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Auchterarder - Perthshire, Auchterarder - Perthshire

Panholes Cottages Auchterarder

• Sleeps 12 combined

Barn Cottage and The Roundhouse, Auchterarder, Perthshire have been lovingly restored and decorated by the owners to meet the highest level of comfort and design and suitable for large and small self catering groups.

This stunning conversion of a 200 year old barn comprises of two separate dwellings.

• The Roundhouse - 4 bedrooms sleeps 8 people.
• Barn cottage - 2 bedrooms  sleeps 4.
• Both offer 5 star luxury self-catering accommodation.
• An adjoining door between the Roundhouse and Barn Cottage offers spacious combined accommodation for larger groups of up to 12 people.
• 1 pet welcome in each cottage

The owners live nearby so are on hand to give any advice or assistance that you may need to ensure you have a relaxing and happy holiday in Scotland. If you are looking for a golf holiday in Scotland, Panholes self catering cottage is the perfect central location, convenient for Gleneagles and St Andrews.

The barn and roundhouse is in a breathtaking setting combining farmland, hills, rivers and mountains. Wildlife is abundant, with many birds of prey living in the area and wild deer roaming the fields. The paddock to the front has been landscaped with, large alpine beds, garden seating and a gravelled area suitable for car parking.

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, this is ideal self catering holiday accommodation in Scotland. 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 world famous Gleneagles Hotel and golf complex, with its challenging championship courses, is 3 miles from your front door. Numerous Scottish golf courses are also within very easy reach. Riding, shooting and falconry are available nearby.

Panholes is in the ideal location, big enough to accommodate large groups and families for self catering holidays exploring the Scottish Highlands. You can enjoy a trip to the west coast of Scotland through Glencoe, which is a magnificent drive through stunning landscapes. Perth, Stirling, Edinburgh 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 this part of 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 our self-catering accommodation, 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.

Barn cottage Facilities

The tiled porch leads into a light and spacious hallway with its 80 year old wooden floors and hand made latched doors. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a dual fuel range cooker, microwave, dishwasher and large fridge freezer. The dining area has a solid wood table and chairs and is an integral part of the kitchen.
The utility room has a washing machine, tumble dryer, a drying pulley and is the downstairs cloakroom.

The large sitting room has fabulous countryside views from one window and overlooks a walled garden from the other. It is beautifully furnished with a leather sofa and easy chairs, wooden flooring, hand made tables and bookcase. The room benefits from a stone built fireplace with a living flame electric stove. A television , DVD player and hi-fi complement the room.
The two bedrooms are stylishly furnished and have very comfortable beds. The en-suite bathrooms are identical with a deep bath, corner shower cabinet and heated towel rails.

The Roundhouse Facilities

The tiled porch opens into a spacious hallway with solid wood floors and traditional latched doors. Leading from the hall is the cloakroom, a downstairs bedroom with bunk beds, a utility room containing a washing machine, tumble drier and drying pulley. The hall also leads to the large, open plan kitchen/ dining room. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a dual fuel range cooker, microwave, dishwasher and large fridge freezer. The dining area has a solid wood table and chairs and seats 8 people.

 Double doors open from the kitchen to a magnificent beamed round lounge with stone built fireplace and living flame stove. This room benefits from panoramic views from four huge windows. It is beautifully furnished with leather sofas and easy chairs, wooden flooring and contains the original wheel used to grind corn. A television, DVD player and hi-fi compliment the room, together with books, maps, games and binoculars.

The three double bedrooms are stylishly furnished and have very comfortable beds. One bedroom has a hayloft window overlooking the walled garden; this bedroom also has an en-suite shower room. The main bathroom has a large bath, corner shower cabinet and heated towel rail.

Common to both properties

• Modern amenities provided whilst retaining the charm and appearance of a traditional farm cottage.
• The central heating is easily controlled and will keep you warm and snug throughout the year.
• Sets of towels, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries are supplied for each guest.
• A wide selection of books, maps, games and binoculars are provided.
• All beds are made up with fresh, crisply ironed linen for your arrival.
  Strictly no smoking inside the properties, but feel free to smoke outside whilst admiring the extensive views.
• One pet welcome in each cottage

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 Panholes Cottages, one of the most desirable 5 star holiday cottages.