Capercaillie Cottage

Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, Scotland

"Capercaillie Cottage is a modern detached three bedroom cottage situated in a quiet area on the western fringe of Aberfeldy."

Things You'll Love

The sunny garden backs onto woodland where there is an abundance of wildlife including red squirrels which visit the bird table and also wild roe deer.

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.

Other 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 a local distillery offering tours and tastings.

Location

Aberfeldy is the perfect base for exploring Highland Perthshire!

Owner's Description

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 just been completely renovated and fitted throughout with new furniture and appliances. Sleeping up to 8 people + cot comfortably, the accommodation, with gas central heating, comprises two twin bedrooms and one double with king-size bed and ensuite shower room. The bathroom, also newly fitted, has a deep bath plus separate full size 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. Indoor and outdoor drying facilities. The spacious sitting room and dining area have comfortable leather sofas, a hi-fi with radio, cassette and CD player, plus a wide screen TV and DVD player with satellite TV.

The dining area has French doors opening into the new garden room with easy chairs, second TV with DVD and leather sofa bed. This room is completely self-contained and can provide a fourth bedroom as well as extended living space. The garden room has folding doors out onto the sunny decked area with large garden table, ample seating, parasol and gazebo. There is also a chimnea and portable barbecue for guest's use.

The price includes gas and electricity, linen and towels. Sorry, no smoking.

Things You Need To Know

Capercaillie cottage is suitable for:
* families
* couples
* young professionals
* people with limited mobility

Directions

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.

Other Information

The cottage now sleeps 8 plus cot. Short breaks from £320 for four nights- prices for Christmas and New Year on application.