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Muir Estate
Tucked away between the charming village of Thornhill and the bustling tourist town of Callander, Muir Estate offers 188 acres of private woodland, rolling pasture and complete tranquillity. Sleeping 10–14 guests (plus two infants) across five beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, the estate is the perfect escape to reconnect with family and friends. Unwind beneath the stars in the wood-fired hot tub, gather around the fire pit, enjoy homemade pizzas from the outdoor oven, or cook alfresco on the stone barbecue.
For extra room, have a look at Mid Torrie Farm, the Bothy there is a 2 bed self catering cottage, just 3 miles away.
The Lodge
The Lodge offers spacious, flexible accommodation for large families and groups, with five beautifully appointed bedrooms and generous living spaces designed for relaxing, socialising and making memories together. For even greater flexibility, the adjoining Bothy features a comfortable en-suite king-size sofa bed . It's ideal for older children seeking a little independence, grandparents, or guests who would appreciate a little more privacy, offering everyone extra space to relax and enjoy their stay.
The property is arranged in an L-shaped layout. One wing is dedicated to five luxurious double bedrooms, 3 on the ground floor and two on the upper floor, comprising one king-size and four super king-size rooms. Three bedrooms benefit from private en-suite shower rooms, while the remaining two each have their own private shower room. All of the beds can be configured as twin beds, offering complete flexibility for your group. Please see the floor plan.
In the middle of the property is a practical boot room and a well-equipped utility room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and sink, ideal after a day exploring the hills, lochs and woodland surrounding the estate.
A large walk-in wardrobe off the landing serves the principal suite, while a second staircase leads to the fifth bedroom, a cosy super king room with its own en-suite bathroom featuring a bath with handheld shower.
Families are well catered for, with two travel cots, a camp bed and a Childs sleep mat available for use throughout the property.
The Heart of the Lodge
One of the things guests tell us time and again is how quickly Muir Estate Lodge feels like home. As you step inside, you'll immediately appreciate the light, space and sense of calm that defines the lodge. Designed by Swedish architect Märtha Wachtmeister, the house beautifully blends traditional Scottish architecture with clean Scandinavian design, creating a home that feels both luxurious and wonderfully relaxed. Large floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and expansive windows flood the living space with natural light, allowing the surrounding landscape to become part of the experience throughout the day.
At the heart of the house, a wonderfully sociable open-plan kitchen, dining and living space where everyone can spend time together. Whoever has volunteered (or been volunteered!) to cook never feels tucked away, instead remaining very much part of the conversation, whether that's chatting over a glass of wine, helping with dinner or simply enjoying the buzz of family life.
The kitchen itself has been designed for people who genuinely enjoy cooking. At its heart is a beautiful range-style cooker with a seven-ring gas hob and three electric ovens, giving you plenty of room to prepare everything from a leisurely breakfast to a full celebration dinner. It's equipped much like a family kitchen rather than a typical holiday let, with quality cookware, large serving dishes, plenty of crockery and cutlery, baking equipment, blenders, mixers and all the little things that somehow make cooking easier. We've also stocked the cupboards with those everyday essentials that guests often forget, so if you need something, there's every chance you'll already find it waiting for you. Of course, if nobody fancies cooking, that's absolutely fine too. We offer a selection of our popular Heat & Eat Suppers, delicious home-cooked meals, showcasing our own estate venison, alongside vegetarian, vegan and an alternative meat option. They're all prepared in advance, ready for you to simply heat and enjoy whenever it suits you. You can find out more on our Eat page. For an even more relaxing experience, we're also delighted to arrange for a private chef to come to the lodge and prepare a meal for your group. Many guests are pleasantly surprised by how affordable this can be. By the time you've organised taxis, travelled into town, found a restaurant able to accommodate a large group, and paid for food and drinks, having a chef cook exclusively for you at the lodge often works out to be excellent value, and everyone gets to stay together and enjoy the evening without leaving the estate.
Follow the glass-balustraded staircase upstairs and you'll discover the lodge's main lounge – a beautiful Scandinavian-inspired space with soaring ceilings, clean lines and an abundance of natural light streaming through the glazed gable. Wide Danish timber floorboards add warmth and character, while generous velvet sofas, a cosy loveseat and additional seating ensure there's plenty of room for everyone to relax in comfort.
A second wood-burning stove sits proudly at the gable end of the room, making this a particularly magical place during the winter months. On a cold evening, with the fire crackling, snowflakes drifting past the floor-to-ceiling windows and family or friends gathered together, it's hard to imagine a more peaceful or memorable setting. Whether you're curling up with a book, enjoying a board game, watching a film or simply admiring the ever-changing views across the estate, this is a room you'll find yourselves returning to again and again.
Just off of this room is the adjoining wing where as we descibed above it where the bedrooms are locate. Two on this floor and 3 on the ground floor.
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