Scottish Holiday Property for Rent on Self Catering Basis near Perth and Edinburgh.

013 Arts and Crafts Town House, Perthshire

Sleeps 10+1 Does not accept pets

If you are looking to relax in a magnificent period property beautifully maintained with great access to the country, positioned in the centre of Scotland, then look no further.

This is a superb example of an Arts and Crafts designed townhouse, situated in a quiet residential street on the outskirts of Aberfeldy, with spectacular views overlooking the river Tay. Well presented, with original features such as stained glass windows, roll top baths and large bay windows.

Within, the feature room is the original wood panelled drawing room with TV and comfortable sofas with wood burning stove, which evokes the era of the 1900’s but with modern comforts. The dining room is a traditional room with dining table that can seat up to 10 people. The well equipped kitchen is next door. Additionally there is a TV/Cinema room, which is ideal for children and there is a front porch, which acts a music room, with upright piano. In the hallway, there is a snug with wood burning stove, which is below the impressive feature pitch pine double staircase. The accommodation is all on the first floor. Please note that a housekeeper resides in a completely separate and private rear wing to the house, but the secure shared driveway and grounds are available for use primarily by the residents. The grounds to the rear include a lawn with summer house, with orchard area. There is parking for up to 6 cars within the drive and there is further off-street parking if required. Two minutes walking distance from the property is a children's playground. This charming holiday house is perfect for families, fishing groups and golfers.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA
This part of west Perthshire is renowned for its scenery with Glen Lyon, Loch Tay, Glenmore and Schiehallion being highlights. Walking and mountain biking are very popular in this area, as well as the many water activities that can be arranged including white water rafting on the Tay. For those who golf, there is an excellent course at Aberfeldy, with other local courses at Kenmore and Pitlochry. Gleneagles is 35 miles away for all the activities that they can organise. The river Tay is the primary salmon river in Perthshire for those looking for premium fishing. For those looking for shopping experiences, then the internationally renowned House of Bruar is closeby, or a trip into Pitlochry will find a diverse range available. Dewars world of whisky is in Aberfeldy or the Edradour distillery can also be found in Pitlochry, which is ideal for the whisky enthusiast. The city of Perth is an hour away for those seeking further culture and shopping.

At a glance

Sleeps: 10+1
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms

Books:
Friday - Friday

Travel:
14 Miles Pitlochry
73 Miles Edinburgh

Price (per week):
£1,250 to £2,500

Accommodation

Ground floor - Entrance Vestibule; wood panelled drawing room, with wood burning stove, TV and DVD player; cinema room, with 42” LCD screen, with DVD player and surround sound system; music room, with upright piano; sun room; hallway, beneath feature stairs, with wood burning stove and seating; w.c, with w.c only, with original feature structure; wood panelled drawing room, with table that seats 10 people, with open fire and music system; galley, or butler’s pantry; kitchen, with electric and gas hobs; feature pitch pine double stairs.

First floor - Feature stairs, narrowed to one stair; shower room, with shower cabinet and wash hand basin; double room, with double bed; bathroom, with feature roll top bath with shower attachment, w.c, wash hand basin and bidet, which is accessible via corridor door or en-suite to the following bedroom; double room, with double bed with feature windows with front view, with en-suite bathroom, which is accessible via corridor door as well; family bedroom, with double bed and small single bed, with feature windows with front view, with adjoining door to next room; double room, with double bed, with adjoining door to room next door, with feature windows with front view, with en-suite bathroom, which is accessible via corridor door as well; bathroom, with feature roll top bath with shower attachment, w.c, wash hand basin and bidet, which is accessible via corridor door or en-suite to the previous bedroom; twin room, with two single beds.

2 double bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom

1 double bedroom/s with shared bathroom

1 twin bedroom/s with shared bathroom

1 Family room/s with double and single beds with shared bathroom

Features

Central Heating

Cinema room

Croquet Set

Digibox

Open fire

Piano

Summer House

Wireless Broadband

Facilities and Services

linen; towels; electricity and an initial supply of logs are included within the rental.

6 ring gas/electric hob and double oven

CD Player

Central Heating

DVD Player

Dishwasher

Fridge/Freezer

Garden Furniture

Highchair

Initial Supply of Logs

Internet Access

Microwave

Tumble Dryer

Washing Machine

Wood burning stoves

Please note that a housekeeper resides in a completely separate and private rear wing to the house.

Local activities & area

House of Bruar

Schiehallion Highland Historic Tours

Highland Adventure Safaris

Falconry at Braco

Salmon & Trout Fishing on the Tay

Blair Castle

Crannog Centre

Dewars World of Whisky

Golf at Aberfeldy or Gleneagles

White water rafting

Area: Tayside/Perthshire, Type of Location: Town, Nearest shop: Less than a Mile, Nearest supermarket: 30 Miles, Nearest pub: Less than a Mile.

Transport

Nearest Airport:

Edinburgh 70 miles
Dundee 53 miles

Nearest Train Station:

Pitlochry 14 miles

Use of a car is essential to discover the true beauty of the surrounding areas. For those flying into Scotland, the closest airports to this property are Dundee 53 miles away and Edinburgh 70 miles away and hiring a car or 4WD couldn’t be more convenient if you are choosing to travel by air. There are a variety of well known car rental companies that will provide car hire at Edinburgh and such arrangements can also be providedyou’re your arrival at Dundee. If you are driving into Scotland from the south, the major arterial motorway into Scotland, the M74, although busy is generally free flowing. Trains these days can also be an extremely accessible and pleasurable means of transport into Scotland for individuals and groups alike. All the major railway stations have car hire companies located in situ, enabling the transition from carriage to car to be as stress free as possible. The closest station to the property is Pitlochry, approximately 14 miles away. Trains from London to this station will take approximately seven hours.