GARDENER’S COTTAGE, family friendly, with open fire in Stanley

Gardener’s Cottage in Stanley near Perth, Perthshire sleeps six in three bedrooms.

Gardener’s Cottage consists of a kitchen with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, tosater and washing machine, a dining room for shared meals, and a sitting room with Smart TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of one king-size with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC, and two further king-size rooms, serviced by a ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC. WiFi, fuel and power, bed linen and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with patio furniture overlooking the surrounding countryside, and a non-enclosed garden with lawn, gravel and picnic bench, and off-road parking for four cars. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. A shop is 1.5 miles away and a pub is 1.4 miles. Gardener’s Cottage offers a charming setting for a countryside break in Perthshire. Note: Goodhousekeeping Bond 200 GBP. Note: The non-enclosed garden leads to a river, please supervise children.

Amenities: Central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 4 cars. Enclosed rear garden with furniture. Non-enclosed garden with lawn, gravel and picnic bench. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1.4 miles. Note: There are steps from the sitting room to the kitchen, so please bear this in mind when booking. Note: Good Housekeeping Bond £200. Note: The non-enclosed garden leads to a river, please supervise children

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: Located in the heart of Scotland, the small village of Stanley sits beside the River Tay and originates back to the 1700s when it was built to house the employees of the Stanley Mills. The village offers a restaurant and a number of shops. With close proximity to the river, there are fantastic facilities for canoeing and fishing. On the outskirts of the village lies the historic Stanley Mills, recently renovated this historical attraction tells the story of the mills and the people who worked there. There is an excellent children’s adventure park. Also popular is Birnam Oak, sometimes known as Macbeth’s Oak, and its neighbour the Birnam Sycamore which are thought to the sole surviving trees of the great forest that once straddled the banks and hillsides of the River Tay. Just south of Stanley is Scotland’s the city of Perth, a buzzing cosmopolitan hub with an abundance of fine restaurants, café’s, parks and shops to explore. This wonderful city lays claim to many awards and accolades including an award for Beautiful Scotland in Bloom and the Scottish Tourism City of the Year award. The Palace of Scone is also near Perth and is well-worth a visit. The Branklyn gardens are open from April to October and feature an extensive collection of rare and unusual plants. Art lovers can visit The Fergusson Gallery, devoted to the work of one of the celebrated Scottish Colourists, John Duncan Fergusson. Dundee and St Andrews are less than an hour away.