Waterfall Cottage, Achianich, Kenmore, Aberfeldy, Perthshire ,Scotland (Loch Tay lochtay Highlands tayside luxury Killin)

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Waterfall Cottage

Waterfall Cottage, Achianich, Kenmore, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland

Nature tingles at your fingertips the moment you arrive - the waterfall tumbles outside the living room window and almost reaches the decking. (Not the easiest place to whisper sweet nothings: it's quite loud when in spate!). No attempt here to recreate the old farm bothy - what you get instead is a piece of architecture that opens its arms to nature and doubles the original cottage's size. The windows are set at quirky angles so you catch the loch framed in one, the mountain in another, the lovely larches in a third. By night, underfloor heating and limed floors spread with rugs ensure comfort and warmth; painted Irish antiques add a zing; the kitchen lies at the far end, beyond the plump sofas, and is fabulously equipped. You get a powerful shower, a luxurious bath, a bedroom with a cathedral ceiling and discreet windows in unexpected places, for sidelong glances at magical views. Beds are luxuriously layered in natural linens with accents of red, testimony to Penny's skills as a designer. She and Roland have energy and humour and live 40 yards away in the house of their dreams; they welcome you in, then give you peace and quiet. A jetty (with fishing boat) is on its way, the setting is so lovely it will make your heart sing.

Sky Cottage, next door (sleeps 2), and Pier Cottage, along the loch (sleeps 4), are also gorgeous.

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Waterfall Cottage

Contact: Roland & Penny Kennedy

Tel: 01887 830336
Fax: 01887 830214
Sleeps: 2-4 per unit (8 in total).
Rooms: Waterfall (sleeps 2): 1 twin/double with bath & shower.Sky (sleeps 2): 1 double with shower/steam room.Pier (sleeps 4): 1 twin, 1 double, bathroom.
Price: £675 – £1,100. 3 day weekend or 3 day weekday breaks available.
Closed: Rarely.

Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.

Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility.

Checklist

Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

The Crannog Centre
Fishing on Loch Tay
Private access to Loch Tay for boats

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Waterfall Cottage deck

Sky Cottage sitting room

Waterfall Cottage bedroom

Loch Tay looking towards Ben Lawers

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Waterfall Cottage and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.