the 5 quirky wooden cabins add snug decks and minifridges. available in-room or in an unfussy dining room, breakfast consists of a buffet of cereals, breads and fruits, as well as hot dishes featuring porridge, eggs, sausages and waffles. the 3 relaxed rooms provide en suite bathrooms, free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. theres a patio and parking. in a rural area, this laid-back guesthouse on a former golf course is 3 miles from the river earn, 5 miles from auchterarder golf club and 6 miles from gleneagles railway station. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Edinburgh Airport 52 min
Huntingtower Castle (13 min) Castle and history The Black Watch Castle & Museum (20 min) Castle and Black Watch regiment museum, former Earls of Kinnoull residence dating from 16th century. The Glenturret Distillery (26 min) Tours of distillery dating from 1775 detailing malt whisky production, plus dram tasting. St Serf's Church & Dupplin Cross (5 min) Historical Romanesque church housing a 9th-century cross with Pictish carvings, next to a graveyard. Perth Leisure Pool (16 min) Heated leisure pool with flumes, a lazy river, outdoor lagoon and a modern health suite. Castle Campbell (31 min) Well-preserved, late Medieval tower-house castle with terraced gardens and views of Dollar Glen. Lochleven Castle (32 min) A ferry delivers you to this 14th-century tower and castle ruins with links to Mary Queen of Scots. Scone Palace (24 min) Grand Gothic stately home at the site where Scottish kings were crowned, with gardens and a maze. Ochil Hills (14 min) A broad, scenic vista is afforded atop this verdant peak, with castle & forest views. Kinnoull Hill (16 min) The highest hill in Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park, this hiking spot features a 19th-century tower. Drummond Castle (24 min) Eclectic gardens laid out in the 1600s in formal Renaissance style, then reshaped by the Victorians. Elcho Castle (28 min) Visitors can tour this riverside property, built circa 1560 as a country home for nobility. Branklyn Garden (16 min) Historic estate's 2-acre oasis, planted with seeds from international plant collectors. Perth Museum & Art Gallery (21 min) Parthenon-inspired building hosting collections including natural history, arts and photography. |