“My husband and I both grew up locally. I used to walk my dogs past the shepherd’s house here and always loved its views. We live in London now, but wanted to keep a foot in the area to return to with our 2 boys during the holidays. We’ve kept the interiors neutral and natural to ensure the main voice comes from the surroundings and the elements. The smell of the air that inhabits most of central and highland Scotland is so reassuring. When we’re here, we can spend days just pottering and never leaving — cooking, reading, gardening, planting and building. Every task has a backdrop that stops you in your tracks.” Owner, Cara
They love
“The silence of the property is remarkable, with 360 degree views of nature around you. At night we love to watch the sun set then come in and light the fire and hunker down. Everything feels meditative and extra cosy from the warmth of the property.”
We love
The stunning kitchen, flooded with light.
You may not love
Remote; you’ll need a car. The house is on an old rundown farmyard; roads are not tarmacked and nothing is manicured.
Sustainability.
An air-source heating pump.
Surrounds.
- Explore the incredible surroundings and visit the friendly Highland ponies across the road.
- Cycle to get fresh milk and seasonal produce from the local honesty shop.
- Take a walk at sunset and see roe deer crossing your path and barn owls swooping low over the fields.
- Local village Auchterarder is 3 miles away with a couple of lively pubs, as is Gleneagles Hotel, with all its facilities.
- Have a BBQ of local meat for supper, or pick up excellent fish and chips from House of Bruar (they’re even gluten free).
- Explore Perthshire’s southern highlands, which include 28 munros, serene glens, meandering rivers and dramatic waterfalls.
- Drive up to Loch Turret via the Buchanty Spout, where salmon leap after heavy rains (late summer and autumn).
- There are 50 different types of animals at Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre; everything from porcupines to micro pigs.
- History buffs will love visiting 16thC Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument and the medieval Innerparfray Library.
Details.
- Secluded old farmhouse on a estate
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with Wildsmith toiletries and bathrobes
- Ground floor: super-king bedroom and ensuite bathroom with tub; kingsize bedroom and neighbouring bathroom with shower. Upstairs, twin bedroom with additional double bunk
- Open-plan living/dining area
- Well-equipped kitchen with range oven, electric hob and fridge/freezer
- Well-stocked larder and basic ingredients
- TV snug (Netflix) plus children’s toys, games and books
- Utility room with washer/dryer/pulley
- Boot room
- Outdoor terrace with dining furniture
- Garden
- Travel cot and highchair to borrow
- Wheelchair accessible; please ask for details
- WiFi throughout
- Up to 2 dogs welcome (see FAQ)
- Local caretaker, available by phone
- Honesty farm shop 5 mins’ drive away
- Drive to pubs and restaurants in Auchterarder (3 miles)
- Tesco will deliver to the property
- Booking conditions: min 4 nights
- Note a security deposit of £500 will be payable directly to the owners upon booking, returnable as soon as the cleaners have verified all is well following your stay
- Remember to pack: slippers, walking boots, bikes, coats
FAQs.
4pm / 11am
Yes up to 2 dogs are welcome for an additional cost of £25 per dog/per stay. They must be kept off furniture and on a lead at all times in the wider estate as this is a working farm. They can be off-lead in the Farmhouse’s garden but it is not fully secure.
Unfortunately not, the property is remote so turnarounds are costly.
Incredibly! At the end of a road, that hardly anyone comes past. You may see the odd groundskeeper.
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