Tallavey Cottages

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Two heavenly hideaways exclusively for couples in the heart of Highland Perthshire; traditional stone built cottages from the 1800’s each with their own hot tub, hammock and indoor sauna.

Tallavey Cottages

These heavenly hideaways have been beautifully renovated from their original purpose as an 1800’s steading on a Highland Estate, to create two gorgeously grown-up stone cottages exclusively for couples. Nestled amongst the hills between Pitlochry and Blairgowrie in the tiny hamlet of Enochdhu, your hot tub hideaways await you in the heart of Highland Perthshire each offering unadulterated luxury and total privacy for two. Soak under the stars in your own private hot tub and see the milky way, trace star trails up above or if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of the northern lights. Scandinavian style saunas offer an instant relax especially after a day’s adventures either biking, or the ski slopes at nearby Glenshee, hiking or kayaking in Perthshire.

The attention to detail is superb and each cottage offers empire size beds with White Company linen and soft furnishings by Anta Scotland throughout. The superb kitchens are equipped with everything you could wish for: cooker, dishwasher, fridge, microwave and washing machine. Outside each cottage has its own tranquil garden to relax in or breakfast al fresco and there are even hammocks for your holiday siesta outdoors. You may spot the abundant Scottish highland wildlife including raptors, red squirrels, woodpeckers, owls, deer, hares, herons, pheasants, red-legged partridges, tree-creepers, golden eagles and any number of small birds.

Green Tourism Gold Business Award

Get your Scottish Hygge on with beautiful wooden flooring, natural slate and wood burning stoves at this Award Winning Green Tourism Gold property. Both cottages have an EPC C rating for energy efficiency and an EPC A rating for environmental impact.

5 Star Activities

Nearby attractions include the Edradour and Blair Atholl Distilleries and Persie Gin, or the historic Stirling Castle, or Royal Palace at Balmoral. Call in at the Library of Innerpeffray or the Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Visitors Centre. Follow in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire Fraser as the cottage is also in Outlander country and close to iconic filming locations such as Doune Castle, Falkland and the Royal Burgh of Culross. Head to Scotland’s largest ski area Glenshee (under 30 mins) also the Cairngorms National Park is close by offering excellent mountaineering opportunities year-round. The Crannog Centre is a unique experience, a living history museum with guided tours of Iron Age dwelling, history exhibitions, crafts and music demonstrations and the only working reconstruction of its kind. The Cateran Trail runs right past Tallavey and there are countless beautiful walks right from the door. You can also choose to follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria along the River Ardle and through Kindrogan Forest or experience one of the most remote and beautiful glens in Scotland – Glenfernate.

Keen golfers can take their clubs and head to Pitlochry and Blairgowrie, both within the top 50 courses in Scotland.  Slightly further afield are Carnoustie, St Andrews and Solheim Cup venue, Gleneagles. Tallavey offers golf packages in partnership with Pitlochry Golf Course. For cyclists and keen MTB enthusiasts there is perfect bike and mountain bike country on your doorstep as well as being just off the route of the Etape Caledonia.

Well connected

Tallavey is well connected by car. Kirkmichael village is five minutes’ drive away and has a well-stocked community shop and cafe. Larger supermarkets can be found in Pitlochry, 20 minutes away, and Blairgowrie, 25 minutes in the other direction. Buses go past the end of the driveway and Pitlochry station is on the mainline from London to Inverness. There are dining options close by and for that special celebration reserve a table for dinner at Sandemans Restaurant, Fonab Castle.

Getting here :

Dundee Airport – 1 hour; Edinburgh Airport – 1 hour 30 mins; Glasgow Airport – 2 hours; Aberdeen Airport – 2 hours; Pitlochry Station (mainline London to Inverness, including the Caledonian Sleeper).

Rates :

From £275 per night (minimum three night stay). Bed linen, towels, robes, firewood, Wi-Fi and a welcome pack are included in the price of each stay.

Optional Extras to book :

A number of a packages as outlined below, may be booked direct with your hosts in advance of your stay. (Prices on application). Massage, Kayak Tour,Wildlife Tour (full or half-day available)  Persie Gin Liquid Distillery Tour, Robertson’s Gin / Whisky tasting, Pitlochry Golf tee time, Local Food Hamper and Bike hire.

Guest Reviews: 

“Amazing place! The spec is something else. Sauna. Hot tub. Great views. Luxurious place. Will definitely be back.”

“We had a wonderful retreat at Tallavey Cottages. Ian and Clare have done a fantastic job of the cottages to provide exceptional quality. Everything you need for relaxation is there. I’d heartily recommend and would love to come back.

“Comfy huge bed, cosy living room. Full high spec kitchen, bathroom, sauna and hot tub. A wealth of welcome gifts too. Loved it.”

“We stayed at Tallavey for the first few days of our honeymoon and we couldn’t have had a better start! Ian and Clare are fabulous hosts and couldn’t be more welcoming. The cottages are gorgeous, the perfect place to unwind. There’s lots to do and see in the area – would highly recommend gin tasting at Robertson’s in Pitlochry and booking a massage at the cottage. The icing on the cake was definitely enjoying a glass of bubbly in the hot tub – pure bliss! Thanks for a wonderful stay!”