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Exterior
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village


In a village renowned for its outstanding beauty, architecture and tranquility, The Byre is a three bedroom luxury self-catering cottage in a delightful courtyard setting. Situated near to the famous 5000 year-old Yew Tree, it is just two hours from both Edinburgh and Glasgow. The area is rich in beauty and wildlife, set in the heart of Perthshire with its hills, lochs, rivers and woodland. The small town of Aberfeldy is eight miles away and the picturesque village of Kenmore at the head of the River Tay is just six miles. Glen Lyon, Scotland's longest and loveliest glen stretches West for over 35 miles and the silvery ribbon of the River Lyon echoes the contours of the village as it wends its way Eastwards to join the Tay. The Byre offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for up to six guests in three bedrooms with two bathrooms and small private garden with BBQ and seating looking out onto woodland. Wheelchair accessible. No Smoking.

In line with Scottish legislation, Perth & Kinross Council have granted a full licence for Short-term lets (licence number PK11467F, valid until 15 May 2027).

Property manager

Julia Loudon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Golfing on site

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: £20 charge (up to 2 dogs)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number PK11467F

Property is also known as

Charming Cottage Historic Arts Crafts Village Fortingall
Charming Historic Arts Crafts Village Fortingall
Charming Historic Arts Crafts
Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village Cottage
Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village Aberfeldy

About the neighborhood

Map
Fortingall, Perthshire

What's nearby

  • Fortingall Yew - 5 min walk
  • Canyoning Scotland - 13 min walk
  • Glenlyon Gallery - 19 min walk
  • Mains of Taymouth Golf Course - 9 min drive
  • Taymouth Castle - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Pitlochry Station - 28 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Courtyard Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mains of Taymouth - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taymouth Castle - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Highland Safaris Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village located?

This family-friendly Aberfeldy cottage is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Fortingall Yew and Canyoning Scotland. Fortingall Church and Glenlyon Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and peaceful village
This was a wonderful cottage that fit our girls group perfectly. We enjoyed the country walks and the Highland cows.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage
This was a lovely rural location with lovely views. The cottage was very clean and spacious. Really was a home from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Vanessa G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Fantastic location
The property is located in a very beautiful village.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Lovely cosy cottage
Fantastic location, great area to explore with lots to do. The Byre is cosy, warm and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet, great location to relax
Very clean with everything you could possibly need
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setting
A beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings, you won't be disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlies N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fortingall cottage
We had a great time in this lovely cottage. Thank you very much!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, homely property in an excellent location
A spacious, characterful property with a cosy wood burning stove. Perfect location for the many hills and walks in the beautiful Loch Tay area. Had a wonderful stay. Would love to come back. Particularly liked that our dog was welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toby G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and roomy
Lovely house in quiet, beautiful village. Gorgeous walks down to the river, by the Loch and up in Glen Lyon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden gem in Glen Lyon
Lovely cottage, all we needed except TV was very old and we could not access subtitles for my partner who has severe hearing loss. Fortingall Hotel just next door, food excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan Northfield

Wow... what a beautiful place, the Byre is well set out, comfortable and has a wonderful atmosphere
We fell in love with this accommodation as soon as we walked through the door.. it's well equipped, very clean and well situated in some of Scotlands most impressive scenery..... we couldn't have asked for more... the log fire in the evenings was the icing on the cake...
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful cottage in a beautiful setting!
We enjoyed every aspect of or stay. The cottage was immaculate and had everything required for an enjoyable stay. The owner and caretaker were only a phone call away and only too happy to help when we had a request for an extra evening stay. Nothing was to much trouble. We would definitely recommend the cottage for exploring the wonderful countryside in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home base for our adventures.
We loved staying at The Byre, the location was perfect as a base for our hill walking and Munro bagging, while still being an easy drive away from Glasgow and Edinburgh for city adventures. Coming home to the cozy wood stove after a long day hiking was just perfect, and the well equipped kitchen had all we wanted for cooking meals. Having two bathrooms and such an open living space was just what we needed when family joined us part of the stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Year at the Byre
Lovely property, very comfortable. We hit snowed in but were well supplied and the surroundings just looked magical. Very friendly neighbours and locals. Would return, a lovely festive break.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, very helpful owner, nothing a problem..
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
This was a wonderful property in a fabulous spot The house was cosy but with lots of space.. Situated next to the fortingall hotel which had great food and hospitality and live music on a Friday The area we know we’ll and it’s just stunning Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
Well since you’re asking! Everything was good, apart from just three things. The freezer didn’t work, the door didn’t close properly. The oven and stove top were questionable; the cool down cycle on the oven was long and loud. The master bed mattress was a bit skinny and quite uncomfortable. Everything else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wallace A.

Great beyond all expectation!
Terrific accommodations in a beautiful area of the world. The Byrne was a real joy, perfect in all respects, and we were well cared for by the owner’s representative, Morag. She came to our rescue one night when we had misplaced the house key, and she came without complaint. Words are insufficient to describe our few days in this extraordinary place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE COCHRANE

And not a pig in sight!!!
Fortingall Byre is, as we discovered on talking to the owner during our stay, a converted piggery! We were absolutely delighted with the place when we arrived in the small hours of the morning after a long journey. The owners had been very accommodating about this. The cottage had everything we needed and was in such a beautiful location. Very handy to the pub too! The log burner was very welcome when we returned from our day spent either on the river Tay or watching those on it at the slalom competition at Grandtully. Only wish we could have spent longer there.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ms
All good. Slightly disappointed in the initial impression .. lots of bins outside, dead baskets & weeds in entrance path and in garden at front plus the same in the rear garden, patio full of weeds & garden furniture in need of some love. Spacious property, clean, a little dark with brown being the dominant colour. Welcome milk, tea, coffee, sugar, no welcome pack. Oven needs cleaning. Comfy beds. Bedroom overly garden on the chilly side. Loved the location, Fortingall very beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggi M., Canada, between Ottawa and Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in the heart of Scotland
My husband, sister, niece and I stayed a week in The Byre this May. The property is second to none. It is so well appointed, roomy, bright, tastefully decorated and spotless. It has it's own private garden for sitting out or eating a large kitchen and dining area, a very generous living room and comfortable spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. On top of all that it is located in a truly fascinating little village with a lovely little pub and a hotel just a few meters away (It was off season, so we didn't get a chance to make use of the hotel restaurant, but it looked very inviting) instead when not cooking at the property, we ate in both Kenmore and Aberfeldy which are not far from Fortingall. The village is central to so much of Scotland, Glencoe, Pitlochry, The Trossachs, Glasgow and the coast. It is a perfect place for a restful holiday with plenty of room for a family of 4 to 6. I can't recommend it highly enough. Wish I was back there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mitch B., On a world quest

WONDERS OF FORTINGALL
We have been touring the UK for 2 months now and this 8 day stop in Fortingall is one of the high points of our journey so far. Julia's cottage felt like home the moment we walked in. Very cozy, warm and everything you would need to feel comfortable and be able to stay in at night and cook your meals. The location is magical and being so close to the oldest tree in Europe and the Fortingall Hotel was a major plus. We went over to the Friday night live music at the Ewe Pub at the Hotel and had a great time. I played golf and fly fished for trout on the River Tummel and Lyon. We went to the Castle Menzies, into Kenmore and Aberfeldy which were both charming villages. Julia was very helpful with all of my questions and the cottage was clean, well stocked and very quiet and private. If we are ever back in the area, I know where we will be staying. Thank you Julia for sharing you incredible cottage in a special piece of the world with us. Mitch and Beverly
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Fabian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mega!
Noch nie so einen tollen Urlaub verbracht. Wie kommen wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway at the base of the highlands
We spent three nights in this lovely place. It was comfortable, tidy, and had everything we needed. The location was perfect for getting a taste of Scotland, away from crowds. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024