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Monzievaird Self Catering Holidays, Crieff, Perthshire
Loch Monzievaird at Crieff offers one self catering holiday cottage and
23 self catering Norwegian holiday lodges, sleeping between four and eight
guests.
They offer wonderful holiday homes in a beautiful region of Perthshire, where the Highlands meet the Lowlands at the very heart of Scotland.
Loch Monzievaird is a beautiful Highland estate set in an historic designed
landscape.
The grounds are protected by Historic Scotland and extend to 40 acres.
Across the road from our entrance is a small track that connects into a huge local path network.
We are two miles from Crieff, hidden away in a quiet location perfect for either using as a base from which to discover Highland Perthshire or to venture to the east or west coast on days out.
Loch Monzievaird Norwegian Chalets Accommodation
Each of our self-catering holiday homes provides four-star standards of accommodation and comfort, set in extensive mature grounds of oak and beech.
The lodges are private, well spread out, and take advantage of differing elevated positions to enjoy magnificent views over the loch.
Some lodges can accommodate up to eight; others are smaller, and some
even have saunas.
Gamekeeper's Cottage at the entrance to the estate sleeps up to six adults.
All are fully equipped for a special holiday.
Gamekeeper's Lodge:
The designed landscape has been described in many articles over the years
and has been quoted as having 'outstanding architectural value', as making
a 'significant contribution to the local scenery', and providing 'the
highest values in nature conservation'. Our grounds are protected by Historic
Scotland.
Accommodation:
We have six different types of self catering holiday cottage properties,
all set in a stunning location at Loch Monzievaird, Crieff, Perthshire.
Gamekeepers Cottage is a stone-built listed building situated close to
our entrance and offers great facilities for up to six.
The Conifer and Spruce types are the original Norwegian fishing lodges that were built in the 1970s. The Pine, Maple and Cedars are of Danish build from the mid to late 1980s. All the lodges have been constantly updated to maintain modern standards.
The largest of our holiday homes can accommodate up to eight guests,
but we offer a range of sizes to suit a wide range of requirements.
All are fully equipped for a special holiday. Some even have saunas!
Conifer (sleeps 4 / 6):
These five lovely Norwegian holiday lodges offer excellent self catering
holiday cottage accommodation for families, small groups or couples wishing
to visit Highland Perthshire.
Located around Loch Monzievaird, they all enjoy excellent loch views,
but still occupy private positions well apart from each other.
Number 5 is on the level, while the others are set among trees higher
above the loch. Number 6 has the most private position at the top of a
little track, but only has parking for one car and partial views of the
loch. They sleep either two adults plus three or four children or a maximum
of four adults.
Accommodation:
· Open-plan living / dining room with table and chairs seating
six, comfortable sofas, colour television and DVD player.
· One large double bedroom with king-size bed.
· Either one small single bedroom and one small bunkroom sleeping
a maximum of five (numbers 5, 6 and 7) or two small bunkrooms (numbers
8 and 9) sleeping a maximum of six.
· Bathroom with electric shower over bath, toilet and basin.
· Galley kitchen with fridge / freezer, electric double oven with
grill, and microwave.
· Open decked area off living area with hardwood chairs and sun
lounger.
· Picnic table and large rotating barbecue.
· Parking areas are located either next to the chalets (number
5 - two cars, number 6 - one car, number 7 - two cars) or, where the properties
are elevated, just below them (numbers 8 and 9).
Pine (sleeps 4 / 5):
These five Danish built lodges provide ideal holiday cottage accommodation
for either four adults or two adults plus two or three children. Set around
Loch Monzievaird, they are perfect for a self catering holiday at Crieff
in Highland Perthshire.
Accommodation:
· Open-plan living / dining room with table seating four guests,
comfortable sofas, colour television and DVD player.
· Galley kitchen with fridge / freezer, electric double oven with
grill, microwave and dishwasher.
· One double bedroom (No. 24 has the option of two double bedrooms).
· One spacious twin bedroom with space for a z-bed.
· Bathroom with bath, shower over bath, sauna, toilet and basin.
· Picnic table and large rotating barbecue.
· Chalet 1 is on the level, with parking close by for two cars,
and has an outside deck with hardwood chairs and a sun lounger.
· Chalet numbers 21 to 24 each have elevated positions and parking
close by for two cars.
Spruce (sleeps 4):
We have three of these lovely Norwegian holiday lodges, all with elevated
positions overlooking Loch Monzievaird. Especially suitable for a family
of two adults and two children or four adults, these lodges provide perfect
self catering holiday cottage accommodation for holidays in Highland Perthshire.
Accommodation:
· Small hallway.
· Large open-plan living / dining room furnished with comfortable
sofas and chairs, dining table for six, colour television and DVD player.
· Galley kitchen with fridge / freezer, electric double oven with
grill, microwave and dishwasher.
· One double bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
· One twin bedroom.
· Shower room with shower, sauna, wc, basin and washing machine.
· Open deck with hardwood outdoor chairs and sun lounger.
· Picnic table and large rotating barbecue.
· Number 1 has parking for one car; the others have space for two.
· Owing to greater elevated positions, luggage assistance will
be provided for numbers 3 and 4 during office hours.
Maple (sleeps 6 / 8):
Our eight Norweigan chalets of this type are the largest and most spacious
of the self catering holiday cottages here at Loch Monzievaird. Sleeping
a family of four adults plus three or four children, or an all adult group
of up to six, they are ideal for family or small group holidays in Perthshire.
Although their elevations above the loch vary, they all enjoy stunning
loch views.
Accommodation:
· Large open-plan living / dining room with high ceiling, furnished
with comfortable couches and chairs, dining table seating eight guests,
colour television and DVD player.
· Galley kitchen with fridge / freezer, electric double oven with
grill, microwave and dishwasher.
· One double bedroom.
· One twin bedroom.
· Small bunkroom with either two sets of bunks (number 12, 15,
17 and 18) or one set of bunks and one single bed (numbers 16, 19 and
20).
· Bathroom with shower over bath, wc and basin.
· Separate wc with basin.
· Covered enclosed half deck (numbers 15 to 20) or full deck with
slightly smaller living area (number 12).
· Hardwood table and chairs on deck seating six guests.
· Picnic table and large rotating barbecue.
· Parking nearby.
Cedar (sleeps 6 / 8):
We have three Norweigan holiday chalets of this type at Loch Monzievaird,
all with stunning loch views. They share the same layout as Maple except
that in place of a separate wc they have an en-suite shower room attached
to the double bedroom.
Sleeping a family of four adults plus three or four children, or an all
adult group of up to six, they offer ideal self catering holiday cottage
accommodation for a family or small group wishing to visit Highland Perthshire.
Accommodation:
· Large open-plan living / dining room with high ceiling, furnished
with comfortable sofas and chairs, dining table seating eight guests,
colour television and DVD player.
· Galley kitchen with fridge / freezer, electric double oven with
grill, microwave and dishwasher.
· One double bedroom with en-suite wc / shower room.
· One twin bedroom.
· One small bunkroom with two sets of bunks.
· Bathroom with bath and shower over bath, wc and basin.
· Covered enclosed deck.
· Hardwood table and chairs on deck seating six guests.
· Picnic table and large rotating barbecue.
· Parking nearby.
Gamekeeper's Cottage (sleeps 6):
Now converted into a luxury self catering holiday cottage, Gamekeeper's
Cottage was the original gamekeeper's house for Ochtertyre Estate.
It is a listed building located immediately off the A85 road at the entrance
to Loch Monzievaird, about 200 metres from reception and only a little
farther from the lochside.
It provides excellent accommodation for up to six adults and is a great
choice for self catering holidays in the Crieff area of Highland Perthshire
Accommodation:
Ground Floor
· Entrance porch (with hanging space over radiator), leading to
hall.
· Living room with coal effect log burning stove and Sky television
(full package except Box Office), DVD player, and free wireless broadband
for use with your own laptop.
· Kitchen / dining room with dishwasher, large oven and all usual
cooking facilities.
· Utility room with central heating boiler, washing machine and
tumble dryer.
· Double bedroom.
· Bathroom with wc.
Upper Floor:
· Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and wc.
· Twin bedroom.
· Shower room with sauna and wc.
Outdoors:
· Fully enclosed, fenced garden extending to about half an acre.
· Hardwood table and chairs seating six, sun lounger and rotating
barbecue.
· Parking for two cars.
· Kennel / bicycle store and small back area.
Gamekeeper's Cottage does not have views of the loch, but the high standard of accommodation more than makes up for this. From the rear of the property, a five-minute walk through a wooded area leads, after a short climb, to our disc golf course. The path then continues along and down to the loch.
Loch Monzievaird Self Catering Holidays:
· 24 self catering holiday cottages / lodges in a stunning lochside
setting between Crieff and Comrie in Highland Perthshire.
· Loch and river fishing.
· Variety of wildlife from otters to ospreys.
· Twenty golf courses within 15 miles.
· Pets welcome.
Woodlands:
19th century accounts of Ochtertyre describe fine trees 'harmoniously
grouped' in the grounds. The woodlands were established as part of the
designed landscape in the latter half of the 18th century. They include
many two and three hundred-year-old oak, ash, beech and Scots pine trees.
There are also some other interesting varieties marked for public knowledge.
The scenery was beautiful enough to inspire Robert Burns
on a visit to Ochtertyre in June 1787 to write:
Is there a spot in Scotia fair
So full of beauty rich and rare,
Where Nature with a lavish hand,
Has formed a perfect fairyland?
All gaze with wonder, and admire
Thy beauties, lovely Ochtertyre!
Things to do:
Leisure Facilities:
There are plenty of open areas for play or relaxation, and lovely walks
in and from the grounds. The emphasis here is on peace and tranquillity.
On-site leisure facilities include a tennis court, a disc golf course
and a beauty salon.
Famous Highland Perthshire Towns:
Loch Monzievaird is situated just two miles west of Crieff in Highland
Perthshire. Many other famous Perthshire towns are within easy reach,
including Aberfeldy, Dunkeld, Perth and Pitlochry.
Golf:
Perthshire is ideal for a golfing holiday in Scotland. There are thirty
golf courses in the 'Big County', ranging from small Highland nine-hole
courses to eighteen-hole championship courses. From Monzievaird, there
are around twenty golf courses within thirty minutes by car. Two of the
world's most famous golf courses - Carnoustie and the Old Course in St
Andrews - are only about one hour away.
Fishing:
Fishing can be arranged locally. We have three fibre-glass boats in the
boat house on Loch Monzievaird and access to a lovely beat on the River
Earn less than a mile away.
Booking information and other useful details can be found in our information
section.
Check our news section for details of any special offers, late availability
or cancellations.
Contact us if you wish to make an enquiry or initiate a booking.
Location:
Loch Monzievaird is located two miles west of Crieff in Highland Perthshire,
one of the most popular holiday areas in Scotland. Aberfeldy, Dunkeld,
Perth and Pitlochry are all within easy reach by car. St Andrews, Dundee
and Edinburgh are only about an hour away.
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Travel Directions:
From Glasgow:
Follow signs for Stirling (M9). Continue past Stirling following signs
for Perth (M9). About eight miles past Stirling take the road signposted
to Crieff (A822) (12 miles).
From Edinburgh:
Follow M90 motorway to Perth. Do not go into Perth but stay on A9 road
(signposted Inverness) for three miles until you reach a roundabout. Stay
on A9 (Inverness). Two miles on take the A85 signposted to Crieff / Crianlarich.
From Inverness
Follow A9 to Dunkeld. Take A822 on right signposted Crieff (22 miles).
At A85 turn right.
From Fort William:
From Crianlarich follow A85 to Lochearnhead. Turn left on A85 to Crieff.
Four miles after Comrie our entrance is well signposted on the left hand
side.
From Crieff:
Follow signs for A85 signposted for Crianlarich and travel for two miles
- don't take the turning for Monzie! Our entrance is well signposted on
the right-hand side of the road at the bottom of a hill just after two
laybys. The roadside sign is illuminated.
About Us:
Self Catering Holidays in Perthshire
Loch Monzievaird offers great accommodation in surroundings full of natural
beauty and interest. This area of Highland Perthshire abounds with wildlife
and activities, and it is also a convenient centre from which to tour
other parts of Scotland.
Landscape:
The grounds in which our self catering holiday lodges are located are
part of a designed landscape, which began with the building of Ochtertyre
House as the Murray family seat in Perthshire between 1784 and 1790. This
is a Georgian Category A listed building that looks out over Loch Monzievaird
from an elevated position. It is now a private house, but in its time
it has been a school (Seymour Lodge 1939-1965), a theatre and a restaurant.
The self catering accommodation was developed under separate ownership
from Ochtertyre Estate and is contained within an area of approximately
40 acres at the west end of Loch Monzievaird, including the original.
History:
King Kenneth 1V of Scotland was killed at the battle of Monzievaird in
1003.
On the north side of the loch, on what was known as the 'Dry Isle', are
the remains of an old fortress called Castle Cluggy. This was the original
home of the lairds of Ochtertyre. The fortress was referred to as 'ancient'
in a charter of 1467.
It belonged to the Red Comyn, who was killed by Robert the Bruce in the
convent of the Minorites at Dumfries. It is thought that Sir William Murray
last inhabited the castle in the middle of the 17th century.
About 80 yards to the west of the ruin is a small artificial island that
served as a prison. At the west end of the loch is a large mound where
plague victims were buried in the reign of Charles 1.
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