Dog Friendly Pitlochry Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Nicola - Verified booking

  Prior to our trip to Scotland, Roxane the host, phoned in advance to ask what we would like in our welcome pack and what activities we were interested in so she could e-mail details in advance.

  Having stayed in numerous holiday cottages over the years, this is the first time we’ve had a welcome call and thought it was a lovely gesture. Directions to the cottage aren’t clear on the Sykes website but we phoned Roxane and she guided us in. Verdi cottage is bijou, but very well appointed with quality furnishings. Freshly cut flowers, bathrobes and fluffy white towels, give it a luxurious feel. I am not a dog lover and when a cottage is advertised as ‘dog friendly’ I am normally wary, but I needn’t have been. Verdi is spotlessly clean with not even the slightest whiff of dog. The welcome pack was without doubt the best we have had in a holiday cottage. Full of fresh quality local produce and bottle of good quality wine . The bathrooms are lovely and are serviced by a huge boiler which meant we always had an abundance of high pressure hot water. The main bedroom is advertised as having a super-king bed, but it is in fact king-sized. While we were staying we asked for extra towels and a couple of items that were missing in the kitchen. They were provided without question. The cottage has access to a lovely side garden with a table, chairs and BBQ. There is also a separate laundry house with washer, dryer, detergent and an abundance of spares (cleaning fluid, bin liners, toilet rolls etc.) We also had access to a log store and Athol, the owner, offered us use of his golf clubs. All at no extra cost ! Roxane, Athol and their family live in the house across the courtyard and were on hand to recommend local activities and places to eat. We spent most of the week in and around Loch Tay at Kenmore, which is stunning and great for water sports and open water swimming. A tip for those visiting the area is not to assume that you can just walk in to a pub or restaurant and get a drink/ meal. Many places are suffering from post-Covid staff shortages and are closed for part of the week. The Inn on the Tay and the Grandtully Hotel are both very good, but booking several days ahead is essential if you want to eat anywhere half decent. The hosting most definitely made our stay at Verdi cottage, nothing was too much trouble and we felt like part of the family for the week we stayed. We were genuinely sad to leave and will definitely return.

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• David - Verified booking

  Verde Cottage is a beautiful home from home.

  Fixtures and fittings were good quality and the welcome package was very much appreciated after a long journey. Host was very informative, friendly and we loved the dogs too. *Bed was comfy and lots of storage in the room. *Lounge seating was also very comfy and the TV package was better than anywhere else we'd stayed. Watching a movie or the latest sports, in the evening was a great way to unwind after a busy day. *Bathroom downstairs had a big bath which my husband loves. The only issue was the ceiling being a little mouldy (probably needs better ventilation over the shower) and the sink taps were very stiff. *Kitchen was well equipped and the mobile island made up for the lack of worktop space for dishing up etc.. *Outside space was better at the front. The rear entrance door lock was very stiff so we didn't use the outside space to the rear, which could be a lovely private space for outside dining or reading etc.. *Location was spot on and right near the river where you can paddle or watch people canoeing. A very short walk to the nearest shop and pub/restaurant. All we could hear was birds chirping and the river rushing. It's also a great place for star gazing. It's so dark at night we could see so many stars. I could've stayed out all night if I had a telescope. Exactly what we needed and couldn't have predicted the sunny hot weather which also helped. Dave & Wendy

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• Alison - Verified booking

  Such a lovely, welcoming house.

  Light and spacious, more than enough room for 9 of us. Incredibly well equipped kitchen - and having 2 dishwashers was a real bonus. Beds were really comfortable, the heating was very effective - we had good weather for late May/early June but it was still nippy in the early morning and evening - but not indoors! Plenty of seating outside for a snack or to enjoy the sunshine. Incredibly well situated - 2 minutes walk to a good sized supermarket and two minutes further to a wide selection of excellent coffee shops. We'd particularly recommend Cafe Calluna and Mac and Pinch. Had a fab takeaway from Chinese Village and a lovely meal out at the Moulin Inn. Lots to do in the area - we visited Blair Castle, had a super afternoon doing a forest trail on a Segway at Blair Castle Caravan Park and did the Hotbox Experience at Taymouth Marina, amongst other things. Would definitely recommend Roseburn and Pitlochry. Aly and Russell can be proud of the accommodation they offer.

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• Joanne - Verified booking

  This is a lovely cottage, small but perfect for up to 4 people.

  Beautifully decorated with furnishings in great condition. There is a log burner which we didn’t have to use- there are electric radiators throughout- very modern and very hot, the property is clearly very well insulated as we didn’t feel the cold from outside despite on occasion freezing November winter temperatures. Plenty of TV channels- if you want to watch tv, also a Bluetooth speaker. Dog friendly, take a torch for evening walks in winter months (although there are some within the cottage) The In on the Tay is dog friendly and within walking distance as is The Highland Chocolatier. There is a small Spar shop/post office also nearby. The rural location is perfect for escaping city living. The owners are a family who live on site, very friendly and helpful should you need anything (which we didn’t) I would definitely stay in this cottage again, and most definitely recommend Verdi or the attached cottage Puccini.

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• Stephen - Verified booking

  The property was furnished and equipped to a very high standard.

  The welcome pack was really good, giving you enough for a nice welcome meal and a good hearty breakfast the next morning. The property was well heated and made for nice cosy evenings, while watching an excellent array of terrestrial and Internet channels. The property is located in a small village close to a Spar shop come Post Office and is within a shortish drive (9 - 10 miles) to other towns and villages, with more amenities and tourists attractions. There are plenty of walks from the property, including a river walk along the banks of the beautiful Tay. Car parking at the property is good with, plenty of space for a number of cars. The owners who live on site, are very welcoming and helpful and can certainly give plenty of local advice and suggestions of places to visit. I would certainly recommend a stay at this property and look forward to returning at some future time.

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