Checking Into Your Pod
Everything you need to know for your upcoming trip. From check in times, arrival, and everything included in a pod stay.
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The village of Strathyre is located on the A84. Parking for the pods is just off the main road between the former Munro Hotel and Airlie House. If you are coming from the South, this will be on your right just after you pass the village shop which is on your left. If you are coming from the North the car park is on your left. After you park, walk to the top of the car park and take a right at the electricity pylon. The pods are thirty metres down the path.
Please note, during the winter the path can be dark at night. We suggest having a phone / torch available if arriving when it is dark.
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Check in for your pod is from 3PM onwards.
Check out is 11AM on the day you are leaving,
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The local pub, The White Stag, should be open every day for drinks and bar snacks. You can pre-book meals if needed.
The Village Shop opens 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri and 8.30-3pm Sat and Sun.
The Broch Cafe is located in the village and provides delicious hot and cold food and drinks. Their hours vary seasonally, so please take a look at their website (https://brochcafe.com/) for more information.
There are eateries and shops in Callander, Lochearnhead and Killin. Mhor 84 is 2 miles down the cycle path or road, and is always a fabulous place to eat or grab a coffee.
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Each pod has a double bed with full bedding provided.
Bedding for the sofa bed can be found under the double bed. If you use this please leave it on the couch or bed when you check out.
A large main and guest towel are also provided as part of the stay, and a hair dryer can be found under the double bed.
The wifi code for the pod can be found inside our booklet in the pod but will also be sent in a message prior to arrival.
The pod also contains a small kitchenette with pots, pans, cooker, toaster, microwave, cooking tools, utensils, oil, salt, pepper, refrigerator, coffee, tea, sugar, and milk.
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The pods have two small bins located inside the pod and two large bins outside.
You can dispose of small waste inside the pods. For additional waste please use the two large bins outside of Alba. One bin is for general waste, and the other is for glass.
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Each pod has an electric heater on the wall. We turn your heater up before arrival so your pod is warm.
The controls for the heater can be found under a flap on the top right that flips open. The numbers displayed indicate the desired temperature in degrees Celsius.
If your pod is too hot or too cold for you, please feel free to adjust the temperature using the up and down buttons. We suggest somewhere between 18-22C.
Our most asked questions…
Bedding + towels
Each pod comes with a duvet, pillows, and large bath and guest towels for two. There is also a duvet and pillow for the sofa bed in the pod.
What to do
We have a small list above of amenities in the area. You can also use our website where we have a large list of suggestions!
Cooking in the pod
We have stocked the pod with cooking essentials. Each pod has a small kitchenette with tools, plates, utensils, oil, salt, pepper, small milks, coffee, tea, and sugar to get you started.
Check in times
Each pod has a lockbox containing its key, and you can check in with your code anytime after 3PM. The code for the lockbox will be sent to you in a message before you arrive. Check out is at 11AM.