Cairnleith Cottage

Alyth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland

"Cairnleith Cottage is a traditional Scottish self-catering cottage with a history dating back to 1860. The cottage sleeps 5 and is situated in the picturesque town of Alyth in Perthshire."

Things You'll Love

Cairnleith cottage is perfectly located in an area rich with unrivalled walking and wildlife. The local area has a wealth of world class golf courses and fishing in a superb range of rivers and lochs.

Location

The modern town of Alyth, overlooking Strathmore in Perthshire, nestles in the foothills of the Grampian Mountains, close to the Cairngorm National Park, and is centrally located in the very heart of Scotland.

The town has a population of about 2300 and has grown up around the Alyth Burn or Queich, where mills previously used the fast flowing waters for power, and traders would gather in the market square to sell their animals and produce.

Close to Alyth lies the Cateran Trail, a 60 mile sign-posted walk winding from Blairgowrie to Bridge of Cally, taking in some breathtaking scenery in Glen Isla and up to the Spittal of Glenshee close to the Glenshee ski centre.

The Cateran Trail is based on historic drove roads used by cattle drovers and rustlers back in the Middle Ages and nowadays provides an ideal way to relax and enjoy the beautiful Perthshire country side. In the summer the Alyth Folk museum provides further insight into country life in Strathmore in days gone by.

Owner's Description

Cairnleith Cottage was built in 1860, with the upper floor being added in 1920, and is situated in a quiet street backing onto the Alyth Burn. The cottage has been tastefully modernised, having full gas central heating, built-in oven and hob, an automatic washing machine and tumble drier, while retaining many original period features including an open fireplace and Gypsy stove. The upper floor has spacious double and twin rooms and a small single room plus a toilet and washroom.

There is also a large bathroom downstairs with toilet, bath and electric shower. In addition, there is a fold-away bed settee in the lounge. At the front, the cottage is situated well back from the street and there is a large bright garden to the rear.

The Cottage

The Lounge
Warm and welcoming lounge area with a traditional open fireplace. Facilities in this room include colour TV, VCR, DVD, freeview and stereo CD and tape player.

The Kitchen
Fully equipped dining kitchen with electric oven and grill and 4 ring gas hob. Feature fireplace with "Gypsy" stove. Utility room with washing machine, fridge-freezer & microwave.

The Master bedroom
A bright and airy room with views to front of cottage. The room has a comfortable double bed and electric blanket and a traditional open fireplace.

The Twin & Single Bedrooms
The cottage also has one twin and one single bedroom. The twin room is to the front and has electric blankets, colour TV and DVD player. The single with a Velux window.

The Garden
Cairnleith Cottage benefits from a large and spacious garden to the rear of the property. Enjoy the mature lawn, trees and colourful flower beds.

Things You Need To Know

Local Amenities
Alyth is still a vibrant community that has three small supermarkets, an excellent ironmongers and a good variety of other shops, many selling a variety of quality local produce. For those needing refreshment and sustenance the town is well served with pubs, inns and cafes as well as a fish and chip shop and a Chinese takeaway. On the outskirts of the town, and within a 10 mile radius, there are several quality restaurants, many of which specialise in local produce.

For those requiring more extensive shopping, there are large Tesco stores in Blairgowrie and Forfar, while very good shopping centres are located in the cities of Dundee and Perth less than half and hours drive away. Aberdeen and Edinburgh are about an hour's drive away, with Royal Deeside and Pitlochry being other popular tourist destinations under an hour away.

Other Information

Well behaved dogs are welcome at Cairnleith Cottage and a cot and high chair are available on request.

Cairnleith Cottage is strictly "Non-Smoking"!