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Lochside Lodge, Aberfeldy, Perthshire |
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Perthshire
Cottages sleeping
1 - 4 people
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Perthshire
Cottages sleeping
5-8 people
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Lochside Lodge is situated in highland Perthshire and the picturesque Upper Tay Valley, 7 miles from Aberfeldy, amidst some of Scotland's grandest scenery. The lodge has an idyllic setting in the heart of Glengoulandie Country Park, it was newly built in 2008 and is beautifully furnished and in a superb location - you are sure to have a holiday to remember.
Lochside Lodge is one of only sixteen privately-owned detached country lodges in an exceptional position overlooking a lochan and with breathtaking views of the fairy mountain Schiehallion. Sitting on the decking with a glass of wine right beside the water's edge there is an abundance of wildlife all around - red deer, white stag, highland cattle, birds of prey and trout surfacing on the loch. You can watch the sun setting behind the rambling mountains...... breathtaking.
Nearby is the award-winning Fortingall Hotel and village famous for is 5000 year old yew tree, the oldest living tree in Europe. Picturesque Fortingall has beautiful old thatched roof cottages, church and graveyard and is a lovely place to visit - it also boasts of being the birthplace to Pontius Pilate.
Children will enjoy the Highland Adventure Safaris and Gold Panning visitor centre, offering 4X4 safari adventure, gold and gem panning, or the nearby paintballing centre. Also nearby, Castle Menzies is a must. The clan Menzies and castle were heavily involved in Scotland's turbulent and often violent history, the castle was rebuilt in 1571 after being destroyed by the Stuart clan in a land dispute.
Aberfeldy is 8 miles away and has been voted the best place to live in the UK. It has shops, restaurants, golf, cafes, galleries, a wonderful book store, walks, forest walks, fishing, boating, cycling, mountain biking and lots more. Follow the Aberfeldy Town Trail which starts at the square where you'll see a distinctive fountain first erected in 1885 and can admire the Art Deco building on the corner. The trail ends at Wade's Bridge built in 1733 before any of the town existed.
The Birks of Aberfeldy consist of woodland gorges, waterfalls and rapids for almost 2 miles up to the Falls of Moness; named by Robert Burns who wrote a well-known poem about them in 1787. The circular walk also has a nature trail with a collection of exotic trees and shrubs, seats and view points along the way.
A visit to the village of Kenmore is also recommended with the famous Kenmore Hotel, Scotland's oldest inn, built in 1572. Robert Burns stayed here in 1782 and etched a poem into the fireplace which can still be seen. Taymouth Castle, a gothic pile that was built in 1810, is complete with an 18 hole golf course. The beautiful lochside beach has breathtaking views down the length of the loch and you can hire boats and water sports equipment. Don't forget to take the children to the Scottish Crannog Centre on the banks of Loch Tay.
Lochside Lodge is also ideally located to visit other popular Scottish towns such as Pitlochry, Callender and Dunkeld. Pitlochry is only a 40 minute drive away and is famous for its Festival Theatre.
- Sleeps - 7
- Bedrooms - 3 (1 ensuite king, 1 ensuite twin, 1 triple)
- Bathrooms - 3
- Dishwasher
- Washer/dryer
- Microwave
- Colour TV, DVD, CD
- Ipod player
- Underfloor heating
- Large enclosed decking area and garden
- Patio furniture
- Ample parking
- 1 small well behaved dog welcome
- Disabled access
- Short breaks subject to availability
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- Aberfeldy 8 miles, Kenmore 7 miles
- Airports - Edinburgh 80 miles, Glasgow 80 miles
- Stations - Pitlochry and Dunkeld both 45 min drive
- Good choice of restaurants within short drive
- Pub and award-winning restaurant - 10 min drive
- Golf - Taymouth Castle 8 miles, Kenmore 7 miles, Aberfeldy 8 miles, Strathtay 11 miles, Killin 20 miles
- Walking
- Water sports
- Fishing
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Climbing - 10 Munros within 10 miles
- Distilleries, castles - 7 miles
- Paintballing - 5 miles
- Queens View - 45 min drive
- Canoeing and kayaking - 7 miles
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Accommodation:
Newly built in late 2008 this architect-designed luxury detached lodge has been finished to a very high standard. With three bedrooms, the lodge combines the best of rural tradition, modern living and the latest super-insulated construction technology.
The elegant open plan living and dining area is spacious and airy and is decorated in a sophisticated contemporary Scottish style. It has a double height ceiling, full height double glazed window, solid oak floor with under floor heating and French doors which lead out to your own private veranda overlooking a lochan. The living area has two large style leather sofas, a rocking chair, coffee tables, colour TV, DVD, CD, ipod player and fabulous antler chandelier. The luxury bespoke kitchen houses Smeg appliances and has a breakfast bar: it is equipped with everything needed to serve a full scale dinner party and the dining area is complete with seating for 8 guests.
The main bedroom has a fabulous king size bed, bedside cabinets, dresser, hairdryer, fitted oak wardrobes and oak flooring. French doors open to a private veranda overlooking the lochan and a hallway leads to the luxury fully tiled en-suite shower room with under floor heating. Bedroom 2 has a double bed and a single bed with bedside cabinets, fitted oak wardrobes and under floor heating. There is a 5 piece luxury fully tiled bathroom also with under floor heating. The third bedroom has twin beds, bedside cabinets, fitted oak wardrobes and oak under floor heating and is complete with a luxury fully tiled en-suite shower room also with under floor heating.
Directions:-
From the A9 take the exit located at Ballinluig, 8 miles north of Dunkeld and 5 miles south of Pitlochry. On reaching Aberfeldy drive through the town to a cross roads with traffic lights. Turn right onto the B846 towards Kinloch Rannoch and Tummel Bridge. Passing the village of Weem and Castle Menzies carry on the B827 to Glengoulandie located approx 8 miles from Aberfeldy. After the sign post for Fortingall stay on the B827 until you arrive at your destination. Glengoulandie is on the left hand side of the road and is signposted just at the bend before the park. Take a left exit into the park and Lochside Lodge is located on the left side as you enter.
What's included:
Under floor heating, gas and electricity are included in the rental price.
All bed linen is supplied, hand towels are provided but guests are asked to bring their own bath towels.
Cost and availability.
Lochside Lodge is rented out throughout the year. Change over day is Saturday with arrival time 4pm, vacating at 11am.
Short breaks are available depending on season and availability.
Discounts are available for longer stays and part weeks, email for details.
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Lochside Lodge, 14 Glengoulandie Country Park, Foss, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5NL Scotland |
