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The Tool Shed Click Here to return to the Top of the Page



Our latest accommodation is a superb conversion of the original farm Tool Shed. It resides in the same traditional sandstone barn as 'The Granary' and enjoys the same spectacular views to the north and west.

Providing luxurious accommodation for a couple, this is the ideal retreat for a romantic break, a relaxing holiday or as a base from which to explore the surrounding area.

The Tool Shed is light, airy and extremely spacious. It is equipped to the highest possible standard and features an outstanding craftsmen-built, wooden spiral staircase leading from the lounge area to the mezzanine bedroom.

 
The Tool Shed provides accommodation for 2 persons (or 2 persons and young infant in cot).

Water, electricity and central heating costs are included in the rental. Towels and bed linen are provided at no extra charge. We ask that guests respect our non-smoking policy and well-behaved pets are welcome (there is ample opportunity to walk them on the river bank).

We have included detailed information on things to do and places to visit (either locally or further afield) elsewhere on the site.

 

The Living Area Click here to return to the Top of the Page

The open-plan living area in the Tool Shed is on the ground floor and is accessed from the tiled entrance porch (with pew seating and ample room for coats and boots).

The lounge area is central to the dining area, the kitchen and the bathroom. Here, traditional architecture with it’s 2ft 6in thick walls and antique stained glass meet modern technology with the electrically operated velux blinds, flatscreen TV and CD player!

The comfortable seating is ideal for relaxing in front of the TV or catching up with some reading.

The Dining Area has a circular table with seating for 2 adults. As an alternative, you can enjoy your evening meal on the Patio during the warmer summer months.

The sunsets in summer are often stunning in this part of the world and the Patio is perfect for viewing the spectacle.

The living area receives ample natural light from the west facing windows. The stained glass window on the east wall augments the light level and is very attractive, especially on sunny mornings.

 

 

The Mezzanine Bedroom Click here to return to the Top of the Page

The mezzanine bedroom overlooks the lower living area and enhances the spacious atmosphere of the Tool Shed.

There is ample storage space in the built-in wardrobe and this is augmented by a drawer unit on either side of the bed and a dressing table.

Natural light is provided from the sky light windows which offer a superb panoramic view from the village of Kippen to Ben Lomond and the Menteith Hills.

 

The bedroom is accessed by the beautiful spiral staircase and balustrade - hand crafted in solid white ash.

 

 

The Kitchen & Bathroom Click here to return to the Top of the Page


The kitchen is directly below the mezzanine area and is fitted with a microwave, an oven, 4 ring hob, fridge, kettle, etc.

The bathroom is adjacent to the kitchen and features a powerful electric shower.

Laundry facilities (an automatic washing machine) is located in the bathroom.



 

Facility List Click here to return to the Top of the Page
Living Room
Sala de Estar
Salle de Séjour
Woonkamer
Wohnzimmer
Dining Area
Comedor
Salle à Manger
Eetkamer
Esszimmer
Kitchen
Cocina
Cuisine
Keuken
Küche
Bathroom
Cuarto de Baño
Salle de Bains
Badkamerss
Badezimmer
 
 
  Facilities Facilidades Facilitiés Faciliteiten Ausstattung

  Television  Televisor Télévision Televisie Fernseher
  Vacuum Cleaner Aspirador Aspirateur Stofzuiger Staubsauger
  Washing Machine Máquina de lavar Machine à Laver Wasmachine Waschmaschine
  Electric Cooker Cocina eléctrica Cuisinière à électrique Elect. fornuis Electroherd
  Fridge/Freezer Refrigerador/Congelador Frigidaire/Congélateur Koelkast/Vriezer Kühlschrank/Gefrierschrank
  Microwave Microondas Four à micro-ondes Magnetron Mikrowelle

  Linen provided Ropa de cama incluido Draps gratuits Beddengoed gratis Bettwäsche vorha
  Towels on request Toallas alquilar Serviettes à louer Handdoeken te huur Handtücher extra
  Heating provided Calefacción incluido Chauffage: gratuits Verwarming gratis Heizung einbegriffen
  Electric shaver point Adapt máq de afeit elèc Prise pour rasoir Scheer contact Strom. Rasierapparate
  Shower Ducha Douche Douche Dusche
  Indoor clothes drying Facil. p. secar ropa Séchoir Droogrek Wäschetrockner
  Ironing facilities Facil. p. planchar Fer et table à repasser Strijkfaciliteiten Bügeleisen
  Cots available Cunas Lit d'enfant disponible Kinderbed besch Kinderbett

  Accom. on working farm Una finca de crianza Ferme Boerderij Bauernhof
  Non smokers only Prohibido fumar Non fumeur Roken verboden Nichtraucherwohnung
  Private parking Aparcamiento Parking Parkeerplaats Parkplatz
  Pets by arrangment Animales p. arreglo Animaux par agrément Huisdieren op verzoek Tiere nur mit Regul
  Garden for use Jardin para uso Jardin Tuin Garten
  Children's play area Area de niños p. jugar Cour de récréation Speelplaats Spielplatz
  Shop/mobile < 2miles Tienda < 4km L'épicier < 4km Winkel < 4km Geschäft < 4km
  Eating out < 2miles Café/Restaurant < 4km Café/Resaurant< 4km Café/Restaurant < 4km Café/Restaurant < 4km
  Bar < 2miles Bar < 4km Bar < 4km Bar < 4km Bar < 4km

Assisted wheelchair access