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Secluded Cottage in Idyllic Rural Location surrounded by beautiful countryside

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Perth, SCT
  • Huntingtower Castle
    16 min drive
  • McDiarmid Park
    16 min drive
  • Historic Scotland Stanley Mills
    17 min drive
  • Perth, Scotland (PSL)
    49 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Perth

When you stay at this vacation home in Perth, you'll be 14 minutes by car from Active Kids Adventure Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from McDiarmid Park and 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Historic Scotland Stanley Mills.

What's nearby

  • Huntingtower Castle - 16 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • McDiarmid Park - 16 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Perth Concert Hall - 19 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Perth Racecourse - 24 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Scone Palace - 25 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Dunkeld & Birnam Station - 19 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tesco Click+Collect - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Perthshire Visitor Centre - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Uisge Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded Cottage in Idyllic Rural Location surrounded by beautiful countryside

Blackhill Farm Cottage is located 10 miles north of Perth in a peaceful rural setting surrounded by fields and woodland on the southern edge of the stunning Highlands. It is on a farm nearly 2 miles from the nearest public roads which gives a wonderful feeling of privacy and seclusion. It features on open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room which makes it ideal for families and groups of friends. The cottage has its own garden and has fabulous views of the surrounding countryside.

The cottage makes the ideal base for keen walkers and cyclists. There are various tracks through the fields and woods and we have several mountain bikes of varying sizes to loan to guests.

The cottage sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms, (one twin downstairs and two kingsize doubles upstairs), and has one main bathroom with shower over a, (deep), bath, wc, towel rail and underfloor heating. There is an additional WC upstairs. All linen and towels are provided and everything is included in the rent.

The kitchen is very well appointed with 4 ring hob, double oven/grill, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, full utensils, cutlery & crockery and washer/drier.

For those who would like to properly put their feet up we can pre-order meals from the excellent COOK and also from award winning local chef Praveen Kumar who runs the highly successful Tabla restaurant and Indian cookery school in Perth. We can also provide some beverages by arrangement prior to your arrival. Internet grocery deliveries can also be arranged with Waitrose and Tesco.

The sitting area has two 3 seater sofas, flatscreen TV, digi box, DVD player and a cosy log burning stove and we will provide a basket of logs in the winter months. The cottage is also heated throughout.

The cottage also has a bbq and outdoor table to enjoy those lovely summer evenings. We have a selection of adult and children’s bicycles that can be borrowed by guests during their stay and beside the fishing pond there is a bbq hut that can be made available for guest use by prior arrangement. Parking is available for 4 cars and an EV charger is available by request.

As well as the surrounding fields and woods the surrounding area has lots to offer all ages with lots of indoor and outdoor activities. The City of Perth is only 15 minutes away with lots of shopping and leisure activities. Perth also offers a cinema, theatre, (Horsecross Arts), which has a full programme of shows for all ages through the year, leisure pool with water slides as well as a good selection of bars and restaurants.

Within 15 minutes there is an M&S Simply Food and Aldi, BP Petrol Station, Tesco and Asda supermarkets. We are also only 10 minutes from the A9 which gives easy access to both Highland Perthshire and Edinburgh & Glasgow are also within easy reach. The nearest railway station is also less than 20 minutes away.

Close by there is a footpath running through the farm, there are lots of birds and animals to be seen from the cottage and around the farm. We can offer trout fishing for beginners and experts alike on the farm by separate arrangement and the mighty River Tay is only 15 minutes away for those looking for the chance to catch a Salmon. Being very keen fishers we can advise or assist with bookings.

Bankfoot is the nearest village with a nice pub and co-op convenience store. Active Kids Adventure Park on the edge of Stanley is a must for younger visitors and is only 15 minutes away.

The historic highland towns of Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Aberfeldy are all in close proximity as is Perth which offers most shopping and Scone Palace, the historic crowning place of Scottish Kings is well worth a visit.

Dundee is only 45 minutes away with attractions including the RS Discovery which took Captain Scott to Antartica, The recently opened V&A museum next door, Camperdown Zoo, Dundee Science Centre and Foxlake Dundee Aqua Park, (aquatic inflatable assault course in the harbour!).

Historic St. Andrews with its lovely sandy beaches is also just under an hour away.

There are nearby whisky distilleries at Glenturret, (30 minutes), Tullibardine, (30 minutes), Edradour, (40 minutes). Dewars Aberfeldy, (45 minutes), Dalwhinnie, (60 mins).

Lochs Tummel, Tay and Earn are all nearby and offer various water based activities as well as breathtaking scenery. Several local operators run rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding, canyoning, walking and climbing adventures for all ages and skill levels. There are also wildlife safaris available for those keen to track down the iconic Red Deer, Golden Eagles and other indiginous Scottish Flora and Fauna.

Glenshee is the nearest skiing centre, approximately 1hr 15 minutes away, and Aviemore is about 1hr 30 minutes to the north with lots of activities including the Highland Wildlife Park and Cairngorm Mountain.

Stirling with its historic castle is only 45 minutes away and the centres of Edinburgh and Glasgow can be reached in just over an hour.

Early booking and Special Offers available, please get in touch for details!!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

David & Julia Clarke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Secluded Cottage in Idyllic Rural Location surrounded by beautiful countryside Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Zoe B.

Great views
Quite rural - 1.75m from the proper road and 15/20 min from Perth which was a bit far for us. Nice cottage. Comfortable beds etc A few bits that you usually get in holiday homes were missing eg tin foil, hand wash. There was only one oven mit & some of the crockery/cooking things needed a wash before use.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and quiet.
Lovely place; quite far out in the country. Very comfy. Communication with the host was very difficult. Couldn't figure out how to use the television and the dvd player was missing cords. Instruction manuals for everything would be really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural location
Beautiful surroundings property inside well equipped comfortable and warm ideal for a relaxing break.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 days stay
Very good lovely view very quiet cottage about 1 1/2 mile from the main road With all the modern appliances lovely wooden fire stove

8/10 Good

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location
The cottage is located in a lovely peaceful location.

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
This property is set in lovely countryside, the kitchen was well equipped although it was quite cold being January.

10/10 Excellent

Meg W., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation Stay
We stayed at Blackhills Farm Cottage for 38 lovely days. For the first two weeks we were joined by two good friends who were pleasantly surprised at the choice I had made. The cottage is very comfortable and well located for day trips north, south, east and west. Its rural setting is quiet and very enjoyable -- we saw lots of pheasants, grouse, geese, a few deer, rabbits, ravens, and of course sheep! The two story cottage has a large master bath downstairs and a 1/2 bath upstairs where two bedrooms are with double beds. There is plenty of storage space in the bedrooms. Downstairs there is a bedroom with two single beds. The house is set up well for children to be there -- we didn't have any with us but appreciated what was there. One note I would empasize: if you are over 6ft 1inch, do not stay upstairs. The ceiling is too low. The kitchen is very well appointed: great prep-ware, cookware, utensils and cutlery, a nice big kitchen and plenty of storage space. The kitchen has a combo washer/dryer which is great once you sort out the best settings for your laundry. They also have a good drying rack, if you prefer the old fashioned method of drying. The kithcen closet has an upright vacuum and a hand vacuum which is great for fast cleanup of dropped crisps that get crushed! Of course there is also a broom, mop, ironing board and buckets. The living room is comfortable with a great fireplace, plenty of DVDs and books and lots of regional guides in the drawer in the credenza. The wifi got upgraded while we were there. David and Julia were very responsive hosts and a pleasure to meet. We highly recommend a stay here for a stay of any length of time.
Stayed 36 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edric K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful
Beautiful property in a lovely location. Well appointed. Easy access to the property owners if required and they are very responsive. Wonderful stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
Very well equipped property in a peaceful location. Looks even better than in the online photos and there was plenty of space for a family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norman H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scottish Six Day Orienteering Base
For the orienteering competition we had to travel to six different locations during the week, three to the west of Crieff and three north and south of Perth. The cottage was fairly central to all these destinations so fitted perfectly. It had everything we needed, especially wi-fi for a couple of our party, plus peace and quiet in the evening. Sitting in the garden surrounded by corn fields enjoying the afternoon/evening sun after a hard run was great, especially with a cup of tea and the house martins flitting round. Plenty of hot water for after run showers, fully fitted kitchen with washing machine for dirty running gear, everything we needed. A huge positive tick for David and Julia, thanks very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Holiday
Wir haben das Cottage für 2 Wochen gemietet. Es war ein wunderschöner Urlaub. Die Clarks sind sehr nett und sehr zuvor kommend. Die ländliche Gegend ist sehr entspannend. Internetverbindung ist nicht so schnell. Das Haus war sauber. Ganz klare Mietempfehlung. Geschäfte des täglichen Lebens waren in 15 Minuten mit dem Auto erreichbar.

8/10 Good

Kate M.

Great cottage, very isolated
Great cottage, very isolated and perfect for our needs this trip. Very well laid out, plenty of crockery, cutlery and glasses, but bring towels, tea towels, loo and kitchen roll with you. Loved watching the House Martins, Deer, Hare and other wildlife! Bird bingo was good fun too :) I didn't bring my dogs this time and I'm glad as I think it is hard to call it dog friendly when they are expected to sleep in an out door kennel. This may be OK if you have working dogs but not my pampered pooches!

8/10 Good

Arianna M.

Peaceful lovely cottage
We really enjoyed our stay in this cosy and peaceful cottage with wonderful views. Great place to visit Scotland or just to relax. Thank you to David and Julia!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Craig T., Traverse City MI. U.S.A.

Ideal Country setting yet close to everything
What a great place to holiday especially for those like us who prefer countryside over city life. The hosts were excellent and the residence was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stuart A.

Cosy Cottage
We had a lovely time with lots to do within 15 min drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea L.

So peaceful
Brilliant cottage in such a peaceful location. Was lovely to relax and also went on a few walks in the area as there are good parks around! Thank you, everything was exactly as described!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Cosy comfy cute cottage
We had a wonderful time in this beautiful remote cottage. It’s a great base for exploring but we just went to chill. Kitchen/living room was a great size and the beds were really comfy. The cottage was warm and log burner kept us really cosy. I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely secluded cottage, perfect for a quiet get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne G., Philadelphia

Sparkling clean and well-located
A tranquil setting with lovely views of rolling farmland and sky. It served as a great base for day trips further north, as well as nearby Birnam (the Beatrix Potter hands-on exhibition there is fantastic for toddlers) and walking in the Hermitage at Dunkeld. We had a great time at this cottage. Comfy beds! A highly recommended place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Lovely clean and cosy cottage
Peaceful but lots of places to see around Perth
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D., Musselburgh

Relaxing and beautiful.
Have had a lovely couple of days at the cottage. Been very toasty with the fire lit and a great trip To Pitlochry. Lovely views and extremely comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Didier I.

This cottage is great
We loved our 2 weeks at the cottage, on an ideal spot in the middle of nowhere. Regularly we saw deer crossing our path and at the backyard, unbelievable. Good location for day-trips. Perfect!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful surrounding!
Absolutely beautiful cottage with beautiful surroundings. The cottage is very well equipped and the hosts are lovely and very friendly. Thank you to David and Julia for letting us stay in your lovely cottage and we can’t wait to come back again. Mr & Mrs Adamson
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sabrian F.

Always again !!
We had a wonderful time at this lovely cottage. Nice and quiet surrounding, nature and peaceful. The cottage itself required everything you need and it was clean and really cosy. Nothing bad to say at all. We will definitely come back!!!! Thank you so much for everything. Sabrina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Doreen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cottage
We had a wonderful stay. The cottage is neat and cozy and for us everything was perfect. The contact to the landlord was welcoming, nice and supporting. We enjoyed the quietness and seclusion of this place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024