Capercaillie Cottage is a modern detached three bedroom self catering cottage set in a quiet area on the western fringe of Aberfeldy.
The cottage is conveniently situated five minutes from a bus route and within a level ten minute stroll of the centre of Aberfeldy with its shops and restaurants.
Accommodation - Sleeps 8
Capercaillie Cottage has recently been completely renovated and fitted
throughout with new furniture and appliances. Gas central heating throughout. The sunny securely-fenced garden backs onto woodland where there is
an abundance of wildlife including red squirrels which visit the bird table and
also wild roe deer.
Bedrooms
Two twin bedrooms and one double with king-size bed and ensuite shower room, which has a full size walk-in shower. Each bedroom is equipped with a radio/CD player/clock.
We now have a fourth bedroom/garden room with new leather sofa bed bringing sleeping up to eight, we have full sky package and we are about to install WIFI internet with free unlimited calls for guests to UK landlines.
Bathroom
The luxurious bathroom has a deep twin-end bath plus a separate full size walk-in shower and twin basins.
Kitchen
The kitchen has a gas hob and built in electric oven, washing machine, dish washer, combination microwave and large fridge-freezer. There are indoor and outdoor drying facilities.
Lounge
The spacious sitting room and dining area has comfortable leather sofas, a hi-fi with radio, cassette and CD player, plus a wide screen TV with satellite installed, DVD player and VCR.
Dining Area
The dining area has French doors opening onto the decking with large garden
table, ample seating, parasol and gazebo. There is also a chimney and portable
barbecue for guests' use.
Garden Room / 4th Bedroom
Off road parking for two to three cars plus a secure garage.
Sorry, No smoking in the house please.
Dogs are allowed by arrangement.( Only one please). They are welcome to use the garage, the securely-fenced back garden (please clean up!) and the utility area adjoining the kitchen - very warm as the boiler is in there. We do not allow dogs in the main part of the property. There is no charge for dogs.
Children welcome.
Highchair available.
Cot available.
Around the area
Food:- Local food shops include a good-sized Co-op supermarket plus a Spar and Londis all of which have long opening hours. In addition there are several restaurants selling take-away meals including Indian, Chinese, an excellent Fish and Chip shop which also sells good pizzas, and Dow’s which sells a wide range of gourmet ready meals. Add to this the good selection of restaurants and gastro pubs and visitors can relax all week without having to cook. If you like cooking there is an excellent delicatessen selling a full range of fresh fish and shellfish plus fruit, vegetables and herbs.
There is a swimming pool and sports centre within five minutes walk of the property, also a large outdoor pursuits centre offering activities such as canoeing, white water rafting, cannoning, climbing and more.
Loch Tay is only five miles west where picnics and swimming from the loch side, as well as sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and pleasure boats are on offer.
Pitlochry, only twenty minutes drive away, is a popular place to visit with the Festival Theatre, famous Faskally fish ladder and many shops and restaurants. A little further up the A9 you will find Blair Atholl Castle with many lovely walks in the vicinity, and the famous Pass of Killiecrankie.
Perth lies around 40 minutes south, while the seaside resort of St Andrews is just over one hour by car on good roads. Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling are all within easy striking distance for a day trip.
Other popular activities include walking with several Munros within easy distance, beautiful walks from the doorstep beside the River Tay and up the 'Birks' of Aberfeldy, golf, fishing and of course Dewars the local Aberfeldy Distillery.
Tariff 2009
| 23 May | – | 30 May | £560 per week |
| 30 May | – | 27 June | £530 per week |
| 27 June | – | 28 August | £560 per week |
| 28 August | – | 12 September | £530 per week |
| 12 September | – | 26 September | £485 per week |
| 26 September | – | 3 October | £445 per week |
| 3 October | – | 3 November | £530 per week |
| 3 November | – | 19 December | £345 per week |
Tariff 2010
| 2 January 2010 | - | 13 February 2010 | £395 per week |
| 14 February 2010 | - | 20 February 2010 | £425 per week |
| 20 February 2010 | - | 6 March 2010 | £395 per week |
| 6 March 2010 | - | 27 March 2010 | £425 per week |
| 27 March 2010 | - | 10 April 2010 | £695 per week |
| 10 April 2010 | - | 15 May 2010 | £485 per week |
| 15 May 2010 | - | 29 May 2010 | £695 per week |
| 29 May 2010 | - | 26 June 2010 | £630 per week |
| 26 June 2010 | - | 27 August 2010 | £720 per week |
| 27 August 2010 | - | 11 September 2010 | £630 per week |
| 11 September 2010 | - | 25 September 2010 | £530 per week |
| 25 September 2010 | - | 2 October 2010 | £485 per week |
| 2 October 2010 | - | 16 October 2010 | £630 per week |
| 16 October 2010 | - | 23 October 2010 | £485 per week |
| 23 October 2010 | - | 3 November 2010 | £630 per week |
| 3 November 2010 | - | 19 December 2010 | £395 per week |
Christmas and New Year weeks - price on application.
Short breaks available during low season - from £360 for four nights.
Prices include all bed linen, household linen, towels and all fuel consumed during your stay. Beds ready and made up for your arrival.
Discounts for couples at certain times.
One well-behaved dog accommodated free (restrictions apply)
Credit Cards:- Sorry we don't have facilities for credit card payment but bankers draft, bank transfer or cheques are very welcome!
For further information please visit our website:- www.capercaillie-cottage.info
Email:- claire@claireproietti.orangehome.co.uk
All correspondence should be addressed to the owner:
Claire & Massi Proietti
Dovetail Barn
Morchard Bishop
Crediton
Devon EX17 6RG
Tel: +44 (1363) 877676 Tel: +44 (7791) 284411
Mobile +44 (7772) 472641 Fax: +44 (1363) 877676
