Self catering accommodation in Crieff, Perthshire

Self catering accommodation in Crieff, Perthshire
Our two-bedroomed flat is available for self-catering holidays, running from Saturday to Saturday, though at short notice or off-peak we are happy to rent it out for short breaks.

Conveniently located in the centre of Scotland in the small market town of Crieff in Perthshire. The garden flat is decorated with an artistic eye and has original artwork on the walls. It has its own private entrance and small cottage style garden with a mosaic patio table and chairs, and a BBQ. The garden is very peaceful and secluded. Any help to water the many pot plants is much appreciated!

This is an ideal base for your Scottish holiday. Crieff is situated in the Strathearn area of Perthshire, Scotland, with views of the Grampian Mountains. Neighbouring towns and villages include Auchterarder, Gleneagles and Comrie. Within Perth & Kinross, the towns of Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, Blairgowrie, and the City of Perth are all with in a day trip distance of Crieff, giving you plenty of touring time with many roads touching on the Highlands. St Andrews, the home of golf, Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow are all within easy distance.

Crieff and the immediate area hosts a variety of Visitor Attractions, including the award winning Famous Grouse Experience, The Crieff Visitor Centre which hosts the Drovers' Story, Auchingarrich Wildlife Park, and Innerpeffrey Library. The area is also renowned for its walking, with an annual walking festival 'The Drovers' Tryst' taking place in October, for the range of 9 and 18 hole golf courses and fishing. Many other outdoor pursuits are also available in the area.

• Golf
• Riding
• Cycling
• Fishing
• Walking
• Watersports
• Falconry
• Tennis
• Art galleries
• Gardens
• History & heritage
• Childrens' activities
• One off activity weekend breaks

The large sitting room with two settees also has a dining area in the bay window, which looks over the main garden and out to superb sunsets. There is a TV and video, and the sideboard is full of board games and videos for all ages.

The kitchen is fully equipped. The crockery is locally made Buchan Pottery, which can be bought from the Crieff Visitor Centre. There is an electric oven and hob, microwave and bread machine, though there are plenty of restaurants and take-away should you wish not to cook!

The double bedroom overlooks the main garden, but there is planting to ensure your privacy. Decorated in a cool blue, with embroidered quilt and duvet, and 1930's furniture, the room is a tranquil one for relaxing in.

The twin bedded room overlooks the flat's private garden and is south facing. In a zingy orange, the room glows on a sunny day. There is plenty of space for children to play in this room. The bathroom features Katy's oeuvre, a full mosaic representing a library of books. There is a bath with a shower over, sink, toilet and vanity area.

Where possible, we aim to make your stay with us the best that it can possibly be. We can lend you books, suggest a days itinerary, or give you an insight to living in Scotland. We received a Special Commendation from the Glenturret Distillery Award for exceeding customer expectations. We operate a no-smoking policy, but benches with an ashtray are provided outside for those who chose to smoke.

Family friendly: We are very child friendly, having two children of our own. We are able to suggest day-time activities and child-friendly restaurants & cafes in the area. There is a range of videos, toys, books and jigsaws available in the Garden Flat, plus your children are welcome to use our trampoline & table tennis table in our garden. The new garden mosaic has been designed to provide interest to young children.

Baby friendly: We have a travel cot and high chair available with prior notice, plus a range of baby books and toys. Our son does offer a baby-sitting service, subject to his availability.

Cycling & walking friendly: Maps and walking books are available to borrow. We have a drying room, and outside lines which can be used by guests. We offer a lockable shed for storing your own bikes, or alternatively know where you can hire bikes from. Horse riding, golf and fishing are also available in the area. As organizer of the local Walking & Outdoors festival, Katy has many contacts who offer guided walks and outdoor activities, from fly fishing tuition to bush craft days and deer spotting of an evening. By car: From Perth, take the A85 west. From Stirling take the A9 then the A822 north. From Crianlarich and Loch Lomond National Park, take the A85 East. From Inverness and Pitlochry, take the A822 south. Once in Crieff, we are located just off the A85.

By bus: From Perth, Bus number 15 direct and hourly during the day. From Stirling, Bus number 47.

By train: There are train stations at Perth and Dunblane using the ScotRail services. GNER trains from London Kings Cross also stop at Gleneagles train station, only a short taxi ride from Crieff.