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Loch Lomond Castle Rental - Vacation rental castle on Loch Lomond near Glasgow, Scotland.

Loch Lomond vacation rental castle near Glasgow, Scotland.

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LOCH LOMOND
BOTURICH CASTLE
near Glasgow, Scotland
Accommodates 16
8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms, 2 guest powder rooms

Boturich Castle is in 140 acres of pasture and woods on the shores of Loch Lomond.  It  is a family home (this man’s home really IS his castle!). It was built in 1832, on the ruins of an 8th C. castle.  Sir Walter Scott visited Boturich to research the novel “Rob Roy”.

Boturich Castle on Loch Lomond

Enter into a square entry hall with many interesting things hanging about.  The owner has been collecting antique pewter tankards, hiking boots,  walking sticks for years and these items, and some small  watercolors, are on display here.


Walk straight up some wide stone stairs to a small, bright area that is used as a sitting room.  It is a very attractive and cozy space.  There is are two comfortable sofas and two easy chairs, a large coffee table, a large oil painting.  Wide windows look onto fabulous views of Loch Lomond and the distant shore (on which there are two other castles).  We enjoyed tea here, chatting with the affable owners and watching the water and the changing sky.


There is a guest powder room off the hall next to the sitting room.  Up another half-level is a room that has traditional furniture, aqua walls and fabric, family photos and momentos, a TV and DVD/video player, original art.





 

The large, comfortable drawing room has sofas covered in damask, a large fireplace, a baby grand piano, an antique drinks table, ancestors’ portraits hanging on tan walls, antique rugs, a crystal chandelier, many items collected from the owners' travels.  It is richly done, but not intimidating.  The hallway outside the drawing room has a second piano.  We’re not sure why.  These owners are having a swell time.  The statue that wears a straw hat is another example of their high spirits.


The dining room has a long mahogany table that seats 18 comfortably.  There is a fine crystal chandelier, sideboards, a decorative fireplace, Oriental rugs over carpeting, fabulous views from large windows.  This is a lovely, gracious room.


The kitchen is bright, modern and friendly.  There is a ceramic hob, a red wall oven, wood cabinets, green tile counter tops, a dishwasher, loads of equipment, dishes, and other necessities.  The adjacent utility room houses the washer and dryer.


Upstairs, one bedroom has a standard double 4-poster bed from which you can enjoy the water views.  There’s an antique armoire, other antiques, a sink.  The en suite bathroom has a deep tub.


A long hall leads to the large master bedroom.  It is a terrific room with a queen bed, a chaise lounge a the foot of the bed, a dressing table, ample cupboard space.  The private bathroom has a very large, deep tub with a hand-held shower.  There’s great wallpaper in this bathroom!


The Blue Room has twin beds, lake views, a dressing table, a sink, a nice, comfortable sitting area, striped blue and cream wallpaper.  The adjacent bathroom has a deep tub and a shower stall.  Murals have been hand-painted on the walls.


A large bedroom has a standard double bed, olive green Oriental rug, decorative fireplace, antique trunk and a comfortable upholstered chair.  There are views are of the roof line, the water and the grounds.


The Nursery has bunk beds and a baby’s cot.  It is small, yellow and cheerful.

Another hall bathroom has a lovely old sink, a deep tub and an upholstered easy chair.


Up ½ level, another bedroom has a standard double bed, an armoire, a chair, a window seat and an antique trunk at the foot of the bed. Flowered wallpaper and matching curtains make this a soft and pleasing room.

Up a spiral staircase, there are three more bedrooms.


One bedroom has twin brass beds, cupboard space, a sink and a decorative fireplace.  There are a balloon and blimp designs.  The window looks onto the roof line and the countryside.

A small attic-like room has twin beds, pine storage pieces, lots of closet space.  There’s a decorative fireplace, wallpaper with a provincial print, a basin.  Windows look onto water views.





Another room has a beautiful brass bed, a standard double.  There’s a sink, a chest of drawers, an antique armoire, a small upholstered chair, decorative fireplace, yellow striped wallpaper, water views from a dormer window.


These three bedrooms share a large bathroom that has a deep claw foot tub with a hand-held shower.

On the lower ground floor, there's a children’s play room with a ping pong table.  There is also a snooker room with a 3/4 size snooker table and a working fireplace.

The grounds, while not manicured, are well-maintained and lush.  You can stroll through their rhododendron forest right down to the water’s edge. 

Loch Lomond Shores is the gateway to Scotland’s first National Park.  At Lomond Shores, you can take a boat trip down loch Lomond.  There is an ongoing program of events and activities for all the family. The Loch Lomond Farmers' Markets take place twice a month.   Glasgow has many restaurants, bars, theatres, museums and cinemas.  There are a large range of retail and specialist shops and you can Park and Ride via the Metro system if you don't wish to park in the city centre.  Stirling, 40 minutes, is famous for its castle, the Wallace Monument, The Old Jail and many more attractions.  Dumbarton Castle is even closer on the north side of the Clyde.

Downtown Glasgow is under 20 minute from the castle.  Edinburgh is 60 minutes.  Stirling and the Trossachs are 40 minutes.   Loch Lomond Golf Club is only 6 miles.  The nearest village, Balloch, has good restaurants (one Chinese).

Catering can be arranged.  Dogs may be considered with prior notice.   The owners love to host Scottish weddings.  We are delighted to send you more information: caterers, hotels & B&Bs to accommodate greater numbers, pipers, bands, a marquee and clergy.

 
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:


This property is accessible to anyone who can manage stairs.  The stairs from the front hall to the main floor are rather steep.  There is a  guest powder room on the main floor.

2008 PRICES
Heating and electricity are included.
A £400 security deposit is due on arrival to owner.
Light housekeeping is included 2 hours per day Monday through Friday.
Wedding marquee is available for an additional £500.

3-Night Weekend Rental

Weekly Rental

Xmas / New Years

£ 3250

£ 4250

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