Log Cabins to RentChasing a little white ball into a little white hole is popular all over the UK. But most log cabins are built in super scenery, so a local game of golf is a good bet for making the most of it. From a pitch and putt on site to a championship golf course nearby the log cabin locations below will make it easy for you to treat yourself to some golf time.
Nestled in the countryside in a semi rural setting, this beautiful cottage offers couples and small families a fantastic base to explore an abundance of walking and cycle paths in the area, as well as its nearby towns and wonderful coastline. Visit the National Trust s 900 acres of parkland, Lanhydrock Estate, with an abundance of history and cycle trails galore in nearby Cardinham Woods, both under 3 miles away. For golfers, the Lanhydrock Golf Course and restaurant is under 1 mile away. The property is centrally located and close to the A30, allowing easy access to both the North and South coasts allowing you to explore all that Cornwall has to offer! Stepping into this cosy home, you ll find a space with wonderful modern comforts, yet still steeped in its historic past. Enter into the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with deep window sills, exposed beams and original stone walls. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you'll need for your holiday and the dining area is perfect for a family meal. Retire to the lounge area, throw a log or two on the fire and watch the Smart TV after a day exploring. Upstairs, the character continues with vaulted ceilings throughout. There are two delightful bedrooms with tasteful interiors, both have Smart TV s and share a contemporary family bathroom. Heading outside, there s a courtyard with outdoor furniture, BBQ and a hot tub to completely unwind and relax in. This really is a must visit destination for anyone looking to enjoy outdoor adventure.
A bespoke handcrafted double shepherd s hut nestling amidst the mature woodlands of a country mansion. Relax and unwind in the peace of the gardens and the private hot tub that overlooks the River Evan. Dual aspect windows let the light flood into the open plan kitchen/living area. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing stay in this double shepherd s hut which is located on the edge of the picturesque town of Moffat. The town has a rich heritage and is also recognised as a Dark Sky location, so it s a wonderful place to admire the stars. Moffat boasts an array of local quirky shops, a monthly farmer's market, friendly pubs and numerous eateries. There is an interesting museum, an 18 hole golf course and a beautiful park with a boating lake, a putting green and an interactive water feature: Moffatasia. Explore the huge selection of local walking and bike trails with breathtaking views. Othe places of interest include Grey Mare s Tail Nature Reserve, one of the UK s highest waterfalls plunging 60 metres and leading to Loch Skeen, St Mary s Loch and the Devil s Beef Tub, all of which are within 17 miles. Drive down the private road and through the glorious grounds of the country mansion, and you will find the bespoke handcrafted double shepherd s hut, nestling in between the trees just in front of Evan Water. The shepherd s hut is named after the first owner of the Mansion Thomas George Bishop of Beattock. Climb the three steps up and make your way into the smart and stylish accommodation. There is an open plan lounge/kitchen area, where you can enjoy cooking in the well equipped kitchen. When supper is ready, dine at the spacious glass topped table. Relax in the lounge where you can enjoy a movie on the TV or sit back with a local dram or locally crafted beer. There are two bedrooms to choose from; a double and a twin which has amazing views of the pond and Evan Water. Both bedrooms share a bright shower room. Outside, there is a slabbed patio area that has a roomy picnic bench and patio furniture. Relax under the stars in the bubbling hot tub with beautiful views
Stylish and bespoke lodge, a fantastic location to relax and explore the Northern Highlands. Enjoy sociable nights cooking in your own private BBQ hut with local produce. One of the best locations in the UK to spot the Northern Lights. This stylish lodge offers a fantastic opportunity as a base to explore the local regions and towns of Thurso and Wick (both within 12 miles). John O Groats is just 11 miles away, where you can take that mandatory photo at the sign. There are many miles of coastline with little gems including villages and harbours along it. The endless beach at Sinclair s Bay (6 miles) is very popular as is the adjacent Wick Golf Club with its sandy links. Surfers can be seen on the waves here, but Scotland s surfing mecca must be at Thurso East Bay with its occasional 30ft waves. The most northerly inhabited castle, the Castle of Mey is only 10 miles away and is open to the public with a cafe and gardens; this has been the summer residence of King Charles and the Queen Consort for a few weeks of the summer for many years. The lodge is accessed via wrap around patio decking and a glass entrance door that takes you into the wonderful stylish open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The lounge area is the perfect place to relax with a book on the comfortable sofa (which is a sofa bed) or there is a TV and a DVD player for watching a movie. The light floods through the windows of the south facing property offering beautiful countryside views. The dining area consists of a table for four people and the kitchen is well equipped, yet compact and contains everything you could need during your stay. The king size bedroom is integrated into the open plan living area which has been tastefully furnished and decorated. There is also an additional twin bedroom. Completing the property is a shower room. Outside, the decked garden area contains garden furniture where you can enjoy your morning coffee and breathe in the fresh air with the farm animals for company. There are two pet sheep called Chico and Sylvie who live close to the lodge; they are very friendly and love to say hello. The very spacious BBQ hut for your own private use is located adjacent to the lodge.
Detached former stables with a games room, perfect for families to relax and unwind, or head down to the sea, beach and eateries. Located in the seaside resort of Rhos on Sea, 4 miles from Llandudno home to the acclaimed Mostyn Contemporary Art Gallery, a popular theatre in Venue Cymru, and the longest pier in Wales. Conwy, 5 miles, is a World Heritage Site with a 13th century castle and museums. Enjoy a superb range of pubs, restaurants, cafes, independent shops, galleries, and attractions such as the Welsh Mountain Zoo and Bodnant Gardens. Local activities include water sports, wildlife boat trips, fishing, go karting, cycling, golf and walking, and the heart of Snowdonia National Park is just 12 miles from this all year round destination. Walk into the hall with space for your coats leading into the spacious kitchen. It is a lovely space to create a family meal with your local produce purchases from your travels. When ready, everyone can gather around the table in the dining room, the perfect setting to spend time together. After dinner, walk through to the lounge with exposed beams, a feature fireplace with an electric log burner effect fire for cosy nights around the Smart TV where you can enjoy a film, or simply pick up a book from the shelf or play a board game for a bit of competitive fun! Exploring this delightful property further, you can choose from four bedrooms, all set across the first floor: the king size with an additional single bed and Smart TV, a double with an additional single bed and access to the Jack and Jill shower room with WC, another double room and finally a single. To complete the accommodation is a further shower room on the ground floor. The former stables has morning sun to the side with a gravel area and bench, and afternoon and evening sun at the far side, with more benches and a table for alfresco dining. This area is next to the games garage with table tennis, a football table, a darts board and even a set of golf clubs. If bringing your bikes or paddle board there is ample lockable space.
This charming, single storey barn conversion offers a great base for couples and small families looking to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside and coastline. The historical town of Llantwit Major and its beach which is claimed to be the best place in Wales to find Jurassic fossils is just 4 miles SE. Hike, drive, or cycle west alongside the Wales Coast Path and you will discover many more interesting and rugged beaches which can provide a great day out for water sports lovers. Take in a game of golf or book a pony trek across the sand dunes at Ogmore by Sea (7 miles). Take a trip to the pretty market town of Cowbridge where you will find an array of independent boutique stores and a variety of tasty eateries to try. Enter this delightful cottage which offers a bright and airy open plan living area with a well equipped kitchen. Gather at the dining table for a hearty breakfast before the day's adventures or rustle up a romantic evening meal before cosying up on the sofa to watch your favourite TV shows or unwind with a good book. Retire to the master bedroom which includes a comfortable double bed, dressing table and wardrobe and the second cosy 3/4 double bedroom next door benefits from a lovely country view. Completing the property is a large shower room. Outside garden furniture is provided for the shared courtyard should you wish to sit under the starry skies and enjoy a nightcap.
Cairngorms Cottage is a beautifully finished cottage located on the sensational Cairngorms Castle Estate. With modern interiors and three bedrooms, it sleeps up to 6 guests and is perfect for a family holiday. There are four other cottages and a castle on the estate, sleeping up to 47 guests in total! It is a wonderful location for a special event or celebration. Each holiday property enjoys total privacy and access to the whole magical estate.
Cairngorms Castle and the Estate have a fascinating history. The first map showing a building on the site was published between 1747 and 1755. The origins of the estate appear to have been Cairngorms Cottage which was built as a hunting lodge and inhabited by the Shaw family from the late 1700’s. Cairngorms Castle was built in the early 1860’s, commissioned by Lord Clyde, Queen Victoria’s banker and designed by Her Majesty’s architect from Balmoral. The estate sold in 1867 at a traditional ‘Roup’ for a reduced price of £10,000 as advertised in the Times! Guests staying on any of the properties on the 200 acre estate enjoy beautiful scenery and the freshest of air on this dreamy estate. You can fish for rainbow and brown trout or take a trip out on the estate’s private loch in the five person dinghy or fish for salmon or stroll along the River Shee which runs through the estate. Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the close proximity of the famous Glenshee Snowsports Centre ten miles away and walkers love the sensational 64 mile CateranTrail, the second stage of which passes through the estate. You can take a beautiful moorland route to the Tail’s highest point between Strathardle and Glenshee enjoying breathtaking views of the lush glens and rugged peaks. Cairngorms Castle is also a wonderful base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park with its choice of 55 Munros, four of which are the highest mountains in the UK. Those less active can enjoy the very scenic, spectacular drive along the 90 mile Snowroads stretch, starting at nearby Blairgowrie and driving to the Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey.
Guests staying at Cairngorms Cottage enjoy a wonderful open plan living space, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The decor is beautiful with natural colour palettes and contemporary furnishings. The living area offers a wood burner, perfect for cosy evenings on the sofa playing family games. The rich tan leather sofas are very comfortable for watching the large 52 inch television with Sky sports and movies. The contemporary beech kitchen is well-equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, electric oven, hob and microwave, ideal for preparing delicious family meals. Guests can eat inside at the modern dining table and chairs or alfresco in warmer weather, on the deck.
Cairngorms Cottage enjoys three bedrooms, two of which are located on the ground floor along with the living space. The master boasts a zip and link bed which can be set up as twins if you do not want it as a super king-size bed. The other room is a sweet single though it does have a foldaway bed which can be used for an extra guest. All beds in this delightful cottage are beautifully adorned with luxury linens and lovely soft furnishings. The ground floor bedrooms share a modern shower room with a walk-in shower. Upstairs you will find a characterful twin bedroom in the eaves with its own en-suite shower room. It is a delightful room, ideal for two children.
You will create special memories staying in this cottage and enjoying the sizeable private garden with its stream running through. There is a wonderful decking area with alfresco dining and a new, splendid hot tub. Just imagine lazing in the warm bubbling waters with a glass of fizz enjoying the mesmerising scenery in front of you!
Guests staying at Cairngorms Cottage enjoy a very warm welcome with a starter pack of logs, slippers and luxury toiletries. Families with infants can borrow travel cots, highchairs and stairgates on request. Cairngorms Cottage is within easy distance of Braemar, Pitlochry, Dundee and Perth. The peace, tranquility and beauty of this magical estate is perfect to refresh your mind, body and soul. That hot tub will be waiting for you, freshly filled with hot water!
The fabulous Cairngorms Cottage is located on the Cairngorms Castle Estate in the heart of Glenshee, a spectacular, lush green glen. It enjoys the most breathtaking mountain scenery and very fresh air. The Estate is situated on the southern fringe of the Cairngorms National Park, just 2 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Glenshee translates as ‘The Valley of Peace’ and is known fondly by the the locals as ‘the fairy glen’. The area is famous for its fantastic variety of activities including walking, angling, shooting, golf, cycling and also winter sports. Mountain biking, falconry and pony trekking are also available. The fantastic Glenshee Snowsports Centre is just ten miles from the cottage. If that is not enough to get the adrenaline flowing, Nae Limits offer an impressive range of water and land adventures including white water rafting, river tubing and quad biking.
The scenery is absolutely spectacular. The 64 mile Caterlan Trail passes through the estate and takes you to the highest point of the trail with sensational panoramic views of the mountain peaks and deep green glens. The Cairngorms National Park offers scenic drives and 55 Munroes to climb. They are ideal for beginners and experienced hill walkers alike. Kayakers and canoeists enjoy the challenging network of rivers. Instructor led beginner sessions can be arranged.
Golfers are not left out. There are over 100 fantastic courses including Braemar, the highest course in Scotland and possibly the most beautiful. The Cairngorm Mountains rise up each side of the course. The championship courses at Rosemount and Blairgowrie and the world famous Gleneagles, St Andrews and Caroustie are all within easy reach.
The Cairngorms Castle Estate enjoys a fishing stretch of just under a mile with excellent salmon and trout fishing for novice and experienced fishers on the River Shee. The Shee Water is located at the head of the River Ericht tributary of the whole Tay system and has had a consistently strong run for 40 years. The Ericht has a fish counter on it which regularly sees 10,000 to 15,000 fish through in a season which usually runs from May to August. There is also rainbow and brown trout fishing in the estate’s private loch with the estate’s dinghy available for guests to enjoy.
Another popular excursion is a trip to a distillery. Gin lovers adore the Persie Gin Distillery which is just six miles from the castle. Chocoholics can treat themselves at the award-winning Chocolatier Iain Burnett’s gift shop.
The nearby towns of Blairgowrie and Pitlochry are very attractive. They are an easy drive and offer excellent amenities and plenty of attractions, including the Fish Ladder and Festival Theatre in Pitlochry.
Without actually experiencing the wonders of the Dalnaglar Castle Estate, you cannot really understand how refreshing and relaxing it is. The estate’s 200 acres offer peace, tranquility, many fabulous activities and a breathtakingly beautiful landscape. With two attractive bedrooms, Caterlan Cottage offers a haven of tranquility amongst this vast area of natural beauty. It is ideal for a small family or two couples who want to get away from it all and perhaps try their hand at swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hill walking, cycling and so many other outdoor pleasures. The views from the doorstep of Caterlan Cottage are phenomenal plus you have the added indulgent treat of a wonderful hot tub in the garden! It will have been re-filled with hot water awaiting your arrival. What a great start to your holiday!
Inside this dazzling white rendered gem, you will discover a fabulous, newly refurbished kitchen and dining area, a bright and airy living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The kitchen is very well-equipped and includes a fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, electric oven and hot and microwave to complete the cream shaker-style units and its wooden worksurface. The living room enjoys a comfy leather sofa and armchairs, all perfectly positioned to enjoy the huge wall-mounted television with its Sky sports and movie channels.
One of the twin bedrooms is located on the ground floor, a smart room with an en-suite shower room and lovely garden views. Your beds are adorned with luxury linens and delightful soft furnishings. There is a separate shower room downstairs for the upstairs twin. Both bathrooms are very smart in dazzling white and with large walk-in showers. The remaining bedroom is upstairs with a gorgeous vaulted, beamed ceiling. This bedroom enjoys a wonderful character and ambience. It is open at the top without a doorway.
Your enclosed garden enjoys a comfortable seating area for alfresco dining with a view, plenty of space for children to play and your fabulous hot tub. This is a lovely property that boasts a heavenly spot with views of the southern Cairngorms. What more could you ask for?
There are four other cottages and a castle on the Cairngorms Castle Estate, sleeping up to 47 guests in total! It is a wonderful location for a special event or celebration. Each holiday property enjoys total privacy and access to the whole magical estate. Your friends might want to join you and take another of the cottages. Cairngorms Castle and the Estate have a fascinating history. The first map showing a building on the site was published between 1747 and 1755. The origins of the estate appear to have been Cairngorms Cottage which was built as a hunting lodge and inhabited by the Shaw family from the late 1700’s. Cairngorms Castle was built in the early 1860’s, commissioned by Lord Clyde, Queen Victoria’s banker and designed by Her Majesty’s architect from Balmoral. The estate sold in 1867 at a traditional ‘Roup’ for a reduced price of £10,000 as advertised in the Times! Guests staying on any of the properties on the 200 acre estate enjoy beautiful scenery and the freshest of air on this dreamy estate. You can fish for rainbow and brown trout or take a trip out on the estate’s private loch in the five person dinghy or fish for salmon or stroll along the River Shee which runs through the estate. Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the close proximity of the famous Glenshee Snowsports Centre ten miles away and walkers love the sensational 64 mile CateranTrail, the second stage of which passes through the estate. You can take a beautiful moorland route to the Tail’s highest point between Strathardle and Glenshee enjoying breathtaking views of the lush glens and rugged peaks. Cairngorms Castle is also a wonderful base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park with its choice of 55 Munros, four of which are the highest mountains in the UK. Those less active can enjoy the very scenic, spectacular drive along the 90 mile Snowroads stretch, starting at nearby Blairgowrie and driving to the Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey.
The delightful Caterlan Cottage is located on the Cairngorms Castle Estate in the heart of Glenshee, a spectacular, lush green glen. It enjoys the most breathtaking mountain scenery and very fresh air. The Estate is situated on the southern fringe of the Cairngorms National Park, just 2 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Glenshee translates as ‘The Valley of Peace’ and is known fondly by the the locals as ‘the fairy glen’. The area is famous for its fantastic variety of activities including walking, angling, shooting, golf, cycling and also winter sports. Mountain biking, falconry and pony trekking are also available. The fantastic Glenshee Snowsports Centre is just ten miles from the cottage. If that is not enough to get the adrenaline flowing, Nae Limits offer an impressive range of water and land adventures including white water rafting, river tubing and quad biking.
The scenery is absolutely spectacular. The 64 mile Caterlan Trail passes through the estate and takes you to the highest point of the trail with sensational panoramic views of the mountain peaks and deep green glens. The Cairngorms National Park offers scenic drives and 55 Munroes to climb. They are ideal for beginners and experienced hill walkers alike. Kayakers and canoeists enjoy the challenging network of rivers. Instructor led beginner sessions can be arranged.
Golfers are not left out. There are over 100 fantastic courses including Braemar, the highest course in Scotland and possibly the most beautiful. The Cairngorm Mountains rise up each side of the course. The championship courses at Rosemount and Blairgowrie and the world famous Gleneagles, St Andrews and Caroustie are all within easy reach.
The Cairngorms Castle Estate enjoys a fishing stretch of just under a mile with excellent salmon and trout fishing for novice and experienced fishers on the River Shee. The Shee Water is located at the head of the River Ericht tributary of the whole Tay system and has had a consistently strong run for 40 years. The Ericht has a fish counter on it which regularly sees 10,000 to 15,000 fish through in a season which usually runs from May to August. There is also rainbow and brown trout fishing in the estate’s private loch with the estate’s dinghy available for guests to enjoy.
Another popular excursion is a trip to a distillery. Gin lovers adore the Persie Gin Distillery which is just six miles from the castle. Chocoholics can treat themselves at the award-winning Chocolatier Iain Burnett’s gift shop.
The nearby towns of Blairgowrie and Pitlochry are very attractive. They are an easy drive and offer excellent amenities and plenty of attractions, including the Fish Ladder and Festival Theatre in Pitlochry.
The heavenly Dalnaglar Castle Estate boasts 200 splendid acres offer peace, tranquility, many fabulous activities and a breathtakingly beautiful landscape. Sitting in a wonderful elevated position with stunning views of the southern Cairngorms, Glen Cottage offers beautiful living space and three bedrooms, perfect for a family or friends holiday. This is a holiday for those that want to get away from it all and perhaps try their hand at swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hill walking, cycling and so many other outdoor pleasures. The views from the doorstep of Glen Cottage are phenomenal plus you have the added indulgent treat of a wonderful hot tub and alfresco dining in the garden! Your hot tub will have been re-filled with hot water awaiting your arrival. What a fabulous start to your holiday!
Glen Cottage offers flexible sleeping with two of the bedrooms enjoying zip and link beds that can either be set up as super king-size beds or twins. This is ideal if you are taking a holiday with a group of friends. Two of the bedrooms are located on the ground floor. They are delightful with minimalist styling and gorgeous linens on the beds. They share a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower. Upstairs you will find the final twin bedroom with its characterful, vaulted ceiling, ensuite shower room and lovely countryside views.
Downstairs, guests enjoy sociable open plan living with wonderful character and style. Evenings can be spent curled up on the sofa and chairs in front of a roaring open fire while watching the wall-mounted 70 inch television with its Sky sports and movie channels. The contemporary kitchen is very well-equipped, ready to prepare some delicious feasts and hearty Scottish breakfasts. It offers a dishwasher, double oven, hob and microwave. The washing machine is kept in a cupboard in an adjacent hallway. Guests can dine indoors or out on the deck.
The garden is wonderful with splendid Cairngorms views and plenty of space for children to play. You will be itching to discover the whole estate with its many charms. There are four other cottages and a castle on the Cairngorms Castle Estate, sleeping up to 47 guests in total! It is a wonderful location for a special event or celebration. Each holiday property enjoys total privacy and access to the whole magical estate. Cairngorms Castle and the Estate have a fascinating history. The first map showing a building on the site was published between 1747 and 1755. The origins of the estate appear to have been Cairngorms Cottage which was built as a hunting lodge and inhabited by the Shaw family from the late 1700’s. Cairngorms Castle was built in the early 1860’s, commissioned by Lord Clyde, Queen Victoria’s banker and designed by Her Majesty’s architect from Balmoral. The estate sold in 1867 at a traditional ‘Roup’ for a reduced price of £10,000 as advertised in the Times! Guests staying on any of the properties on the 200 acre estate enjoy beautiful scenery and the freshest of air on this dreamy estate. You can fish for rainbow and brown trout or take a trip out on the estate’s private loch in the five person dinghy or fish for salmon or stroll along the River Shee which runs through the estate. Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the close proximity of the famous Glenshee Snowsports Centre ten miles away and walkers love the sensational 64 mile CateranTrail, the second stage of which passes through the estate. You can take a beautiful moorland route to the Tail’s highest point between Strathardle and Glenshee enjoying breathtaking views of the lush glens and rugged peaks. Cairngorms Castle is also a wonderful base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park with its choice of 55 Munros, four of which are the highest mountains in the UK. Those less active can enjoy the very scenic, spectacular drive along the 90 mile Snowroads stretch, starting at nearby Blairgowrie and driving to the Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey.
The delightful Glen Cottage is located on the Cairngorms Castle Estate in the heart of Glenshee, a spectacular, lush green glen. It enjoys the most breathtaking mountain scenery and very fresh air. The Estate is situated on the southern fringe of the Cairngorms National Park, just 2 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Glenshee translates as ‘The Valley of Peace’ and is known fondly by the the locals as ‘the fairy glen’. The area is famous for its fantastic variety of activities including walking, angling, shooting, golf, cycling and also winter sports. Mountain biking, falconry and pony trekking are also available. The fantastic Glenshee Snowsports Centre is just ten miles from the cottage. If that is not enough to get the adrenaline flowing, Nae Limits offer an impressive range of water and land adventures including white water rafting, river tubing and quad biking.
The scenery is absolutely spectacular. The 64 mile Caterlan Trail passes through the estate and takes you to the highest point of the trail with sensational panoramic views of the mountain peaks and deep green glens. The Cairngorms National Park offers scenic drives and 55 Munroes to climb. They are ideal for beginners and experienced hill walkers alike. Kayakers and canoeists enjoy the challenging network of rivers. Instructor led beginner sessions can be arranged.
Golfers are not left out. There are over 100 fantastic courses including Braemar, the highest course in Scotland and possibly the most beautiful. The Cairngorm Mountains rise up each side of the course. The championship courses at Rosemount and Blairgowrie and the world famous Gleneagles, St Andrews and Caroustie are all within easy reach.
The Cairngorms Castle Estate enjoys a fishing stretch of just under a mile with excellent salmon and trout fishing for novice and experienced fishers on the River Shee. The Shee Water is located at the head of the River Ericht tributary of the whole Tay system and has had a consistently strong run for 40 years. The Ericht has a fish counter on it which regularly sees 10,000 to 15,000 fish through in a season which usually runs from May to August. There is also rainbow and brown trout fishing in the estate’s private loch with the estate’s dinghy available for guests to enjoy.
Another popular excursion is a trip to a distillery. Gin lovers adore the Persie Gin Distillery which is just six miles from the castle. Chocoholics can treat themselves at the award-winning Chocolatier Iain Burnett’s gift shop.
The nearby towns of Blairgowrie and Pitlochry are very attractive. They are an easy drive and offer excellent amenities and plenty of attractions, including the Fish Ladder and Festival Theatre in Pitlochry.
Estate living is just the best! Being able to wander out of your attractive, welcoming cottage to 200 acres of lush forests, meadows, a private loch, rivers and fabulous nature trails certainly blows the cobwebs away and offers a totally refreshing and relaxing stay. Munro Cottage offers 3 bedrooms sleeping up to 5 guests. The cottage has been attractively refurbished and boasts easy open plan living together with a large grassed garden and a new hot tub where you can soak, mesmerised by the breathtaking countryside panorama. Munro Cottage is located on the fabulous Cairngorms Castle Estate. There are four other cottages and a castle on the estate, sleeping up to 47 guests in total! It is a wonderful location for a special event or celebration. Each holiday property enjoys total privacy and access to the whole magical estate. Perhaps you should ask friends to take another of the cottages and enjoy with wonderful estate together?
Munro Cottage is built on one single level so is ideal if any of your group have mobility issues. The living space is open plan in design with a modern kitchen with excellent appliances at one end, a dining area in the middle and a comfy living space at the far end. The cottage offers a huge wall-mounted television with Sky sports and movie channels for your enjoyment. The living area is bright and cheerful with plenty of natural light flooding in.
All of the bedrooms are decorated in natural, calming hues. Two are set up as twins and the remaining bedroom is a cosy single room. One of the twin bedrooms enjoys its own en-suite bathroom with a power shower and the other boasts a spacious Jack and Jill bathroom with doors opening to the bedroom and the hallway so that the single room also has use of it.
Though the interiors are neat, tidy and smart, guests staying at Munro Cottage tend to spend most of their time outdoors in good weather. The estate is stunning and the views from your enclosed garden are beautiful. At the end of a busy day there is nothing better than a long soak in your hot tub with a glass of fizz! The tub will be ready for your arrival with fresh hot water. You will be captivated by the ducks on the duck pond and the surrounding natural beauty. You can even take two of your furry friends along to enjoy the holiday!
Cairngorms Castle and the Estate have a fascinating history. The first map showing a building on the site was published between 1747 and 1755. The origins of the estate appear to have been Cairngorms Cottage which was built as a hunting lodge and inhabited by the Shaw family from the late 1700’s. Cairngorms Castle was built in the early 1860’s, commissioned by Lord Clyde, Queen Victoria’s banker and designed by Her Majesty’s architect from Balmoral. The estate sold in 1867 at a traditional ‘Roup’ for a reduced price of £10,000 as advertised in the Times! Guests staying on any of the properties on the 200 acre estate enjoy beautiful scenery and the freshest of air on this dreamy estate. You can fish for rainbow and brown trout or take a trip out on the estate’s private loch in the five person dinghy or fish for salmon or stroll along the River Shee which runs through the estate. Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the close proximity of the famous Glenshee Snowsports Centre ten miles away and walkers love the sensational 64 mile CateranTrail, the second stage of which passes through the estate. You can take a beautiful moorland route to the Tail’s highest point between Strathardle and Glenshee enjoying breathtaking views of the lush glens and rugged peaks. Cairngorms Castle is also a wonderful base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park with its choice of 55 Munros, four of which are the highest mountains in the UK. Those less active can enjoy the very scenic, spectacular drive along the 90 mile Snowroads stretch, starting at nearby Blairgowrie and driving to the Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey.
The fabulous Munro Cottage is located on the Cairngorms Castle Estate in the heart of Glenshee, a spectacular, lush green glen. It enjoys the most breathtaking mountain scenery and very fresh air. The Estate is situated on the southern fringe of the Cairngorms National Park, just 2 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Glenshee translates as ‘The Valley of Peace’ and is known fondly by the the locals as ‘the fairy glen’. The area is famous for its fantastic variety of activities including walking, angling, shooting, golf, cycling and also winter sports. Mountain biking, falconry and pony trekking are also available. The fantastic Glenshee Snowsports Centre is just ten miles from the cottage. If that is not enough to get the adrenaline flowing, Nae Limits offer an impressive range of water and land adventures including white water rafting, river tubing and quad biking.
The scenery is absolutely spectacular. The 64 mile Caterlan Trail passes through the estate and takes you to the highest point of the trail with sensational panoramic views of the mountain peaks and deep green glens. The Cairngorms National Park offers scenic drives and 55 Munroes to climb. They are ideal for beginners and experienced hill walkers alike. Kayakers and canoeists enjoy the challenging network of rivers. Instructor led beginner sessions can be arranged.
Golfers are not left out. There are over 100 fantastic courses including Braemar, the highest course in Scotland and possibly the most beautiful. The Cairngorm Mountains rise up each side of the course. The championship courses at Rosemount and Blairgowrie and the world famous Gleneagles, St Andrews and Caroustie are all within easy reach.
The Cairngorms Castle Estate enjoys a fishing stretch of just under a mile with excellent salmon and trout fishing for novice and experienced fishers on the River Shee. The Shee Water is located at the head of the River Ericht tributary of the whole Tay system and has had a consistently strong run for 40 years. The Ericht has a fish counter on it which regularly sees 10,000 to 15,000 fish through in a season which usually runs from May to August. There is also rainbow and brown trout fishing in the estate’s private loch with the estate’s dinghy available for guests to enjoy.
Another popular excursion is a trip to a distillery. Gin lovers adore the Persie Gin Distillery which is just six miles from the castle. Chocoholics can treat themselves at the award-winning Chocolatier Iain Burnett’s gift shop.
The nearby towns of Blairgowrie and Pitlochry are very attractive. They are an easy drive and offer excellent amenities and plenty of attractions, including the Fish Ladder and Festival Theatre in Pitlochry.
Guests staying at Chiddingstone House are in for a treat! This spectacular Grade II listed country house offers phenomenal entertaining spaces together with 5 sensational bedroom suites, all brimming with ancient nods from the past and plenty of character. This superb property brilliantly blends its ancient charms with luxurious, contemporary living. The house enjoys a superb elevated position in the quiet hamlet of Chiddingstone Hoath. It is set on a tranquil no-through road with far reaching countryside views across an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The hamlet is just 2.7 miles from the National Trust village of Chiddingstone and 2.9 miles from Penshurst, both boasting extraordinary stately homes, Chiddingstone Castle and Penshurst Place. Chiddingstone Causeway enjoys a village shop and pub 4.5 miles away and the gorgeous town of Edenbridge is just 5.5 miles away. The charming town of Tunbridge Wells is also close by. There are so many beautiful places to visit when staying at Chiddingstone House and the coast is only just over 40 miles away.
Chiddingstone House is ideal for large families or groups of friends. It boasts many characterful living spaces, each with their own charms. All of the ground floor rooms enjoy delightful garden views. The main living space offers a magnificent inglenook fireplace, beautiful beams and sumptuous furnishings, the perfect place to curl up with a good book or the Sunday newspapers in front of a roaring fire. The duel aspect snug and television room next door is equally beautiful, again with beams, squishy sofas and a feature fireplace with a wood burning stove. In addition to these two delights, there is a beautiful cinema room with the most enormous screen you have ever seen, a fabulous corner sofa and a sensational, characterful vaulted beamed ceiling. The ambience of this space from time gone by is absolutely magical. The cinema room will keep everyone entertained with the television, sound bar, games corner and its little bar area. You are totally spoiled for choice of entertaining spaces and even have two dining areas. Beyond the lounge, you will discover a gorgeous table with cobalt blue upholstered chairs in the dual aspect dining area and the kitchen enjoys another exceptional dining space.
Your very generous, bespoke kitchen boasts another incredible vaulted ceiling as well as heavenly, heated marble floor tiles, an electric Aga, a double butler sink, a Neff hob, a combination oven and microwave, a double American fridge with an ice dispenser, an espresso machine and granite work surfaces. There is plenty of space to store your wine for the week in the wine fridge and the chefs in your group will have no problem cooking up a storm in this marvellous space. There is a sociable breakfast bar where guests can keep the chef company and two sets of doors leading to the terrace. With these doors and many windows, the kitchen diner is drowned in natural light. The house’s built in sound system allows you to listen to your favourite songtracks while cooking.
One of the five bedrooms is located on the ground floor with a delightful, part vaulted ceiling, a comfy double bed and double doors to a courtyard. Its private bathroom enjoys a bathtub with a hand held shower. Even the entrance hall of Chiddingstone House is wondrous with a spectacular vaulted ceiling, as well as plenty of space for coats and boots!
On the first floor you will find two of the four remaining bedroom suites. They are dreamy havens with luxury linens and incredible character. The master enjoys a beautifully dressed super kingsize bed and wonderful views of the garden and fields at the back of the property. Its ensuite bathroom boasts a gorgeous rainfall wet room shower as well as a contemporary, doubles freestanding bath as well as views and beams. You will not want to be rushing in this luxurious space! The second bedroom offers a sumptuous double bed with a leather bed frame, blending well with the rich wooden floors and wooden beams. It enjoys a freestanding bath with a shower head in the characterful ensuite bathroom.
A half spiral, narrow, wooden staircase takes you to the second floor, splitting at the top for access to the two remaining bedrooms. Sitting in the eaves, they are magical bedroom suites with vaulted ceilings and lavish furnishings. Both enjoy ensuite shower rooms, one built into the side of the chimney breast. The larger of the rooms has a low beam across the centre of the room, adding yet more character and style. It enjoys fabulous garden views. The shower room offers a glass covered rainfall shower. Every guest staying at Chiddingstone House will adore their bedroom.
The landscaped gardens are beautiful and surround this wonderful house. There are flagstone paths, an alfresco dining and lounging terrace with gorgeous outdoor furniture, a rose arbour and a natural spring fed pond with an island and duck house, much to children’s delight. Chiddingstone House only ever receives rave reviews. It is simply astounding!
Chiddingstone Hoath is a beautiful village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the National Trust village of Chiddingstone and Penshurst. Both of these places offer beautiful stately homes. Chiddingstone Causeway, Edenbridge and Tunbridge Wells are close by. If you want to do a lot of shopping, you can also head into Sevenoaks. There are many footpaths and bridleways on the doorstop of this Grade II home together with a welcoming, pretty local pub. Walkers and cyclists love the area, as do golfers with their wide choice of courses including Hever, Tunbridge Wells and Ashdown Forest. The house enjoys a wonderful position where you can enjoy gorgeous countryside and easily reach motorways to visit much of Kent, Surrey, Sussex and the coast.
Edenbridge sits on the Kent/Surrey border in the historic heart of the Eden valley, between the High Weald and the North Downs. It was the building of Eadenhelms Bridge in the tenth century that gave the town and valley their names. There is a wonderful selection of medieval buildings, coaching inns, courtyards, the Eden Valley Museum and some good shops. It holds a monthly farmers market and is home to one of the oldest bonfire celebrations in the country.
The magnificent Hever Castle, at Hever, just outside Edenbridge, enjoys a history spanning more than 700 years. The original medieval castle was built in 1270 and in the 15th and 16th centuries was home to the one of the most powerful families in the country, the Boleyns, who added the Tudor dwelling within the castle walls. The castle is famous for becoming the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, King Henry VIII’s second wife who became Queen for just 1000 days. Hever passed into the ownership of Anne of Cleves and from 1557 it was owned by a numer of families. Today it is magnificent with glorious rooms open to the public, many events and wonderful trails and activities in the stunning grounds.
Penshurst Place offers another wonderful visit. The 14th century manor house, once the property of King Henry VIII was left to his son King Edward VI and granted to Sir William Sidney in 1552. It has remained in the Sidney family and is a stunning family house with truly remarkable gardens, well worth a visit.
There are many Kent delights to explore and enjoy, including the fabulous gardens at Sissinghurst, the Biddenden Vineyards, The Chapel Down Vineyard at Tenterden, the Rare Breeds Centre in Woodchurch and Smarden’s Big Cat Sanctuary. Sissinghurst Castle Garden is historic, poetic, iconic, a refuge dedicated to beauty. Vita Sackville-West, poet and writer and Harold Nicolson, her diplomat and author husband, fell in love with Sissinghurst Castle and created the famous gardens. Harold’s architectural garden planning and Vita’s colourful, abundant planting reflect the romance and intimacy of her writing. Sissinghurst Castle Garden was the backdrop of a colourful history from a time as a prison in the 1700’s to a home for the women’s land army. The gardens are so popular entry is by timed ticket so you need to plan in advance.
Wine lovers are thoroughly spoilt in this area. The most famous vineyard is the Chapel Down Vineyard, close to the picturesque market town of Tenterden. It is open to visitors throughout the year. You can enjoy tastings, tours and masterclasses. It is a wonderful day out though you may have to draw straws to see who is driving. Also popular are the Biddenden Vineyard, the Mount Vineyard, the Hush Heath Winery, the Chartham Vineyard and the Terlingham Vineyard.
The characterful town of Rye, a medieval citadel huddled against invaders and sea, is home to a myriad of art, curiosities, boutique hotels, trendy restaurants and cosy pubs. Built of smuggled secrets and timeless tale, Rye has plenty of nooks and crannies to explore and distant views across Romney Marsh to ponder.
