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Award-Winning 5 Star Luxury Private Retreat - Hot Tub, Tennis, Fishing, Horses

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Auchterarder, Perthshire
  • Gleneagles Golf Course
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Drummond Castle Gardens
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Scone Palace
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Perth, Scotland (PSL)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Award-Winning 5 Star Luxury Private Retreat - Hot Tub, Tennis, Fishing, Horses

This award-winning, VisitScotland 5 star Luxury Retreat has the perfect location for a holiday cottage in Perthshire; quiet and secluded with amazing views over the Strathearn Valley, yet only 10 minutes from Scotland's Best Restaurant, Gleneagles Hotel, Spa and Golf Courses and the Scenic Scottish Highlands.

Retreat Guests enjoy the use of a fabulous wood burning hot tub which has the most amazing views over the valley, a lovely Tennis Court and free Salmon Fishing on the River Earn. As well as seasonal organic vegetables from the Estate.

We have a nearby Horse Paddock so that guests can bring a maximum of two horses and a large fenced in garden for dogs.

The City of Perth, Glenturret Whisky Distillery, Drummond Castle Gardens and Crieff are only 15 mins from the cottage. Scone Palace, Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument are all easily accessible in under 30 mins as is Loch Tay and the Scottish Highlands.

Edinburgh and Glasgow are both reached within an hour, making the Retreat the ideal base for a holiday in Scotland.

This special Retreat is reached by private access and is surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Trinity Gask Estate.

The Interior of this Gorgeous Cottage is simple, fresh and contemporary. There is a large, high-ceilinged, open-plan kitchen/living area with a stylish well equipped kitchen complete with a dining table for 8. In the living area, large comfortable leather sofas are perfect for stretching out on in front of the open fire.

There are two spacious and beautifully decorated Bedrooms:
The Double Bedroom is very large and spacious with windows to the East and West with uninterrupted views over the Strathearn Valley. The super king bed is extremely comfortable and is made up with crisp Egyptian cotton linen. Both bedrooms have more than ample hanging and shelf space and come with hair-dryers, fluffy robes and slippers.

The pretty Twin Room is bright and airy. 2 West windows provide views towards Ben Vorlich and the Crieff Hills.

The family Bathroom has a big doubled ended bath, separate walk in Shower and is stocked with organic shampoo, conditioner, soap and body lotion.

The second Bathroom is an en suite shower room with a large walk in shower and gorgeous views south over the valley. There is door from this bathroom out onto a terrace which is the perfect place to enjoy the morning sun with a coffee in the robes and slippers provided.... enjoy that holiday feeling!!

Adjacent to the back door is a separate outhouse/utility room, which is the perfect washing and drying room. There is a large stainless steel sink, washing machine, plenty of cupboard and hanging space, an overhead pulley and underfloor heating. Spacious, airy and warm, it is the ideal place for pets to sleep when they are not in the garden.

Please note that, due to our allergy free status, pets are not allowed in the house at any time.

We also offer a free welcome pack to all guests on arrival (milk, bread, coffee/tea, fruit, biscuits, jam, eggs).

We also include toiletries and bathrobes and slippers.

For your entertainment, there is a 37' HD Smart TV flat screen with free SkySports, DVD, Ipod docking station and CD/radio player and a karaoke machine! There is a good selection of games and an abundance of touring, walking and cycling maps as well as interesting books on Scottish wildlife, history and culture.

Property manager

Lisa Roberts
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Large fenced in garden with lots of flat grass
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Allergy free status pets in dryingroom not house
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking in garden only
Pets are welcome but due to allergy free status are not allowed in the house. Pets use the outhouse/dryingroom when not in the large fenced in garden.
Prior to departure please remove all food and rubbish and place in the bins provided.
If the hot tub has been used during your stay please kindly drain prior to departure

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number PK12418P

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Auchterarder

Located in Auchterarder, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Whitemoss Golf Club and Gleneagles Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre and Buchanty Spout. Travelling with kids? Consider Rollo Park and Gordon & Durward. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Auchterarder, Perthshire

What's nearby

  • Gleneagles Golf Course - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Drummond Castle Gardens - 20 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Perth Racecourse - 24 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Scone Palace - 25 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Gleneagles Station - 21 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Kisa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Kirkstyle Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Delivino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Crieff Food Co - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Award-Winning 5 Star Luxury Private Retreat - Hot Tub, Tennis, Fishing, Horses pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Award-Winning 5 Star Luxury Private Retreat - Hot Tub, Tennis, Fishing, Horses?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Award-Winning 5 Star Luxury Private Retreat - Hot Tub, Tennis, Fishing, Horses?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Award-Winning 5 Star Luxury Private Retreat - Hot Tub, Tennis, Fishing, Horses located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Buchanty Spout, Rollo Park and Gordon & Durward. Harrisons Fine Wines and Drummond Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another excellent stay

This is our 4th trip to The Retreat and we have had another excellent stay at this wonderful property. The cottage is immaculate and well stocked with everything you could need for your stay. The kids loved playing in the garden and the hot tub. The hosts are welcoming and communication with them was easy and straightforward. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

duncan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

Jamie was there to greet us and he was fantastic he made us feel so welcome.He showed us round and how things worked explained how the hot tub worked. House was stunning the veiws were stunning very peaceful. Jamie kept in touch and was most helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful peaceful stay

Beautiful property, relaxing stay. Very clean and comfortable. Can’t fault a thing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

Second time we’ve stayed at the Retreat and another great stay. The house is fantastic, clean and very well equipped. The garden and hot tub are brilliant. Lisa is a great host and communication with her is very easy and straightforward. Couldn’t recommend The Retreat highly enough
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

The Retreat cottage is gorgeous. We really enjoyed our family reunion there. Its beautifully decorated, spacious, lovely views & close to an amazing farm shop, restaurants & great day outings. Evening hot tub a definite bonus. Would highly recommend. Our host, Lisa, was great - very attentive & had excellent recommendations for local sights & things to do. We'll book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

John

Despite a dismal week of wet weather, we had a lovely time and enjoyed the star gazing from the hot tub in particular
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B., Dunfermline

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Cottage

Beautifully furnished cottage with stunning views. So relaxing and the perfect place to unwind and spend quality time with friends and family. Hot tub set in lovely completely private gardens that are well kept. The hosts are very hospitable and friendly, adding lots of small touches which makes The Retreat so special. Our party was made up of myself and three older children aged 16 to 19 and we all thought it was the nicest place we've stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Retreat

5* given to this lovely little cottage! You didn’t want for anything and the owners were so attentive, you couldn’t ask for anything more, and the surroundings were so tranquil, just perfect!!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avril O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely relaxed family retreat

A lovely house, very peaceful, dark skies at night were great for stargazing. Hot tub was fantastic, tennis court lovely and the gardens great for our kids to run about. Lisa is a fantastic host and went above and beyond for us. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Lisa and Jamie’s beautiful cottage. The property is incredibly well equipped, beautifully furnished and the views are stunning. The property was really clean and beds incredibly comfy! Lisa was a fantastic host and the check in and out process was seamless
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

One of the most relaxing weekend getaways we’ve had in a long time… great location with close proximity to hiking and restaurants. Will be coming back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding anniversary trip away.

We were very happy to have found such a nice place. We had no problems with anything at all, and Lisa the owner rang me to see how we were getting on. The location was ideal for our intended activities .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great escape

Excellent property and location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic gem of a place off the beaten track!

We’ve just had a lovely week staying here- such a gorgeous, cosy and comfortable cottage with no neighbours!! Lovely spot for exploring from the doorstep. Very generous and caring host- the property was immaculate. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Very comfortable, generous cottage with lovely views. Hot tub was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You will not be disappointed

This is a place that is even more magical than the photos show. Had a fantastic amazing stay. Jamie and Lisa are wonderful hosts and so very helpful. We already love the area but definitely be back and having a look at their other property which looks like a Christmas postcard. Definitely be back already looking at the dates 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family retreat

Communication with host prior to arrival was so easy. We managed to get an early check in and we were in love with the property Instantly. Beautiful location and the property was immaculate. We had some issues lighting the fire for the hot tub but Jamie, bless him was on hand and was a diamond. Watching the stars whilst in the hot tub was the type of relaxation we were needing. The beds were so comfortable and our 2 year old loved all the toys and running about (not to mention watching the Deer from the window). Our only gripe was that the robes weren’t for the larger variety of person… Regardless of that, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous

If it’s an immaculately clean cottage that is both cosy and spacious that you’re after then look no further. We stayed 3 nights and could of happily stayed for a week. The grounds are spectacular as is the scenery and the hot tub just completes the outdoors. The decor and ambiance indoors is beautiful. My friends and I were looking for a nice rural cottage to get away from the hustle bustle of everyday life and “The Retreat” allowed us to do just that. Many thanks to the owners, we will definitely be returning next November 😉
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Break

We recently stayed at The Retreat for our 10th Wedding Anniversary and had the best of times! Great communication prior to arriving, a warm welcome from Lisa and some lovely treats on arrival. The Retreat is such a lovely place. The surroundings are stunning and are even more enjoyable from the hot tub! We would visit The Retreat again without question. Thank you so much Lisa!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

We had a wonderful stay at The Retreat. It is such a beautiful house with spectacular views - very secluded. The house was pristine when we arrived and there was a lovely welcome surprise of lots of food and drink for us. The house is probably the best equipped self catering accommodation we have stayed in. Thank you Lisa
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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The Retreat

The Retreat, set in a beautiful peaceful location, provided the ideal base for experiencing the many local attractions including Stirling Castle, Glasgow Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Blair Atholl, Scone Palace, the Trossachs and Royal Deeside. The Hot Tub was good fun and the Gloagburn farm shop at Tibbermore do great coffee and breakfast!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peaceful location with breath-taking views , 2 good size bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , good size secure garden area, well equipment kitchen with an outhouse laundry area. Log fired hot tub adding to the idyllic ambience. Friendly hosts, nothing not to love.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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Fabulous

Wonderful property in a very peaceful scenic area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gemma C.

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Peaceful Getaway

Myself and my husband are just back from spending our mini moon at The Retreat and we absolutely loved it. It was so peaceful and had everything that we would possibly need with the bonus gift of some lovely wine and baked treats. On arrival, we were given a friendly welcome and overview of The Retreat so knew exactly how to work the hot tub and log fire. The beds were comfortable and we loved the underfloor heating in the bathrooms which was such a luxury. We wouldn’t hesitate to come back in future and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Roberts

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Lisa Roberts owns and manages the Retreat. Lisa lives on the Estate with her four children and husband, Jamie, who farms the surrounding agricultural land and manages the fishing and woodlands. The Retreat is one of two holiday properties on the Estate. They run a number of other successful long term let properties and wanted to give visitors from both the UK and overseas the opportunity to sample Scotland's wonderful rural life - somewhere they could come to relax, unwind and enjoy their beautiful surroundings. Lisa used to run a tourism business out of the five star Gleneagles Hotel so is very familiar with the local area; the Retreat has a wealth of information for visitors to help plan their excursions as well as recommendations for dining in the area. Both Jamie and Lisa are sociable and well travelled and enjoy meeting the many visitors who come from all over the world to visit this special Retreat in a beautiful area of Perthshire.

Why they chose this property

We decided to renovate this particular property and turn it into a holiday let because it has the perfect location for a holiday in Scotland - very private with stunning views in all directions and yet 10 mins from local shops and Crieff with the gateway to the Highlands on the door step.

What makes this property unique

The Retreat is an award-winning property and has a large number of repeat visitors because it is a beautiful and very comfortable house in which to relax. The location is stunning, without stepping in a car, visitors can enjoy many walks through the woodlands and along the River Earn, where they can see fish jumping, deer, pheasant, partridge and red squirrels crossing woodland trails and birds of prey soaring overhead.

Guests cam enjoy the use of a new astro tennis court and also free fishing on the River Earn.

The Retreat is also incredibly romantic. Couples come back time and time again to enjoy quality time together, having the UK's best restaurant 10 mins away is also a bonus!
As a result, we have had many engagements happening at the cottage... both planned and unplanned!!

Languages:

English, French, Italian

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