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prop ref:  PE417c   sleeps: 6    start day: Saturday

On an extensive farming estate amidst glorious Highland scenery, these three properties all offer an opportunity to enjoy the peace and quiet of a get away from it all holiday. Wildlife abounds in the varied habitat - forests, moorland and hills - bird-watching and hill-walking can be enjoyed here and trout fishing may be arranged. Access to the hills may be restricted in certain areas in October. There are many places of interest to visit - west to Pitlochry or south to Blairgowrie and Perth. The properties are on a working farm - the Highland cattle are a particular attraction! Visitors can purchase home-produced beef, lamb and venison at the farm.

PE417c - Daldhu

In a wonderfully remote situation amidst hills and moorland, this simple stone shepherd's cottage offers complete peace and seclusion. The single track road meanders 5 miles up the glen beyond the farm and goes on into the next glen. The cottage is simply furnished and quite basic - ideal for outdoor types who want a magnificent remote location.

There is NO MAINS ELECTRICITY but a small automatic diesel generator in an outhouse provides basic power for lighting and water heating. Shops 9 miles.

1 room with 3/4 double and single bed, 1 twin bedroom, each with 6' ceiling and lovely views (cot available), downstairs twin bedroom, sitting/dining room with open fire, small kitchenette, walk-in larder with stone shelves, scullery, bathroom.
Heating by open fire (back boiler) and gas heater. Calor gas cooking, hot water by back boiler or immersion. Small gas fridge. Bed linen and towels for hire to overseas visitors @£10 per person per week.