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Holiday Lodge and cottage,
Perthshire
Sleeps 12
Tucked away in a beautiful secluded spot, with spectacular views over hills and glens, makes this a perfect base for your family holiday in Perthshire.
With wonderful views in all directions, this delightful south facing country lodge, situated in the idyllic countryside, is the perfect holiday house to enjoy picturesque Perthshire. Easily accessible, being three miles off the main Perth – Inverness road, yet tucked away in a private secluded spot.
Approached via a private road with hard surface track, the parking for up to 6 cars can be found to the rear. On entering the lodge, there is a comfortable reception hall with wood burning stove which leads onto the main sitting room with TV, which enjoys excellent views out to the countryside. The hub of the house will be the open-plan living space which houses the well equipped kitchen, dining area with table that seats up to 12 people and further living space with comfortable seating in front of the wood burning stove. With ground floor accommodation of one double room with shower room next door, there are further bedrooms at this level accessed via some steps which includes one double room and one single room. Upstairs there are two twin rooms and a single room, with a further bedroom available in the cottage that is 40 metres from the lodge. With garden furniture to the front of the house, it is ideal on a summer evenings to enjoy the views on offer, which includes a pond which is a haven for wildlife. To the rear is a private tennis court, which is available for use. This is an ideal base to have a family holiday to discover Perthshire and a complimentary family pass to Blair Castle is included as part of the booking and is at the house on arrival.
WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA
Perthshire is renowned for its scenery, and activities such as pony trekking, guided land rover tours, fishing on the river Tay or hill lochs can all be arranged on the Blair Atholl estate as extra. Walking and mountain biking are very popular in this area. For those who golf, there is an excellent local 9-hole course at Blair Atholl, with local courses at Pitlochry and Dunkeld. 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. The Edradour distillery can also be found in Pitlochry, which is ideal for the whisky enthusiast. Perth is only half an hour away for those seeking culture and shopping.
Approached via a private road with hard surface track, the parking for up to 6 cars can be found to the rear. On entering the lodge, there is a comfortable reception hall with wood burning stove which leads onto the main sitting room with TV, which enjoys excellent views out to the countryside. The hub of the house will be the open-plan living space which houses the well equipped kitchen, dining area with table that seats up to 12 people and further living space with comfortable seating in front of the wood burning stove. With ground floor accommodation of one double room with shower room next door, there are further bedrooms at this level accessed via some steps which includes one double room and one single room. Upstairs there are two twin rooms and a single room, with a further bedroom available in the cottage that is 40 metres from the lodge. With garden furniture to the front of the house, it is ideal on a summer evenings to enjoy the views on offer, which includes a pond which is a haven for wildlife. To the rear is a private tennis court, which is available for use. This is an ideal base to have a family holiday to discover Perthshire and a complimentary family pass to Blair Castle is included as part of the booking and is at the house on arrival.
WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA
Perthshire is renowned for its scenery, and activities such as pony trekking, guided land rover tours, fishing on the river Tay or hill lochs can all be arranged on the Blair Atholl estate as extra. Walking and mountain biking are very popular in this area. For those who golf, there is an excellent local 9-hole course at Blair Atholl, with local courses at Pitlochry and Dunkeld. 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. The Edradour distillery can also be found in Pitlochry, which is ideal for the whisky enthusiast. Perth is only half an hour away for those seeking culture and shopping.
At a glance
Sleeps: 12
7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Books:
Saturday - Saturday
Saturday - Saturday
Travel:
Pitlochry 7 miles
Edinburgh 65 miles
Pitlochry 7 miles
Edinburgh 65 miles
Price (per week):
£1,170 to £2,415
£1,170 to £2,415
Accommodation
Ground floor, Lodge - Entrance to rear of building; reception hall with wood burning stove; sitting room with Freeview TV and DVD player; utility room; bathroom, with shower over bath, w.c and wash hand basin; large open plan room with kitchen area, a dining area with table that seats 12 people and living space with sofas and chairs and a wood burning stove; access off open plan room to – double room, with double bed; shower room, with shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin; stairs to floor above; access off open plan room via steps to – double room, with double bed; stairs to floor above; single room with single bed; bathroom, with shower over bath, w.c and wash hand basin.
First floor, Lodge - First set of stairs; twin room; twin room with en-suite bathroom, with bath only, w.c and wash hand basin. Second set of stairs – leads directly to a single room, which can double up as a playroom.
Ground floor, Cottage - Entrance; stairs to loft (closed –off); double room, with double bed; bathroom, with bath only, w.c and was hand basin; living room, with single bed for child – if required, and kitchenette area with fridge and kettle.
- 2 single bedroom/s with shared bathroom
- 2 double bedroom/s with shared bathroom
- 1 twin bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom
- 2 twin bedroom/s with shared bathroom
- Cottage, has 1 double room, with private bathroom
Features
- Additional Accommodation
- Catering quotes available on request
- Complimentary family pass to Blair Castle
- Gun cabinet
- Rural and private
- Tennis Court
- Wireless Broadband
- Woodland walks
Facilities and Services
Linen, towels and an initial supply of fuel for the two wood burning stoves. (The rental includes an allowance towards electricity which is used for both heat and light. Under normal use the average payment is quite low but the calculation is clearly illustrated in the welcome pack on arrival).
- BBQ
- CD Player
- Cot
- DVD Player
- Dishwasher
- Electric Hob & Oven
- Fridge/Freezer
- Garden Furniture
- Ground floor accommodation
- Highchair
- Initial Supply of Logs
- Microwave
- Payphone
- TV
- Washer Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Wood burning stoves
A complimentary family pass to Blair Castle is included within the let. Please note the lodge is closed in January, February and March of each year. Please note that there is a pond to the front of the lodge and it is not suitable for unsupervised children.
Local activities & area
- Blair Castle
- House of Bruar shopping centre
- Dunkeld Cathedral
- Perth for shopping
- Pony trekking
- Golf at Pitlochry
- Edradour Distillery
- Scottish Crannog Centre
- Childhood Heritage Museum
- Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Transport
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 49 miles away and Edinburgh 80 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 situated within walking distance of the arrivals terminal at Edinburgh and such arrangements for car hire can also be made for arrivals 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 with car hire facilities available on site (or within short taxi/walking distance) would be Blair Atholl, approximately eight miles from the property.
Nearest Airport:
- Edinburgh 65 miles
- Glasgow 88 miles
Nearest Train Station:
- Pitlochry 7 miles