Muir Iosal, BLAIRGOWRIE

Rated 5/50 by MidcalderBairds on 14th March 2020

"We rented both cottages for a week for our friends and family in February to celebrate my 60th birthday. We found the cottages to be exceptionally well appointed, warm and very clean. Having an en-suite per room too was fantastic for our guests. The welcome hamper pack, milk and some bubbly was a lovely surprise. Both cottages were equipped with everything we needed for our week. Access to meet the Rare Breeds on the farm was one of our highlights adults teenagers and children all adored the alpacas and the baby pygmy goats!! Plus dont forget Hettie! Ailene and Stewart made us all feel very welcome and made sure we had all we required. Also recommended local restaurants are the Meiklour Arms ...we had a super lunch..and the restaurant Uisge where we had dinner one night. All in all a memorable week for us all and we will be back!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND..."

Rated 5/50 by 835harryu on 14th September 2018

Rated 5/50 by Viv G on 13th October 2017

"Beautiful comfortable cottage, with lots of space and plenty of amenities. Perfectly located for exploring the south of Cairngorms. We have spent a lovely week walking in various locations and it was lovely to come back to such a comfortable cottage. The welcome pack on arrival and a bottle of bubbly, as one of our party, was celebrating their birthday, was a lovely touch as were the fresh eggs and milk. I would definitely recommend a visit to this cottage and would return again!"

Rated 5/50 by Kateofscarthingwell on 20th June 2016

"We arrived to be greeted by a welcome hamper of local goodies, a dozen eggs from the owners chickens and milk, from then on we were completely at home. Our party made use of the three double bedrooms all with en-suite which in my experience of rental properties is uncommon. Our party were all grown ups but we so enjoyed the different animals that the owner keeps, goats, alpacas, donkeys, chickens etc etc, children would love all this.The icing on the cake was when we were offered a lift to the local pub where we had booked a meal, meaning all our party could enjoy the evening. The cottage is well placed for visiting the area, we particularly like nearby Dunkeld, lovely community garden and good shopping."

Rated 5/50 by Strawberrycloud1972 on 12th July 2015

"We have just completed a week's stay in Muir Iosal cottage, 4 miles outside Blairgowrie and Rattray and cannot recommend this cottage enough. Spotlessly clean, spacious and very comfortable and well-stocked with every item you could possibly need on a self-catering holiday, also a compendium of games and playing cards and bookshelves full of reading for all ages. There are three, good-sized, double bedrooms here, all en-suite (great showers, downstairs bath) and televisions in each room. The largest is easily a family-room with an extra bed in it. Before you arrive for your holiday, Ailene will contact you to ask how you want the rooms made-up, either as doubles or twins. As doubles, the beds are large king-size and very comfortable indeed. You will also find fresh milk (your choice) and eggs upon arrival and a welcome hamper of treats is also generously provided. There is a basket full of brochures and suggestions for places to visit in Perthshire and beyond, as well as maps to help plan your itinerary. There is also a gas BBQ and large table for outdoor eating in spacious, enclosed area outside the front door. Swings for children of all ages, too. Four of us (and two dogs) stayed here, although we were originally meant to be a party of six. We were very comfortable and happy at Muir Iosal and would certainly return to stay here. Recommend a visit to the lovely, little towns of Pitlochry and Dunkeld (both within 30 mins drive), scenic walks at The Hermitage (within 15 mins), a visit to The Famous Grouse distillery and Crieff town (within 45 mins) and shopping at the House of Bruar, (within 60 mins, northwards up the A9.) "

Rated 5/50 by Pipx69 on 20th March 2015

"We (3 adults, 3 kids + 3 dogs) booked Lon Cottage (one of the three cottages that makes the Muir Iosal courtyard) for my sisters 40th birthday. We chose it over others as the accommodation was based over 3 rooms instead of a lot of others that were only 2. Also it has hard flooring which we always look for when travelling with the dogs so that we don't have to worry about muddy paws! Despite having excellent directions to get to the cottage we still managed to get a bit lost in the country lanes but our host Ailene was more than helpful and we eventually found our way! (HINT: if you're arriving in the dark look for the Scottish Tourist Board sign, as that shows up better than the Nether Kirkton one) Ailene came to greet us and show us around - the cottage was lit and the heating was blaring which was a wonderfully warm welcome, and then we found a luxurious welcome hamper and bottle of wine on the table, and even better - freshly laid eggs in the fridge! The cottage is absolutely HUGE - much more spacious than it looks on the photos, and everything was spotlessly clean and comfortably furnished. There was nothing we wanted for during our stay - even things like spare light bulbs were in a drawer. We didn't want for anything whilst we were there - the beds were comfortable, the showers were hot and powerful and everything was well equipped. Blairgowrie is close enough to provide pub meals and cafes, whilst the cottage is rural enough to provide ample walking opportunities on your doorstep or close by (we walked in Bogles Field mostly on the way into Blairgowrie - very popular with dog walkers). The highlight of our stay was going to Action Glen at Crieff Hydro too, which is not far from this cottage and offers a wealth of things to do for all the family!"

Rated 5/50 by Peterheskethbutler on 25th January 2015

"From the moment we arrived, until the time of our departure, we were delighted with the property. We were welcomed by the owner, who gave us a quick tour and explained all we needed to know. The welcome pack was a thoughtful touch and much appreciated. The cottage is well appointed, roomy and everywhere was spotlessly clean. Blairgowrie and Dunkeld are easily reached as is the A9 for travelling further afield."