Location - Self Catering holidays in Perthshire Scotland
Perthshire is famed for many reasons and the variety of scenery, golf courses, gardens, historic sites, theatres and concerts, art galleries, local crafts, magnificent food, places to eat is sure to please. For short breaks or longer stays, Perthshire is easily accessible from other parts of Scotland and the UK. Most Abade holiday homes are around an hour's drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports and the county is well served with rail and bus transport. See month by month details of what's on in Perthshire, places to visit with helpful hints about tickets you can buy before you come that save you money, and travel and weather information.
Perth is a popular county town set on the banks of the River Tay and known affectionately for being the “town between two inches”, being its two lovely riverside parks, the North Inch and the South Inch. Dominated by St John’s Kirk , where John Knox gave his famous sermon in 1559 it is a very pleasant shopping town with good restaurants, an excellent Museum and Art Gallery , with its collection of Monart and Vasart glass associated with Perth, silver and other excellent displays. The J D Fergusson Gallery is housed in a former waterworks. Greyfriars Churchyard , home of one of the earliest gravestones in Scotland. The Horsecross Concert Hall provides a complete range of concerts from classical to popular. Perth Festival of the Arts at the end of May offers a very high quality experience well worth booking ahead. Perth boasts its own theatre, with a traditional family Pantomime and plays throughout the year. The Black Watch Museum, St Ninian’s Cathedral, Kinnoull Hill walks, and Scone Palace , early crowning place of the Kings of Scotland ensure that Perth merits much more than a passing visit, you will want to return again and again.
Our Perth self catering apartments are popular for both holiday visits and business travellers. The 5 star Barossa and Rose apartments, each sleeping 6, and North Inch Flat (2), Fiscal’s Flat (2), Bijou (2) are perfectly positioned for all town amenities. Broch Abode (2) is few minutes walk from the High Street and The Mews House (3) is in a quiet position off the Glasgow Road.
Just north of Perth, outside Moneydie , is the charming Wayside Cottage (5) situated on the Sustrans cycle route 77.
West Blairmore (8) set between the villages of Fowlis Wester and Methven , enjoys stunning views of Strathearn is a simply splendid holiday home in an area steeped in history. The Clocktower at Huntingtower is a charming apartment in a listed historic building, situated on the western side of Perth city off the Crieff Road. Huntingtower Castle and Hotel are nearby. Moulinalmond a charming base for a holiday is located four miles from the county town of Perth , situated in fourteen acres of beautiful private grounds of gardens and woodland - ideal for a tranquil break.
In Crieff are delightful apartments, rated 5-stars in a restored Victorian mansion called Croftweit Garden Flat (4) and The Strathearn (4), a magnificent first floor apartment, where you can even book a professional chef to cook for you, as you can at The Penthouse at St Ninians (6) a superb apartment in the converted St Ninian’s Church. This apartment and the St Ninian’s Tower (8) apartment enjoy magnificent views over Crieff. Aberturret Cottage , sleeps 5, is on the outskirts of the popular tourist town of Crieff . There are a series of delightful walks from the cottage doorstep and the area is also excellent for cycling, particularly mountain biking. Crieff is just one mile away and has extensive shops, restaurants, a leisure pool and tennis courts. There are two 18-hole golf courses (one a short walk away from the cottage). Glenturret , Scotland’s oldest malt whisky distillery just a couple of minutes’ walk from the cottage. Just to the West of Crieff is the newly opened magnificent farm steading restoration at Locherlour Mill , sleeping 18, and perfect for special occasions and family gatherings.
Beyond Crieff, going only a few miles West to the very attractive village of Comrie are the charming Tuarach (4) apartment, a great budget deal, and The Old Bakery (6), which is perfectly poised for walks to Glen Artney and Glen Lednock. Comrie is a walker’s paradise and there is also a popular golf course. Loch Earn, Loch Tay, Crianlarich, Loch Lomond, Oban and Fort William lie beyond.
Over at Aberfoyle on the edge of the Loch Lomond National Park overlooking Ben Ledi is Benview Lodges (6).
To the south of Crieff lies the pretty village of Muthill (ask a local how to pronounce this name). Right next to the 9-hole golf course is the aptly named Wee House a very popular cottage for two persons.
The “Lang Toon” of Auchterarder is the oldest Burgh in Scotland and is famed for its very long main street, its proximity to The Gleneagles Hotel and Golf Courses, its excellent high class shops with everything from cashmeres to antiques and good cafes. Braemhor (5) and Glenmhor (4) offer excellent 4 star accommodation here. At the nearby Gleneagles Village are the Guthrie Court (5/6) and Windsor Gardens (4) apartments that are situated on the road that leads to the Braco Moor, beyond which is the newly built Cambushinnie Croft (6) a spacious and beautifully designed house with views to Sheriffmuir and the Ochils .
On the edge of Bridge of Allan , the Abercromby Apartment (4) has magnificent views towards Stirling Castle .
A few miles West of Perth and on the south side of the A9 route, lie Chapel House (4) and Tower House (2) both part the former private chapel of Duncrub Park set in 180 acres of beautiful parkland, a 10-minute stroll from the conservation village of Dunning . The Doocot (2) is situated on the edge of Duncrub Park, an easy walk from Dunning and the Coach House (4/6) is three miles away at nearby Forteviot , a picturesque tiny village with an ancient history.
Near Glenfarg is the delightful Miller’s Cottage (4). In beautiful rolling hills, this is an idyllic setting, yet only a mile from the village and a short drive to the M90 Perth to Edinburgh route. St Andrews is about 40 minutes by car. The Thatched Cottage is in the Royal Burgh of Newburgh , a former weaving town on the Firth of Tay .
Dall Mill , Abade’s most northerly holiday home, is set in 5 acres of grounds on the south shore of Loch Rannoch , Scotland’s highest Loch around 30 miles west of Pitlochry . Sleeping 10, it is an ideal for activity holidays with walking, mountain biking, and sailing on the doorstep, and golf within 40 minutes drive. Boats and bikes may be hired locally and some lessons are available. Kinloch Rannoch has one shop and two hotels. Local guesthouses serve good food to non-residents. Take the train from Rannoch Station across the moor to Fort William and Mallaig on the West Coast beyond. Visit Castle Menzies and the delightful towns of Pitlochry and Aberfeldy and the famous House of Bruar , near Blair Atholl, has high class shopping and food. Loch Tay has a re-construction of a Crannog (ancient loch dwelling) and excellent golf courses at Kenmore .
Each Abade Holiday Home may be booked online for either a weekly let or short break as available. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your specific requirements.
