The area contains some of the most varied scenery to be found in the country often described as a tapestry of mountains, lochs, tree-clad hills together with attractive towns and villages the largest of which is Callander This is an ideal holiday location to suit all tastes. Callander, in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, is surrounded by spectacular scenery and provides an ideal base for a wide variety of activities, yet it is little more than a one hour drive from Edinburgh or Glasgow.

There are many attractions close to Callander including the beautiful Lochs Katrine, Lubnaig and Earn. Hills such as Ben Ledi, Ben A'an and the two local “Munros” Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin are easily accessible from Callander as are many others hills nearby. Historic attractions such as Doune Castle, Inchmaholme Priory and Rob Roy’s Grave are all within a 20 minute drive.

Several local walks in the upper and lower Callander Crags, woods and to the Bracklinn falls (With the new Bracklinn Bridge) are easily accessible from the cottage and a local cycle hire shop and the cycleway are just a few minutes walk away.

Callander is the eastern gateway to the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and locally there are many beauty spots and lochside picnic areas to visit.

The Trossachs, Loch Katrine and its famous steamship SS Sir Walter Scott are a delightful 9 mile drive from Callander and a visit to Loch Lomond makes a very pleasant day out with a very scenic drive of about 25 miles to Balloch.

Stirling, Glasgow Perth and Edinburgh are all within about 1 hours drive. Oban, Fort William and the west coast attractions are a little further, but still well within travelling distance by car for a day out.