Guests say
Grantully Cottage in Aberfeldy is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its cleanliness, wildlife-rich garden, and thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy the spacious, uncluttered interiors and find it an ideal base for exploring the local area and beyond. The cottage's location offers stunning walks and proximity to town, while the presence of red squirrels adds charm. Some guests noted the cottage can be cold, but the log fire provides warmth and cosiness in the TV room.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as spotlessly clean, indicating a high level of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is highly praised for its beauty, convenience for local amenities, and as a base for exploring Scotland. The presence of wildlife and scenic walks contribute to the positive feedback.
The cottage is generally considered comfortable, especially with its spacious and uncluttered design. However, some guests reported that it was very cold, except for the TV room with the log fire.
Facilities are well-regarded, with the cottage being well-equipped for bad weather and long stays. The mention of a new fridge-freezer and ample information for guests are positives, although some guests experienced patchy WiFi and no TV reception.
While guests find the hosts welcoming and appreciate the information provided for their stay, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under the category of thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
A beautiful former estate cottage, awash with character, nestling within its own ancient woodland. A perfect holiday home for a family in the Scottish Highlands.. Grantully Cottage is a fantastic, characterful holiday home just a stone’s throw away from Scotland’s longest river, the River Tay. The detached cottage is an attractive, traditional former estate building that has been beautifully modernised, retaining many of its original features. The inside of the Grantully Cottage is spacious and welcoming. Starting in the kitchen with the warming range as the centrepiece, there is everything you’ll need to cook up hearty meals after a long day exploring the local area. There are two living rooms, one with a large TV and open fire, the second with a well-maintained piano. There is also a toilet and shower room downstairs beside the kitchen. On the first floor are two bedrooms and a large bathroom with bath and shower. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed, and the other bedroom has two bunk beds, both with a trundle bed under the bottom bunk, making the cottage ideal for a large family.
Grantully Cottage nestles into its own ancient woodland which has been in existence for several hundred years. The 2-acre woodland, where Grantully Cottage sits pride of place within, is only a small portion of the much larger forested area managed by the Edradynate Estate. The woodland, as you would expect from its age, is magical and is home to many Scottish wildlife icons. Red deer often graze in the glade in front of the cottage, and red squirrels are plentiful, easily being seen from the living room window. The birdlife is exceptional, a highlight being owls cruising the glade at dawn, dusk and through the night whilst hunting.The area around Grantully Cottage beyond the woodland is truly spectacular. The River Tay is only a couple hundred yards away and offers fantastic fly fishing (enquire locally for permits). There is also a lovely walk along the Tay both east and west to Strathtay and Aberfeldy respectively. Beyond the river, Loch Tay is 8 miles to the west, and the Cairngorms National Park is only 15 miles to the north. Grantully Cottage makes for the perfect base from which to explore the Scottish Highlands whilst at the same time relaxing in the most tranquil of locations. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Range, Microwave, Fridge, Washer Dryer
Living room 2:
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Pull Out Bunk (3ft) Beds, Pull Out Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. Welcome pack. 2-acre woodland grounds with patio, terrace, garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 5 cars. Please note: There is an unfenced pond and uneven ground in the woodland, and a river a few hundred yards away from the property.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
There is uneven ground in the woodland.
Reviews (6)
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage was very cold,the only room that was warm was in the t.v. room with log fire.
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Marcus
We loved staying at this cottage as we were staying with a toddler. There is a secure fence that separates the garden from the front yard area and the inside was uncluttered and spacious. The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed and more. The hosts were very welcoming and provided us with plenty of information for the sat and for day trips out. The location is amazing and the walks in the area in the autumn are magical. We would much love to come here again.
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Rob
This is a stunning cottage in a great location. It is well equipped so bad weather is not a problem. We saw red squirrels in the garden every day. The town of Aberfeldy which is just down the road has everything you need. There are some great walks locally or you can use it as an ideal base to explore other parts of Scotland. Well worth a visit.