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Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth

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Earn River Cottage - marrying the charm of the traditional with the modern.
BBQ area for al fresco dining.
An ideal space to enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks.
Comfortable seating, a flat screen TV and a well stocked wood burning stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Perth, SCT
  • Perth Concert Hall
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Perth Racecourse
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Scone Palace
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Perth, Scotland (PSL)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth

This traditional cottage has been beautifully restored to a very high standard; bright & stylishly furnished with an open plan kitchen/living area with underfloor heating. The open plan area comprises a well equipped kitchen with integrated appliances, comfortable dining and additional seating in the glass extension to catch the morning sun with a coffee from the Nespresso machine. The living area has comfortable seating, a flat screen TV and a well-stocked wood burning stove.

The bedrooms are both ensuite; the master having a roll top bath in the bathroom. A door from the twin room leads onto a patio with a cafe style table & chairs perfect for morning coffee. A separate outhouse is provided as a perfect wet kit boot room. There is a stainless steel sink, washing machine, tumble drier and overhead pulley for drying clothes.

In addition to two laid lawn areas to the front of the cottage there are two separate decking areas for al fresco dining and BBQs. Deck chairs are also provided to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

At Dupplin Estate safety is our number one priority. We are taking all the steps possible to ensure your safety when you stay with us. Properties are left vacant for 72hrs between stays and we have invested in a fogging machine to safely disinfect the property in addition to our new Covid-19 cleaning protocols.
We are a member of the Scottish Association of Self Caterers who have been instrumental in producing the new strict 2-stage (Clean & Disinfect) cleaning protocols which we have adopted. During the height of the pandemic, we offered free Medical stays to support doctors and nurses who needed an emergency base. We had to abide by incredibly strict cleaning protocols and as a result we feel confident that we can provide you with a safe environment for you to relax in.
All of our cleaning and admin staff have undertaken the Landlord’s Little Helper Covid-19 Holiday Let Cleaning course. This together with our own COVID-19 cleaning checklists and risk assessments allow us to reassure you that safety is the number one priority for anyone staying at Dupplin Estate. We take this responsibility seriously both for you and also for our staff and community.
We have invested in additional PPE, hand sanitiser, disinfectants specifically for COVID-19 and a fogging machine for use between stays to ensure the property is fully disinfected. This uses a food safe chemical and poses no risk but allows us to ensure we can guarantee a thorough disinfection of the property.
We will continue to keep a close eye on government guidelines and changes to cleaning protocols as more research is done into Covid-19.
Some of the lovely soft furnishings which add to the atmosphere in our cottages have sadly had to be removed (until we have a vaccine) so please forgive us if it is not as ‘pretty’ as it looks in some of the photographs. We have some books in the property, but the pages have not been cleaned on every stay (our 72hr vacancy between stays should deal with this). The guest information folder is cleaned between stays. There is disinfectant and hand sanitiser under the sink if you need it at any stage during your stay.
We usually provide canisters of coffee, tea and sugar. We have now switched to sachets which are not reused for the next guest if you don’t use them.
As part of our commitment to the environment we used to use refillable products from Scottish Fine Soaps in the bathrooms. We have replaced these with smaller single use bottles (any not used are not recycled to the next guests).

EPC Rating - C

Property manager

Dupplin Estate
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suitable for unsupervised children; river
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PK11338F

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Perth

Located in Perth, this cottage is in a rural area. Maggie Wall's Memorial and Huntingtower Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dunning Golf Club and Whitemoss Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Perth Ice Rink or McDiarmid Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Perth, SCT

What's nearby

  • Huntingtower Castle - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Perth Concert Hall - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Perth Art Gallery and Museum - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Perth Racecourse - 23 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Scone Palace - 24 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Perth Station - 18 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tesco Click+Collect - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gloagburn Farm Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Broxden Farm - Dining & Carvery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Rollo Park, Dunning Golf Club and St Serf's Church. Maggie Wall's Memorial and Keltie Loch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 70 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday break

Short break, and River Cottage was ideal - standard of accommodation and setting all first class.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious

Lovely place, great accommodation, heated floors and towel warmers, quiet, ample parking, great places to eat. The wood stove kept us toasty. Hope to stay here again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stone cottage

This cottage was warm and welcoming from the moment we unlocked the door. We stayed 4 nights but wished we had booked more. From the heated floors to the soaking tub and the beautiful walk to the river everything was 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

Earn River Cottage was our home away from home for 10 glorious days. The location is ideal for exploring the area. Nearby Gloagburn Farm Shop and Kirkstyle Inn for dining were just a few of our favourites. The cottage is very well appointed, and the welcome basket was a real treat. We will be returning very soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a wonderful experience

I would recommend this property highly
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small jewel

Four of us (2 adults and 2 teenagers) were lucky to stay in this cottage for a week. We were greeted with a lovingly packed basket of local goodies. The cottage itself leaves nothing to be desired. The kitchen is very well equipped and the rooms are lovingly furnished. The Earn River is accessible via a private entrance. Due to its location, Perth can be reached in 5-10 minutes. Cities such as Edinburgh or Glasgow can also be reached within an hour. Nature and hiking areas can also be reached quickly and easily. The house exceeded our expectations and helped us to relax and calm down. We would love to come back anytime. We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Great cottage. Lovely decor and log fire. Everything you would need. Very relaxing. Not a fan of Internet TV. Needs a Sky box
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Astrid C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top

Alles sehr schön, sauber und unkompliziert!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bob & Marian

Very professionally run Vrbo. The place was spotless. All communication with Vrbo ownership was prompt and excellent. Lesley & Donryn are excellent communicators and thank you both for giving us a great anniversary vacation.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage in a lovely setting

We had a wonderful stay here. The cottage was great, beautifully decorated, had everything we needed. Bright and in a lovely area. Loved watching the lambs in the field beside us. Short distance to pubs, farm shops etc. Can't wait to come back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the best!

A wonderful property to stay in for a holiday. Warm, welcoming, comfortable, spotless, quiet with a terrific outlook onto woods and fields. Lovely welcome pack on arrival, clear instructions for appliances and the well stocked wood burner. We loved listening to the many birds, spotted red squirrel and deer and all from the inspired front conservatory! We experienced sun hot enough to lie out in, rain, wind and even snow on the last day. Excellently positioned for visiting other towns and the local pub, 10 minutes away, was a delight. We will definitely book again, hopefully in a different season to witness the trees in leaf.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just superb

We've previously stayed in their larger property a few miles away and had a fantastic time. This time didn't disappoint either. Their standards are impeccable, I defy anyone to stay there and say there was something the owners hadn't thought of because we couldn't think of anything. The treats there on arrival are a lovely touch, cleanliness 1st rate, fantastic open plan living, very comfortable beds and country living but with Perth only 10 minutes drive away. As my heading says, just superb and we will be booking again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

There are not enough superlatives to describle this house - and it is a large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house - not a cottage. It is well laid out, fully-equipped and clearly fits in a "superior" category - no wonder it has won awards. It is in a private, peaceful location and there is a short bushland path to your own isolated picnic table on the banks of the Earn River. The property description and photos are accurate but cannot convey how nice this place is. In the country but close to Perth, with both a large Tesco and well equipped farm shop/cafe 10 minutes away. There is also a quaint country pub within a short drive. The beds are excellent. Donryn is a great host and responds promptly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto Z., Dresden, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in the countryside

Really nice cottage off the beaten track near Perth. We found it a great home base for our visits e.g. to Stirling, Edinburgh and Aberfeldy. The cottage is very well equipped - nothing we were missing. The hosts were very friendly and responsive as well. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

On arrival we looked at the cottage, it was wonderful. The inside was just as good. We saw a abundance of wildlife and had a fabulous stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A place to unwind

A very peaceful location with easy access to towns, cities and attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect Cottage

We had such an amazing stay at Earn Cottage. The accommodations were just perfect and really enjoyed the claw tub for a soothing bath. The property is great and we took a few strolls. It was so nice to see the baby sheep as we drove into the property and even had a local pheasant pecking at the window to say hello. Did a lot of day trips so it was convenient. Would definitely come back for another stay. thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend at a lovely cottage!

Very high overall standard throughout, immaculately clean, wonderful peaceful location, but just a short car trip from Perth, Auchterarder etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Calum S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely mini break

We have stayed also at Blairbell on the same estate. Absolutely loved our stay. The cottage is immaculate and lots of nice touches like coffee machine, welcome hamper. We will be back, no doubt.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage!

Absolutely excellent stay at Earn River Cottage. Has a real 'boutique' feel - high quality finish and furnishings and the kitchen is equipped with everything you could possibly need. Everywhere is spotlessly clean and bedding'/towels etc lovely and fresh. Sitting area is very comfortable and the glass sunroom is a really nice space that brings the outside in - so you can still appreciate the surroundings even if the weather turns. Cottage always felt warm and cosy with the underfloor heating - we didn't need to use the log burner but a fabulous feature for colder months. It is a very peaceful location, no noise or immediate neighbours to bother you - but only a 10 min drive into Perth. Lots of nice outside space to enjoy and again fully equipped for all your needs. If you do need to contact the hosts they are quick to respond and exceptionally helpful. All round this is a fabulous cottage - and definitely deserving of its 5 star rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin F., Northampton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enchanting Earn River Cottage

The location of the cottage is fabulous, surrounded by trees and fields, a stone's throw away from the River Earn, yet within 10 minutes from the heart of Perth. This enabled us to take advantage of excellent walks throughout the extensive Dupplin estate and also explore the history, culture and cuisine of the city of Perth. The cottage itself is a home from home, bright and cosy with excellent facilities. We especially enjoyed the powerful shower, log burner and well considered outdoor seating areas. The cottage provided an excellent base for visiting, Scone, Glamis, the Discovery Centre and V&A in Dundee and the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith. We really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely scottage in a lovely location

Fabulous cottage near Perth with lots yo see and do. Park and ride is 10 minutes away as is a large tesco and restaurants. Peaceful walks around d the cottage are amazing as is the scenery. Great visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The location was convenient to Perth yet secluded and peaceful. The hosts really thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. We would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Total Relaxation

Wow! What a fabulous cottage and surrounding outdoor space! The cottage is beautifully and tastefully decorated throughout. The living area is spacious and light and is very well equipped with everything you need to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Both bedrooms are lovely, again adding to your comfort and relaxation. The outside space is fantastic and our only disappointment is that we didn’t get the chance to use the beautiful picnic hamper that was provided. There’s always next time! The hosts were very responsive to any queries I had. An excellent experience all round.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katharine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury

A wonderful house. Everything was super comfortable, even down to providing towelling robes and slippers. A small problem with the heating was solved very quickly, by the estate's charming local plumber. Contacts were very easy. The photos of the outside did not do it justice as it was an attractive place to sit out in - just a shame the weather didn't encourags it for too long. A pleasant little stroll down to the river, but fast narrow roads made walking further afield less attractive. But it was easy to drive into Perth and to the surrounding area. Generally, a super week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dupplin Estate

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My husband and I live on and run Dupplin Estate which has been in the Dewar family for over a century

Why they chose this property

Derelict for years, in a beautiful location and used only to house my father in laws fishing rods this cottage was crying out for a renovation

What makes this property unique

Birdwatchers paradise
Close to the river Earn, beautiful quiet woodland walks and private riverside picnics all just by walking out of your front door
Rural , yet only 5 minutes drive into Perth
Glass suntrap porch to feel you are outdoors even when the weather closes in.

Languages:

English

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