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Unique thatched cottage ,restored to highest spec in gorgeous countryside

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Interior
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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Aberfeldy
  • Castle Menzies
    2 min drive
  • Wade's Bridge
    3 min drive
  • The Watermill
    5 min drive
  • Perth, Scotland (PSL)
    64 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Unique thatched cottage ,restored to highest spec in gorgeous countryside

Smithy cottage and forge are Grade 2. The forge is one of only two remaining in the UK in its original state. An oil painting of the internal by H.J..Dobson is in the US, a photocopy exists in the cottage. The cottage is very comfortable with an Aga cooker which is on throughout the year and provides a comfortable warmth. Underfloor heating is installed in the corridor leading from the kitchen to the bathroom, and in the bathroom itself.. The corridor houses a built in shower cubicle, and the pretty bathroom which is separate, has a jacuzzi bath for two. The Master bedroom downstairs has a queen size four poster bed and a door leading out into the garden. The kitchen has a lovely feel with grey units and traditional tile flooring. The sitting room has TV, DVD and CD together with Wifi, also a wood burning stove and night storage heating. The sitting room is traditionally furnished and has a large collection of books and children's games. Up stairs there are two bedrooms, one with a double bed and cloakroom style lavatory and basin and the other bedroom has twin beds.

The pretty garden sits in 6 acres of grounds, and because the cottage is south facing
provides an ideal place to sit outside and dine, whilst enjoying the spectacular views.. (table and chairs are provided). The village of Camserney provides some wonderful walks to the waterfalls and on to Loch farleyer. Close by is the small town of Aberfeldy which has many family attractions,, including a leisure centre, distillery, art deco cinema, archery, shopping and restaurants. Castle Menzies is next door and in the opposite direction is Fortingall where the yew tree in the churchyard is reputedly 3000 yrs old and where Pontius Pilate is said to have been born. Further on, is Glen Lyon , the boating and fishing village of Kenmore on the River Tay.. Camserney is about 90 minutes from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports and a central point of Scotland.- ideal for further exploration..
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Castle Menzies. You'll find features like a spa tub. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Castle Menzies and a few minutes from Wade's Bridge
This cottage offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Aberfeldy cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Elizabeth Adeney

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please contact me when booking to confirm

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Unique thatched cottage ,restored to highest spec in gorgeous countryside Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage in the heart of Scotland
Beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house terrible gardens
House was excellent but description of garden and surroundings including the “spectacular views” was totally misrepresented. The garden and surroundings would be better described as an “overgrown wilderness.” The main website page showing the views of the garden and immediate surroundings are extremely misleading and bear no resemblance to the reality,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W., Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect private cottage
For ourselves, this was a perfect place to get away, totally private and extremely quiet. It's about 200m up a single track lane so you have to hope nobody is coming in the opposite when arriving or leaving. The garden in front of the cottage is totally enclosed so you cannot see the lane. The cottage is not large, but is very cosy and is ideally equipped. The Aga takes a bit of getting used to but there is also a small 2 ring electric hob if you do struggle. The Jacuzzi bath is a luxury, especially after a long walk. One thing to be aware of is that at night the area is in total darkness, so unless you put a light on you cannot see anything so a middle of the night toilet visit means feeling your way around trying not to bump into anything. The nearest town of Aberfeldy about 5-10 minutes drive, has everything you require including a nice café serving coffee and cakes. If you enjoy walking there are plenty of walks in the area, including Dull Forrest which you can do from the cottage door. For a more challenging walk Schiehallion is about 20-25 minutes drive away. Will deninitely try to return again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2021
We really enjoyed our stay at Smithy cottage. We had very hot weather and found the cottage quite warm because we couldn’t turn the aga off-I’m sure most of the year this isn’t a problem!! It’s a perfect spot for exploring the local area, few minutes drive from Aberfeldy but in a very quiet spot. The garden was quite overgrown meaning our kids aged 9 and 4 couldn’t really explore as there were lots of nettles/thistles. The cottage is well equipped with everything you need making it a real home from home. Would happily return for another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very peaceful break
Extremely well equipped property in a beautiful location. Little tricky to locate the key safe and property itself (as no sign on gate etc). Nice change to use the AGA! Overal very relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday
We had a wonderful time, the cottage was rustic but had all mod cons. It was very well equipped and we loved cooking with the aga. We enjoyed sitting in the garden and saw some deer come through. We did some lovely walks from the cottage including walking to Dull a few times. Scenery was beautiful. We also enjoyed white water rafting with ‘Splash’ in Aberfeldy and managed to see the beavers. We would love to go back and highly recommend the cottage for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage was ideal, lovely and clean a d cosy
Cottage nicely secluded, garden nice and big, could be made better if garden was maintained better. However we spent little time in the garden as there are so many different things to do and see

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
smithy cottage stay, we both enjoyed our stay at smithy cottage everything was well organised
our impression of this property is nothing but good, all guidelines were easily adhered to and very clear, the cottage is very clean and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Period Cottage
The Cottage is just beautiful - immaculate inside - period features with all modern comforts. So very peaceful - lovely garden and location. Can highly recommend this property. We had a wonderful week - thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clive W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
I cannot praise this lovely house enough. So tranquil, so well equipped and in a beautiful secluded place. We can’t wait to go back. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Caroline G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
Beautiful setting. Idyllic area. Cosy cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
Lovely little cottage. Finding in the dark was a challenge, but once in it had everythign we needed and was in a great location. We enjoyed seeing the deer in the garden!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

C W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Tranquility
A really lovely cottage full of character, quiet location but within easy access to lovely walks, Aberfeldy and Kenmore and good restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Megan T., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage in a lovely setting
We stayed with our three kids and had a great time. The cottage itself is full of character and very comfortable. Aberfeldy and the surrounding areas are beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Chantal P., London

Absolutely idyllic!
Smithy's cottage is the most delightful little cottage imaginable and everything about it is absolutely perfect. It is very cute and pretty, in a lovely setting, very nicely furnished and maintained, and totally comfortable in every way. (Even the wifi works perfectly!). It feels beautifully quiet and remote, but is near everything. Only 10 mn drive from the lovely little town of Aberfeldy and in the middle of a beautiful and interesting part of Scotland with much to see and do. We saw lots of beautiful butterflies in the garden, many red squirrels, dears, pheasants and even a couple of hares while walking or driving around. We visited castles and gardens, lovely little towns, saw spectacular landscapes and the oldest tree in Britain! We could have played golf or gone canoeing or fishing or even gone to the iconic cinema of Aberfeldy... But most of all, we loved returning to the cottage everyday and were sad to leave. Thoroughly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Charming, cozy and comfortable
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful, charming and cozy cottage. We were also impressed with the location near Aberfeldy and Pitlochry. There were many good restaurants nearby and plenty of things to do, even on a couple of rainy days, which we suppose are unavoidable on trips to Scotland. But we also had really nice weather and enjoyed a number of hikes. The cottage is very well appointed, with everything one could possibly need. We like the fact that cottage is not near any main streets, cuddled away in a quiet litte village up a hill with a great view of the valley.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

Didn't want to leave - perfect stay.
Everything about this cottage was perfect for a few days over Christmas. The kitchen is over-equipped with everything you need and of very good quality. We were very comfortable. This place has a lot of character and I would highly recommend to other travellers. There's beautiful walks and Castle Menzies very close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

8/10 Good

Liz A.

Lovely in every way. Quaint, but clean in a very quiet location
We stayed for a week touring the area around Camserney. Our sty was delightful in every way, and the location was central to our Scotland visit's including Fort William, Inverness, Edinburgh & Pitlochry. As a runner I loved my runs up into the hills, the scenery was breathtaking. Scotland is beautiful, and the Smithy Cottage was a perfect fir for 2 couples to enjoy.

10/10 Excellent

Patti P., Vernon, Connecticut

A Delightful Cottage in an Idyllic Setting
We enjoyed tremendously our stay in Camserney. The cottage is a charming mix of traditional and modern. The kitchen was equipped with all the amenities , making it easy to create a either a simple or elaborate meal. It was not too cold during our stay, but the mornings were chilly- the kitchen has an Aga cooker, which kept the space toasty. I was amazed at how easy it was to cook on. The living room is cozy with lots of books and interesting reads about the history of the village and area. My husband and I were traveling with another couple, and we all found the bedrooms to be comfortable. The main bathroom is equipped with all the modern conveniences including a heated floor and towel rack. Owner Elizabeth provided lots of information and was available by phone or email if we had any questions or problems. Another great feature of the cottage was it's location. It tucked away on a street off the main road, and a walk up the hill led us to amazing views and even a hidden lake. It is about a ten minute drive to the town of Aberfeldy, where we able to choose from a great mix of restaurants and pubs. My husband is an avid golfer and spent one afternoon playing at the Aberfeldy golf course. We made day trips into Edinburgh and Saint Andrews- both less than 2 hours away.

10/10 Excellent

Wieke P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijk verblijf in sfeervolle cottage
De cottage is prachtig gerenoveerd, met prima voorzieningen (zoals een jacuzzi, heerlijke opgemaakt bedden en handdoeken). Fijn dat er in de keuken veel aanwezig is, waar gebruik van kan worden gemaakt (zout, specerijen, etc.).De tuin is prachtig en fijn beschut, zodat je er al snel kunt zitten. Aberfeldy is een leuke plaats op een paar kilometer afstand. Boodschappen doen gaat prima op de fiets!~ Het inchecken ging niet helemaal goed, omdat wij de instructies niet hadden ontvangen; maar dat werd door Elizabeth (telefonisch) gelukkig snel opgelost. Kortom, een aanrader.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Ed L., Weert, Nederland

Sfeervolle cottage in midden Schotland
Mooi sfeervolle cottage in hartje Schotland. Prachtige omgeving en een goede uitvalsbasis om De Highlands te verkennen.

10/10 Excellent

Jan H., Werder/Havel

Sehr schönes Cottage!!
Dieses Cottage ist absolut reizvoll. Es ist liebevoll eingerichtet und hat alles, was man braucht. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Wir haben nichts vermisst. Da es sich ein klein wenig außerhalb von Aberfeldy befindet, kann man wirklich Ruhe und Erholung finden. Es bietet sich aber auch gut an, um von hieraus zu vielen Ausflügen zu starten.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zwantina H.

Amazing, just perfect
When we arrived we all had the same feeling: " Yay! " What a lovely cottage! More than fully equipped, and each room with so many nice details, just perfect. We would love to come back one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Hendrik B.

keurig, net en compleet ingerichte cottage
Met zijn vieren 1 week in deze unieke cottage verbleven met veel genoegen. Zeer compleet ingericht (met zelfs div keukenkruiden en folie). Netjes, schoon. Leuke ligging. Helaas niet direct zicht op de bergen door de begroeide tuin en een wat kleine woonkamer. Zeer goede prijs/kwaliteitsverhouding
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Henriette M.

Gemütliches, warmes, liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus
Das Haus hat einen sehr natürlichen Charme und wir haben uns sehr sehr wohl darin gefühlt. Es ist sehr gut ausgestattet, wir haben nichts vermisst. Für wirklich kalte Tage gibt es Heizdecken und der AGA Herd hält das kuschelig warm. Man kann in der Umgebung gut wandern und es liegt so zentral, dass man in zwei einhalb Stunden Glasgow, Inverness und die Ostküste erreichen kann. Optimal!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017