Property overview: A luxury cottage, situated on the South bank of Loch Tay with stunning mountain views, "The Cottage at Loch Tay" is ideal for couples or families who want to relax in peaceful surroundings but also want a large variety of activities close at hand. Located in the quiet rural hamlet of Acharn, the cottage is just two minutes walk through a private forest to a tranquil lochside beach. The cottage is located almost in the exact centre of Scotland, making it the ideal location to explore further afield.
Description of accommodation: Sleeping 4/6, and recently modernised to a very high standard, “The Cottage At Loch Tay” is superbly equipped to make your family stay luxurious, providing a level of quality equipment and extras not commonly seen in self catering accommodation. Put your feet up in front of the open fire with a glass of wine, or cook up a feast in the state of the art kitchen. All the comforts of home have been provided to ensure that you can relax in comfortable surroundings. The cottage is equipped with a surround sound TV and hundreds of DVD's, as well as a playstation with games, books, family games and CD's to give you plenty to do as the nights close in during Autumn and Winter. When you decide to explore the local area, personalised visitor information has been well laid out, to ensure you can take full advantage of your stay. Here you will find details about the local towns and villages; recommended walks and drives; recommended local restaurants and shops and information about places to visit within 100 miles. Young children are not only welcome but are well catered for with cot-bed, high chair etc, provided as standard. Pets can be accommodated by arrangement.
Nearby Attractions: Highland Perthshire is an incredibly dramatic part of the world. It boasts some of the highest mountains, some of the most beautiful and tranquil lochs and the longest and loneliest glen in Scotland. Many beautiful, unspoilt hamlets, villages and towns nestle in what is commonly known as Big Tree Country and the capital, Perth, is a delightful, vibrant city for young and old alike. The region is steeped in history, ancient and modern, one minute you can be sitting in a 2000 year old loch dwellers living room making fire with sticks, the next you can be in a castle, marvelling at the sumptuous bed that Queen Victoria slept in, on her honeymoon. Loch Tay is the sixth largest loch in Scotland and is over 150 metres deep at its deepest. It is approximately 14½ miles long and over a mile wide. Ben Lawers, the UKs 10th highest mountain at 1214m, proudly emerges from the waters of the loch to provide a dramatic backdrop. Two rivers feed the loch, the Lochay and the the Dochart. The latter flowing over spectacular falls in the village of Killin to the West. Loch Tay feeds the River Tay, the longest river in Scotland, and one of the best salmon fishing rivers in Europe. Kenmore, a small unspoilt village at the head of Loch Tay, boasts the oldest inn in Scotland, The Kenmore Hotel, which dates back to 1572. Every imaginable watersport from scuba diving to parascending is available on the loch, whilst the mountains are home to hikers, gorge walkers, field sports fanatics, mountaineers and wildlife enthusiasts. Cyclists and horse riders can saddle up in the local area and there are two golf courses (one 9 and one 18 hole) within 5 minutes drive. Dewars distillery in Aberfeldy will delight the whisky connoisseur, whilst younger visitors will find the local wildlife parks more to their taste. The area is packed full of activities, so whatever the weather, there is always something new to see and do nearby. The region is home to many famous distilleries, and, if golf is your scene, you have the choice of some of the most spectacular courses in the country. The area also boasts the only castle in Europe with its own private army. Situated in the centre of Scotland, Highland Perthshire is ideally placed to use as a base to explore the furthest reaches of the country.
Pricing Structure: Low Season: £410 per week, £65 daily (minimum of 3 nights) Mid Season: £500 per week, £75 daily (minimum of 3 nights) High Season: £550 per week, (minimum of 1 week) Peak Season: £640 per week, £85 daily (minimum of 1 week) Xmas & New Year: £735 per week, £115 daily (minimum of 3 nights)
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