SCIORA COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Crieff

Sciora Cottage in Muthill, Perth and Kinross, sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms.

Sciora Cottage consists of a kitchen with electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and cafetière, a dining room, and a sitting room with woodburning stove and TV with DVD player. The bedrooms include one double and one double with an adjoining single room. There is a family bathroom with bath, basin and WC. The property has oil central heating, WiFi, and fuel, power, bed linen, and towels included in the rent, along with a starter pack for the woodburning stove. Outside there is a rear garden with lawn, patio, outdoor furniture, and dining area, which is not fully enclosed, and roadside parking for 1 car. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Sciora Cottage offers a characterful base for a stay in Perth and Kinross. Note: Limited head height upstairs due to beams. Good Housekeeping Bond 200 GBP

Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, cafetière, kettle, toaster. TV with DVD player, selection of books and games, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking for 1 car. Rear garden with lawn, patio, outdoor furniture, and dining area. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 3.3 miles. Note: Garden is not fully enclosed. Note: Limited head height upstairs due to beams

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: Sitting between Perth and Crianlarich, the popular tourist town of Crieff lies on the geological fault line where the Lowlands meet the Highlands. Originally a hub for cattle drovers between the 16th and 18th centuries, Crieff expanded due to its location and as a meeting place for the cattle business to meet the demands of an increasing Lowlands population. Due to the nature of these meetings or trysts, Crieff developed into a ‘frontier town’ with its reputation for punishment by hanging spreading throughout Europe, and the remains of the gallows can be seen in Perth Museum. Most of Crieff was burned down in 1716 by Highlanders returning demoralised from the Battle of Sheriffmuir and the current town layout was conceived by James Drummond, 3rd Duke of Perth in 1731. Indeed it was Drummond who prevented a further burning since he was a supporter of the Jacobite Rebellion. Bonnie Prince Charlie and his army stayed in the town in 1746 and held meetings in the Drummond Arms Inn in the town centre. Drummond Castle is close to Crieff and its spectacular gardens are open to the public. Today, Crieff is a popular and bustling tourist town with many attractions, including the Caithness Glass Visitor Centre and Glenturret Distillery with its Famous Grouse Experience. The leisure centre provides opportunity for swimming, squash and the gym, or head to Crieff Hydro for more activities or spa facilities. Explore the stunning scenery at Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre, or enjoy a round of golf at Crieff Golf Club or the nine hole course at nearby Comrie. Loch Earn, home to the Lochearnhead Watersports Centre and stunning scenery, is easily reached from Crieff. An inspiring tourist destination set amidst stunning Perthshire scenery.