6
3 Rooms
3 (all year)
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1 Dog
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Stairs
Banrigh House shares the scale and detail of a 19th-century family home with your Stirling city break. Families are especially well served, while friends get proper shared space and a location that cuts down on daily driving. High ceilings and cornicing establish the period character, and artefacts and travel finds collected by the owners make the rooms feel personal rather than staged. There is a spacious lounge, a dining table for meals together and a fully equipped kitchen. Upstairs, you will find a spacious king-sized bedroom and a comfortable double bedroom boasting lovely views towards the iconic Wallace Monument. The third bedroom features full-sized bunk beds, making it an ideal choice for both adults and children alike. The main bathroom has a freestanding bath and separate shower, with an extra WC downstairs. At the rear, a private garden offers breathing room in the middle of the city. On-street pay-and-display parking is available. The Settle Inn is around a quarter of a mile away, so a local pint is an easy walk.
Queen Street is within a 5-10 minute walk and showcases centuries of Stirling’s history. Head uphill into the Old Town and the streets tighten around buildings that have watched Scottish history unfold for centuries. Stirling Castle dominates the skyline; nearby, the Church of the Holy Rude is where James VI was crowned in 1567. Argyll's Lodging, Mar's Wark, the Old Town Jail and Tolbooth add more layers without turning the day into a long drive between attractions. The centre also has independent shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs, so there is plenty to do between the headline sights. Walk towards the River Forth for Old Stirling Bridge, close to the site of William Wallace's 1297 victory, or cross the river towards Cambuskenneth Abbey. The National Wallace Monument rises on Abbey Craig beyond. Banrigh House works especially well here because returning home for lunch, a rest or a change of clothes is genuinely practical, not an expedition.
Stirling leaves plenty of room for different interests within the same holiday. Continue the history at the Battle of Bannockburn or Doune Castle; swap stone walls for Blair Drummond Safari Park or Briarlands Farm; or head west for walking and cycling around the Trossachs, Loch Lomond and Carron Valley. The Falkirk Wheel makes another distinctive day out, and both Glasgow and Edinburgh are realistic options. For six people travelling together, that choice matters. The group does not have to agree on one theme for the whole week. Banrigh House brings everyone back to a dining table, a garden and a city home with enough personality to be as much a part of your holiday as the sightseeing.
Owner details:
Kirsteen Barr-Kearsey joined Independent Cottages in October 2021
Accommodation Comprises:
Banrigh House is an elegant holiday home with beautiful period features and accommodation over two levels.
Ground Floor
First Floor
Outside
A private, secluded rear garden gives the house valuable outdoor space despite its central Stirling address. Parking is on-street and pay-and-display.
Additional Information: All utilities, WiFi, bed linen and bath towels are included. One dog is welcome for a small additional cost. Smoking is not permitted.
STL Licence # ST00967
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