Looking to escape to a country retreat, with undisturbed views of rolling hills and landscape as far as the eye can see, then look no further than this delightful holiday house.
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 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 AREAPerthshire is renowned for its scenery, and activities such as pony trekking, guided land rover tours, and 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: 10
6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Books:
Saturday - Saturday
Travel:
Pitlochry 7 miles
Edinburgh 65 miles
Price (per week):
£980 to £2,205
Accommodation
Ground floor - 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 - 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.
- 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
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).
- Ground floor accommodation
TV has Freeview
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
- Childhood Heritage Museum
- Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Area: Tayside/Perthshire,
Type of Location: Countryside,
Nearest shop: 2.5 miles,
Nearest supermarket: 7 miles,
Nearest pub: 2.5 miles.