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Blair Atholl
This
super detached Scottish country cottage with a large conservatory is situated
to the south of the lovely Perthshire village of Blair Atholl, with beautiful
panoramic views across the river to the mountains. A footbridge at the
end of the garden leads to the village.
A pub/restaurant (all-day food), shop, coffee shop, PO, ATM are nearby. The river Garry runs through Athol and combines with mountains, hills and glens to create some of the finest scenery in Scotland.
A well located holiday home in the heart of Scotland and which is ideal for an anytime of year holiday. Shops, pubs, restaurants and supermarket nearby. Garrybank can ensure some of the best views from around Scotland. This is an excellent centre for touring the central Highlands and further afield.Our staff work hard to maintain the condition of our cottages.
Garrybank Accommodation
Ground floor:
Small lounge, dining room, conservatory lounge, kitchen, 1 double
bedroom, shower room with toilet.
First floor:
1 double, 1 with 2 sets of bunk beds , shower room with toilet. A two
bedroom log cabin can also be made available, subject to enquiry.
Facilities
All fuel included, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, automatic washing
machine, TV, DVD, oil fired central heating, electric heaters, cot, highchair,
duvets. Garden with folding chairs. Private parking at the top of the
drive for 4 cars. Bed linen only provided. Welcome tea tray on arrival.
Type of Board
·No Food Arrangements (Self Catering)
Dining
· Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles
· Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop
Recreation
· Garden For Residents Use
Additional Facilities
· Electric Cooker
· Hot Water Shower/ Washing Facilities
· Iron and Ironing Facilities
· Kitchen and Lounge
· Open Hearth Fire
· Satellite / Cable TV
· TV Lounge
· Towels provided on request
· Outdoor Drying Facility
Child Policy
· Children Welcome
· Highchair Available
· Cot Available
Pet Policy
· Pets Welcome By Arrangement
Smoking Policy
· No Smoking Permitted
Languages Spoken
· French Speaking
Transportation Facilities
· Private Car Space
· Cycle Hire Nearby
· Free Parking On-Site
· On Public Transport Route
Attractions and Activities
It is a 5 minute walk to the railway station, shop, Post Office
and the local pub, where food is served all day. Blair Castle and its
grounds are close by with lovely walks for all ages.
Cycling
Cycle hire is available locally and there is a 1 mile cycle path below
the house.
Shopping Cox & Restaurant ( 2 miles north), Killiecrankie Visitor Centre( 2 miles south), Pitlochry (7 miles south)- various shops & restaurants, Salmon Ladder, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Whisky Distillery.
Shopping
Quality shopping can be had by visiting House of Bruar, 2 miles north.
Dunkeld & Aberfeldy are within a short distance.
Sporting Facilities
. Hillwalking
. Putting Green (Pitlochry) 9 hole Golf Course(B Atholl)with restaurant/bar.
. Fishing on Blair Estate and local rivers
. Swimming Pool(Pitlochry)
. White water rafting
. Sailing.
Pubs and Restaurants
Blair Atholl - Atholl Arms, The Loft | Pitlochry - East Haugh House are
noted for sea food.
Local Culture
Atholl Country Life Museum Water Mill & tearoom, and find out more
from the Scottish Tourist Board.
Enjoy the Atholl scenery via the country roads, cycle paths and may well discover plentiful wildlife and plants and even red and roe deer.
Pitlochry in the heart of Highland Perthshire has many unique charms its lochs, rivers and woodland, its dramatic mountain backdrop and attractions such as the amazing salmon ladder, the mysterious Pictish Dunfallandy Stone which has drawn visitors for centuries and is only 7 miles away.
History
This area is renowned as being the ‘unspoilt heart of Scotland’
with spectacular scenery and plenty to do for all ages. The area is rich
in history and is where the battle of Killiecrankie was fought in the
18th century. Visitors can discover Blair Castle and many more local attractions.
Location
· Rural Location
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre
From TIC Pitlochry:
Proceed along Atholl Road. Take the exit on to the A9 heading north towards
Inverness. The property is 100 yards on the right hand side past Layby
48. The entrance to the driveway down to the property is marked by two
white posts.
Getting There by Car:
Heading north on the A9, the property is 100 yards on the right hand side
past Layby 48. The entrance to the driveway down to the property is marked
by two white posts.
Getting There by Railway:
Leave Blair Atholl train station via the level crossing by the signal
box and turn right into Ford Road. Proceed towards the river at the end
of Ford Road and take the path on the left. Cross the bridge over the
river Garry and the cottage is directly opposite.
Access is made via a gate a few yards further uphill. From the train station, Garrybank is a 5 to 10 minute walk at the very most.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
From Edinburgh airport, proceed on the M90 north, taking the A9 exit towards
Inverness and Crainlarich. Heading north on the A9, the property is 100
yards on the right hand side past Layby 48.
The entrance to the driveway down to the property is marked by two white posts.
Getting There by Ferry:
From Rosyth follow the signs for the M90. On heading north on the M90,
take the A9 exit towards Inverness and Crainlarich. Heading north on the
A9, the property is 100 yards on the right hand side past Layby 48. The
entrance to the driveway down to the property is marked by two white posts.
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