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Willowburn Cottage
Blairgowrie, Perthshire |
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This lovely cottage is ideally situated for those wanting to enjoy the huge range of outdoor activities close at hand. With fishing, walking, cycling, driving or rafting, there is something for everyone: of course you could just relax in the beautiful cottage garden. The garden has a small burn, or stream, running through it and is an oasis of calm and tranquillity allowing you to sit, relax and wind down.
The Cateran Trail (a 60 mile circular walk) is one of the many walks and local paths close to the cottage. Fishing is available on the Ericht, Tay and Isla Rivers close by and within 6 miles of the cottage there are 6 lochs, some of which can also be fished. At Loch of the Lowes you can study wild life - ospreys, red squirrels, otters and many more - viewed close up from an observation hide.
There are 9 golf courses within a 15 minute drive! These include the renowned Rosemount course in Blairgowrie, the Glenisla and Strathmore courses in Alyth. The world famous Championship courses of St Andrews, Gleneagles and Carnoustie are all within an hour’s drive. The magnificent Hermitage walk is near Dunkeld which is only 11 miles away. At Meikleour just 4 miles away, is the tallest beech hedge in the world - an amazing sight in all four seasons!
This cottage is in a perfect place for sightseeing with Scone Palace, Glamis Castle and Blair Atholl Castle all within a short distance. The beautiful coasts of Angus and Fife are short drives away - 1 hour and ½ hour respectively. A visit to either of the cities of Dundee or Perth, each under 20 miles away, is a must, especially if you are in need of some retail therapy. Edinburgh and Glasgow are both about 1 ½ hours away by car or train and are interesting cities for day trips. This lovely cottage is ideal for a relaxing break in the Scottish hills or for an activity holiday, taking advantage of all that Perthshire has to offer.
- Sleeps - 4/6
- Bedrooms - 2 (2 doubles + sofa bed)
- Bathroom - 1 with over bath shower
- Dishwasher
- Washer/dryer
- Microwave
- Fridge/freezer
- Flatscreen TV with iPod docking station
- Freeview box
- DVD player plus selection of DVDs, video player, radio
- WiFi internet access
- Large selection of books, board games
- Cot and high chair available
- Beautiful enclosed garden
- Garden furniture and BBQCar parking in driveway
- Pets welcome
- Short breaks
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- Blairgowrie - 1 mile
- Airports - Dundee 18 miles, Edinburgh 65 miles
- Stations - Dunkeld 11 miles, Perth 16 miles, Dundee 18 miles
- Good places to eat within a short drive
- Salmon fishing on Rivers Ericht, Isla and Tay
- Golf courses – Rosemount 2 miles, Strathmore and Glenisla 5 miles
- Walking – local walks on the doorstep/Cateran trail/Glenshee area and Cairngorm National Park
- Off road driving - 11 miles away in Dunkeld
- Cycling
- Horse riding
- Whitewater-rafting, canyoning, canoeing - various locations
- Skiing – Glenshee 15 miles
- Castles, gardens, places of interest
- Bird Watching
- Distilleries
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Accommodation:
As the name suggests this beautiful cottage has a small burn, or stream, running through the stunning garden. The sound of the water trickling under the small bridges is the perfect background music to your relaxing holiday. With farmland on two sides, you can often see geese grazing in the winter months and partridge and pheasants are also regular garden visitors.
The fully modernised old cottage has a welcoming porch opening on to a bright, modern kitchen with dining area. It is very well equipped with everything you may possibly need to prepare a simple meal or a grand feast! There is an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, and washing machine/dryer and under floor heating. From the kitchen you enter the living room with comfy sofa and leather chairs; there are stunning views over the fields to the hills beyond. You will also find satellite flatscreen TV with iPod docking station, DVD, board games, WiFi internet access and telephone.
From the living room a corridor leads one way to a spacious master bedroom with luxurious white linen, a cosy duvet and comfortable bed. Another corridor leads from the living room to the bathroom and on to the smaller of the two double bedrooms equally well provided with luxurious white linen and duvet. The modern white tiled bathroom has over bath shower, wash basin, WC and under floor heating.
Sitting out in the extensive garden on the terrace sharing a good wine and listening to the birds is the perfect ending to a day. In the evening you can relax in the living room watching the sun go down over the hills or if you wish to eat out there are many pubs and restaurants to choose from close by.
Directions:-
From Perth and the M9
Leave the M9 at junction 11 which is signed for Perth, Blairgowrie and Coupar Angus. Leave Perth on the A93 to Blairgowrie. Continue for about 16 miles to Blairgowrie. When in Blairgowrie turn left onto Shaw Street, then left again onto the A923. Follow this road for 2 miles. Once you reach the small hamlet of Kinloch, lookout for a large hedge on the right, just beyond this is a green gate and the cottage.
From Dundee
Take the A923 for Coupar Angus. Once in Coupar Angus follow signs for Blairgowrie. Just as you enter Blairgowrie take first left along Golf Course Road. Once at the end of this road turn right into Blairgowrie. Then look out for Shaw Street as mentioned above.
What's included:
Heating, hot water, electricity and Wi-Fi internet access are all included. There is also a phone available for use, please just cover any non-local calls. Pets are allowed, but with an additional £10 charge. Bed linen and towels (bathroom and kitchen) are provided. Tea, coffee, sugar and milk are provided for your first cuppa when you arrive and there are store cupboard basics.
Cost and availability.
The cottage is available to rent throughout the year.
Change over day is Saturday. Please vacate the property by 10 am on the day of departure. Arrival is from 4 pm.
Short breaks are available on request and discounts are available for longer stays.
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Willowburn Cottage, Kinloch, Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 6SD Scotland |
