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Cosy ex-farm workers cottage in glorious countryside -sleeps 4+ 1 child.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Crieff, SCT
  • Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Comrie Croft
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Drummond Castle Gardens
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Perth, Scotland (PSL)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cosy ex-farm workers cottage in glorious countryside -sleeps 4+ 1 child.

available 31st March to 7th April; 14th to 21st April; 1-8 May; 26th may to 5th June; 8th to 18th july; 20th august to 3rd september 2025 . Cottage is a semi-detached property on East Lochlane Farm, with the farm buildings now over 1 mile away at West Lochlane. It is set on the low Comrie Road/Strowan Road in beautiful countryside with excellent views, 2 miles from Crieff High Street, (1 mile from the bottom of the town where there is a bus stop for buses to Dunblane and Stirling and there is the Crieff Visitor Centre) and 5 miles from the lovely village of Comrie. It is surrounded by fabulous walking country with red squirrels and plentiful bird-life in the garden and about the place including often birds of prey (Red Kite, Buzzards) Canada Geese etc seen without leaving the garden. There are various bike trails, bike hire 3 miles away at Comrie Croft, Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre (3.8 miles), opportunities for fishing (permits from Crieff Tourist Board) and golfing (courses abound), the local distillery, Drummond Castle and gardens, Innerpeffray Library and Chapel (5.5 miles), watersports on Loch Earn 12 miles away etc.
It is about 1 hour drive to Edinburgh and Glasgow (or park and ride at Dunblane or Bridge of Allan), a glorious 2-3 hours drive (especially early morning thorugh Glencoe) to Oban for ferries to the Islands or why not have lunch at the Pier House with views to the inner hebridean islands. Good stops at the famous Green Welly stop and at Ballachulish.
Also going in the other direction at Lochearnhead towards Callendar and the Trossachs (after driving up the side of the loch) Balquidder has Mhor 84 and its mother hotel at Monaichle Mhor might be worth a trip. As well as the Perth Concert Hall and Theatre there is a new museum with the stone of destiny on display.
Drummond Gardens are 2 miles away and are gorgeous in all seasons (formal, used in TV shows such as Outlander as a stand - in for Versailles - and also recently featured on Gardeners World episode 1)
Scone Palace is just outside Perth, as is Scone horse racing course. There are castles within easy reach - Stirling, Blair, Glamis etc - and of course many distilleries. Cultybraggan camp just outside Comrie has a small museum with limited hours and near to that is the Auchingarrich wildlife centre with much for the younger child to explore.
The only 2 x 2 *michelin restaurants in Scotland are within 10 miles at Glenturret Distillery (3 miles away ) and at Gleneagles hotel. There are other good restaurants in Crieff (G's, Delivino's, Craobh) Comrie (De'il's cauldron) and Coorie Inn in Comrie has fabulous new owners (previously at Gleneagles) - only 3 miles away. There is also a good pizza place (limited opening hours) in the small village of Muthill, good "chippy" in Crieff, also Gurkhas, well reviewed thai restaurant both in Crieff.
There are hills to climb, gorgeous walks locally (Lady Mary's, glenturret, glenledknock, sma glen etc) and further afield; golf courses a-plenty, cinemas in Aberfeldy by Loch Tay (another pretty drive) , MacRobert Centre Stirling, Perth of course (hourly buses from the central square in Crieff)

Property manager

Virginia Halley

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small cot, travel cot, high chair, clip-on high ch
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Property Registration Number licence no PK12654F

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crieff

Located in Crieff, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Harrisons Fine Wines and Gordon & Durward. Travelling with kids? Consider Drummond Gardens and Phoenix Falconry. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Crieff, SCT

What's nearby

  • Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Comrie Croft - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Drummond Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Drummond Castle Gardens - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Gleneagles Station - 19 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crieff Food Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Glenturret Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Meadow Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tower Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Comrie Fish & Chips - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy ex-farm workers cottage in glorious countryside -sleeps 4+ 1 child. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy ex-farm workers cottage in glorious countryside -sleeps 4+ 1 child.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy ex-farm workers cottage in glorious countryside -sleeps 4+ 1 child.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy ex-farm workers cottage in glorious countryside -sleeps 4+ 1 child. located?

This family-friendly Crieff cottage is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Crieff Visitor Centre and Harrisons Fine Wines. Gordon & Durward and Crieff Golf Club Limited are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Comfortable, but property needs upgrading and maintenance
The windows are in serous need of repair, done don’t shut ! The bathroom needs refurbished completely - I didn’t shower while I was there! Tv needs upgraded to an internet tv as the entertainment facilities are below acceptable There are signs of leaks and damp
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scotland Vacation
Great property. Easy to work with the owner
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Central Scotland
We stayed at Honeysuckle Cottage for 1 week and absolutely loved our stay. It is a charming roomy cottage with a lovely back garden. Our host, Ginny, could not have been more helpful prior to our stay with detailed (lyrical) messages that made us feel so welcome and also ensured we were familiar with the area before we got there. When at the cottage, our hosts sister and her husband, that live next door, could not have been more helpful in providing local knowledge and supplying us with the best tasting veggies one can ever get. They all played a big part in ensuring that our family had a fantastic stay. We made memories we'll never forget (the nearby location for the river dip will not be forgotten). I'd highly recommend a stay at Honeysuckle Cottage. We hope to make it back in the not too distant future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
The cottage was delightful and a very relaxed placed to spend time. It was easy with our young family, and a great space for kids tiki play. We would definitely like to stay again
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Fishing nearby and location was excellent, even for partners who visited local attractions. Very comfortable and well equipped. Nice welcoming pack of local bread, butter and shortbread! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeysuckle Cottage
The cottage was a great find. Full of character, set in tranquil surroundings with great outdoor space. The cottage was really comfortable with everything that you could need provided. The village of Crieff is about 1 mile away with some very nice walks and eateries. Comrie Croft also really worth a visit for mountain bike hire and trails. The weather was also fabulous. Ginny, our host, was easily contactable and communication was great. Thanks so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stewart N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Break
Great, comfortable base for a week fishing the nearby river. Very comfortable cottage with all mod cons and generous hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Cosy Cottage in Beautiful Perthshire
This was a lucky find. There had been a cancellation and we were able to book on the Tuesday for the upcoming Friday. And how lucky we were... The cottage is beautiful, cosy and comfortable with everything we needed. The extra special touches of a bottle of wine, fresh local eggs, butter and bread, and a basket full of logs made it even better. The neighbours (family of the owner), had also dropped in a tin of homemade shortbread which our two girls (and we) loved. The area is perfect for getting outdoors. We cycled to Loch Earn, climbed up past The Diel's Cauldron and walked along the river from Crieff. We would definitely love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronika S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property full of character. Perfect hosts and great location for cycling and birdwatching
My husband found the Honeysuckle cottage for our last minute holiday. What a gem, full of character and personal touches, spacious, well equipped and in very nice location. Delicious shortbread, beautiful flowers and lots of other goodies on arrival from our host Ginny and kind neighbours Lynne&Victor. Birds nesting in the back garden provided us with daily entertainment. Massive dresser in the dining room Great views over the pastures and fields, curious cows, lovely sunsets, nice cycle along the farmland and river all the way to Crieff and good weather were a treat. Plenty walks around, birds of prey, deer and other wildlife to be spotted. Thank you for our lovely holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Location
Super Location just outside Crieff, some great walks from the house down to the river which the dog loved
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous little cottage feels in the middle of nowhere but close to the village
Easy to book, very easy to deal with owner, Idea location for many tourist sites, also some beautiful little unknown places right on the doorstep. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheena H.

Gem of a place
Loved our stay in the cottage. Welcome pack appreciated. Great communication with Ginny throughout. Check in no problem. Cottage was immaculate. We stayed to go see the Comrie Flambeaux. Great dog walks in the area. Would recommend. Very relaxing stay with snoozes by the log fire!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Angela P.

schöne, sehr gut ausgestattete Unterkunft in schöner und ruhiger Lage
Das Häuschen ist gemütlich, sehr sauber und über das normal erwartete sehr gut ausgestattet. Die schöne Lage war für uns etwas dadurch getrübt, dass es in näherer Umgebung nicht viele Möglichkeiten zum Spazierengehen gab, wenn man nicht auf asphaltierten Wegen laufen wollte, d.h. man braucht unbedingt ein Auto. Sehr schön ist in nächster Nähe (circa 2-3 km) Drummond Castle and Garden. Sehr gute Erreichbarkeit von Perth, Scone Palace, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Trossachs und Blair Castle sowie Dunkled und über die Berge geht es auf uriger Straße nach Kenmore ans Loch Tay und nach Aberfeldy.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Peta J.

Comfortable cottage with nice garden.
A cosy cottage with most of the amenities you would expect in a holiday cottage.The welcome pack of bread .butter, eggs and milk was appreciated. We enjoyed our stay here and liked the surrounding countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Côme S.

MAGNIFIQUE ET ADORABLE
JOLI COTTAGE CHALEUREUX ET CONFORTABLE, TOUT EST PREVU POUR PASSER UN SEJOUR MERVEILLEUX!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Saskia S.

prachtige cottage
Met veel liefde gedaan, alles aanwezig, zelfs een welkomspakket met ontbijt, een bar, goed gelegen voor uitstappen, allerlei verzorgingsproducten in badkamer, heel proper en alles ruikt fris! Voor mij een een 10 op 10
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ulf K.

Einfach aber sehr schön eingerichtetes Ferienhaus
Alles war vorhanden und in einem guten und gepflegten Zustand. Auch die Aussenanlagen waren sehr gepflegt. Wir haben uns während unserem Aufenthalt sehr wohl gefühlt. Ich würde es auchen meinen Freunden und Bekannten weiterempfehlen
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona J.

A few days at honeysuckle cottage
The cottage was really nice. We were only there for a few days and it was perfect for our stay. It was clean, the beds were comfortable. It had a lovely wood burning stove and plenty of dry logs available. We were given a bag with bread, butter, milk, eggs and beautiful jam- even went to the bakery and bought some to take home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Lovely weekend away
Myself and five friends had a lovely time over a long weekend at Ginny's cottage. All communication before our arrival was clear and lots of information was provided about the house and the area. The cottage has a really nice feel to it and the location is very peaceful, whilst still very close to Crieff and all the shops/restaurants you might need. Would definitely recommend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James millar

Brilliant October break
Just returned from Bluebell Cottage after a wonderful holiday. My family had the best time in this charming cosy home. We took our border collie with us who loved the beautiful walks and (lucky us) fantastic weather.we arrived to find a welcome pack which was great and I must say the attention to detail for the visitor is excellent. Crieff has great resteraunts which we tried and were really pleased with them. We would recommend Bluebell cottage to anyone who loves the beautiful Creiff countryside.We will be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy F.

Perfect Holiday Cottage
We stayed in Bluebell Cottage for a week in July and only wished we could have stayed for longer. The Cottage was as described and the location was ideal, close enough to Crieff and yet surrounded by peaceful countryside. It was clean and comfortable,with a real homely feel. The Cottage had everything we needed and more. The owner had thought of everything and left a very generous welcome pack. We spent a lot of time in the garden as the weather was so good and enjoyed the great views. I can definitely recommend this property as an ideal base to explore he area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sarah Y.

Excellent Location
I had a really lovely week at Bluebell Cottage. The cottage is bright and fresh. I loved it in the morning time, especially. I had two dogs with me and I was able to feel at home with them with plenty of room for their space and mine! We had lots of great walks along the river between, and beyond, Crieff and Comrie and into the hills behind. We all went home fit and refreshed. I got to know the regular dog walkers in Crieff very quickly. Great café in the park for the end of a good walk. I loved the garden and had good weather to be able to enjoy it. Thank you for foody bits which made the start of the holiday even easier. Thank you. Loved it. Hope to be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

relaxation spot
Just had the most relaxing week in a long time thanks to the comfort of Bluebell cottage Crieff would recommend this cosy warm spacious cottage ,to anyone seeking a quiet location with stunning scenery . Thank you Ginny for the personal touches the wine and food pack, firewood were much appreciated and a really nice touch to welcome guests .look forward to visiting again next year should a week be available i would not hesitate to bring my family and friends really enjoyed my stay and wish you all the best for years to come kind regards Alex.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise m.

Relaxing break
Lovely spacious cottage which was freshly decorated. Everything that you could need was available, including lots of extra treats. The owner has obviously put a lot of thought into it and the personal touches really make the difference. Only the two of us this time but plenty of room for four. Great location, feels like you really are out in the countryside but only a few minutes in the car from shops, caf?s and pubs in Crieff. Great walks from the front door which our dog loved. We would love to return with the rest of the family soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable clean cottage
A Beautiful cottage in a very quiet rural location. Very well presented and clean. We enjoyed a good variety of activities within a couple of hours drive, including the Falkirk Wheel and the Edinburgh Fringe. Lots of good walks with mountains and lochs nearby. Crieff seems a pleasant town with everything you need and is walkable (about a mile of flat road). No problems parking. A gate is missing so check before you take your dog.

About the host

Hosted by Virginia Halley

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The cottage is on the farm where I grew up, and my family make up a high percentage of the neighbours. I visit frequently, but have lived down south for some years.

The property has been in the family since it was built for one of the dairymen on the farm, which at that time had a large dairy herd. The farm is now a mixed mainly arable farm.

Why they chose this property

The countryside is wonderful, with great walks, hills to climb, cycling, water-sports etc, and many attractions within 30 to 60 min drive. Gorgeous 2-3 hour drives to the West coast, Oban etc. under 2 hours to the beautiful Fife coast and seaside towns.

Red kite and buzzards circle overhead, frequent red squirrel sightings, many deer about the farm and beaver on the river - where there are dippers and you may be lucky and see a kingfisher.

As well as the usual garden birds - great tits, blue tits, coal tits and sometimes long-tailed tits, sparrows, robins, blackbirds, goldfinches, chaffinches, occasional bullfinches (there on 2nd May 22) dunnock, siskin, yellowhammer, wren, swifts in season, pied wagtails and frequently wood-pecker come to the feeders in the garden.

The road outside the cottage is busier than it used to be, but still a fairly quiet road.

What makes this property unique

The area is very beautiful and the cottage is well placed for visits with Stirling Castle and Bannockburn, and Scone Palace both around 1/2 hour drive away; Edinburgh and Glasgow just over 1 hour drive away, and the spectacular drive (especially early morning) through Glencoe to Fort William and the West Coast and Islands, or up the Great Glen takes around 2 to 2.5 hours - excluding stops and diversions.
Also the pretty fishing villages of the Fife coast and St Andrews are around 1.5 hours drive away.
The drive up the sma glen to the pretty small village of Dunkeld and on to Pitlochry with it's theatre and plentiful attractions takes about an hour, or there's a a 45 minute drive to Aberfeldy, for the Birks of Aberfeldy (not just a Rabbie Burns song!) but a majestic walk taking in the falls, followed by a visit to the re-invigorated Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy, or there is a monthly market
Or on a trip to Callendar and/or Balquidder (Rob Roy country) visit Mhor 84 (restaurant, cafe etc open all day in Balquidder) or it's sister Mhor Bread - a cafe and bakery at 8 Main Street Callendar,

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