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Welcome
to Aberfeldy in the Perthshire Highlands!
Capercaillie Cottage is a modern detached three bedroom
cottage situated in a quiet area on the western fringe of Aberfeldy.
The sunny securely-fenced garden backs onto woodland where there is an abundance of wildlife including red squirrels which visit the bird table and also wild roe deer.
Conveniently situated five minutes from a bus route and within a level ten minute stroll of the centre of Aberfeldy with its shops and restaurants, Capercaillie Cottage has been completely renovated and fitted throughout with new furniture and appliances.
Capercaillie Cottage Accommodation
Sleeping six to eight comfortably, the accommodation, with gas central
heating, comprises two twin bedrooms and one double with king-size bed
and en suite shower room, which has a full size walk-in shower.
Each bedroom is equipped with a radio/CD player/clock.
In addition for 2009 there is a new extension opening out onto the decking and garden providing additional living/sleeping accommodation with TV / DVD player / iPod docking station, easy chairs and a comfortable double sofa bed.
The luxurious bathroom has a deep twin-end bath plus a separate full
size walk-in shower and twin basins.
The kitchen has a gas hob and built in electric oven, washing machine,
dish washer, combination microwave and large fridge-freezer.
Capercaillie Cottage Facilities
There are indoor and outdoor drying facilities. The spacious sitting
room and dining area has comfortable leather sofas, a hi-fi with radio,
cassette and CD player, plus a wide screen TV with satellite installed,
DVD player and VCR.
Guests can make use of the telephone - which includes unlimited any time
calls to UK landlines.
The cottage also has WiFi internet access.
There is also a chimenea and portable barbecue for guests' use.
Facilities include:
Beds and Rooms
· 1 Double room
· 2 Twin room(s)
Services:
· Laundry facilities
· Dishwasher
· Gas hob
· Electric oven
· Electric shaver point
· Freezer
· Fridge
· Gas central heating
· Hairdryer available
· Hi-Fi
· Microwave
· Radio
· Television
· Washing Machine
· Linen and towels
· DVD
· VCR
· Telephone (includes unlimited any time calls to UK landlines)
· WiFi internet access
Recreation:
· Garden
· Chimenea
· Portable barbecue
Additional Facilities:
· Ironing facilities
· Satellite / Cable TV
· indoor drying facility
· Outdoor drying facility
Pets:
· Pets Welcome By Arrangement
Children and Infants:
· Children welcome
· Highchair available
· Cot available
Services:
Aberfeldy has several Banks including Natwest, and there are several cash
points including Link. There is a garage which also sells fuel, a hairdresser
and the usual doctors' and dentists' surgeries. A new leisure centre and
swimming pool will open during 2010.
Access:
There are two steps up to the front door with a strong handrail fitted.
Once inside, the property is completely level with no steps at all, including
level access via the French windows to the outdoor decked area.
The two showers enclosures are both 'walk-in'.
Off road parking for two to three cars plus a secure garage.
Sorry, no smoking - one dog only by prior agreement with the owners.
Eating:
Local food shops include a good-sized Co-op supermarket plus a Spar and
Londis all of which have long opening hours.
In addition there are several restaurants selling take-away meals including
Indian, Chinese, an excellent Fish and Chip shop which also sells good
pizzas, and Dow's which sells a wide range of gourmet ready meals. Add
to this the good selection of restaurants and gastropubs and visitors
can relax all week without having to cook.
If you like cooking there is an excellent delicatessen selling a full
range of fresh fish and shellfish plus fruit, vegetables and herbs.
Getting there:
Aberfeldy can be reached entirely by public transport from Edinburgh Airport.
The airport shuttle offers a regular service to Edinburgh Station, where
there is a regular train service to Pitlochry, and buses from Pitlochry
to Aberfeldy.
By car, the property can be found by turning into Alma Avenue from the
Kenmore Road on the western side of town.
Exact directions and maps showing driving routes are available from the
owners, Claire & Massi Proietti on request at time of booking.
Private parking is available at the cottage.
Things to do:
There is a large outdoor pursuits centre offering activities such as canoeing,
white water rafting, canyoning, climbing and more.
Loch Tay is only five miles west where picnics and swimming from the loch
side, as well as sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and pleasure boats are
on offer.
Pitlochry, only twenty minutes drive away, is a popular place to visit
with the Festival Theatre, famous Faskally fish ladder and many shops
and restaurants.
A little further up the A9 you will find Blair Atholl Castle with many
lovely walks in the vicinity, and the famous Pass of Killiecrankie.
Perth lies around 40 minutes south, while the seaside resort of St Andrews is just over one hour by car on good roads. Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling are all within easy striking distance for a day trip.
The popular activities include walking with several
Munros within easy distance, beautiful walks from the doorstep beside
the River Tay and up the 'Birks' of Aberfeldy, golf, fishing and of course
Dewars the local Aberfeldy Distillery.
Aberfeldy is the perfect base for exploring Highland Perthshire!
Email Capercaillie Cottage enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
