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Swan Cottage is one of a pair of traditional cottages that sit in a delightful situation right by the River Earn, in the heart of Perthshire just 7 miles from Crieff.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking |
The cottage has been refurbished to a very high standard with great attention to detail and design flair throughout. The sitting room is warm and inviting with cosy seating gathered around the multi-fuel stove and a lovely dining area beside the French doors that lead out to a charming deck (with furniture) that is the perfect spot for al fresco breakfasts. The neat kitchen is well-equipped with a Belfast sink and an Aga cooker with traditional drying rack over.
All on one level, the cottage has two bedrooms. The master double room is spacious and relaxing with a king-size bed and plenty of storage. The other bedroom is a large twin room with a nice view out to the garden. The nautically-themed bathroom is light and bright with a small bath and a traditional copper shower over.
Outside there is parking right by the door and a large grassed enclosed garden to the rear with a gravelled seating area. There is also an inviting summerhouse with seating inside that looks right out over the River Earn, which runs alongside the garden.
Please note: There are (quite steep) steps that lead down to the river’s edge. This has now been fenced, but care should still be taken.
The cottage has fishing rights for trout on the river, or for salmon fishing, permits are available in walking distance at Kinkell Bridge (0.5 miles).
Auchterarder (5 miles) has a variety of shops, a bank, a small supermarket and lots of pubs, cafes and restaurants. It is also home to the world renowned Gleneagles Golf Course whose PGA Centenary Course was the venue for the Ryder Cup in 2014. You can splash out and play on one of the iconic courses there, or you could try the 18-hole Auchterarder Golf Club that is just a stone’s throw away and offers both round and day passes.
Heading north towards Loch Earn you will find the town of Crieff (7 miles), that has some lovely little shops and eateries. The Crieff Hydro Hotel offers various outdoor activities including riding, archery and quad biking – you can even zip around the grounds on a Segway! If you are looking for something more relaxing you could book yourself in for a day of pampering in the hotel spa. Just outside the town is the Glenturret distillery, the home of Famous Grouse whisky, where you can take a tour and buy a ‘wee dram’ to take home with you.
The village of Comrie (14 miles) sits right on the banks of the River Earn and has various interesting independent shops, including a cycle shop that offers cycle hire and various mountain biking trails for you to explore. Just north of Comrie is the impressive Deil’s Cauldron and Wee Couldron waterfalls which can both be reached by a picturesque circular walking route from the village.
St Fillans (19 miles) sits right at the head of the eastern end of Loch Earn and is a popular spot for fishing. There are a whole host of water sports available on the loch, from water skiing and wake boarding to sailing, kayaking and canoeing.
Both Perth (12 miles) and Stirling (24 miles) are within easy driving distance for day trips, although you can also reach them by train from the station in Auchterarder. Both cities have plenty to offer, including lots of shops, pubs, restaurants, theatres, museums and galleries. Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park just outside Stirling is well worth a visit with a huge selection of wild animals too see, as well as a petting farm, an adventure play area, a zip line, pedal boat hire and plenty of lovely picnic spots.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Single Story
Sitting/dining room with multi-fuel stove, TV/DVD, patio doors to decked area
Kitchen with Aga, slow cooker, microwave, small fridge (with ice box), dishwasher, washing machine, etc
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with showertub and shower over, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil central heating INCLUDED and multi-fuel stove started pack of logs INCLUDED. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome, 2 large, 2 medium or 2 small. PLEASE NOTE: dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms or on furniture (if you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do). No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
- 2 Week Discount (£25)
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
| 09 Feb 2019 - 05 Apr 2019 | £425.00 |
| 06 Apr 2019 - 26 Apr 2019 | £525.00 |
| 27 Apr 2019 - 10 May 2019 | £425.00 |
| 11 May 2019 - 24 May 2019 | £525.00 |
| 25 May 2019 - 31 May 2019 | £595.00 |
| 01 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019 | £525.00 |
| 29 Jun 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 | £595.00 |
| 31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019 | £525.00 |
| 21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019 | £425.00 |
| 12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019 | £525.00 |
| 02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019 | £385.00 |
| 20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019 | £595.00 |
| 28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020 | £595.00 |
| 06 Jan 2020 - 05 Jan 2021 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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This was our fourth stay at Swan Cottage (which tells its own story!). The cottage is cosy and well equipped and very we...
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We knew within minutes of arriving at the property that we would be back.
The Gardens were outstanding and t...
Immaculately kept cottage with secure, large grounds for the dogs to run in. Nice touch are the 2 kennels within the gr...
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As a person who has an terminal illness i find Swan cottage to be a great retreat to get away from the hussle and bussle...
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The cottage was lovely (could do with a bigger fridge, wifi and better freeview channels) and surroundings beautiful jus...
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'Had a wonderful relaxing stay, loved sitting in the summer house. We saw an otter, a pine martin and two beavers. The cottage is first class - would definitely recommend to others.'
'A great week in a very pleasant and comfortable cottage, very relaxing. The scenery and wildlife are incredible.'
'A fantastic setting for a lovely cosy cottage. We have had a wonderful, relaxing week in Swan Cottage.'
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Guest Comments
'Had a wonderful relaxing stay, loved sitting in the summer house. We saw an otter, a pine martin and two beavers. The cottage is first class - would definitely recommend to others.'
'A great week in a very pleasant and comfortable cottage, very relaxing. The scenery and wildlife are incredible.'
'A fantastic setting for a lovely cosy cottage. We have had a wonderful, relaxing week in Swan Cottage.'