The Old School Bike Shed

–Excellent location - show map
+9 photos
Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 969 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

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About this property

Comfortable Living: The Old School Bike Shed in Stirling offers a cosy holiday home with one bedroom and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi. Outdoor Spaces: A spacious garden provides a relaxing retreat, while free off-site parking is available. The property features a seating area, dining space, and a cosy fireplace. Local Attractions: Located 2.5 km from Lake of Menteith and 27 km from Loch Katrine, the holiday home is also close to Mugdock Country Park and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Glasgow Airport is 52 km away. Activities: Guests can enjoy golfing, fishing, and cycling in the surrounding area. The property is highly rated by guests for its comfortable amenities and excellent location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE parking!

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Guests who stayed here loved

William
Ireland Ireland
“Lovely location in the countryside. Martin and Maggie, the owners were very friendly and helpful. The kitchen was very well stocked to get you started, even a bottle of wine and chocolates. Thank you for a lovely stay.”
Gamage
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hosts Maggie and Martin have put a great deal of effort into making this a real home from home, the facilities are excellent and the vast selection of maps and information was a great help, there was also a lovely welcome pack with things we...”
Tracie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hosts were amazing, property was rural, beautiful and so peaceful”
Lynne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Old Bike shed is an amazing property. It has everything you need for a very enjoyable stay. The owners could not have done more to make us feel at home. We had our gsd puppy with us and he was also made welcome despite being a bit reactive....”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Maggie was so welcoming and helpful. It was a lovely shed conversion, clean, comfy and full of light. We loved our stay here.”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was perfect. The property was very well presented and comfortable and the hosts couldn't be more helpful and friendly.”
Anonymous
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was lovely and so many lovely treats, it by far the most clean friendly place we have stayed in we are hoping to go back again sometime.”
Tobias
Austria Austria
“The keys are easily available for pick-up from the lock box located right by the door. The property is located in a magical serene area, where you can go on nature walks. There is everything you need, microwave, kettle, bath tub and shower, a mini...”
Patrick
Netherlands Netherlands
“Heel vriendelijke eigenaren en lekker rustig. Klein maar dat was bekend, wel heel schoon en mooie badkamer. Ruime informatie over de omgeving aanwezig”

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.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,649 reviews from 20816 properties
20816 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Old School Bike Shed is a charming detached single-storey cottage resting in Dykehead near Buchlyvie, Central Scotland. Hosting one double bedroom in an open-plan living space with kitchenette, dining area and sitting area, along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to two guests. Outside there is a shared driveway parking spot for two cars, and decking with furniture and a barbecue. The Old School Bike Shed is pocket-size dwelling in the perfect location to explore Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.Property accepts 1 well behaved dog. If interested in booking any date in Nov 2026 please call our reservation team Please NOTE: There is a step from the main room into the bathroom. The bathroom has a shower stool.Washing machine and dryer available by arrangement with the owner. Note: This property accepts 1 well-behaved dog but all dogs must be kept on leads due to seasonal farming livestock and farmers rightsPlease Note: Back Doune The Rabbit Hole Festival will be held from August 1st to 3rd so during this time there may be some interested in booking any date in Nov 2026 please call our reservation team

Neighbourhood information

Buchlyvie has an inn, a supermarket, restaurants, pubs, post office, coffee shop, pottery shop and an art gallery. Most of central Scotland can easily be accessed from the village with Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling and Glasgow all within easy reach. The nearby village of Aberfoyle is also great for days out with a wealth of attractions.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Old School Bike Shed takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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