The Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment in Balloch offers a holiday home with a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy an outdoor seating area, family rooms, and bicycle parking. Modern Amenities: The property features a terrace, kitchenette, washing machine, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include a fireplace, river views, and an outdoor dining area. Convenient Location: Located 25 km from Glasgow Airport, the cottage is near attractions such as Mugdock Country Park (27 km) and Glasgow Botanic Gardens (28 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the kitchen, host, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was very cosy and had everything you needed. We self catered and it was well stocked. Fiona was lovely and very friendly and helpful. Great location for Loch Lomond and the surrounding area.”
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was cosy and welcoming and very well equipped. There was an outside area which we didn't use because of the weather but would have been lovely on a sunny day. There was off road parking just outside the property. The host was on hand...”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cottage is unique and historical, it's built over a stream because it used to be a working smithy. The cottage is so cosy and well furnished with a Highlands theme. Both bedrooms are a good size, comfy with en suite. The living room and...”
José
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cottage is very well decorated and very well equipped and the area is really quiet. Parking is perfect and location is great to visit surrounding areas.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was spotlessly clean and comfortable. The level of provision of towels, blankets, kitchen utensils etc was excellent as was the welcome by Fiona. Everything about the cottage was done to a high degree and our stay couldn't have been...”
Marilyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The host was there to meet us. She was very friendly and helpful. The cottage was very equipped, clean and comfortable. It was within walking distance of shops and restaurants. We would definitely return”
Donna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The accomadation was excellent and a warm welcome from the owners fiona was very helpful The accomadation was clean and very comfortable and great location”
Calum
Australia Australia
“Easy check in, good communication with Fiona, spotlessly clean, great location for me, very well appointed, especially the kitchen, warm, very comfortable bed and last but not least, sharp knives!!! 10/10”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hosts Fiona and David were very welcoming and went to great pains to demonstrate all the facilitites of the apartment, and answered all our questions. They were also readily available to field any other issues that may have arisen during our 6...”
Tania
Australia Australia
“Spotless cottage, great location, very friendly and responsive hosts, excellent facilities.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Fiona the owner

10
Host review score
Fiona the owner
The Old Smiddy was built in 1862 and used to be used as a Blacksmiths until the 1960's when it was converted into a house. Where the cottage is built there used to be a wooden building with a trap door where the cart wheels were fired up and thrown into the burn to cool down.
I have lived in Loch Lomond for 31 years and love the feel of being on the outskirts of village of Balloch
We are very central here in Balloch for walking within the beautiful Loch Lomond |National Park. Within walking distance is Loch Lomond Shores where you can sail, cycle, segway and do many water sports. Horseriding and fishing also. Bus stop at door if you come without a car can take you to Stirling, east side of Loch Lomond and Glasgow
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£15 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Smiddy Cottage and Apartment in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: C, WD-00018-F