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Riverview Cottage Kirkmichael, Perthshire

Situated in the delightful Perthshire village of Kirkmichael, Riverview Cottage offers 4 star accommodation with many added extras. There are 2 log fires, fishing at the bottom of the garden in the River Ardle (tackle and a lesson on hand) and 2 adult bicycles are available by arrangement. The surrounding area boasts many opportunities for walking, fishing, cycling, golf and enjoying the rich natural environment. Due to the river at the bottom of the garden we are sorry but we are unable to take children.

There are many paths you can take for walks around Kirkmichael. A local favourite is to take the short section of the Cateran Trail from Kirkmichael cross country to Enochdhu then back along the road. You will also find unique walking networks around the towns and villages of Pitlochry, Dunkeld, Blairgowrie and Crieff. Why not take a walk through Black Spout Wood, in Pitlochry - an oak wood alive with red squirrels and roe deer - along the way you'll pass a cascading waterfall, a ruined castle and call into Scotland's smallest distillery at Edradour for a wee 'dram' (just 15 minutes drive from the cottage - make sure and try some of the whisky flavoured fudge!). Lovers of long distance routes will enjoy the rest of the 60-mile Cateran Trail which forms a circuit in east Perthshire starting and finishing in Blairgowrie. If you prefer hill and mountain walking then the mountains here form part of the Southern Highlands, which are generally more rounded and less rocky than their counterparts further north. They provide both an attractive venue for those on short breaks and also an excellent testing ground for less experienced hillwalkers.

If you decide to fish in the River Ardle at the bottom of the garden, a fishing rod and tackle are available in the garden shed and the owner is pleased to show the rudiments of fly fishing. Try your luck for a trout or buy a permit for salmon fishing. Tayside is known as the region of rivers because it contains many magnificent rivers large and small, tranquil and tumultuous and most of them have abundant stocks of fish. Tayside also contains many lochs; huge highland lochs like Rannoch, Tay and Ericht, smaller hill lochs such as Freuchie, Lee and Kinnardachy and of course a large amount of smaller lochs, reservoirs and still waters.

Kirkmichael is in the heart of golfing country with world famous Gleneagles approx 1 hour's drive away, St Andrews 2 hours, and Rosemount close by. There are also some hidden gems such as Pitlochry, Kirriemuir, Dunkeld and Alyth golf courses all within a short drive. Close by Blair Atholl is an interesting and very playable 9 hole course with a beautiful riverside location. There are around 40 golf courses in Perthshire - choose from scenic Highland layouts and idyllic parkland settings.

At the cottage two adult cycles are available for your use by arrangement. It is recognised that in Perthshire you'll find some of the best cycle routes in the UK. Throughout Perthshire you find panoramic views, diverse wildlife and miles upon miles of little used routes that are great to explore. Around Kirkmichael there is plenty to choose from. Perthshire is a destination for all seasons, but if you want stunning scenery and vivid colours, come cycling in autumn when the tree-lined hillsides and glens are resplendent with their coat of blazing coppers, ochres and golds. Off-roaders are well-accommodated for too. Here you will find an extensive selection of little used Highland forestry and other tracks, many of which are close to the main A9 road route north. Soothe those aching muscles back at this lovely Perthshire self-catering cottage in the bath at the end of the day!

Accommodation:
This is a cosy, traditional stone built, terraced cottage with a river situated at bottom of the garden. It is peacefully situated in the quaint village of Kirkmichael. The cottage has been recently refurbished, and has a sitting romm with open log fire and stripped pine floor covered by fine rugs; and a dining room with original log fire range - great for toasting scones! The south facing double bedroom and twin bedded rooms overlook the cottage garden and the river. There is a well appointed cottage kitchen.

The cottage is comfortable for 4 (plus child's cot). It is centrally heated and furnished throughout in a pretty cottage style.

Part of the Visit Scotland "Anglers Welcome Scheme", and the "Walkers and Cyclists Welcome Scheme". The garden stretches 40m down to the picnic table beside the river. Included in your holiday is fishing for trout from the bottom of the garden, and fly tackle is provided - try your luck fishing for a trout.

Directions to Kirkmichael:-
Direct Train from London to Pitlochry. (Kirkmichael 12 miles by road). Fly from all London Airports to Glasgow or Edinburgh.
From Edinburgh or Glasgow: By car - 90 miles Glasgow to Kirkmichael, 80 miles Edinburgh to Kirkmichael.
From Perth: By road take the A9 from Perth, at Pitlochry take the A924 to Kirkmichael.

What's included:

All bed linen and towels are provided. Oil fired central heating is included plus logs and coal for the fires. A welcome basket with wine, chocolates etc is provided, as well as fresh flowers. Sorry but we can't take children in the cottage with the river at the bottom of the garden.
Fishing for trout at the bottom of the garden is included in the cottage rental price.

Cost and availability.

Saturday changeover, check out 10am check in 4pm.
Short breaks welcome - minimum 4 nights charge.
20% discount for 2nd week when 2 weeks booked.
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