We love all the wee cottages and homes but a few of our top picks for couples who are looking for a short break or romantic weekend would be The Bank in Blair Atholl, only a short distance from Wasted degrees brewing and a train ride away from Pitlochry. The couples cabin is the perfect setting for a spontanious couples get away or Carter's Lodge which is situated in the heart of Birnam, a short distance from Dunkeld with local cafés and Riverside pubs.
Perthshire has endless countryisde and hills to explore with extensive trails that range from easy to hard depending on what kind of leisurely stroll or hike you are looking for. Dunkeld is home to some fabulous walks at the Hermitage where you can watch the waterfall through the view point or follow the moderate trail to the pinecone lookout. Crieff and Strathearn have every level from a light stroll around the river earn to a full days hike when bagging munro Ben Vorlich. Blairgowrie and Pitlochry are only a short distance to the Cairngorm National Park when you can find walking trails, biking loops and different levels of bouldering depending on how adventurous you are feeling.
With an access ramp and plenty of open space living, Rocksite, Glen Derby offers itself as disabled friendly. For further information of special assistance, please contact us.
All holiday homes within the Pitlochry area such as Kirk View Apartment, Auld Smiddy Cottage, North Shore and Station road apartment are well within walking distance to an extensive range of cafés, local pubs, bakeries and restaurants in Pitlochry.
If you need to change, amend or cancel your booking, please contact us at your earliest opportunity to make sure we can assist you with as many options as possible. You can call us on +44 (0)1769 470048 or email us at enquiries@homefromhomeperthshire.com
Unfortunately we cannot offer an early check in or late check out at the time of making your booking. This is to allow for cleaning to be carried out to a high standard across all homes / cottages and allows us to deliver the same experience to all guests.
Yes, when requested and where properties can accommodate, we can provide a sleeping cot. Additional beds or special arrangements will differ from each cottage / holiday home, therefore please contact us with your enquiry before completing a booking to save from any disappointment.
The housekeeping deposit is a requirement with every booking and must be paid. This is to protect the home owners against any loss or damage to their property, contents or electrical goods. The hirer is fully liable for the condition of the self-catering cottage and its contents for the period of their holiday (fair wear & tear excepted). The hirer will make good any damage or loss & leave the self-catering cottage & its contents in a clean & orderly condition. The individual who signed the booking form will be held responsible for the hiring party.
Good Housekeeping Deposits are returned 7 to 10 working days after the holiday ends unless there is a claim against it for damages or additional cleaning time.
There is no additional charge for parking when you book a holiday home with home from home Perthshire, however, we cannot quarantee that each property comes with private or on-street parking. Therefore, depending on the property you chose to stay in, if no private parking is available with the property (i.e a flat) then you may need to use a public car park where charges may apply.
Please read property descriptions carefully for more information.
Certain holiday cottages are dog friendly, to find out which accommodation you can book in Perthshire that allow you to bring the furry family members with you, please look out for the Dog icon on each individual holiday home lisitng.
With Perth being the central belt of Scotland, we are fortunate with many trains passing through. There are a few train stations located aroun Perthshire and depends on the area you are staying in. The most common train stations located nearby are;
If you are flying to Scotland for your holiday or short break there are a few airports you can fly into. Edinburgh is the most popular as the capital city. If you are coming from Edinburgh airport and making your way to Perth by car, Perth city centre is 42.4 miles (approx 49 minutes). You can also travel to Perth from Edinburgh via public transport such as bus or train.
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There are many activities perfect for children, adults and as a family to enjoy in the surrouding areas of Perthshire, and you dont even need to worry about the weather as there is plenty to do for the rainy days too. Active Kids is located in rural perthshire, it has an adventure park with min golf, go-karts and trampolines. You can also visit their animal farm and enjoy a coffee in their Café. AirThrill is located just off the A9 on the outskirts and offers an indoor trampoline park and bowling lanes. Noahs Ark has mini golf and a driving range. There is also Birnam Arts Centre with a gallery and the beatrix potter museum. Active Glen in Crieff offers a wide range of fun outdoor activities from quad biking to archery and disc golf. Then there is The Birks cinema for movie nights or rainy day activities.
Perthshire is home to incredible landscapes and mountains with a huge area to explore as an extensive backgarden. If you are holidaying in one of our homes or cottages and are looking for something to do that is free and takes a couple of hours out of your day then try one of the many walks or trails, between Perth and Dunkeld is The Hermitage with pinecone lookout and waterfall view point, You can enjoy a bike ride around faskally forrest located just outside of Pitlochry, you could even take a look at the Pitlochry dam afterwards. Or take a drive to some of the most iconic an instagram worthy viewpoints such as Queens view or Bruar Falls. If you are looking for something that offers a little more thrill, there are over 282 Munro's in Scotland and being located in Perthshire, you can starting ticking them off by bagging Ben Vorlich, or Ben Chonzie.
There are a few top places we would recommend to pop by for a visit when you are renting a holiday home in beautiful Perthshire. Regardless of which town you are in, here is our list of Top 5 places not to be missed!
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