Briar Steading – Pet-Free Luxury Holiday Cottage on Loch Earn

Open all year for weekly stays and low-season short breaks

5 bubble rating by Briar Steading guests since 2010

View from Briar Steading lounge over Loch Earn

🏡 Welcome to Briar Steading – Luxury Lochside Cottage for 4: Popular with romantic couples
​Briar Steading is a detached, single-storey holiday cottage with breathtaking south-facing views over Loch Earn.

Designed for comfort, privacy, and relaxation, it’s ideal for romantic breaks, special celebrations, or peaceful escapes in the heart of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park.
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Set within 3 acres of landscaped gardens, this pet-free retreat offers direct access to the loch, art trails, and scenic walks—all from your doorstep. 

Front Exterior Garden Furniture accesed from the patio doors at Briar Steading

View from Briar Steading Lounge

​✅ Features at a Glance

• 🌅 Stunning loch and mountain views from the lounge and bedrooms
• 🛏️ Sleeps 4 – 1 king-size bedroom (en-suite bath & shower) + 1 twin bedroom (en-suite walk-in wet room)
• 🪟 Glass patio doors from both bedrooms and lounge to the garden
• 🔥 Wood-burning stove for cosy evenings
• 📺 Smart TV + Netflix, WiFi, and books
• 🍽️ Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer
• 🪴 Private patio with garden furniture and BBQ
• 🏊‍♀️ Open water swimming and free trout fishing (in season) from the loch garden
• ⛳ Putting green and petanque on-site
• 🚶‍♂️ Two old railway walkways nearby for off-road walking
• 🏌️‍♀️ Golf courses within 6–30 minutes (St Fillans, Killin, Callander)
• 🎨 BLiSS Trail art installations in the garden and nearby
• 🛒 Supermarket deliveries available
• 👶 Travel cot & high chair on request
• 🍽️ Hotel with restaurant/bar just 150m away

Dining kitchen to open plan lounge with woodburner

Briar Steading patio at dusk with garden lights

Romantic Cottage Breaks Scotland? Easter Cake and coffee by Loch Earn

Rutting Season at Briar Steading = King Size Bed

Spacious layout - Double Click Floor Plan Drawing for larger Image

Open plan dining Kitchen

Open plan lounge

View from Briar Steading lounge

Pet Free Holiday Cottage Scotland

Experience Luxury and Comfort at Briar Steading! 

​Looking for a luxury cottage on water in Scotland? Briar Steading is a luxurious, lochside,  detached holiday cottage accommodating 4 guests plus a baby. Built in 2010, this charming retreat features a local stone finish at the front, seamlessly blending with the B-listed thatched Briar Cottage and Little Briar Cottage on our expansive three-acre grounds.
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Modern Comfort: Home from home comfort?

• The beautifully presented interior boasts modern furnishings and a romantic wood-burning stove.
• The spacious open-plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area ensure everyone can enjoy each other's company, whether preparing food or relaxing in front of the Smart TV.

Stunning Views: Looking for a luxury, romantic cottage with breathtaking scenic views?  

• South-facing views from the lounge are truly spectacular, thanks to four-panel patio windows and doors.
• Enjoy picture-perfect vistas of Loch Earn, Glen Ample, Stuc A Chroin, Edinample Castle, and two garden sculptures that light up at night.

​Convenient Access: Looking for a cottage with off road on site parking?

• A short, steep drive leads to the cottage with parking for 2 vehicles.
• Level ramp access to the kitchen door ensures convenience for all guests. ​

Book Your Stay: Ready to book a luxury cottage direct with the owners? Experience the space, views, and comfort of Briar Steading? This luxurious holiday cottage offers the perfect escape for those seeking a tranquil, romantic, waterside retreat with inclusive fishing, lawn and watersports in Scotland.

View Briar Steading lochside cottage on Google Maps and Briar Steading floor Plan here

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Blawn Wi The Wind sculpture in snow

Wake up to this view of Loch Earn

Stan Stag early morning, lights up at night

Bed 1, West Gable End

Rest in Style and Privacy at Briar Steading 
Looking for a cottage with King Size bed, no bed end and an en-suite? ​Our bedrooms are thoughtfully situated at the east and west gable of the cottage to ensure evening privacy. Choose between:

• Twin Bedroom: Featuring an en-suite spacious walk-in wet room with a power shower.
• King-Size Bedroom: Offering an en-suite bath and shower room.

Elegant Finishes:

• Both bathrooms boast Travertine gloss floor and wall tiles.
• Each bedroom has glass patio doors leading to the front patio garden and barbecue area.

Seamless Access and Privacy:

• Grab a coffee and step out through your bedroom door without disturbing others.
• No street lights in front means you can open the curtains after lights out to gaze at the moon and stars, and wake up to the stunning loch view in the morning.

 ​Modern Comforts & Stylish Furnishings at Briar Steading: 

• ​​Step into luxury at Briar Steading, where modern design meets cozy charm. Our handle-less linear cream Magnet Kitchen features soft-closing doors and is fully equipped with a 70/30 fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, ceramic hob, oven, microwave, and other state-of-the-art appliances.

Stylish Interior: 

• Dining Area: Ash table with brown leather dining chairs for elegant meals.
• Open-Plan Lounge: Relax on leather furniture and mixed rosewood coffee tables.
• Carpeting: Enjoy the warmth of a taupe 100% wool carpet throughout the lounge area and bedrooms.

Charming Features: Looking for a cottage with a wood burning stove?

• The Dovre wood-burning stove adds character with its feature fireplace and hearth crafted from local Glen Ample stone.
• A 42-inch slimline Smart TV sits perfectly between the wood burner and patio doors, offering free satellite channels, BBC iPlayer, Netflix, and more.
• The twin room also has a mini flat-screen Freesat TV.

Outdoor Enjoyment:

• Lounge doors open to a riven slabbed patio area with garden furniture and a BBQ spot.
• Garden lights can be controlled from both the house and garden for a magical ambiance.

Convenient Parking:

• Parking for two cars: one space next to the cottage and another by the double garage, 20 meters from the house.
• Automatic lights illuminate your way when passing the garage and entering the rear kitchen door.​ 

Booking Info & Pet Policy
Briar Steading is available for weekly stays (Saturday to Saturday) throughout most of the year. Short breaks may be available in winter months or when shown in yellow on the availability calendar. This is a pet-free property, purpose-built to offer a safe and comfortable environment for guests with allergies or sensitivities.
​Travelling with a dog? See our pet-friendly Little Briar Cottage.
Secure your preferred dates for Briar Steading now
Short-Term Let Licence Number: ST00072F Maximum Occupancy: 4 guests

Bed 1 ensuite - King Size bed

En-suite to Bed 1

⚡ Electricity Use & Heating
Briar Steading is an all-electric cottage with modern heaters that can be set to timers for comfort and efficiency. To encourage responsible energy use, your holiday rental includes an electricity allowance of 250 units for a 7-night stay (pro rata for shorter breaks).

• Any additional usage is charged at cost, though this is rare.
• This policy helps us keep rental rates fair while encouraging responsible energy use.
• NB: We’ve never had to charge extra to date—your comfort is always our priority.

View from twin bedroom

En-Suite for twin room



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Twin room en -suite

Our favourite Scottish Fine Soaps hand wash "Sea Kelp" is supplied in the bathrooms.

Guests paddleboarding from the slipway

Guest rib at Briar Cottages jetty Loch Earn

Thistle Sculpture by Kev Paxton, in the loch garden

Fraser playing in guest's Morgan

Use the putting green and petanque by Loch Earn

Short drive up to Briar Steading - fiery sunset in August

Rub his tummy for good luck and weather

Jetty at Briar Cottages, Loch Earn

​Cottage Features & Facilities at Briar Steading

🛏️ Accommodation & Layout

• Sleeps 4 (plus baby)
• Detached, single-storey cottage with ramp access
• Pet-free (ideal for allergy-sensitive guests)
• Travel cot & high chair available
• Spacious open-plan lounge, dining, and kitchen area
• Patio doors from lounge and both bedrooms with loch views
• Wood-burning stove (starter logs, kindling, matches provided)
• All-electric cottage with timer-controlled Dimplex heaters
• Immersion heater for hot water
• Non-smoking indoors (smoking permitted in the garden)

​🍽️ Kitchen & Dining

• Magnet linear cream fitted kitchen with full utensils
• AEG ceramic hob & AEG SteamBake oven (A+ rated)
• AEG Electrolux dishwasher
• Kenwood 70/30 fridge freezer
• Hoover 9kg washing machine (A rated)
• Collapsible clothes horse, 2 towel rails, outdoor whirligig, ironing board, iron, pegs
• Russell Hobbs Inspire kettle, toaster (4-slice), microwave
• Ice crusher, filter coffee machine, cafetière
• Recipe books
• Starter supplies: kitchen roll, foil, bin bags, cloths, sponges, washing-up liquid, hand soap, dishwasher tabs, polish

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🛋️ Living Area & Entertainment

• 42" slimline Smart TV with satellite box, internet channels & Netflix
• Book library, board games, jigsaws
• iPod docking station
• Superfast BT Infinity WiFi (free)
• Calendar, torch, shopping bags, umbrella ​ 

​🛏️ Bedrooms & BathroomsBedroom 1 (King-size):

• Luxury mattress, loch view, patio door
• Luxury music pillows with internal speaker (3.5mm jack)
• En-suite with bath, electric power shower, shaver light, fan heater

Bedroom 2 (Twin):

• Loch view, patio door, mini slimline TV (Freesat)
• En-suite walk-in wet room with power shower, shaver light, fan heater

Extras:

• Scottish Fine Soaps – Sea Kelp hand wash
• 2 hairdryers (one per bedroom)
• All linen provided: hand towels, bath towels, bath sheets, bath slip mats, Dusk mattress toppers

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​🌿 Outdoor Features

• Landscaped 3-acre gardens with patio, BBQ, ornamental furniture
• Zero gravity chairs in summer
• Putting green and petanque (boulodrome) on-site
• Slipway and mooring available on request
• Free trout fishing (March 15 – October 6)
• Open water swimming from the loch garden
• Parking for 2 cars (additional parking available)
• Decorated for Christmas & New Year

🔐 Safety & Extras

• Smoke and CO alarms, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, intruder alarm
• Shoe rack, wine rack
• Binoculars and small telescope

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​Pet-Free, Allergy-Friendly Holiday Cottage in Scotland​

If you're looking for a pet-free holiday cottage in Scotland, you've come to the right place. Briar Steading is ideal for guests seeking allergy-friendly self-catering accommodation with no pets allowed—perfect for couples, families, or anyone needing a peaceful, dander-free environment.
Whether you're searching for a luxury cottage for walking, hiking, or Munro climbing, or a no pets allowed cottage break with loch views and wildlife, Briar Steading offers a unique and tranquil escape.
We often appear in searches for:

• Pet-free self-catering accommodation UK
• No pets cottage rentals in Scotland
• Allergy-friendly holiday homes
• Pet-free luxury cottages for 4 guests

Alfresco dining and BBQ with a view at Briar Steading Loch Earn

BOOKING & AVAILABILITY

📅 Availability & Booking
See our availability and booking information for Briar Steading. Prefer to book via a platform? You can also find us on Airbnb—search for “Luxury Cottage Lochearnhead, Stirling” or browse Lochearnhead listings directly.

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📍 Find Us Easily
The What3Words address for Briar Steading is: ///reflect.prettiest.posts 🔗Open in What3Words
This pinpoints our exact location on the lochside—ideal for deliveries, navigation, or guests arriving by taxi. ​

🌟Guest Feedback

• “The views are breathtaking and the cottage is spotless – we’ll definitely be back!” — ★★★★★ TripAdvisor Review
• “We loved the peaceful setting, the loch access, and the attention to detail inside the cottage. It’s the perfect base for walking and relaxing.” — ★★★★★ Google Review
• “Immaculate, cosy, and so well-equipped. The putting green and loch garden were a lovely bonus. Highly recommend for a romantic or family break.” — ★★★★★ Guestbook Entry