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Tower Buildings Birnam, Dunkeld, Perthshire

Situated on the banks of the River Tay, the conservation village of Birnam is home to the Birnam Oak, the last remaining example of Birnam Wood so famous from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Enjoy leisurely walks along the river and across Telford’s Bridge into Dunkeld, the fort of the Celts, with its 15th century cathedral. Tucked away in this beautifully preserved cathedral town are a host of lovely shops and many enticing places to eat from mouth watering kormas to traditional haggis and neeps, stovie suppers and Sunday roasts.

Nestling amid the thickly wooded hills of Perthshire, bird watchers can wonder at a marvellous display of birds including ospreys at the nearby Loch of the Lowes, four miles from Birnam. Golfers can tee off at the challenging 18 hole Dunkeld golf course, while hillwalkers will find an array of terrain through heather-clad hills and wooded dells minutes from the front door. Mountaineers and Munro baggers can scale the heights of Schiehallion and Ben Lawyers half an hour’s drive from this self-catering holiday home Birnam. Fisherman can net a champion trout in the lochs and rivers a mere half a mile away, while those who enjoy more arduous river sports can try a spot of white water rafting, sailing, canoeing and kayaking all within a short driving distance of the apartment.

There are many activities for children including the Beatrix Potter Garden and Exhibition situated across the road in the Birnam Arts Centre. The Centre is host to a programme of live music, theatre and visual arts. Paint your own ceramics at Going Pottie is another hit with the children. Ice skating, ten- pin bowling, soft play areas and retail therapy can all be found 20 minutes away in Perth. Tower Buildings is located in Station Road only five minutes walk from the train station and therefore within easy access of Edinburgh, Perth, Inverness, Dundee, Aberdeen and Glasgow - you can discover Scotland for the day by train so you don't have the stress of parking in cities!

Accommodation:
Situated in a listed Victorian building, in the conservation village of Birnam, this very stylish basement apartment offers an ideal base location in the heart of Scotland. The apartment is tastefully decorated throughout by the owner, a well-known Scottish artist. The accommodation is full of her beautiful paintings and original artwork, adding to the charm and character of this unique accommodation. The apartment sleeps 4 and comprises of two bedrooms, one double room and one single room with bunk beds. The spacious living room (plus dining area) has two double sofa beds, one of which could accommodate a further two guests by arrangement. There is a TV and video player with a large selection of videos - also a large selection of tourist information, maps, books and games are provided.

The adjacent kitchen is extremely well equipped with extras for keen cooks, including a fan oven and a microwave. The large and stylish shower room/wc has a washing machine and heated towel rail. The holiday apartment is heated by electric storage heaters each fitted with a total heating control option offering instant heat when required. There is a drying courtyard outside and private parking: also ample room to accommodate bicycles.

Directions:-
From Perth take the A9 and go 12 miles north towards Inverness. Take the first turning on the right signposted for Birnam. Travel along this road to the first road on the left. There is a red phone box on the corner. 3a Tower buildings is situated behind the phone box.

From Pitlochry on the A9 proceed 12 miles south and take the first turning on left which is signposted for Dunkeld. Take the next turning on the right signposted for Birnam. Travel along this road to the first road on the right, then follow directions as above.

What's included:
All linen and towels are included. Electricity is payable by meter reading.

Cost and availability.
This self-catering acccommodation near Dunkeld is rented out all year round.
Rental periods are generally a week (Sat to Sat) - although short breaks are welcome (min 3 nights). Checking in time is usually after 3pm and checking out is by 10am.

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