Cauldhame - luxury cottages in Perthshire, Scotland

Cauldhame luxury cottages, Perthshire - near Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Perthshire have been lovingly restored by Catherine and Paul to meet the highest level of comfort.

The stunning conversion of a 17th century barn is now a 2 bedroomed cottage comfortably sleeping 4 people. The owners live in Cauldhame House so are on site to supply any information or assistance that you may need to ensure you have a happy and relaxing holiday in Scotland.

If you are looking for a golf holiday in Scotland, Cauldhame self catering cottages are the perfect location, convenient for Gleneagles, St Andrew's, Stirling, Dunblane and Bridge of Allan.

The Garden Cottage enjoys a spectacular situation at the western end of the Ochil Hills with superb views across the historically renowned Sheriffmuir to the west and to the high peaks of the Trossachs and the southern Grampian mountains to the north and northwest. The enclosed back garden is home for several rabbits, hares, passing deer & perfect for BBQ's after walking the estate and hills.

Cauldhame House is a castellated country house, the name of which is derived from "Cauld house," (a primitive Inn which is situated on the drove from the Highlands to Stirling, the Falkirk Tryst and the south).

In 1715 during the Jacobite rising "a pageantry splendour", took place on the moor in front of Cauldhame during which the Earl of Mar's rebel forces were sent into disarray by the Royalist army under The Duke of Argyll. The women and children reputed to have watched the battle from Cauldhame where they had taken refuge and the house was celebrated in the ballad "Braes of Cauldhame".

The surrounding area offers a nature reserve; a sanctuary for migrating geese and other wild birds; superb walks and endless rambles in the wonderful Perthshire countryside, fishing at Orchil Loch Trout Fishery and great biking from local lanes to off road tracks. Situated near Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, it is an ideal location for cottage holidays, especially if you enjoy privacy, space and the freedom to please yourselves, only self catering can offer all this and with Cauldhame Cottages you can be assured of top quality, luxurious accommodation. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park has spectacular scenery, great walking and water sports. Walks are plentiful and varied ranging from low level strolls, to serious high level walking, with many Munros (mountains over 3,000 feet, 914m).

The award winning Sheriffmuir Inn is only 5 minutes away and Stirling Castle & The Wallace Monument 15 minutes (by car). The City of Dunblane has its very own Cathedral and Dunblane Hydro Hotel & Spa is also worth a visit.

Blackford is the location of Baxters new flagship experience - fine food, clothing gifts and much more. The magnificent centre is also home to Tullibardine Highland Malt Whiskey and Tiso, the outdoor clothing specialist.

The word famous Gleneagles Hotel and golf complex, with its challenging championship course is less than 10 minutes by car. Numerous Scottish golf courses are also within easy reach. Riding, Shooting and falconry are available nearby.

The Garden Cottage is also an excellent location for exploring the Scottish Highlands and you can enjoy a trip to the west coast of Scotland through Glencoe, which itself is a magnificent drive through stunning landscapes. Perth, Stirling, Edinburgh - home of the world famous Edinburgh Festival and Glasgow are easy motorway trips with their historic sites, art galleries and museums. Retail therapy is in abundance for serious shoppers. The smaller towns of Auchterarder, Bridge of Allan, Comrie, Crieff, Callander and Dunblane are all within very easy reach. There are so many places to visit in Scotland: malt whisky distilleries, historic houses, castles and cottages, beautiful gardens, churches and a host of other attractions. There are plenty of places of interest and activities near Cauldhame, including Blair Drummond Safari Park, Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder, Drummond Trout Fishery, Deep Sea World and a favourite with the children is Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre. Edinburgh and Glasgow also have many places of interest that children will enjoy - Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh Castle, Glasgow Science Centre and The Burrell Collection.

Set in the centre of Scotland, near the beautiful Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, you will find all you need for a perfect vacation in Scotland within easy reach of The Garden Cottage, one of the most desirable 3 star holiday properties offering self catering accommodation in Perthshire.