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Leny
Estate, The home of the Buchanan Family for over 1,000 years!
This highland estate contains a unique location for self catering holidays in historic Leny House, a family run baronial country mansion in its own parkland.
Award-winning self catering accommodation in lodges (log cabins) and holiday cottages amongst the garden grounds and the atmospheric luxurious Scottish Self Catering Castle Suite in Leny House.
Leny Estate, is set in Leny park surrounded by acres of farmland in the Leny Hills, Kilmahog, just to the west of Callander. The area is renowned for its natural beauty especially The Trossachs as immortalized by Sir Walter Scott in his historical romances. is within the newly-created Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park.
At this gateway to The Trossachs and the Park, the estate provides quiet, quality accommodation for the visitor to Scotland from which he or she can explore the area.
Leny Estate Self-Catering Accommodation
The North Wing - Luxury Self Catering Castle Suite
This North Wing self catering castle suite in Leny House has just been
completed after 3 years of restoration, the late medieval section of Leny
House now provides a luxurious 5 Star apartment with the comfort of modern
heating and plumbing but the atmosphere and ambience of the Elizabethan
age.
The splendid main hall has the stonework exposed and brought to life, oak galleries and beams reproduced and the ornate, decorated panelling and cornices replicated and extended. The entrance contains original oak timbers and reclaimed oak was used to restore the balustrades and galleries.
The open fireplace in the medieval hall encloses an iron firebasket and decorated canopy that recalls the style of the period. Picture yourself sitting before a log fire with a dram of single malt whisky, candlelight illuminating the stone walls and oak panelling.
The upper mezzanine area offers a beautiful place to relax and read a book in one of the window alcoves or indeed gaze over at the grandeur of the main hall with it's huge arched stone fireplace.
Fully Equipped Kitchen and Dining area. The kitchen is spacious and fully equipped with modern appliances installed in oak cabinets to preserve the character.
The lovingly restored and beautifully decorated Master Bedroom 2 (en-suite) houses a massive, 5ft wide, draped 4 poster bed and is furnished with lavish antiquities and decorative features. It has a large walk in wardrobe and a large ensuite bathroom with seperate shower, bath, hand basin and WC.
The beautifully decorated Master Bedroom 1 (en-suite) has been restored to a high standard and finished with huge 4 poster bed with heraldic drapes. This bedroom is furnished with fine victorian antiques and offers comfortable luxury for the discerning resident. Tv has freeview channels.
Our six Self Catering Scottish Lodges are constructed of solid spruce and are provided with south facing verandas and located on a peaceful dite with views towards the Trossachs.
Self Catering Log Cabins
The large comfortable lounge area within each lodge contain ample seating
for 6 people including TV, DVD player and SKY Satellite system. Each lounge
commands lovely views across the estate. The three seater couch doubles
as a fold down sofa bed for those with extra guests.
The dining area is set within the open plan living area, A large solid wood table easily accommodates dinner parties of up to 6 or more. All crockery is supplied and is to an extremely high standard.
The recently upgraded open plan kitchens within the lodges are well stocked with crockery, glasses, cutlery, pots and pans. Facilities include an oven / hob , dishwasher, fridge / freezer, toaster, kettle, washing machine and a microwave oven.
The warm and comfortable double rooms have ample storage space for hanging and storing garments. Each double bedroom contains low level lighting, bedside tables and wash hand basin. Bedding and towels are supplied with the room.
The twin bedroom in each of the lodges offers a cosy retreat for children and adults alike, each has ample storage and bedside lighting as standard. Towels and bed linen is provided.
Each lodge contains a large tastefully decorated family side bathroom with bath / shower, seperate WC and wash hand basin. Towels are provided.
Additional Facilities
Rated 4 Star
Large Deck area with BBQ
Outdoor Seating
Self Catering Cottages
The self catering Scottish cottage accommodation comprises two charming
Victorian semi-detached cottages in the grounds of Leny House in Scotland.
The lounge area is south facing and contains ample comfortable seating for up to 6 people. Each lounge within our victorian cottages has an open fire (logs provided) , TV / DVD and SKY television.
The well equipped kitchen contains a quality cooker and hob, microwave oven, fridge/freezer, toaster and kettle. The kitchen also contains a large dining table , ideal for breakfasts, lunches and evening meals. The kitchen contains all the crockery, utensils, cutlery, pots and pans that you will need on your stay at Leny Estate.
The large and spacious cottage double bedrooms are well furnished with king size bed and ample storage for clothing. This double bedroom contains an en-suite toilet and shower.
The cottage twin rooms offer a charming bedroom environment with twin single beds, dressing table and views over the valley towards Callander. Each twin has ample storage for your clothes.
Each of our Victorian cottages includes a recently upgraded family bathroom with Seperate bath and shower unit. Towels are provided.
Both Garden cottage and orchard cottage have large dining areas for eating with your party of group. Each has a dining table for 6 individuals with Orchard cottage having it's dining area located within a sun room overlooking the glen.
Additional Facilities
. Washer / Dryer
. Dishwasher
· Picnic Area
· Historic Scotland Property
· Historical Interest (e.g. famous birth places)
· Architectural Interest
Orchard Cottage has downstairs shower & WC, a seperate Dining Room / Sunroom.
Dinning
Ciro's; a family run Italian restaurant situated on Callander's
Main Street offering good, authentic Italian food. The a la carte menu
offers everything from fresh bruschetta to locally sourced steaks and
tasty pasta dishes. Book a table today and try for yourself, you won't
be disappointed!
Child Policy
Children Welcome
· Highchair Available
· Cot Available
Disabled Facilities
· Level Access
· Ramp Access
· Wheelchair Assisted Access
· Disabled Parking Available
· Unit suitable for the Disabled
Smoking Policy
· Smoking Restricted
Activities
Callander offers a fantastic range of activities and outdoor pursuits
to suit all age ranges and abilities. With it's stunning scenery, wild
landscapes and well services towns and villages, your stay at Leny estate
is sure to be as fun packed or as relaxing as you choose to make it.
Whether it's hillwalking, Fishing, pony trekking or eating out Leny estate has lots to offer. Pease enjoy our guide to the best of what Callandar, The Trossachs and the surrounding area have to offer.
Go Ape! Aberfoyle
Go Ape has been put together with adventure in mind. We want you and your
tribe to escape the rat race and spend some time getting out there and
hugging a few trees. And each other. Not for any other reason than because
you love life, and messing about in the forest puts a smile on your face.
Zip wire heaven...
Our first Scottish course and what an impact it's made. Stunning scenery
of the surrounding Queen Elizabeth Forest Park gives the course a jaw-dropping
backdrop. Oh, and let's not forget, arguably, the course's main attraction
- Britain’s two longest zip wires, each stretching over 400m long,
flying customers 150 feet above ground over a 90 foot waterfall.
A mecca for Go Ape pilgrims and thrill seekers alike.
· Highest point: Site 6 Zip Wire platform 40m
· Longest Zip Wire: Site 6 Zip Wire 426m
· Longest crossing: Amazon bridge (site 4) 15m
· Total length of all crossings: 1,171m
· Number of crossings: 30
· Number of sections: 6
The Visitor Centre, David Marshall Lodge, is a great place to start exploring Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.
Go Country
Go Country provide a full range of outdoor activities to suit all ages
and interests. Based on idyllic Loch Ard, within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs
National Park activities include quad biking, our unique waterpark, canoeing,
climbing/abseiling, cliff jumping, archery, mountain biking, orienteering
and many more.
Boating on Loch Lubnaig
Boat launching is allowed on Loch Lubnaig but outboard engines must be
under 10 h.p. Speedboats and jet skis are not allowed, but for someone
who just wants a sail on a nice day, or a family picnic, Loch Lubnaig
is the ideal place.
You can get a key for the slipway at a charge at Bayners tackle shop in Callander and leave your trailer secure whilst you are on the water.
Cycle Glenartney from Callander
Difficult 15 miles one way (9 miles farm track & rough track then
last 6m on tarmac). Return by same route or get someone to meet you at
Comrie.
This route is fairly hilly with steep sections over very rough track with lots of traps for the unwary. It is about 28 miles return of which about 19 miles are tarmac and the only realistic return is by the same route unless you wish to return by the main roads.
Cycletrack South Loch Venachar by Invertrossachs
Leave Callander on the Glasgow road (at the traffic lights), cross the
bridge and turn right at the mini roundabout. Follow this narrow winding
road ignoring any side roads. In about two miles you will come to Loch
Venachar and a viewpoint with a Trossachs mountain indicator.
Cycleway Callander to Strathyre
Route - Callander, Kilmahog, Loch Lubnaig, Strathyre
Description - Safe - mostly level, 9 miles purpose made cycleway. No Vehicles)
Start - Callander or small car park west of Kilmahog on A821 or Stank
car park
From Callander Meadows car park follow the pathway by the riverside to
join the cycleway near the main road - turn left onto the cycleway.
Follow the cycleway for about 1 mile and notice the low earthworks of the Roman camp between the track and the river before reaching the A821 Trossachs road by a car park near Kilmahog.
Fishing
Trolling for Salmon on Loch Lubnaig from your own boat is available at
a charge per day or per season. Permits and key to launch slipway available
from Baynes Tackle shop in Callander. The permit is for your boat and
allows 3 anglers to fish.
Most of the salmon from the Forth system runs through Lubnaig, so this permit must represent one of the best deals in the country for the salmon angler so if you have your own boat, why not give it a go.
Callander Golf Club
The Scotsman includes Callander among its list of the best golf courses
in their 4th February 2009 issue, ahead of Carnoustie's Championship Course.
Peter MacMichael describes Callander as 'great fun to play'.
It is no accident that Golf Monthly rated Callander among the top ten courses in Scotland for visitors, alongside Gleneagles, Turnberry and St. Andrews.
Gleneagles Golf Club
The golf courses were the inspiration of two of the world's most famous
golfers, James Braid, five times winner of the Open Championship who designed
the King's and Queen's, and Jack Nicklaus, Golfer of the 20th Century,
who created the PGA Centenary Course.
The PGA Centenary Course, created by Jack Nicklaus,
is a modern classic. Ryder Cup Logo
Even for a champion and acclaimed golf architect like Nicklaus, The PGA
Centenary Course was a challenge.
Rednock Farm Pony Trekking & Horse Riding Centre
At Castle Rednock Trekking Centre our experience leaders will escort you
on one of our adaptable reliable mounts. You will have the opportunity
to reach your own personal potential on our 1 hour or 2 hour treks. In
the course of our treks you will cover various forms of terrain hill stream
and woodland with fantastic views of the Campsies, Lake of Menteith and
the Ochil Hills.
During our treks we will give instruction and advice if needed to ensure that your experience is enjoyable and trouble free. Many forms of wildlife can be viewed from horse back and our leaders and escorts will be delighted to ensure that viewing opportunities are not missed.
We cater for all ability levels including children and welcome groups, families and individuals alike. We operate all year and work every day except Saturdays.
McLaren Community Leisure Centre
This facility offers a 20m swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room,
sunbeds, full sized games hall, squash courts, climbing wall, fitness
suite, cafeteria and floodlit all weather tennis courts. Open all year,
0900 - 2100 seven days a week.
Walking and hillwalking
Ben Ledi is not a ‘Munro’ but is in a prominent
position on the southern edge of the Highlands and can therefore be seen
from many parts of the southern Highlands in Scotland's National Park.
Traditional route is from Stank car park (about 3 M north Callander on A84, turn left at 'Forest Cabins' sign to cross a metal bridge, ). This route is well marked and visible all the way to the top.
Ben Vorlich and Stuc-a-Chroin
A strenuous walk to Ben Vorlich summit. If extended to Stuc-a-Chroin the
walk becomes more demanding and also calls for scrambling skills . The
route is very exposed in places and in bad weather temperatures can be
very low, even in summer.
Lower Crags walk
Length: about 1-2 mile depending on route taken.
Start: Either anywhere on the green dotted route or Bracklinn Road Car
Park. Either drive up Bracklinn Rd at the east end of Main St or walk
up North Church St and a footpath to Ancaster road, turn right then left
at Bracklinn Rd.
At the top of Bracklinn Rd turn left then right into the woods then 200 yd's to a small car park among the trees on the left.
The Two Bridges
Length: about ¾mile
Start: Callander Ancaster Square
Easy level walk, all weather.
From Ancaster Square (town centre) walk west to the crossroads at the Traffic lights, turn left, across the 'Red Bridge', noting the view over the meadows to Ben Ledi to the right as you cross the bridge. Over the bridge turn left down the path by the Primary School grounds then across the footbridge noting the view back to the red bridge and the Ben Ledi.
Wild life
Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park offers one
of the best value for money days out Scotland has to offer. From the Wildlife
Animal Reserves to the Adventure Playground and many more attractions,
there is plenty of fun and excitement for all the family.
Wild Animal Reserves, Adventure Playground, Boat Trip around Chimp Island, Pets Farm, Lemur Land, Flying Fox, Giant Astraglide, Sea Lion Shows, Bird of Prey Centre & Displays & Pedal Boats.
David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre is the best place to start exploring Queen Elizabeth
Forest Park. This impressive building, locally known by its original name,
the David Marshall Lodge, was gifted to the Forestry Commission in 1960
by the Carnegie Trust.
The David Marshall Lodge offers some of the most spectacular views in the area, including a stunning view across Loch Ard Forest to Ben Lomond.
History
A modest baronial mansion and estate of NE Stirling, Leny lies to the
north of Kilmahog, 1¼ miles (2 km) northwest of Callander. Leny
House began as an L-plan tower house in 1513, was strengthened in 1691
and largely rebuilt 1845-46 by David Bryce (1803-76) as a Jacobean-style
mansion.
Part of the harled 16th C. original can still be seen on the north side. Bryce first used a round entrance-tower here, which became a familiar feature in his subsequent houses. Leny was long the property of the Buchanan family, most notable amongst whom was Francis Buchanan (1752 - 1829) who explored NE India, wrote several works of natural history and introduced many unusual plants to the grounds at Leny.
An earlier Francis Buchanan was hanged by the Jacobites in 1746 when the Head of Clan Stewart was shot an Leny. The house was restored in 1998 and is now used as a family-run self catering business.
DIRECTIONS
Leny Estate lies just outside of the busy town of Callander in the heart
of the Trossachs
By Car
International airports at Glasgow and Edinburgh; nearest train stations
Dunblane and Stirling connecting with Edinburgh and Glasgow; buses approximately
hourly weekdays from Stirling to Callander, reduced service Saturday and
Sunday.
From Glasgow Airport
· M8 to Junction 25
· Take Clyde Tunnel
· Follow the A81 sign posted Aberfoyle through
· Bearsden
· Milngavie (pronounced Milguy)
· Strathblane
· Just before Aberfoyle turn right
· Arriving in Callander turn left on to A84
· Drive through Callander; Leny Estate entrance is on the right
For a more scenic route you can continue in to Aberfoyle with its Wool Centre and the Queen Elizabeth Forest Visitor Centre. Continuing over Dukes Pass (A821) provides wonderful views over the Trossachs. Continue to the A84 at Kilmahog, passing the Lade Inn on the right. Turn right towards Callander; Leny Estate entrance is on the left.
From Glasgow City
· A814 to Junction A8/A814
· A8 to M8 Junction 15
· M8 to M8 Junction 13
· M80 to Crow Wood Roundabout
· A80 to M80 Junction 4
· M80 to Junction M9/M80
· M9 to Junction 10
· A84 Callander
· Drive through Callander; Leny Estate entrance is on the right
From Edinburgh City
Take route sign posted Airport and follow the next instructions.
From Edinburgh Airport
· Take the A8 to the Newbridge Interchange
· M9 to Junction 10 just after Stirling
· Exit at J10 on to A84 to Callander
· Drive through Callander; Leny Estate entrance is on the right
From Perth
· A93 to Junction A9/A93/M90
· A9 to Junction A9/A820
· A820 to Doune
· Turn right on to A84 sign posted Callander
· Drive through Callander; Leny Estate entrance is on the right
Email Leny Estate Self-Catering enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
