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The Garden Flat - within easy walking distance of centre of Crieff

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Garden in June.
Honeysuckle time!
A comfortable nights sleep.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Garden Flat - within easy walking distance of centre of Crieff

A delightful first floor holiday apartment, forming part of a terraced cottage but with its own private entrance, on the outskirts of the popular town of Crieff in the middle of beautiful Perthshire scenery. Refurbished, decorated and furnished to a high standard, this self-catering apartment is ideal for families or friends looking for an excellent retreat in a beautiful part of Scotland.

This lovely cottage is only a few minutes’ stroll from the centre of town with a varied selection of shops, cafes and bars. Close by you can discover how crystal glass is made at the Caithness Glass Visitor Centre, or explore the world of whisky at the Famous Grouse Experience. The leisure centre offers a pool, gym and squash courts.
There are golf courses in Crieff and Comrie.

As well as walking and cycling in the beautiful surrounding countryside, why not experience a Land Rover Highland Safari, try a tree top adventure or quad bike at the Action Glen outdoor centre,

A superb holiday home for exploring the area. The location is central in Scotland and day trips can be made to places such as Oban/Inverness/Edinburgh.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Max occupation of flat must not exceed 4 persons
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave flat in a clean and tidy state, all keys to be left in the property and the main key put in safe at front door. Thank you.
Please report all breakages or damage so that we can repair/replace for next guest. Please advise any faults in equipment as soon as possible.
Please adhere to all Covid 19 guidance which will be left in the flat. Please bag all rubbish and place in appropriate bins end of the garden.

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
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 PK11414 F

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crieff

Located in Crieff, this apartment is in a rural area. Innerpeffray Library and Cultybraggan Camp are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crieff Golf Club Limited and Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery. Travelling with kids? Consider Harrisons Fine Wines 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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Crieff, Perthshire, SCT

What's nearby

  • Harrisons Fine Wines - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crieff Visitor Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gordon & Durward - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • MacRosty Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Crieff Golf Club Limited - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Gleneagles Station - 15 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenturret Distillery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tower - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafė Comrie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Crieff Food Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Steading - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden Flat - within easy walking distance of centre of Crieff pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Garden Flat - within easy walking distance of centre of Crieff?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Garden Flat - within easy walking distance of centre of Crieff on 4 Apr 2026 start from £115, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Garden Flat - within easy walking distance of centre of Crieff?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Garden Flat - within easy walking distance of centre of Crieff?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Garden Flat - within easy walking distance of centre of Crieff?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Garden Flat - within easy walking distance of centre of Crieff located?

This family-friendly Crieff apartment building is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Harrisons Fine Wines and Crieff Visitor Centre. Gordon & Durward and MacRosty Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Wonderful

Lovely place and great hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Delightful

Very nice stay the flat was well equipped with all you required Garden is a delight well maintained
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is very lovingly furnished. There are little cards with helpful information everywhere. Thank you for that. Everything was as described in the listing. We felt very comfortable and enjoyed our vacation. Contact with Lesley was excellent. Check-in and check-out went very smoothly. Thank you for your hospitality. We received a very warm welcome.Barbara
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Thank you Barbara for your very warm and enthusiastic review of the flat. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and of course your holiday. We do try to make the property as comfortable as we can and it pleases us greatly when it is appreciated, as you so clearly felt. You are most welcome to return. Thank you again.
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10/10 Excellent

CHERIE M.

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

A must stay

Easy communication with Lesley and John. Quick responses. Beautiful property just as described. Helpful tips on how everything works in the flat. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2022
Thank you Cherie for your very positive and pleasing review of our property 'The Garden Flat'. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and would feel you could return. It pleases us that our efforts in making the flat comfortable and guest friendly are rewarded by a review such as yours.. You are of course most welcome to return. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Hartzsch

excellent flat

wonderful flat including a nice garden. The flat is very clean. The beds are very comfortable. We do not miss anything. Thank you very much to stay in your flat😀😀
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hello Carsten and Silke Thank you so much for your lovely review of our flat. We are course delighted that you have enjoyed the flat and the garden. It makes hosting all the more enjoyable and worthwhile when guests like our property. We wish you well on your onward travels and would welcome you back anytime. Best Wishes John and Lesley Shearer
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10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

The Best!

The Garden Flat was absolutely perfect! So clean and comfortable that it was hard to leave. Very quiet even though on a busy street. Easy to walk to Main Street…just a minimal elevation gain. Parking was easy. And every appliance worked! Lesley and Richard are the perfect hosts and wanted us to be content…and we were! Jean and Jerry
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2023
Hello Jean and Jerry Thank you very much for your very positive and pleasing review. We try hard to ensure our guests are comfortable and thankfully we appear to have provided everything you needed and as you mentioned in working order! We also note that your found the parking easy and the distance into Crieff no too arduous. You are most welcome to return if you are ever back in the area. Thank you again John ( not Richard) and Lesley shearer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Peferct Tonic

Lovely property and as the pictures showed, spacious and very clean with big spacious rooms. Lovely and well kept garden with the weather being kind to us with a week of sunshine during our stay. Only issue which didn't affect our stay was the parking which was out of anyone's hands as they were doing roadworks out the front. Would definitely recommend and hope to stay again when we are next up. John and Lesley were in communication with us prior to our arrival and on hand if we needed any help during our stay. See you again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2022
Hello Jonathan Thank you very much for your kind comments. It is very important to us that guests have an enjoyable experience! Thank you also for looking after the flat and you will be welcome to return any time. Best wishes John & Lesley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicki j.

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

The Garden Flat Oasis

We booked the flat for the weekend as we were coming up to see The Solheim Cup. We had a warm and friendly welcome from the Shearers when we arrived . The flat was tastefully decorated with Scottish touches. The bed linen was crisp, white cotton and the beds were very cosy and comfortable. Towels were provided and there was always hot water when needed . Although we ate out every night we could see that the kitchen was well equipped . At the end of the evening we sat around the fireplace in the lovely, warm and cosy lounge. I use the word cosy a lot , because that is what the flat is. The enclosed garden was lovely, but because of the golf and it being a tad chilly we didn’t sit in it. If we were ever considering a visit to the area again and were looking for a flat to stay in The Garden Flat would be top of the list . We referred to it as home when we were out and about . It was an Oasis for our stay and Europe won the Solheim Cup too .
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8/10 Good

alistair g.

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

Visiting Crieff

A very cosy well equipped and furnished apartment. Could not benefit from the lovely garden because of adverse weather conditions!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

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

Our stay in the garden flat Crieff.

On arrival we were so pleased with the cleanliness, and comfort of the flat. We all really enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much, John and Leslie.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2020
Delighted you enjoyed your holiday and you were happy with our flat. You are most welcome to return. Best Wishes John and Lesley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niek R.

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

We had a wonderful stay!

We didn't stay that long, but the time we spent at the garden flat was wonderful and I highly recommend this flat. From the moment we made the reservation, until the moment we left, communication with Lesley and John was perfect. They are very kind people who made sure our stay was very comfortable. They made sure we knew what to expect, and even though we arrived a little late, we could still check in to the flat. Everything you'd want during your stay is present at the flat (shower,towels,tv,well stocked kitchen, etc). It's very cosy, and when it's cold outside, the heating will warm you up very quickly. The location of the flat is perfect - a supermarket and multiple cosy restaurants at walking distance, and beautiful nature and much to explore nearby. Thanks again for having us!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hello Niek Thank you so much for your really enthusiastic and positive review. It is so gratifying to know that our guests enjoy the property and it makes our efforts so worthwhile when we get excellent comments. We really appreciate your feedback. You are most welcome to return. Best Wishes John and Lesley Shearer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Cozy apartment

It was a very comfortable, well stocked and perfectly located apartment. The owners have been awesome. Overall, we enjoyed the area and the cozy apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the flat and the beautiful area around Crieff. You are most welcome to return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Perfect Base for Exploration!

Utterly fabulous little flat with everything you could possibly want, decorated beautifully. The kitchen is small but perfectly formed and the wealth of information on the local area borders on overwhelming! Absolutely would stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Karen for your very flattering review. We are so pleased you enjoyed staying at the property and that you found plenty to do in and around Crieff. Thank you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio C.

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

Estupendo apartamento

Magnífico en todo momento el trato de John y Lesley. Muy amables y atentos. Crieff es un lugar precioso, como toda Escocia. Es fácil llegar al apartamento, que es como aparece en las fotos. Es amplio, luminoso y my agradable. Estaba muy limpio. La cama de matrimonio es inmensa y muy cómoda. En la parte de atrás se baja a un pequeño pero coqueto y florido jardín, de hierba mullida. Está a unos 10 minutos caminando del centro de la localidad. A unos cinco minutos caminando hay dos supermercados, uno de ellos bastante grande (Co-Coperative food). Recomiendo también un pub, Square Bar and Kitchen, regentando por un chico español. Es amplio, correctamente ambientado y donde se come bien. Al estar Crieff bastate centrado en el país, y haber alquilado un vehículo, pudimos realizar distintas excursiones a los cuatro puntos cardinales de Escocia. Sinceramente, nos ha encantado el viaje (hemos estado una semana) y el trato tan educado y amable de sus gentes. Y, por supuesto, recomiendo esl apartamento de Lesley y John
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hello Antonio We were very pleased with your review of our flat and thank you very much for the flattering comments. You were wonderful guests to have staying and left our property in such a clean and tidy manner. It almost looked as though you had not stayed at all it was in such a pristine state. Thank you so much. We very much appreciate your words about Crieff and the surrounding areas and are delighted that you have enjoyed your holiday. Thank you again and you are most welcome to return. Best Wishes John and Lesley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose Angel A.

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

Excelent Garden Flat

Highly recommended apartment for visits in the central area of ​​Scotland. Clean and comfortable, decorated with pleasure and everything worked perfectly. The garden is very nice and parking at the door of the house. The hosts are very attentive and friendly. It's has been a great discovery.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hello Jose Thank you very much for your very kind review of our property. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and that everything was to your satisfaction. You are most welcome to return. Best wishes John and Lesley Shearer
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10/10 Excellent

Joachim W.

Garden flat

Dear Lesley, dear John, for many years we spend our holidays in Apartments. We rarely lived in a lovingly designed and equipped Apartment. If our way leads US to Scotland again, we certainly knock on your door again. Thanks once again Joachim und Simone
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10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

Our short break in Crieff

This is a beautiful flat with everything you would wish for in a holiday let. I cannot find fault with anything. Beds super comfy, what you need after a long day. Would like to have used the beautiful garden but the weather denied us that pleasure. Would certainly use this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Good Morning Anne and Keith Thank you so much for your lovely glowing review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the flat and only sorry the weather was poor. It makes our efforts all the more worthwhile when we receive positive comments from our guests . You are most welcome to come again and thank you for your wonderful review. Best Wishes John and Lesley Shearer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joachim W.

Gemütlich und Zentral

Wunderschöne, liebvoll hergerichtet Ferienwohnung, zentrale Lage, sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter, die wertvolle Tipps geben. Jederzeit wieder :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Lieber Joachim und Simone Vielen Dank für Ihre sehr positiven Kommentare. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie Ihren Besuch genossen haben und Sie wieder herzlich willkommen sind. Schöne Grüße. John & Lesley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holger H.

Sehr schöne Location - all what you need and more

Super Location um die Gegend zu erkunden. Auch Edinburgh und Glasgow ist gut zu erreichen. Die Wohnung hatte alles was wir brauchten. Wir konnten den schönen Garten leider nicht nutzen, da wir die ganze Zeit unterwegs waren. Crieff ist ein optimaler Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge. John und Lesley waren sehr freundlich und haben sich um alles super gekümmert. Jederzeit wieder gerne.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Holger Thank you very much for your kind review. We are glad that you enjoyed the flat and that you found it a good base for exploring the country. It was a pleasure to host you and you are most welcome to return if you wish. Best wishes John and Lesley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jens W.

Tolle, gemütliche Ferienwohnung

Es war das schönste und gemütlichste Quartier unserer Reise. Komplett ausgestattet und liebevoll eingerichtet. Wir wurden im Vorfeld bestens von den freundlichen Vermietern informiert. Prima Ausgangspunkt, um die Umgebung zu erkunden. Die tagsüber lebhafte Straße war nachts ruhig.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hello Jens Thank you so much for your very positive comments about our flat. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and found the flat comfortable. We try to do our best and it makes it al more worthwhile when we get good feedback. You will be very welcome to return should you wish in the future. Many thanks again. Best Wishes John and Lesley Shearer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antje K.

Beautiful appartment, beautiful garden

We had a wonderful stay in this lovely, well equipped appartment. Thank You, Leslie and John! Eine wunderschöne, liebevoll und durchdacht ausgestattete Wohnung, dazu der wirklich schöne Garten. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen und würden gern wiederkommen, wenn es sich ergibt.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hello Antje Thank you very much for your lovely positive comments about our flat. We are so pleased that you and your family had a good holiday and would be very happy for you to return. You were excellent guests and looked after our property extremely well. Thank you. Best Wishes John and Lesley Shearer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carr K.

clean, comfortable, well cared for, and excellent location

The flat was exactly as described by owners John and Lesley. The kitchen was outfitted with good quality cookware so we were able to prepare meals when we wanted. Also, we could walk to the Co-op, (grocery store), and to many restaurants and pubs. We were even able to take a hike to the Famous Grouse distillery so we could enjoy samples without driving the car. Both Crieff and this flat are lovely and we will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your very positive and warm review of our flat. We try hard to make it a comfortable and well equipped place to stay for the duration of your holiday and it appears we have succeeded. It makes it very worthwhile receiving good reviews and we wish to maintain this level of care. Thank you again and you are welcome to return any time. Best wishes John and Lesley Shearer
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10/10 Excellent

Iain H.

Perfect for our purposes

Clean and comfortable, very well positioned within town and all instructions well detailed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Iain for your kind comments. We are glad that the flat met your needs and was comfortable for you. You are most welcome to return. Best Wishes John and Lesley Shearer
Archival

6/10 Okay

Robert S.

A very compact flat, but has all that is needed for a short break.

We found the accommodation very comfortable. The situation is an ideal base for travelling about to see the wider area. We were in Stirling, Dunblane, Perth and most of south Perthshire. The scenery in some of these places is stunning. For history buffs it is a great area. The weather was not too bad either!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

caroline c.

Convenient location as a base. Extremely clean and well organised with a homely touch.

Although not located in the most attractive area of Crieff, the flat was easy to access and excellent for a brief stay when exploring the area. The attention to detail was incredible ensuring that the guests every need was met. We really enjoyed returning after our long walk in The Trossachs. The kitchen was very compact but so well organised that it was easy to prepare food. It was excellent value for money with very good living area and 2 well proportioned bedrooms. A most comfortable stay. The garden was lovely with rear access for bikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your very positive comments about our property. We have tried to make it a comfortable place to stay and we are delighted you were happy with your visit. Crieff is a very good location for exploring many varied parts of Scotland easily within a day out. You are most welcome to return. Thank you again. Best wishes John and Lesley Shearer

About the host

Hosted by John and Lesley

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John and Lesley have moved around the UK and have now settled in Scotland. They run a company specialising in indirect tax issues. Both are very fond of Perthshire and surrounding areas and especially enjoy their sailing and walking at the nearby beautiful Loch Earn.

Why they chose this property

We particularly like this area of Scotland as it very central for exploring other parts such as the west coast, the Trossachs and further north. Edinburgh, Stirling, Glasgow, Inverness and Perth are easily reached. Crieff itself has many attractions for visitors. The facilities of the nearby new leisure centre include a swimming pool. Macrosty Park within the town is very pleasant and provides an excellent playground and refreshment pavilion. The famous Grouse Distillery is open to visitors and has an excellent restaurant.

What makes this property unique

We chose this flat because of its age and character and as it has its own private garden which is so nice to relax in with a glass of wine after a day out. The property is traditionally stone built and is around 100 years old. Finally we just love Crieff and the locality. Within walking distance is the town itself and within a short drive Comrie, St. Fillans and the beautiful Loch Earn are reachable in under half an hour. Loch Tay is also only about an hour away. In August each year the Crieff Highland Games are held in the games field adjacent to the flat. The surrounding countryside is wonderful for walking and cycling. We offer lockable storage for cycles within the garden (with cycle access via garden gate to side road.

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