Dunkeld

Families and friends can find their own little piece of paradise in this sweet period abode in the picturesque heart of Birnam.

Full list of facilities at this property...

• WiFi
• Travel cot available
• Highchair available
• Downstairs bathroom
• Games / Play facilities
• Has a pub nearby
• Nearby shop
• Towels included

Families and friends can find their own little piece of paradise in this sweet period abode in the picturesque heart of Birnam. The village famously features in Shakespeares Macbeth ; the 500 year old Birnam Oak is 250 metres away. With its dramatic bridge over the River Tay romantic cathedral superb restaurants speciality shops and quaint brightly coloured houses Dunkeld is one of Perthshires gems; the cathedral is the resting place of the notorious Wolf of Badenoch rumoured to have played chess with the devil at Huntingtower Castle (14 miles). Immerse yourself in the verdant tranquillity of The Hermitage (2 miles) discover Ossians Hall and the thunderous Black Linn Falls. Visit iconic Scone Palace (18 miles) and spectacular Castle Menzies (22 miles). Find fabulous golf courses at Dunkeld Blairgowrie (13 miles) and Gleneagles (30 miles) and fish in the River Tay. Inside the cottage you ll find an intimate rustic ambience. Through the entrance hall you ll find the cosy sitting room the perfect place to share a whisky or three after wild Scottish days of adventure; the stone fireplaces height and oak beam add unique old country charm. Prepare a feast of fine local fare in the streamlined kitchen and savour it in the wood-panelled galley style dining space. Unwind in the ground-floor bathrooms steaming tub before retiring to your sweet and soulful bedrooms; both the double and twin have delightful beds fabrics and a relaxing country feel; the double has an en-suite with a bath and shower. Take to the wide front patio for bright morning coffee and croissants and tempting evening red wine and Scottish seafood. The welcome pack of sumptuous local delights will provide a taste of the tremendous treasures to come. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 en suite double, 1 twin. 2 bathrooms 1 en suite with bath, shower and WC, 1 bathroom with bath and WC . Electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer with ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine. Welcome pack of local fare. Cot and High Chair on request. Gas stove fire. Heating, gas and electricity provided. Satellite TV, Blu ray DVD player, CD player & CDs, iPod docking station. Hair dryer. Wi Fi included. Front patio with seating area; drying green to rear of property. Parking for 2 cars. 2 dogs welcome. Range of books, games and toys, local guides & maps, binoculars, waterproof picnic blanket & flask. Train station within half a mile (direct sleeper service to mainland stations, including London). Shops, Post Office and Tea Room within 0.5 miles; pub within 1 mile. Pitlochry 13 miles; Aberfeldy 17 miles; water sports at Loch Tay and Loch Earn (24/40 miles); Dundee 30 miles; skiing at Glenshee 38 miles.