Property details

10 Guests 5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Pets: Yes

Changeover day: -1

Features

Hot tub Garden Open fire Pets welcome Ground Floor Hasfishing Family Countryside Gamesroom Pooltable Broadband / WiFi Near walks Near cycling Neargolf Enclosedgarden Childfriendly Detached Luxury Nationaltrust Character Children Cotavailable Dishwasher Extra Bathrooms Ground Floor Bed Highchairavailable Offroad Parking Smoke Free Washing Machine Ingroup Short breaks allowed Last minute break allowed

Summary

Guests appreciate the spacious, well-equipped accommodation and its private, rural location. Many highlight the cleanliness, comfort, and amenities like the games room and hot tub. However, concerns were raised about outdoor maintenance, cleanliness issues, and some specific inconveniences, such as lighting and limited hot tub access.

The property

Perched on the outskirts of Falkirk, Stirlingshire, lies this fabulous holiday property, Shieldhill Farm House. Perfect for families or large groups, this charming home boasts a plethora of on-site amenities, tasteful decor, as well as ample positioning to the bustling cities of Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh. Inside, you will find all the facilities you need for a fully self-catered stay, including a well-presented kitchen, where you can prepare meals and perch at the central island beneath stylish pendant lighting—ideal for casual breakfasts or evening nibbles with a refreshing beverage in hand, whether it's something cool and crisp or warm and comforting. Meals can then be enjoyed in the separate dining area, perfect for gathering everyone together over larger meals or special occasions. The sitting rooms, each complete with TV and woodburning stoves that take centre stage, offer inviting spaces to relax, whether you're catching up on a film or sharing stories after a day out. The main living area is enhanced by a striking vaulted ceiling with wooden panelling, adding warmth and character while drawing the eye upward. There’s plenty of space to spread out and unwind, whether you're challenging friends to a game of pool or table football in the games room, catching up over a film on the Smart TV, or simply enjoying the sociable layout of the house. As the evenings grow darker, take a dip in the outdoor hot tub under the stars, before ascending the polished open tread staircase to the first floor, where two of the five bedrooms are located. The remaining three bedrooms are situated on the ground floor, two of which benefit from en-suite shower rooms—ideal for guests who prefer to avoid stairs or enjoy added privacy. The property also benefits from an enclosed garden, along with a smaller secure area designed especially for dogs, making it a great choice for pet-friendly stays. Just half a mile away, The Milk Barn is a hit with families, offering a bouncing pillow and wooden play area outdoors, an indoor play space, and a tempting menu of homemade ice creams—including a dog-friendly range—as well as coffees and light lunches. Guests can even pre-order ice cream for their stay, and there’s a handy milk vending machine on-site too. If you fancy exploring your surroundings, take a short car trip into Falkirk, where you can grab a fresh loaf from Marshalls Family Bakery, visit the tourist hotspot of The Falkirk Wheel, or even roam the tranquil grounds of Callendar Park and House or enjoy their cycle trails. Just north of Falkirk, you will find Stenhousemuir, home to the Glenbervie Golf Course, the Bee Statue, or if you and your loved ones are up for something competitive, an afternoon out at Xtreme Karting might just be in order. Also nearby are The Kelpies and Helix Park, where towering equine sculptures and scenic walking trails offer a memorable day out. If you want to make a day of it, Glasgow is slightly further afield, a city offering visitors the chance to spend time to soak up nature at The Hidden Gardens, brush up on their scientific knowledge at the Glasgow Science Centre, or even play a few games at the Hollywood Bowl bowling alley. For fans of history and television, Blackness Castle—used as a filming location for scenes in Outlander—is also within easy reach and well worth a visit. All of this and more awaits during a stay at Shieldhill Farm House.

This charming farmhouse property rests in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Bedrooms with en-suites. Stenhousemuir 5.9 miles; Glasgow 24.4 miles; Edinburgh 27.5 miles.

Five bedrooms: 2 x ground-floor doubles with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x twin. 2 x Ground-floor bathroom 1 x bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC. 1x shower room with, basin and WC. Kitchen. Utility. Living/dining room with woodburning stove. Games room with TV, Pool Table and Table Football. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Dressing room

Central heating. Range cooker gas hob and electric oven, microwave, coffee machine, Kenwood Mixer, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. 2 x TVs and WiFi. Wine Fridge. Hairdryer in each bedroom. Fuel and power inc. rent. Bed linen and towels inc. rent, please bring your own towels for the hot tub. Off-road parking available. Enclosed rear gardens with garden furniture and hot tub. Pet-friendly. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.8 miles, pub 2.2 miles. Please Note: This property only accepts bookings starting on a Monday or a Friday. Note: We kindly ask that dogs remain in designated social areas and are not permitted on beds or furniture

Practical information

Central heating: Throughout

Check-out: 10:00

Shop: 0.8 miles

Pub: 2.2 miles

Distance to restaurant (miles): 2.2 miles

Children - accepted: Yes

Hairdryer: Yes

Floors: 2

Check-in: 16:00

Dogs allowed: Yes

Distance to supermarket (miles): 2 miles

Number of highchairs: 1

Location: Outskirts

Open to enquiries about other types of animals: Yes

Parking - included/charge: Included

Parking: Yes

Washing machine shared: Private

Fixtures and fittings: Washing machine

Garden: Yes

Garden privacy: Private

Garden style: Lawned Area, Lawn

Games room fixtures: Books, Pool Table, Table Football