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Blairgowrie
A
warm welcome awaits you at this quiet and comfortable cottage. Come and
enjoy the open fire and relax with a complimentary bottle of local wine.
This spacious country cottage is in a sheltered position down a private
road midway between Loch Clunie and Loch Drumellie (also known as Marlee).
It is well equipped, has an enclosed garden with garden furniture and BBQ, and ample parking space.
The Bothy Accommodation
The cottage is ideal for family holidays or 2 couples sharing and short
breaks are offered low season.
Accommodation comprises a large L-shaped lounge with open fire and dining
area, 2 large bedrooms, bathroom with bath and shower cubicle, kitchen
and separate cloakroom.
The cottage is decorated to a high standard, is fully carpeted, double
glazed and has night storage heaters.
A starter pack of coal is provided and more can be purchased.
A cot and high chair are available and there is storage for bikes and
other equipment. The cottage is non-smoking and a well behaved pet is
welcome by arrangement.
Beds and Rooms
· 1 Double room(s)
· 5 Beds
· 1 Multiple-bed room(s)
· 1 Holiday Home(s)
This spacious country cottage is in a sheltered position down a private
road midway between Loch Clunie and Loch Drumellie (also known as Marlee).
It is well equipped, has an enclosed garden with garden furniture and
BBQ, and ample parking space.
Sited amidst woods and farmland on the banks of the River Lunan between Dunkeld and Blairgowrie, it has lovely views and is an ideal centre for touring, golf, walking, skiing, pony trekking, ornothology and country sports. Adjacent to Newmill farmhouse and an old watermill which incorporates an eel trap, the cottage is surrounded by wildlife including deer, red squirrels, otters and ospreys.
The Bothy Facilities
- Plentiful parking at the front and side of the cottage.
- Views across the fields are flowers galore!
- In the enclosed garden looking out across the fields. Wild flowers are
abundant in Spring and Summer.
- A complimentary bottle of wine welcomes you.
- There is a cosy open fire for any chilly days. Digital TV, DVD player,
and video recorder if you want to relax 'at home'
- French door, looking out over fields, opens from the lounge onto a small
patio in the enclosed garden.
- A light and attractive kitchen, with good views over fields
- Soak or shower, the choice is yours, with separate bath and shower cubicle.
- Plenty of space in the spacious double bedroom with fresh pine furniture.
Large built in wardrobes.
- Wildlife abounds!
Red Squirrel, deer, osprey often seen from the cottage. Otters are also
around and there is a great variety of birdlife.
- Enjoy our riverside walk at Newmill.
- Bluebells, primroses and cowslips in spring.
- Orchids and other wild flowers in summer.
- A winter wonderland late in the year
Transportation:
· Bike Shed Available
· Cycle Hire Nearby
· On Public Transport Route
· Private Parking
Safe, enclosed garden with lovely views. Very child friendly. cot and
high-chair available. Help feed hens and collect eggs!
Outdoor whirly and indoor tumble drier for drying clothes. Linen and towels
available at charge of £5 per person.
Services:
· Drying Facilities
· Fuel Charge
· Indoor Drying Facility
· Outdoor Drying Facility
Additional Facilities:
· Bed Linen Charge
· CD Player
· Children Welcome
· DVD Player Available
· Electric Central Heating
· Electric Cooker
· Electric Shaver Point
· Flush Toilet In Unit
· Freezer
· Fridge
· Ground Floor
· Hair Dryer In Room
· Hairdryer Available
· Heating Throughout Property
· Hot Water Shower/ Washing Facilities
· Hot water In Unit
· Iron Available
· Ironing Facilities
· Kitchen
· Linen Available, Charge Applies
· Linen Provided On Request
· Lounge
· Mains Electricity
· Microwave
· Open Hearth Fire
· Parking
· Payphones Available
· Pets Welcome
· Property Heated Throughout
· Radio
· Shower
· Television
· Towels provided on request
· Tumble Dryer
· Video Recorder
· Wash Hand Basin
· Washing Machine
· Z Bed available on request
Pets:
· Pets Welcome By Arrangement
Children and Infants:
· Highchair Available
· Children Welcome
· Cot Available
Smoking:
· No Smoking Permitted
Credit Cards:
· No credit cards accepted
Sited amidst woods and farmland on the banks of the River Lunan between Dunkeld and Blairgowrie, it has lovely views and is an ideal centre for touring, golf, walking, skiing, pony trekking, ornothology and country sports.
Adjacent to Newmill farmhouse and an old watermill which incorporates an eel trap, the cottage is surrounded by wildlife including deer, red squirrels, otters and ospreys.
The River Tay is only a 10 minutes drive away and the Cateran trail and Athol estates provide superb walking. Loch of Lowes nature reserve is just along the road and is a great place to view osprey, red squirrel, woodpecker, and numerous other birds.
The Highlands, Glens and Fife and Angus coasts are less than 1 hour drive away, and famous Castles, such as Glamis Castle and Scone Palace, and Big Trees such as the Birnam Oak are easily accessed.
Golf courses are numerous, the nearest being the famous Rosemount course in Blairgowrie, with others at Dunkeld and Alyth. Angling is plentiful with something to please all kinds of fisherman.
Blairgowrie, 3 miles away, an attractive small town on the banks of the
River Ericht offers good shopping, a variety of places to eat out and
entertainment.
Dunkeld, a scenic village, is 9 miles away and also offers good small
shops and places to eat. Larger towns of Perth and Dundee are both within
easy reach.
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From Blairgowrie centre follow A923 towards Dunkeld for 3 miles. Passing
Kinloch House hotel on right, the road bears sharp left,then sharp right
and the road to Newmill is immediately on the left. Sign at the top of
the track NEWMILL.
Getting There by Car:
Situated on the south of the A923 Blairgowrie to Dunkeld road, 3 miles
from Blairgowrie, 9 miles from Dunkeld. Easily accessed from the A9 Perth
to Inverness road, exiting at slip road to Dunkeld, through Dunkeld, and
out on the A923 to Blairgowrie.
Getting There by Railway:
Nearest railway station is Perth, or Dunkeld if it is a train that stops
there. Dundee is the next nearest. Directions from there on request.
Getting there by Aeroplane
Nearest airports are Glasgow or Edinburgh. Please ask for directions.
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