Guests say
Guests consistently praise Taigh a Ghobha for its beautiful location, cleanliness, and comfort. The cottage is well-equipped, offering a cosy and welcoming atmosphere with a wood burner and quality furnishings. The garden is appreciated for its wildlife, including red squirrels. Hosts David and Sally are commended for their hospitality and thoughtful touches, such as freshly baked bread.
Reviews frequently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as 'very clean' and well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
The location is highly praised for its tranquility, beautiful surroundings, and proximity to local amenities and walks, making it an ideal base for exploring Perthshire.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with special mentions of the quality bedding, toasty warmth, and the overall homely feel of the property.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and guests appreciate the ample log supply for the wood burner. One minor drawback mentioned is the lack of a long-handled brush.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident in the warm welcomes and helpful suggestions. Gifts such as freshly baked bread are fondly noted, although it is politely mentioned that such personal touches, while delightful, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Taigh a Ghobha is a traditional stone cottage in a rural area 4 miles from Dunkeld.This picturesque cottage was the home of the blacksmith ( Gaelic “ Taigh a Ghobha “ ) and dates from 1840.Stone built and keeping many original features.It has been thoroughly modernised with emphasis on maintaining historical style and character with low ceilings ,feature interior drystone wall, wood burning stove and separate kitchen with dining area.The wild flower meadow garden is secluded and framed by traditional rural gates.
Situated in tranquil Perthshire countryside, opportunities abound for a wide variety of interests and outdoor pursuits.You can walk, cycle or run from the doorstep on safe , traffic free paths. Many Munro’s and Corbett’s are a short drive away.Golf is available nearby at Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Rosemount.The Loch of the Lowes Nature Reserve is 2 miles from the cottage and gives the opportunity to view Ospreys, red squirrels, varied birds and beavers.There are many food, arts, crafts and music locations in Birnam and Dunkeld.
Outside there is a peaceful, secluded seating area and a garden building to keep bikes and golf equipment safe and dry. There is off road parking for two cars and the gates provide security within the garden area.
The River Tay flows through the small town of Dunkeld and there are plenty of places to enjoy the views, either from the cathedral gardens or from the Taybank bar where you might be lucky enough to hear some impromptu music performed. The town itself dates from the 9th century and boasts a wealth of history from the Dark and Middle Ages to more recent history with Thomas Telford’s bridge over the Tay. The forests surrounding Dunkeld and nearby Birnam are known as Perthshire Big Tree Country and are celebrated in Shakespeare’s “Scottish Play”. The Hermitage is a National Trust site of beautiful forest which contains Ossian’s Hall of Mirrors, a folly built as a tribute to the 3rd century blind poet Ossian on a rocky outcrop near the Black Linn waterfalls. With the Loch Of The Lowes nature Reserve nearby and also the Victorian village of Birnam with its famous Birnam Oak and a Beatrix Potter exhibition marking her regular visits to the village, this area is one of the most spectacular and varied in Scotland and well worth a visit.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player with selection of DVDs, Sony DAB Bluetooth CD player, WiFi, Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker, books, and local maps.
Fuel, power and a starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed garden with furniture, lawn, and wildflower meadow.
One- well behaved dog welcome, sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4.3 miles, pub 4.3 miles.
Blairgowrie 6 miles.
Note: Bring own linen for travel cot
Nearby points of interest
- Edradour Distillery
- Fergusson Gallery
- Branklyn Garden
Reviews (34)
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Lianne
Super comfy beds and relaxing lounge with log burner. Welcoming and friendly owners, who provided some additional information for things to do and some delicious homemade bread. Our little one enjoyed watching the red squirrels in the garden and the sheep's over the road. We all had a great holiday. Thank you.
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Chris
We could not have asked for anything more and had a lovely break in beautiful surroundings.
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Andrew
We love the wonderful wildflower garden and the peace and tranquility. Great walks on your doorstep and lots to explore further afield. The cottage has absolutely everything you need and really does feel like a home from home! The homemade bread on arrival is a lovely touch and it's so nice to be warmly welcomed back by David and Sally.