Enjoy brilliant walks from Chestnut Cabin up the Perthshire Hills; try Weem Hill and Dull Hill in Tay Forest Park, which are perfect for those keen to explore. Tay Forest has an abundance of history and legend seeped in its trees. Discover the woodland trails with unforgettable mountain and loch views, including Loch Rannoch, Loch Tay and Loch Tummel. Bag some Munros, like nearby Schiehallion, or try white-water rafting on the River Tay.

A mile down the road is Highland Safaris, which runs mountain, mini, and loch safaris with an experienced guide to show you all the best Perthshire locations and wildlife in a 4x4. The red deer centre allows you to watch the majestic creatures up close and see the resident owls in a live flight demonstration. Afterwards, stop in for a cuppa at the Highland Safaris cafe.

For more hiking, join the Rob Roy Way or walk out to the Falls of Moness waterfalls on the Birks of Aberfeldy walking route, which is only 1.5 miles long and has excellent views of the falls. A statue of Robert Burns can be found on a bench facing the water in the spot where he is said to have written the famous Birks of Aberfeldy song. E mountain bikes can be rented in Aberfeldy. There are many excellent road and mountain trails that can be found straight from your doorstep. While downhill mountain biking tracks are located in Weem, just outside Aberfeldy. The area also hosts Etape Caledonia (a closed road event) each May with over 4,000 participants. Pitlochry hosts an Enchanted Forest light show for 4 weeks in October.

Nearby Aberfeldy (3 miles) has a good range of shops to browse, and the town also has a 9-hole golf course that welcomes visitors. On the way into Aberfeldy, stop off at Castle Menzies (under 2 miles), the impressive 16th-century ancestral seat that was restored from a ruin, where visitors can explore an exhibit on its history. Take a tour of the nearby Dewar’s Distillery on the outskirts of Aberfeldy, where no trip would be complete without a tasting in the whisky lounge afterwards. Just 4 miles away on Loch Tay, visit the Scottish Crannog Centre, a very popular site filled with ancient and Iron Age history to discover.

Head into Aberfeldy for a variety of dining options. Take a quick break at the bookshop, cafe and art gallery at the Watermill. Fuel up after long walks in the Perthshire countryside at Thyme Bistro at Errichel House, which offers delicious breakfast, brunch and lunch options. Moness Resort has a variety of dining options from the daytime cafe and bar, evening meals in the Flemmyng Restaurant, to takeaways and afternoon tea. Dine Lochside at The Waterfront Restaurant (5 miles) on the shores of Loch Tay. The nearby Finish off with a treat from Master Chocolatier Iain Burnett (7.5 miles) towards the charming town of Pitlochry. The City Centre of Perth (34 miles) is just over an hour’s drive away, should a day trip into the city be on the agenda.