small problem with getting the TV the owner was very very kind and very helpful in helping us out they own a very beautiful lovely property and we considered ourselves very lucky to go to a such a special place thank you.

What a great find for our last minute booking in the Trossachs.

We had plenty of room - it was cosy, well equipped and very comfortable. Great walks and views all round. Peaceful and beautiful location. Host v helpful and a nice welcome pack. Glenfinglas is a great area to explore and we can't wait to go back.

We have just returned from a week at this cottage.

It was lovely. Secluded, well equipped, cosy and perfectly comfortable. The neighbour took a shine to my puppy and came out daily to give him treats and a fuss. The dam changes constantly with the weather so was great to see. Red squirrels, woodpeckers and many other animals were frequently seen. The WiFi was fine for the kids devices and my work laptop, no signal for phonecalls but we used WhatsApp and were absolutely fine. The hoover wasn't present so we had to keep sweeping to stay on top of the floors but other than that it was great. Would recommend. Thankyou

Spacious, comfortable and well-equipped, with just a couple of items needing some attention - left a note for the cleaner (light bulb needed/ fridge door doesn't shut properly/ can't remember the other items).

Pillows a bit hard! Well situated for walks. Useful to have all the leaflets in the house. Neighbour friendly and helpful, clearing a small tree that fell over the road up. Enjoyed watching the birds he put food out for.

Read the review which usually I don’t bother with what a waste of time,great place just what the doctor ordered.

Since our last visit 18 months ago, the WiFi has been upgraded to a very good standard, and the TV free view is much improved.

However overall we felt that standards had slipped a little. The hall light wasn’t working and the shower needs attention. The welcome pack wasn’t as good as last year. Overall we were comfortable and had a nice holiday despite the wet weather.

What a beautiful place to stay!

Me and my family found the cottage to be very comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved the stunning views and lovely local walks. We visited lots of beautiful places surrounding the area too. Was a perfect place for our children and dogs to burn off lots of energy

The house was extremely dirty, with old food, grease, cobwebs and crumbs everywere and leftovers (molded food in drawers and fridge, a vape in the bedroom) from previous visitors, the shower did not function and the house had no comfort for us as a result.

So much so that we did spend as little time as possible in the house and left on Wednesday (3 days earlier). Although a cleaner was sent immediately, which helped but a bit, the house still was left with (old) dirt all over. A deep cleaning was announced on Tuesday, but we already changed our plans by that time, for us that did not work anymore.

Glenfinglas Dam Cottage is a lovely place to relax and unwind.

It had everything we needed for our week’s holiday, the beds were comfy, the kitchen had everything we needed, and lounge/dining room was a great size. It’s in a great location and we spent most evenings along the dam taking in the views, and most days walking and exploring the beautiful scenery. The neighbours were friendly too and gave us lots of advice on good walking routes. Oh and the spring water on tap was excellent! We had a lovely holiday!

Excellent property, very well equipped, was able to make a full Family Sunday Roast and the slow cooker was useful.

Found the property to be very comfortable and clean both the Humans and dogs felt at home. Location is great, quiet and beautiful contryside. The internet at the property was better than expected and enabled all our services to be received. Loved being able see waterfalls whilst walking the dogs.

The kitchen was unacceptably dirty with old food left behind, dirty, broken and greasy equipment in the kitchen, dirty oven hob and splash-back.

Missing kitchen equipment to make self catering possible. Cupboards had spills and marks on doors and inside the units. The bathroom was not clean, especially the toilet. There was no mat for the shower bath, making it very hazardous. Nine of the windows or mirrors had been cleaned inside. The lounge furniture was very grubby and marked and needed to be covered with our blankets in order to sit on it. In general the appearance of the property is tired and uncared for. Very, very disappointed.

A great holiday.

As soon as I walked into Dam Cottage I went wow! It was homely, comforting and the little touches, warming. My adult children enjoyed our stay. They even enjoyed the walks as did I.

The cottage is lovely!

Very homely & welcoming with amazing views, we were completely blown away by the view from the master bedroom window, the pictures don’t do it justice! There are so many places to explore nearby & lovely walks around & the owner was extremely helpful & gave some great recommendations. Thank you so much for our stay, we hope to come again!

Good location but not up to the standard we have come to expect from a Sykes property.

Glenfiglas Dam Cottage is in the perfect location, near to some amazing walks and ideal if you have a dog.

The cottage itself has everything you need, the spacious lounge kitchen and wood burning stove are perfect and the baby gate at the top of the stairs was a handy touch! We had a fantastic holiday and while we had a few issues when we first arrived Mae was extremely reactive and was in touch immediately and helped us out very quickly. I'd recommend this for a great getaway from everything and we'd love to return. Also lovely cafes and bakeries in callendar so definitely worth a trip.

Great house for hiking en exploring schotland

We had a lovely holiday.

The cottage felt like a home from home. Great location to explore the Trossachs. Greatly appreciated the welcome pack of fruit and cake. Our 2 dogs had a great time and loved the treats from the neighbours. The 3 drawer freezer was very useful, and it is easy to get online shopping delivered. The bannister on the stairs needs to be repaired and felt unsafe. The TV does have freesat and does have an hdmi port if you want to connect your own DVD player. The WIFI is limited, but you can make online bookings and use WhatsApp although sending photos is almost impossible.

We had everything we needed and the beds were exceptionally comfy thankyou

It's a stunner.

Not only is the location breathtaking and great for hiking - the cottage is perfect. Warm, comfortable and had all you need for a great week away.

Great property in unusual location - Ideal for walking the area.

Bring food for red squirrels and your best camera. Dodgy pub at Brig o Turk - NO BEER.

This was our second visit to Glen Finglas and the location was as magical as before.

The cottage is cosy and comfortable, and we particularly appreciated the fact that the heating had been upgraded since our last visit - very useful in a wet couple of weeks! Some of the fittings are a little worn and would benefit from a refresh, but overall it's a lovely place to stay and a perfect setting for walking, cycling or just enjoying the wildlife (red squirrels were frequent visitors).

A good situation for those interested in wild life or walking or both.

The house was well equipped.

Such an amazing place to stay.

Beautiful, secluded location and a cosy house with everything we needed and, as an added bonus, very friendly neighbours and housekeeper, Helen.

The property was larger than it looked from the photo, clean, comfortable and in a very quiet area as it well outside the village down short drive.

Car park looked a bit tight but car fitted. Nice touch was a bowl of fruit and cake. Internet and mobile signal was as bad as advertised. A house to get away from everyone

The cottage is a small semi-detached cottage at the top of a private road leading to the dam.

Because of the remote location there is no mobile phone service and the internet connection seemed somewhat sluggish.Bear this in mind if you depend on these services when on holiday. The parking space at the front of the cottage is very small but you can park up near the dam. The path from the back door was partially blocked by an old water pump and other items of scrap metal which we had to walk around. I really don't see why this should have been left lying around.

What a great place to stay.

It is so beautifully secluded in nature. Had a great time with the family, total 5 people, three children 13, 9 and 8 years. In addition to great walks in the area, it is also a great base to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Fort William, among others. Really super, simple house, but wonderful to relax. From the house you can immediately start walking. In terms of accessories of the house it is well cared for, the necessary is there. Internet connection is not great, but a place like Brig O' Turk or Aberfoyle provides you with a good 4G connection.

We had a great time in this property.

Cottage is well maintained and equipped and located (quite remotely) in beautiful surroundings. Previous guests apparently didn’t care too much about properly cleaning pans and utensils before storing them in the kitchen cabinets, but other than that the cottage was very clean. Very friendly and helpful owners who had provided flowers, fruit and pastries as a welcome. We highly recommend this place and will definitely consider returning when visiting Scotland again.

A very cozy house in a beautiful setting.

We had a wonderful time in Glen Finglas and loved the chance to get away from it all - the slow internet was a bonus!

The surroundings are gorgeous and we were lucky with the weather, so we were out every day on the hills or beside the lochs, and the cottage was a cosy and comfortable place to relax after a day's walking or cycling. The owners were helpful and friendly and we really appreciated the flowers and cakes on our arrival.

Lovely spot for kids and dogs.

We are keen hikers and trail runners, and this is a paradise. Great for sitting and staring at the forests and hills too. Highly recommended for the excellent accommodation, easy access, and peaceful location.

Had a great time, would return again, great location and tons to see and do.

Accomodation cool on a hot day, a welcome relief when it was hot outside.

Pros- ideal location for getting out walking.

House has everything you need. Lovely outlook from dining room table. Feels safe to stay there. Cons- bit dated however didn’t spoil stay. Wee bit smelly when we arrived. Could do with fresh Lino on the bathroom. Stair blinds are very dirty. Biggest con for us and this is for anyone bringing their dogs. We had a vision of sitting out in the garden with the dogs just wandering enjoying all the woodland scents- This meant we could not sit outside and enjoy the good weather. One time we left them in the house and sat outside but after 10 mins the lady came out and started pottering about the grass they own right outside the house so the dogs saw her and started barking so we had to go in, so from that respect it did spoil things a bit. I just want dog owners to be aware of that. Overall though we had a really nice week as we just got the dogs out early and spent the day elsewhere.

Lovely property with everything you need away from home.

Great location for local walks and only 20 minutes from Callander. Would definitely recommend the Tearoom, Byre Inn and Scott's Bistro (book early to avoid disappointment)

This cottage is very lovely and just like on the photos, very comfy.

The parking spaces are very tight, if you’ve got just one car that’s not a problem, but two are very difficult to manoeuvre in. However you can park a little bit up the road. Some really nice walks right on the doorstep. It was our dogs first holiday away from home and he had a lovely time. I wish I knew there was a freezer as I feed my dog raw but had to switch to something else as the description didn’t say there was a freezer. Other than that we had an amazing stay!

Everything at the cottage was as promised and the area was much more than we anticipated.

The bowl of fruit and cakes from the cleaners were a wonderful and welcome surprise. The neighbours gave us a warm welcome and were very friendly throughout the week. We genuinely loved our week at Glenfinglas and would readily come back again

This beautiful, spacious property is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need for a holiday away from home.

The gifts of cake, fruit and flowers provided by the owner were a wonderful surprise on arrival and the welcome booklet was very helpful. Situated on the edge of Glen Finglas Dam the surrounding scenery is stunning and the numerous woodland walks in the area are well worth the effort. Supermarkets, independent shops, pubs and cafes are just a short drive away in Aberfoyle, Callander and Kilmahog. All in all we had a lovely relaxing week staying in Glen Finglas Dam Cottage. 5*

Overall the property was okay but disappointed at the garden space was so over grown that you could not use it which meant the only place you could sit outside was on the front step.

The cottage is in a beautiful location but disappointingly unkempt.

A great little property with stunning views and beautiful walks.

Would highly recommend

Amazing cottage to stay in surrounded by woodland, mountain streams and the reservoir.

Perfect location for long walks, photography and to explore the Trossachs and the Highlands of Scotland. Would defiantly stay at this cottage again. Perfect.

A lovely place in a fab location- right next to the dam and a great place to explore the area from.

Mae provided great instructions and was on hand if we needed anything. We'd definitely recommend it.

The water was so fresh, the air very clean, the silence of the surrounding mountains and the amazing views made a perfect combination to forget about this madness that is happening in the world!

The house itself has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing and recharging holiday.

The photographs don’t do justice to the fantastic location

You have to drive to nearest shop village takes 20mins.

.Wi-Fi buffer all the time. In general the cottage was really good.

was lovely & tranquil in a very beautiful area neighbours were wonderfully welcoming they made the stay very happy our dog loved them there are some lovely unspoilt places all around the area & the Lade Inn at Kilmahog is very friendly & dogs are also welcome.

Really nice quiet location.

The cottage itself is clean and well equipped but some elements are a bit dated. There are plenty of walks and bike rides in the area that can be accessed directly from the cottage. However, the closest shop is around 15 mins drive away.

Lovely location and a lovely property - sofa not very comfortable but otherwise it was a pleasure to stay there.

We had a fantastic week in Glenfinglas.

The cottage is in a brilliant location, was very comfortable and had everything we needed. There are a series of lovely walks from the front door, a great little team room in Brig o'Turk, and surprisingly mild wild swimming in the nearby lochs. The cottage was a perfect set up for the four of us plus dog, who has never looked happier!

The MAIN problem was there was no enclosed garden .

The back yard had been dug up.I suspect a problem with the drains, leaving a considerable hole which was covered with a piece of plywood this was very dangerous.

The cottage is in a spectacular location, with beautiful views and walks.

The first morning we had goldfinches in the bushes outside! We had red squirrels, deer, an array of birds, with sightings of golden and sea eagles. Thiese exceeded my expectations. The cottage itself, though a little dated decor-wise was so comfortable and had everything to make it a perfect holiday. The log burner was perfect for the chilly nights, the kitchen huge and had everything for cooking a large meal from scratch. There's a freezer and washing machine too. The neighbours were lovely and very helpful. I'd definately love to go back to Glen Finglas Reservoir Cottage. A great place to explore the beautiful Trossachs.

Very comfortable cottage in beautiful surroundings.

Though probably safe to drink, the water at this property had a brown hue.

Lovely cottage, lovely friendly neighbours.

very clean and loved the fact in had tea, coffee, milk and biscuits were left. it was a great touch especially after travelling 6hours

Excellent location.

Excellent facilities. Many walks of different levels of ability nearby. It’s better to set sat nav to Callander Village and from there to come to the cottage. Only criticism was that they had no brush or mop or hoover to facilitate cleaning of the place before departure. The local neighbour lent a broom. There was not even on roll of toilet paper. Thank goodness we brought some. Thanks for leaving loads of cleaning products and wipes. That was really appreciated.

If you are a flyfisher then you can hire a bat from the local fishing club and spend a day on the loch hunting the elusive brown trout when you do catch one you will nor be disapointed.

\short drive into \the local town gives you plenty shops and restuarants. But if you just want to be on your own you will be as this is not a place you find passing by, plenty of country walks and wildlife spotting. We had a great tim and will be back nexy year.

If you want a cottage off the beaten track, Glenfinglas Dam is for you.

Although remote, the very friendly and helpful neighbour made sure we had a good welcome. The cottage is very warm and cosy, with all you need for an enjoyable stay in the countryside. In places, the decor is a bit tired and the outside area is not well kept, but overall we had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The walks from the cottage, and within a short drive, were stunning. Our greyhound loved it there, and was impressed by the welcome treats left for him!

The location for this house is spectacular.

The dam and Glenfinglas reservoir are absolutely beautiful, and the location feels tucked away from everyone, yet it is convenient for Callander and lots of walks in the area. The house is comfortable and has everything you need, though the kitchen is maybe a little dated. It was lovely to get a welcome pack for the dog (including a dog towel, which was much needed after the dog's regular swims!). The landlady was helpful and responded quickly to emails. We loved the wood burning stove, the space and the peace, but most of all the location and surroundings.

There was plenty of equipment, perhaps if there was some egg cups it would have helped but that is just a small issue, also my wife said that she went to use the toilet brush but put it back as it was dirty, but all in all it was a lovely place for a holiday.