Mrs Jenny O'Keefe
Tullycross Cottage
Croftamie
Drymen
Stirlingshire
G63 0HG
( +44(0)1360 661124
e-mail:
stay@tullycrosscottage.co.uk
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Local information
Tullycross Cottage is on the outskirts of Croftamie, two miles south of
the pretty village of Drymen and just inside the southern boundary of Loch Lomond and
the Trossachs National Park. You can drive to Loch Lomond in less than ten
minutes. Croftamie has a post office and the Wayfarer's
Pub/Restaurant, which serves meals all day. In Drymen and Killearn you
will find shops and eating places.
This is Rob Roy Country, packed with vibrant history, beautiful landscapes
and brilliant wildlife. Come and enjoy stunning
lochs and rolling hills, famous golf courses and excellent fishing, as well as
lots of great things for all the family to do.
Favourite things: The most popular places visited by our guests recently
are The Hill House (Charles Rennie Mackintosh's gem in nearby Helensburgh),
Stirling Castle and the
Wallace Monument, as well as the Falkirk Wheel.
A day out in Edinburgh, or Perth and
Scone
Palace are popular too.
Young families love Blair Drummond Safari Park and Briarlands Farm. Older children enjoy Go Ape at Aberfoyle and Xscape at Braehead in Glasgow. Train lovers can take the Jacobite Train to Mallaig from Helensburgh.
Lochs and Islands Enjoy Loch Lomond by
steamer, rowing boat, or by taking the
post boat to
Inchmurrin Island for lunch.
Make a short crossing from Balmaha to Inchcailloch Island Nature Reserve.
Walk the paths around the loch, climb the surrounding hills, and learn about the
history and wildlife in the National Park.
There are lots of other beautiful lochs and hills to explore, including Loch Katrine and Loch Venachar. Some of the west coast islands, such as Bute and Arran, can be visited in a day.
Walking and Cycling There are loads of good local walks, both easy and challenging. The West Highland Way passes less than a mile from the house and the Rob Roy Way starts at Drymen. You can climb Ben Lomond, Ben Ledi, The Cobbler and other high hills, or just stroll in the woods or along a lochside.
Tullycross Cottage is on National Cycle Route 7. Bicycles can be hired from Drymen.
Gardens This part of Scotland abounds with glorious gardens, large and small. Come in May or early June to see the stunning blaze of azaleas and rhododendrons at Benmore, Ardkinglas, Crarae and many other amazing gardens.
Whisky and Cooking Visit our very local Glengoyne Distillery to learn how this unique single highland malt whisky is produced. The distillery is just a few minutes' drive away and is open all year round for tours. The famous Nick Nairn Cook School, which runs brilliant cookery classes, is easily reached in twenty minutes.
Golf and Fishing Golfers will find several interesting and demanding golf courses within ten miles, with Buchanan Castle and Strathendrick both just five minutes away. There is fishing of all kinds, too, on lochs and rivers. Loch Venachar is popular, as is the Carbeth Fishery. You can watch the salmon leaping on the Endrick Water.
Tullycross Cottage is only 16 miles north of the
centre of Glasgow, renowned for its art and culture ... and wonderful shopping.
Visit the
Burrell Collection,
Kelvingrove Museum, the Necropolis .. the choice
is endless.
Glasgow
International Airport is just over half an hour’s drive from Tullycross
Cottage.
Edinburgh is just one and a half hour's drive away, which makes it great for a day out. You can visit Scotland's stunning capital city, see the famous castle and Royal Mile, walk along Princes Street, or enjoy a day at the Festival.
Updated 17 April 2010