Old Gardener's Cottage, Glen Lyon (Perthshire)

A delightful stone cottage set in open countryside in Glen Lyon, one of Scotlands most beautiful glens. Sleeps 4.

Summary 18th century buildings Smoking permitted Free car parking (on site) Children welcome Facilities No internet access Self-catering facilities Children's cots Children's highchairs Woodland walks Sky Television

Food and Drinks Self-catering facilities Picnic area Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (a short drive) Golf course (a short drive) Recommended restaurants (a short drive)

Introduction

The Old Gardener's Cottage, which sleeps four people, is located on the South Chesthill Estate, which also includes Inverinain (sleeps 8) and Chesthill House (sleeps 12).  

This attractive holiday cottage dates back to the 1800s.  It is located with wonderful views of Glen Lyon, one of the most beautiful glens in Scotland.  The area around the cottage  is particularly enchanging as some of the photographs show, including dramatic hills, open fields, mature trees and the river lyon.

The cottage has a well equiped kitchen and comfortable bedrooms and living room, and wonderful views of the glen.  It is both a perfect base from which to enjoy the surrounding countryside, and somewhere to enjoy a little quiet time away from the hectic hustle and bustle of life.

Walking & picnicing

A picnic site and table is also provided next to one of the prettiest pools on the river. The Old Gardener's Cottage is an ideal base for those keen on more hill walking, with a number of Munros within easy reach, including Ben Lawers, a National Nature Reserve due to its rare flowers.

Fishing

The area is also renowned for fishing and salmon and trout fishing permits are available on the River Lyon (these should be organised in advance).

Catches over the last 10 years on the South Chesthill estate have averaged 55 salmon and many trout, with 2011 being a record at 101 salmon.  Nowadays, if the river is well fished in a week, then in good conditions around 10 fish should be caught, while in less good conditions one or two would normally be caught.

The catch is well spread over the spring, summer, and autumn, from March through to October, with salmon caught weighing up to mid 20lbs.

 

The Lyon has a long salmon season, from April to the end of the season on 15th October. The river has both a spring run and an autumn run of salmon, with grilse in the summer months. In addition there is excellent brown trout fishing on the river.

Stalking

Hind stalking is can be arranged, depending on availability, between November and February, and should be organised in advance.

Additional Activities

Clay pigeon shooting is available nearby.

For golfers, there are nine hole golf courses at Aberfeldy, Kenmore, Strathtay and Killin, and an attractive 18 hole course at Taymouth Castle.

Water sports are available on Loch Tay.

Pony trekking is available locally.

There are many places of historic interest and gardens within easy reach, including the Fortingall Yew, reputed to be the oldest living thing in Europe!

Food and Drinks

Guests will be able to use the cottage's well equiped kitchen, which includes an electric cooker, freezer, fridge, microwave, and washing machine.

Other facilities

Sky televison and a DVD player are provided in the sitting room, for those days where wind and rain is rattling the windows!

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Old Gardener's Cottage, c/o CA Ramsay Partnership, Bughtrig, Coldstream, Berwickshire TD12 4JP, Perthshire, PH15 2NH, United Kingdom

Address: Old Gardener's Cottage, South Chesthill Estate, Glenlyon, Nr Aberfeldy, Perthshire. PH15 2NH

More Information: 01890 840 777

Check in: from 3.00pm.  Check out: by 10.00am.

Directions:

1) From Edinburgh airport and the south, aim for the Forth Road Bridge and then the M90 (easy sign-posts from the airport) then take the A9 towards Inverness.
2) Exit off the A9 north of Perth at Ballinluig and head west to Aberfeldy along the A827. 
3) Before leaving Aberfeldy turn right at the cross roads onto the B846. 
4) Head through Weem, past Dull, and a couple of miles later turn left at Coshieville towards Fortingall (signposted).
5) Go through Fortingall and turn right after 300 yards into Glen Lyon (signposted). 
6) The cottage is c.3 miles along Glen Lyon. Pass a white cottage by the road on the right with antlers above the door (Woodend), then the river gets very close to the left of the road.  Pass two stone gate posts on your right (this is the drive  to Chesthill House).  You will then see the Chesthill House set back from the road on the right.   Yours is the next turning, up a track to your right with a green box next to the road (the gate might be closed in which case close it after you please).  The track bends to the right and you will then see the Gardener's Cottage is set back from the track on your left.

Driving or flying? Allow 1 ½ hours from Edinburgh.

Getting the train? Nearest station is Dunkeld (30 mins). Birnam Autocabs: 01350 728828. Order in advance.

Payment and cancellation terms

25% of the total amount due is payable through the website at the time of the booking.

The remainder is payable six weeks in advance of arrival. We will be in touch to sort out payment, which can be by cheque or bank transfer.

More photos of Old Gardener's Cottage, Glen Lyon

The Roman bridge and waterfall at the bottom of the track	A view of Glen Lyon looking south	Close to some deer on the hill	Enjoying a walk on a nearby hill	A view of the Glen (www.andyhallphotography.com)
The Roman Bridge (www.andyhallphotography.com)