Stewarts Lodge Cottage

About this property

Dunkeld 6.5 miles. A superb detached cottage nestling in the private grounds of the owner’s home, in the village of Murthly, 6.5 miles from Dunkeld. Surrounded by beautiful Perthshire countryside, this lovely cottage is ideal for couples or families looking for a beautiful base from which to explore this stunning part of Scotland. The ground floor is given over to a wonderful open plan living area with a cosy woodburning stove and views across the grounds to the surrounding trees. The first floor has two king-size double bedrooms, with one boasting an en-suite shower room and a private balcony. Stylishly equipped with monogrammed towels and luxurious toiletries, your stay here is sure to be a delightful one. The rear garden is secluded and bordered by large trees, making it the ideal spot to relax with a drink. Stroll around the corner to Uisge bar and restaurant, and Murthly village also has a shop. Stewart Lodge Cottage is just over 6 miles from the beautiful towns of Birnam and Dunkeld, or why not take a day to visit historic Perth or Dundee? Explore the beautiful forests by foot or bike or try one of the many fishing rivers or golf courses in the area, including Gleneagles. A welcoming holiday cottage that provides a perfect base for exploring this stunning part of Scotland.

The small town of Dunkeld dates from the 9th century and is a pleasant place to spend an afternoon. The forests surrounding Dunkeld and nearby Birnam are known as Perthshire Big Tree Country and are celebrated in Shakespeare’s “Scottish Play”. The Hermitage is a National Trust site of beautiful forest which contains Ossian’s Hall of Mirrors, a folly built as a tribute to the 3rd century blind poet Ossian on a rocky outcrop near the Black Linn waterfalls.

Accommodation

Two king-size double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower, basin, WC and balcony.

Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.

Ground floor basin and WC.

Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Oil central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.

Fuel, power and fuel for stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request.

Ample off road parking.

Lockable bike storage.

Enclosed lawned garden with furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub 2 mins walk.

Note: Mobile phone reception can be variable.

Note: Sloping ceilings in first floor rooms.

Note: A small section of the rear garden dips down steeply towards the hedge, and also due to the balcony with steps down to the garden, children must be supervised at all times.
Note - There is a single track main train line which runs through the village.

The last train passes at 22.26pm and the first one is at 05.40am.

The trains throughout the day are every 2 hours.

If there is any planned work on the railway line we get notified by Network Rail and guests will be advised of this.