Set in Balmaha in the Central Scotland region and Lake of Menteith reachable within 26 km, The Old Schoolhouse offers accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking. Featuring a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, each unit also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, wardrobe and a seating area with a sofa bed. A dishwasher, a microwave and stovetop are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The holiday home offers a hot tub. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings. Mugdock Country Park is 28 km from The Old Schoolhouse, while Glasgow Botanic Gardens is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 41 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Balmaha
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  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    amazing size and had everything we needed, spacious rooms and big kitchen, also enjoyed having a soak in the hot tub 👌🏻
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    loved the hot tub. big family kitchen and dining area. big comfy couches. the treehouse was great fun for the kiddies.
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was lovely, facilities were great and the hot tub and treehouse were just fab!

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Schoolhouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old Schoolhouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 17:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 01:00 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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Schoolhouse 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

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.

A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Old Schoolhouse

  • The Old Schoolhouse is 1.5 miles from the centre of Balmaha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Old Schoolhouse (subject to availability). These have:

    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Old Schoolhouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Pub crawls

  • Check-in at The Old Schoolhouse is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at The Old Schoolhouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Old Schoolhouse on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Old Schoolhouse (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 6 guests
    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, The Old Schoolhouse is popular with guests booking family stays.