Laurelbank is a large traditional stone built Scottish cottage majestically positioned at the centre of a large mature garden. The house is surrounded by a lawn and made totally secure by perimeter dry-stone walling. The well-stocked garden is a permanent blaze of colour during the summer and provides a ready haven for a multitude of songbirds. Ideal for groups.
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Aberfeldy
Visit Aberfeldy Cottages in the Scottish Highlands for superb self catering
country cottage holidays and short breaks in Scotland, UK. Stay in one
of our luxury well equipped rental accommodations around Aberfeldy, Perthshire.
Our cottages are all delightfully and centrally located in and around
Aberfeldy.
Views from the house are of the surrounding mountains and countryside
yet this tranquil idyll is only 150 yards from the shops, pubs and amenities
of the delightful Scottish Highland market town of Aberfeldy. pet allowed.
There is a country house hotel and restaurant 150 yards away.
This very spacious, comfortable and charming house providing accommodation
for a total of 8 people, often sleeping 3 generations at once.
There is a large king size double room, two generous twin rooms and two
single bedrooms. There are two bathrooms/WC both with showers, a lounge
with gas fire, widescreen colour TV with Sky and DVD player with library,
and a large separate dining room to accommodate all guests.
The kitchen has a gas oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and breakfast area
whilst the utility room boasts a washer/drier, dishwasher, iron and board.
The house has full gas central heating and secure parking for four cars,
garden furniture and barbeque, secure shed for bicycles. Payment for fuel
used at cost by meter reading. Cot, high chair, baby sitting by arrangement.
Duvets with linen and towels provided. There is barrier free access for
wheelchairs. We are happy to take one well behaved pet at all our cottages.
Laurelbank is a large traditional stone-built Scottish cottage majestically positioned at the centre of a large mature garden. The house is surrounded by a lawn and made totally secure by perimeter dry-stone walling. The well-stocked garden is a permanent blaze of colour during the summer and provides a ready haven for a multitude of songbirds.
ABOUT US
Aberfeldy Cottages is entirely a family concern. The business is owned
and run by born and bred, Aberfeldy natives, Geoff Gregory and his sister,
Susan MacDonald. There are no marketing agents, you do not make payments
to third parties and we do not leave the cottage key under the doormat
for you. The door is open on arrival and we meet you personally. We are
all passionate about our work and proud of our hometown and our country
and we work together to provide a genuine highland welcome and a quality
Scottish experience for you.
We offer quality assured self-catering holiday accommodation close to
the town centre of Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire, Scotland. Our holiday
homes offer luxury accommodation in stunningly beautiful surroundings.
The cottages are all fully equipped and maintained to a very high standard.
We have 7 lovely cottages, which have all recently been furnished with
designer materials and quality furniture and retain a homelike, infectious
and addictive charm, with each property having a personality and character
of its own.
Whether you are looking for a romantic hideaway, a honeymoon in the Highlands,
a log cabin, a family vacation in Scotland, an activity break, a small
holiday cottage or for a group of friends get together, we have the ideal
self catering vacation cottage accommodation for you.
Sitting almost exactly in the centre of Scotland in Highland Perthshire
- Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon is a picture postcard area of superlatives
and surprises just waiting to be explored.
The nearest airport is at Edinburgh (70 miles) and the nearest railway
station is Pitlochry (15 miles).
Aberfeldy lies at the very heart of Scotland and is equidistant from all
the major tourist destinations:
Inverness - 95 miles
Fort William - 85 miles
St Andrews - 60 miles
Glasgow - 75 miles
Edinburgh - 75 miles
Oban - 80 miles
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MAPS
We have created 2 special limited edition maps hand drawn and painted
by a local artist. The details shows the area in which we are located
and also the surrounding area of Highland Perthshire.
DIRECTIONS
By car
From the south and Perth
From Edinburgh, Edinburgh airport and Glasgow - take the A80/M80/M9 signposted
Perth - to the outskirts of Perth (Broxden Roundabout). At the roundabout
head north on the A9 (signposted for Inverness) for 19 miles then take
the Aberfeldy turnoff at Ballinluig, and follow the signs to Aberfeldy.
From the north
Take the A9 south to beyond Pitlochry then watch out for the turnoff at
Ballinluig, clearly signposted to Aberfeldy. Then proceed as above.
By coach
Local buses regularly service Aberfeldy from Perth and Pitlochry. There
is also a local service from Kinloch Rannoch.
By rail
The nearest train station is Pitlochry. The hotel is a £20 cab/taxi
ride
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LOCAL AREA
Sitting almost exactly in the centre of Scotland Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and
Glen Lyon is a picture postcard area of superlatives and surprises just
waiting to be explored.
Aberfeldy is situated on Scotland's longest river, the River Tay in highland
Perthshire. It grew up around Wade's Bridge, the first bridge built across
the Upper River Tay in 1733 by the English general who subjugated the
highlands after Bonnie Prince Charlie's rebellion in 1745. Famous for
the 'Birks of Aberfeldy', a poem by Robert Burns in memory of the beautiful
Falls of Moness, it’s one of Scotland's best-known holiday towns.
And for those seeking memorable area visits, apart from our great distilleries
and local castles, here are some more great suggestions for things to
do in Perthshire -
Nearby Fortingall, a village where legend has it Pontious Pilate, who
ordered the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, was born. Fortingall is also
home to the Fortingall Yew, a tree between 3,000 - 5,000 years old that
is believed to be the oldest living thing in Europe.
At the Scottish Crannog Centre, find living history from discoveries underwater
at Scotland's only authentic recreation of a Celtic loch-dwelling. Artefacts,
wet-tanks, video, ancient crafts, friendly staff and personal attention
bring the past to life.
A visit to nearby Crieff via the Sma Glen. Set amidst magnificent scenery,
Crieff is a bustling country town offering a fantastic range of popular
visitor attractions and outdoor pursuits. Apart from the famous Grouse
Experience, visit Drummong Gardens, the Crieff Visitor centre with its
Highland Drovers exhibition, and the Stuart and Waterford Crystal Factory
Shop.
Or Pitlochry, with its stunning highland shops, great theatre, salmon
ladder, distilleries and a local brewery, superb local walks - a strong
Victorian atmosphere, quintessentially Scottish – as is nearby Dunkeld,
with the Hermitage, the 12 th century Catherdral and the Beatrix Potter
Exhibition and Garden.
EATING OUT
The nearby Aberfeldy Weem Hotel has been a byword for great food, all
day food, and superb personal hospitality for many many years, and this
tradition still flourishes today. As one would expect there is an ample
choice of rooms and areas in which to enjoy the delicious cuisine and
faultless hospitality which has attracted numerous plaudits.
www.weemhotel.com
And for one of the most enjoyable contemporary wining and dining experiences
for all in Highland Perthshire – look no further than the Courtyard
Restaurant
Also locally the oldest inn in Scotland, the Kenmore Hotel is well worth
a visit. Or for a light bite especially through daytime - why not try
the excellent little tearoom and restaurant at Highland Adventure Safaris
(compete with gift shop too).
A little further afield
o Award winning AA rosetted cuisine in stunning Schiehallion at Dunalastair
Hotel, Kinloch Rannoch
o Superb south Loch Tayside dining at Ardeonaig Hotel
o Delightful Scottish traditional Inn at Loch Tummel Inn near the Queens
View
TO DO
'So many places lay claim to being the ‘Heart of Scotland'. Well
Perthshire truly is.
Gentle glens, capped by cathedral-like peaks that fall away to forested
slopes, sparkling clear lochs, rushing rivers, sensational castles and
ruins, and famous Scotch whisky distilleries. Home to Gleneagles, one
of the finest golf resorts and hotels in the world, not to mention the
visitor delights of Pitlochry, Crieff, Aberfeldy, Dunkeld, Kenmore, and
Perth itself.
And Perthshire – truly the activity and adventure capital and playground
of Scotland. And Highland Perthshire, the veritable ‘great outdoors’
is bristling with sensational activity, country, and adventure and adrenalin
sports opportunities amongst the very finest in Scotland. As well as the
traditional activities of walking, cycling, angling and golf boasts an
additional and unrivalled range of unique outdoor experiences (36 in total)
- all within a compact area and all with a firm accent on safety and FUN
!
From world class salmon fishing on the famous River Tay, to some of the
best rafting and kayaking in Scotland. Or exploit the rugged terrain and
majestic scenery with 4 x 4 driving and land rover safaris, quad and mountain
biking, abseiling and canyoning. So - revitalise your senses with a spin
in a sphere, test your nerve with a spot of cliff jumping and canyoning,
enjoy an eagle's eye view with a microlight flight, or simply get closer
to nature with a relaxing Highland Adventure Safari.
Enjoy a myriad of walking routes of all grades ranging from waymarked
forest trails to lofty treks in the mountains, great cycling routes both
on and off road and an unsurpassed range of golf courses to satisfy all
abilities.
The heart of Highland Perthshire in Scotland is not only a great place
for activities and outdoor pursuits, it is also one of those parts of
Scotland that seems to have something for everyone - simply a lovely part
of the world to spend a day or a week in pursuit of the great outdoors.
A world apart, all within easy reach of Glasgow and Edinburgh and all
major Scottish towns and cities.
TOURING IDEAS
Highland Perthshire offers the visitor a choice of Scottish holiday or
short break as diverse as its scenery. The mixture of relaxation and the
variety of things to do – be it walking, climbing, fishing, golf,
country sports, adventure sports, cycling, motor biking or sightseeing
- makes the Poppies Hotel the ideal location for a holiday.
In a region steeped in history, where you will discover as much of the
past as of the present. There's so much to do that you may not want to
leave! But if you want to explore further afield, The Weem Hotel makes
the perfect central base for discovering much of Scotland.
The scenic, historic and cultural diversity of the surrounding area, featuring
an abundance of outdoor activity and sightseeing riches, is what really
brings the hotel into its own as a sensational touring and activity base.
Throughout our site you’ll find out and come to understand why the
glittering array of things to see and do in all directions, usually fairly
close to the hotel but all well within a short drive or fulfilling day
trip, is attracting so many discerning visitors, both from the UK and
overseas, to the hotel every year, and choose for yourselves why you must
come and share some quality time with us.
Must visits well within a easy and fulfilling day trip are Loch Lomond,
The Trossachs, Glencoe, Loch Tay, Killin, Crieff and Aberfeldy –
and of course the cities of Stirling, Glasgow and Perth
.
Some Perthshire Heritage and Castle Trails highlights - peek back into
history and recapture, if only momentarily, the events of the past in
a part of Scotland which captivated the historic figures who made Scotland
great.
§ home of a Clan Chief at Castle Menzies, by Aberfeldy, where Bonnie
Prince Charlie stayed on his way to the Battle of Culloden;
§ two and a half centuries of military history at the Black Watch
Museum;
§ the childhood home of the Queen Mother at Glamis Castle
§ the island castle on Loch Leven where Mary, Queen of Scots was
imprisoned for almost a year before her dramatic escape;
§ the Church where John Knox fuelled the fire of the Reformation
at St. John's Kirk in Perth;
§ walk to the stunning waterfalls that inspired Robert Burns' poem;
"The Birks O' Aberfeldy".
§ oldest existing library in Scotland (Innerpeffray, near Crieff),
founded by Lord Madderty in 1680.
§ Queen's View, one of the most famous views in Scotland across Loch
Tummel to Schiehallion. Queen Victoria took tea here in 1866, but the
viewpoint actually commemorates Queen Isabel, first wife of Robert the
Bruce.
§ the fairy-tale white Blair Castle, protected by the last and only
private army in Europe;
§ the magnificent Scone Palace, where Kings of Scots including Robert
the Bruce, were crowned - many atop the fabled Stone of Destiny.
§ Listen for the footsteps of "My Lady Greensleeves" who
is reputed to haunt Huntingtower Castle where Mary, Queen of Scots visited
in 1565 while on her honeymoon with Darnley.
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Perthshire History
Some Perthshire History Heritage and Castle Trails highlights - peek back
into history and recapture, if only momentarily, the events of the past
in a part of Scotland which captivated the historic figures who made Scotland
great.· Visit the home of a Clan Chief at Castle Menzies, by Aberfeldy,
where Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed on his way to the Battle of Culloden;
· Queen Victoria made four visits to the area. Her first visit
was low key, as she was enjoying her marriage to Albert and seeing more
of the world through his eyes. The countryside delighted the royal couple
and attracted their patronage for the concept of the Scottish Highlands
as a spiritually uplifting landscape and of Perthshire as the "perfect
county". In 1842 the Queen came to Scotland for the first time and
after ceremonial duties in Edinburgh, came north to Perthshire. Following
a lavish lunch in Dunkeld, as guests of the ducal family of Atholl, the
royal party travelled up Strathtay to Taymouth Castle at Kenmore, where
more lavish entertainment, including dinners, balls and a lavish firework
display, were provide by the Marquis of Breadalbane. Prince Albert also
had his first experience of deer stalking on Scottish moors. In 1866 the
Queen paid a second visit to The Duchess of Atholl in Dunkeld, During
her stay, the Queen and Duchess made a day excursion of 70 miles round
north Perthshire. They stopped high above Taymouth Castle and looked down
on it, unobserved, no doubt with the private thoughts and memories of
the splendours of 1842, on that first visit to Scotland. Thus ended a
memorable series of visits, which spanned over twenty years of Queen Victoria's
life. Though she never afterwards came back to the area - "... These
dream days in Atholl were a perfume that sweetened her life to the very
end". · Two and a half centuries of honourable military history
and human sacrifice at the Black Watch Museum; · The childhood
home of the Queen Mother at Glamis Castle · The island castle on
Loch Leven where Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned for almost a year
before her dramatic escape; · The Church where John Knox fuelled
the fire of the Reformation at St. John's Kirk in Perth; · Walk
to the stunning waterfalls that inspired Robert Burns' poem; "The
Birks O' Aberfeldy". · Vist the oldest existing library in
Scotland (Innerpeffray, near Crieff), founded by Lord Madderty in 1680.
· Queen's View, one of the most famous views in Scotland across
Loch Tummel to Schiehallion. Queen Victoria took tea here in 1866, but
the viewpoint actually commemorates Queen Isabel, first wife of Robert
the Bruce. · Explore the fascinating, fairy-tale white Blair Castle,
protected by the last and only private army in Europe; · Visit
the magnificent Scone Palace, where Kings of Scots including Robert the
Bruce, were crowned - many atop the fabled Stone of Destiny. ·
Listen for the footsteps of "My Lady Greensleeves" who is reputed
to haunt Huntingtower Castle where Mary, Queen of Scots visited in 1565
while on her honeymoon with Darnley. · Absorbe the beauty of this
part of Perthshire, with its fascinating wildlife, stimulated Beatrix's
vivid and creative imagination when she spent many long; happy summers
at Dalguise, near Dunkeld during her childhood years between 1871 and
1881. In 1893 she wrote her picture story letter from Dunkeld to a friend's
child about four rabbits, which was published later as the famous tale
of "Peter Rabbit". One of her most loved and valued friend was
Charles Macintosh, the local postman who lived at Inver. · The
Scottish Crannog Centre is situated at Croft-na-Caber just west of Kenmore.
Crannogs are artificially created or modified islands, the earliest of
which dates back some 5,000 years. Crannogs provided safe havens from
wild animals and human enemies, whilst also acting as refuges for friendly
travellers as well as providing for the ability to control waterways and
trade routes. The Scottish Crannog Centre features an authentic replica
of an early Iron Age crannog based on the underwater excavations of the
2,500 year old "Oakbank Crannog" located off the village of
Fearnan.
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