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Ideal location on the border between Perthshire and Angus.<br>

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Point of interest
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Blairgowrie, Perthshire
  • Strathmore Golf Centre
    4 min drive
  • Alyth Museum
    5 min drive
  • Meigle Museum
    5 min drive
  • Dundee (DND)
    22 min drive

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About the area

Blairgowrie

A family-friendly stay in Blairgowrie awaits you at this cottage. You'll be 25.4 km (15.8 mi) from Cairngorms National Park. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. Change of bedsheets is available on request

What's nearby

  • Strathmore Golf Centre - 4 min drive
  • Alyth Museum - 5 min drive
  • Reekie Linn Waterfall - 8 min drive
  • Blairgowrie Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • Glamis Castle - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunkeld & Birnam Station - 25 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aylth Fish Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Joinery Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fair O'Blair - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Canton Cuisine - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lands of Loyal Hotel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ideal location on the border between Perthshire and Angus.<br>

Birnie Cottage is ideally situated in the heart of Strathmore.

it is a short drive to the amenities in the village of Alyth and it is also within easy driving distance to Blairgowrie, Forfar, and Dundee, where a wide range of shopping, leisure, and cultural facilities can be enjoyed. The nearby twin burgh of Blairgowrie and Rattray is approximately six miles from the cottage (roughly ten minutes by car), providing excellent amenities for all your daily needs. Popular with anglers, walkers, and golf enthusiasts, Blairgowrie is also the starting point for the 60- mile circular Cateran Trail and it is the gateway to Glenshee, affording access to year-round sports facilities including skiing, mountain biking, abseiling, and paragliding.

This is a charming cottage and the generously sized rooms have oil fired central heating which is included in the price and wood or coal is always available for the open fire. The kitchen is well equipped and has an old fashioned theme, mindful of the original use as a gardener's cottage for nearby Birnie House, the home of the owner - willing, if available, to give advice about where to go and what to see in the area. When the cottage was overhauled in 2009, great care was taken to retain the original 1930s character.
Visitors are welcome to walk in the woods attached to the house and will become familiar with our resident red squirrels, our more timid red deer, and an amazing variety of wild birds. Various games are also available for younger visitors and activities in the surrounding area abound; enough to satisfy any age of visitor!
Dogs are also welcome but not on the beds or sofas! (Please tell us separately that you will be bringing your pet(s) because we do not charge for them so they may not appear in the guest details.)
The cottage has free wi-fi and, whilst there are security cameras which cover the perimeter of Birnie House, they do not overlook the cottage or the hedged cottage garden. Your privacy is very important to us.

Walking: The CATERAN TRAIL is a walking route full of breathtaking landscapes with a wide range of changing terrain that should suit long distance walkers of any age. Situated on the southern end of the Highlands in the Heart of Perthshire and the Angus Glens this route provides the walker with a true feel of Scottish landscape and offers a glimpse of the lifestyle of the Caterans in the 15th to 17th centuries.

The DEN OF ALYTH has several walks of varying length through the deep, shady glen of the Alyth Burn amongst mixed open woodland. As well as being a quiet place to walk, the Den is a place to rest, picnic and watch the varied wildlife. Oak, ash and birch trees are home to small birds like tree creepers and great tits, while dippers and grey wagtails live by the waterside.

Walk around AULD ALYTH or the quiet country roads leading to Glenisla and the Angus Glens. The views are magnificent. Also in the area is the waterfall, REEKIE LYNN, on the way to PEEL FARM.

Nature: GLEN ISLA is one of the more significant and the most westerly of the Angus Glens, a wide valley in the southern Grampians, between Glen Shee and Glen Prosen. The River Isla flows south and then southeast into the Valley of Strathmore.

LINTRATHEN reservoir is a nature reserve in the Braes of Angus, situated at the southern end of Glen Isla, 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Alyth. Surrounded by farmland, the loch is visited by large numbers of wildfowl, wintering geese, whooper swans and the occasional osprey. Here you can hire bikes or eat cake in the wonderful Wee Bear cafe.

LOCH OF KINNORDY, nearer Kirriemuir, is a shallow loch set in a natural basin which attracts all sorts of wildfowl and is open from dawn to dusk.

Near Dunkeld, LOCH OF LOWES is all about ospreys. From April to September a pair of ospreys usually breed here and there is an observation hide just 150m from their nest, as well as a camera so visitors can watch close up pictures of the birds. The reserve covers 95 hectares of the loch, shoreline and surrounding woodland.

Peter Pan: The Peter Pan House in Kirriemuir is the birthplace of J M Barrie who is best known for his wonderfully enchanting story of the boy who never grew up.. His childhood house is equally as delightful and visitors have a rare privilege to see where he grew up and step into the rooms where he spent his childhood can and even go into the wash room that is said to be the inspiration for his Wendy House and was his first theatre during his childhood. There is also the Neverland play park on Kirriemuir Hill.
Close to the Neverland Play Park is Kirriemuir Camera Obscura – one of only three in Scotland – housed in a purpose-designed turret room in the Barrie Pavilion on Kirrie Hill. It provides a fascinating glimpse of historic technology and striking views of the surrounding countryside. The narrow streets of Kirriemuir itself are lined with traditional red sandstone houses, friendly shops and galleries, interesting museums, cosy cafes and welcoming pubs, not to mention some of the best ice cream in Tayside. Here, too, you can see the statue of ACDC’s, Bon Scott, Kirrie’s very own rock son. Kirriemuir, which has lost none of its charm, is central for explorations of the beautiful Braes of Angus - all penetrating deep into the lonely eastern Grampian mountains..

Property manager

Aileen Hynd

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking is never allowed inside the cottage

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 915 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: pets stay free of charge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: New safety issues mean bringing your own cot

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number Unique Licence No. AN-01295-F

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ideal location on the border between Perthshire and Angus.<br> have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Ideal location on the border between Perthshire and Angus.<br> family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Ideal location on the border between Perthshire and Angus.
is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ideal location on the border between Perthshire and Angus.<br>?

No, Ideal location on the border between Perthshire and Angus.
does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ideal location on the border between Perthshire and Angus.<br>?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Ideal location on the border between Perthshire and Angus.<br> Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Cottage stay
Had a lovely weekend staying at Birnie Cottage. Aileen was great at giving information prior to our arrival and gave us a lovely welcome with scones, butter and jam. The cottage had everything we needed and was very comfortable. The garden is beautiful and we were lucky enough to be able to sit out 2 evenings enjoying the sun and the garden. The cottage is in a peaceful location and had the benefit of woods behind it that we could walk our dogs. Although the garden is enclosed it isn't fully secure so we were careful with the dogs in the garden but they still enjoyed it. The cottage was a great base for exploring perthshire and Angus so we enjoyed great days out exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
You wont be watching TV
What an amazing cottage. Dont know where to begin. The cottage is lovely and cosy. There was an amazing welcome pack upon arrival with the most delicious scones & shortbread amongst other things. As the title suggests theres better things to see than watch TV. Within an hour of arrival we were visited by a red squirrel who along with 2 others kept us entertained for the week. The cottage is a great base to explore the local area with something for everyone - great walks, photography, fly or coarse fishing, golf or just general sightseeing. Glamis Castle is only 15 minute's away & Dundee 30 mins. Lovely friendly hosts who were on hand if needed. We will be back 😊
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cottage
Fabulous cottage in the perfect location for visiting relatives nearby. This is our second stay, and will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage, lovely surroundings
The cottage is spacious and well equipped and the hosts are really friendly and helpful. There's a village nearby and Blairgowrie and Coupar Angus are a short drive away. The garden backs onto woods, which are great for walking in and are home to plenty of deer! The bird feeder outside the kitchen window attracted red squirrels and many different birds, including a woodpecker most days and the real fire made the lounge really cosy. We really enjoyed our stay and plan to return next time we visit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birnie Cottage
Had a lovely stay at Birnie Cottage, Aileen was a very welcoming host. The extra treats were a lovely touch especially the scones with butter and jam waiting on arrival. Was lovely watching the wildlife around the cottage, red squirrel and woodpeckers outside the kitchen window. Altogether a very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage - Ideal Location
Lovely cottage with everything you could need. Aileen and Bob were brilliant and happy to assist with local information. Lovely treats on arrival with fresh scones and cheese. Brilliant walks from the back gate thoroughly enjoyed by my 2 cocker spaniels with access to footpath galore. Will return again when next in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faye N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woodland cottage
Lovely property, with a lovely sized garden which was great for our dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy visit
A tidy little house, neat and clean with everything you can need, and welcoming owners nearby. Lovely scones and jam on arrival. Near to Kirriemuir and local places. Red squirrel and bird feeder outside kitchen window are great to watch and nice garden to sit in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tari-Rae G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birnie House Cottage
A lovely property, would recommend to anyone. Super friendly hosts that make your stay welcoming and a home away from home. The welcome treats and all the special touches throughout made this stay one to remember.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birnie Cottage
Fantastic stay at this comfortable, well equipped and spotlessly clean cottage. Lovely hosts. Very private. Would definitely recommend and I look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilma G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Lovely bungalow well equipped. Most beautiful garden and woodland dogs loved it. Birds squirrels to watch very peaceful. First class hosts nothing a bother.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
We had a really lovely few days staying at Gardeners cottage. Excellent location for doing nice dog walks and visiting the local villages. Went to a few lovely places for good food and coffee and visited the amazing farm shops with the best tasting strawberries!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we wanted
The property was excellent and served the purpose well for what we wanted to do. Comfortable for 2 adults 1 teenager and 2 dogs. Wildlife around the property was a amazing and the owners we very friendly and faves us some of there time. Will definitely be returning..
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short family break
Very comfortable and clean old gardeners cottage. We received a warm welcome from the owners who were very helpful. Our dogs enjoyed the woods and walks at the rear of the cottage. It’s situated in a lovely area and easy to reach the coast and other areas with lots to do and see. The cottage itself was very clean and had everything we needed and lovely treats for us and the dogs left for our arrival. Lots of wildlife to be seen from the kitchen window and surrounding area. We especially loved watching the red squirrels and woodpecker on the feeders. We will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRYAN o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birnie Cottage
Birnie cottage is in a great location. Close enough to civilisation but peacefull at the property. The cottage is immaculate with a great private enclosed garden. The owners Bob and Aileen are fantastic hosts, welcoming and friendly. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant!
Character property in quiet location hosted by lovely kind people. Lots to do in the area and beautiful walks in the woods. Just be aware that if you're a fan of takeaways, the ones in nearby Alyth don't always open when they say. But then you don't come to an area like this to eat Dominos! There are plenty of shops around to stock up on essentials so no issues. Would recommend 100%.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break
Lovely wee cottage for a family break. Friendly owners and very generous welcome pack was appreciated. Our young girls and dog loved the back garden and playhouse. Red squirrels and deer in the woods around the house. There are lovely woodland walks right behind the house and great central location for family days out. A place we will come back to for future Angus breaks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Flora M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Break
Cottage was warm and clean and comfortable. Host was lovely and helpful. Very peaceful surroundings in quiet countryside, lots of wildlife and birds to see. Also lots of things to do in nearby places. Lovely walks in woods immediately beside cottage, great for dogs if you have them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alyth Stay
A NICE LITTLE COTTAGE IN A LOVELY PEACEFUL SETTING.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Stay
Lovely well equipped thought out cottage, lovely additional extras, beautiful large private garden, peaceful surroundings and really friendly approachable hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent base to explore the area
We enjoyed our stay at this property as it was an excellent base to explore the beautiful surrounding area, also the property boasts surrounding woodland with lovely walks and it was so nice to watch the squirrels and birds at the feeders around the garden. The property itself is charming and spotlessly clean with everything you need to enjoy your stay and if there is anything you don't have the superb hosts Aileen and Bob will be only too pleased to help out. We would recommend this property to anyone wishing to stay in this beautiful part of Scotland.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birnie cottage.
Everything about birnie cottage was perfect for us, and our dog, Milo. Inside, the cottage is comfortable, with all the facilities you’d want, while outside, the garden is perfect, enclosed, with a big lawn, flowers and shrubs, a table and chairs to sit at, and listen to the birds. Especially the owls, once darkness came down! The nearby woods were perfect for milo to charge about in! It was good to meet Aileen and Bob, who introduced themselves, making us feel at home, and…..thank you for the strawberries, Bob! So, a brilliant few days, spent in lovely surroundings, a place to which we hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location and location
A truly wonderful week made all the better by our hosts Aileen and Bob who cannot do enough. The location is marvellous for getting around and seeing all the sites. Thank you both.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay, will come again!
We had a lovely few days at Birnie cottage. The cottage itself is lovely and homely, Aileen and Bob had kindly left some scones and other treats which made us feel welcome immediately. The garden is gorgeous and leads to a lovely wood which was throughly enjoyed by both us and our two dogs. Aileen and Bob were so helpful and welcoming. There is so much to do locally that our three night stay wasn’t enough so we are already planning a return trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely clean and comfortable cottage situated in great location.
Description of the cottage is very accurate. Rental process was very easy and straightforward. Owners stay in house next door, but are discreet and extremely kind and helpful. We rented this cottage for the Jubilee weekend and had such a wonderful time helped by some outstanding weather!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022