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Silverburn Cottage is a stylish, detached cottage offering spacious accommodation with wonderful views out over the surrounding countryside, near Fortingall (3 miles) in Perthshire.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 5 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Fri | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
The cottage is very light and airy throughout and in particular the sitting room with its large gable end windows is very bright and welcoming. Cosy seating has been placed around the wood-burning stove and there is a choice of places to eat with a dining area in the sitting room and an additional breakfasting area in the kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with everything needed to cook up some delights and also has access right out to the garden.
Three steps lead up to the bedrooms and modern bathroom that has both a bath and a separate shower. Picture windows in the spacious and bright master double bedroom (king-size) showcase the lovely view out over the valley and there is also a delightful family room with a double bed (king-size) and a single bed.
Beautiful views out over the River Lyon and Tay Valleys can be enjoyed from the enclosed grassed garden that birds, red squirrels and even pine martens have been known to visit. There is a steep drop to a small burn to the side of the cottage, but this is beyond the fenced garden area.
Access to the cottage is via a rough track that should be driven slowly and carefully.
Right on the doorstep is the Keltneyburn Nature Reserve, a pretty grassland meadow that is home to lots of butterflies, damselflies and dragonflies, as well as gorgeous flora including eight different species of orchid.
Fortingall (3 miles) is a pretty wee village that is known for its oldest resident, the famous Fortingall Yew tree that stands in the churchyard and is said to be around 5,000 years old! Its importance to national heritage was even recognised by the Queen as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations when she designated it as one of 50 ‘Great British Trees’.
Walkers will find plenty to occupy them with walking straight from the door and several munros and corbetts in easy reach. For those looking for a real challenge there is also the impressive Ben Lawers (12 miles) to tackle, the highest mountain in the southern part of the Highlands that takes between 4 and 6 hours to climb (up and back) with amazing panoramic views to admire from the summit.
The Mains of Taymouth Stables (4 miles) at the head of Loch Tay offers horse riding catering for everyone from beginners to experienced riders and the Scottish Crannog Centre (5 miles) is interesting to visit for an insight into early Iron Age life and demonstrations of ancient crafts.
Aberfeldy (6 miles) is the nearest place for supermarket shopping, although there is a farm shop between Dull and Weem that is run on an honesty box basis. Those looking for an adrenalin rush can try out paintball, canyoning or white water rafting on the River Tay through Splash White Water Rafting in Aberfeldy.
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 Storey
Sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove and TV (Freesat)
Open plan kitchen/dining room with electric oven, induction hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, etc
Kitchen cupboard with freezer and washing machine
WC
Double bedroom (king-size) (3 steps up)
Family bedroom (king-size) with additional single bed
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £25 of electricity is INCLUDED with any additional usage payable at the end of your stay. Heating is by oil central heating (first £25 INCLUDED with any additional payable at the end of your stay), partial underfloor electric heating and wood-burning stove (logs available at £7 per bag). Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured particularly after heavy rainfall. Guests may therefore prefer to bring bottled water to drink. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome (1 large, 2 medium or 2 small). 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).
From 20/12/2022 to 22/12/2022
From 27/12/2022 to 29/12/2022
From 09/09/2022 to 12/09/2022
From 02/09/2022 to 05/09/2022
From 19/08/2022 to 21/08/2022
From 26/08/2022 to 29/08/2022
Changeover Day: Fri
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 5 |
| 22 Jul 2022 - 25 Aug 2022 | £995.00 |
| 26 Aug 2022 - 15 Sep 2022 | £795.00 |
| 16 Sep 2022 - 06 Oct 2022 | £695.00 |
| 07 Oct 2022 - 27 Oct 2022 | £795.00 |
| 28 Oct 2022 - 17 Dec 2022 | £595.00 |
| 18 Dec 2022 - 27 Dec 2022 | £895.00 |
| 28 Dec 2022 - 05 Jan 2023 | £995.00 |
| 06 Jan 2023 - 02 Feb 2023 | POA |
| 03 Feb 2023 - 30 Mar 2023 | POA |
| 31 Mar 2023 - 20 Apr 2023 | POA |
| 21 Apr 2023 - 04 May 2023 | POA |
| 05 May 2023 - 25 May 2023 | POA |
| 26 May 2023 - 01 Jun 2023 | POA |
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| 21 Jul 2023 - 24 Aug 2023 | POA |
| 25 Aug 2023 - 14 Sep 2023 | POA |
| 15 Sep 2023 - 05 Oct 2023 | POA |
| 06 Oct 2023 - 26 Oct 2023 | POA |
| 27 Oct 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 | POA |
| 18 Dec 2023 - 27 Dec 2023 | POA |
| 28 Dec 2023 - 05 Jan 2024 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | 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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Well appointed, thought through comfortable light airy and clean- with to die for views, perfect for dog-owners, enclose...
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We had a really enjoyable holiday at Silverburn Cottage. The house was spotless, very comfortable and extremely well eq...
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Outstanding cottage situated high up a hill with the most amazing view. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Silverburn Co...
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Lovely cottage in a lovely area. Whether you wanted to explore the local area or stay in and admire the view, definitely...
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Silverburn Cottage is light and airy, with fantastic views. It is well furnished and equipped with everything you could ...
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'This place is terrific and the view to the hills is unforgettable. We had a very warm welcome from the owners and they always answered all of our questions immediately. Highly recommended!'
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Guest Comments
'This place is terrific and the view to the hills is unforgettable. We had a very warm welcome from the owners and they always answered all of our questions immediately. Highly recommended!'