Holiday Cottages in Scotland

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  1. The property was very well equipped and very clean. 2. The location and views were wonderful. BUT 3. 2 of the bedrooms were through rooms ie you had to go through one to get to another which was not made clear in the description of the property and was not suitable for different households. We had 6 households in the 6 rooms. Our group was not happy with this. 4. The water pressure was very low such that if more than one shower or bath was run at the same time, there was no water or it ran cold, especially upstairs. We had 7 adults all wanting showers after coming in from a walk or a cycle, and in the morning, so we had to go one at a time. It would have been totally unworkable with 12 which the house could take. I know there is a water shortage but a business like this with paying multiple users, needs to find an alternative means of water supply if as I suspect, this is a private spring supply. A borehole for example. 5. The track was actually terrible, and is just getting worse with continual use. We are used to driving up forestry roads and were prepared for it but there was one particular pothole which was dangerously deep and could not be avoided. There had been forestry work closeby so perhaps it had been made worse by machinery. But the owners need to go and look for themselves. It has reached an unacceptable state now. For such an upmarket and expensive property the access must be improved.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  Wow. What an absolutely gorgeous house. It was spotlessly clean and the views are simply breathtaking. We had a wonderful week of sunshine and made the most of the house and everything the area had to offer. All the rooms are tastefully decorated - not super modern, but traditional and pleasant. What you see in the photos is absolutely what you get. My only negatives were that, one, the road leading up to the house is full of potholes and, quite frankly, not fit to have cars driving up and down it. For the money being paid to stay here, I'm sure something could be done about it. If there was anything that would put me off staying here again, it'd be this. Two, we were given the number for a house keeper but struggled to get replies from her. I sent a WhatsApp message on day 1 of our holiday and it's been read but still no response (I'm now home). When we arrived at the property, we struggled to get into the key safe to retrieve the keys. We tried contacting the house keeper but, in the end, had to phone Rural Retreats and see if they could help us. That said though, we all loved our stay here, and would thoroughly recommend the house and Rural Retreats to anyone wanting a superb base near Oban.

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• Animesh - Verified booking

  Thank you for hosting us, we had a lovely stay.

  The house is spacious and comfortably accommodated our group of 10 adults. The lounge area was a great place to gather, with a cosy fireplace that kept us warm, and the dining space was large enough for everyone to enjoy meals together. We also appreciated the conservatory, which was a nice spot to relax. The kitchen was well-equipped, with plenty of cutlery and cookware, which made it convenient as we prepared most of our meals. The bedrooms were comfortable and offered adequate space. That said, the property would benefit from some updates and a bit of additional cleaning in certain areas. The water pressure was lower than what we're used to, although the hot water supply was reliable. Mobile reception around the house was very limited, and the WiFi connection was quite slow. This made it difficult to stream content on the TV unit with Sky, which could be an area for improvement. Overall, we had a pleasant experience and truly enjoyed the time spent together in this homely space.

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• Doug Cole - Verified booking

  Perfect place

  Blairgowrie Manor was the perfect place for a recent family trip to Scotland. 8 adults and 10 children were easily accommodated with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The real joy, however, was everything that Blairgowrie Manor had to offer. Between authentic Scottish breakfasts, a true Scottish pub (in-house), and plenty of entertainment, there was never a dull moment. The location of Blairgowrie Manor also made it the right choice for our family. You're less than 1 hour from any number of sites and activities. Personally, we ventured out to St. Andrews, Perth, Edinburgh, Balmoral Castle, as well as many of the quaint small towns that make Scotland the country that it is. One of my personal favourites was Dunkeld (which is also where we did some fly fishing--great experience!). At the end of the day, the staff were second to none and accommodated all of our needs. I look forward to the day we can make a return trip!

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• Doug Cole - Verified booking

  Perfect place

  Perthshire Manor was the perfect place for a recent family trip to Scotland. 8 adults and 10 children were easily accommodated with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The real joy, however, was everything that Perthshire Manor had to offer. Between authentic Scottish breakfasts, a true Scottish pub (in-house), and plenty of entertainment, there was never a dull moment. The location of Perthshire Manor also made it the right choice for our family. You're less than 1 hour from any number of sites and activities. Personally, we ventured out to St. Andrews, Perth, Edinburgh, Balmoral Castle, as well as many of the quaint small towns that make Scotland the country that it is. One of my personal favourites was Dunkeld (which is also where we did some fly fishing--great experience!). At the end of the day, the staff were second to none and accommodated all of our needs. I look forward to the day we can make a return trip!

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