Cottage Garden, Patio and surroundings.
The patio faces south in this autumnal view
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Appletree Cottage is surrounded by its own private garden, mostly laid to lawn with some small rockeries.
Around the garden on three sides are hedges whilst on the western side is the wall of the old barn separating Appletree from the rest of the farm. |
The cottage garden is mostly laid to lawn.
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Private patio and garden
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Terrace / Patio
There is a large south facing private patio with table and chairs for eight people. The patio is accesses through a huge glass sliding door. The views are fantastic - whatever the weather. |
Fantastic views from the patio
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Car Charger in Cottage Car Park
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Parking and EV Charging
There is an EV charging point (type 2) for the exclusive use of guests. Herb Garden There is a small herb garden which guests are welcome to make use of. |
The Herb Garden
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View to the Kilpatrick Hills 3 miles distant
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Snap dragon
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Ample parking space for four cars at Appletree Cottage
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Cottage surroundings
The cottage is on a quiet single-track road which forms part of Sustrans Cycle Route 7 and also part of the John Muir Way. There is little vehicle traffic - just the odd car and some farm vehicles.
Turning right out of the cottage gate, Croftamie Village is a short walk away. In the village the popular and excellent But & Ben Licensed Cafe/Restaurant is open during the day and occasional evenings. Their website is here: www.thebutandben.co
Following the old railway line from the village and then joining the route of the West Highland Way there are some fantastic views both from a high bridge over the Endrick Water and then across Loch Lomond before reaching Drymen (about 50mins walk on this route)
There are many other walks in the area and we are very happy to talk our guests through them and make suggestions for their stay..
Walk Highlands is a great website for planning walks: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/
The nearest shops are in Drymen (5 mins drive) with Excellent Butchers, Mini market, Bakery, Pharmacy, Doctor, Dentist, Cafe, Restaurants and Spa. Nearest large supermarket is the Co-op in Balloch (15 mins drive)
Glasgow (40mins drive) Stirling (35 mins drive) Helensburgh (25 mins drive) and Edinburgh (90 mins) are all within reach.
The cottage is on a quiet single-track road which forms part of Sustrans Cycle Route 7 and also part of the John Muir Way. There is little vehicle traffic - just the odd car and some farm vehicles.
Turning right out of the cottage gate, Croftamie Village is a short walk away. In the village the popular and excellent But & Ben Licensed Cafe/Restaurant is open during the day and occasional evenings. Their website is here: www.thebutandben.co
Following the old railway line from the village and then joining the route of the West Highland Way there are some fantastic views both from a high bridge over the Endrick Water and then across Loch Lomond before reaching Drymen (about 50mins walk on this route)
There are many other walks in the area and we are very happy to talk our guests through them and make suggestions for their stay..
Walk Highlands is a great website for planning walks: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/
The nearest shops are in Drymen (5 mins drive) with Excellent Butchers, Mini market, Bakery, Pharmacy, Doctor, Dentist, Cafe, Restaurants and Spa. Nearest large supermarket is the Co-op in Balloch (15 mins drive)
Glasgow (40mins drive) Stirling (35 mins drive) Helensburgh (25 mins drive) and Edinburgh (90 mins) are all within reach.
Map showing location of Appletree Cottage
Appletree cottage is on a quiet back road.
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The quiet, pretty road between Appletree Cottage and Croftamie
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Hedgehogs have been seen wandering around
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Wildlife
Wildlife spotted recently in the cottage garden include roe deer, pheasants, hedgehogs, hares, red squirrels, pine martins, and a. white stoat. A recent party of ornithologists spotted 37 species of birds during their stay. |
A red squirrel perches on the gate at Shandon Farm.
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A large hare tries to be invisible in the cottage garden
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