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The Byre, Fortingall
The Byre front door
Garden and patio
Kitchen and dining area
Kitchen and dining table

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fortingall, Perthshire
  • Fortingall Yew
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Canyoning Scotland
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Taymouth Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Perth, Scotland (PSL)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village


In a village renowned for its outstanding beauty, architecture and tranquility, The Byre is a three bedroom luxury self-catering cottage in a delightful courtyard setting. Situated near to the famous 5000 year-old Yew Tree, it is just two hours from both Edinburgh and Glasgow. The area is rich in beauty and wildlife, set in the heart of Perthshire with its hills, lochs, rivers and woodland. The small town of Aberfeldy is eight miles away and the picturesque village of Kenmore at the head of the River Tay is just six miles. Glen Lyon, Scotland's longest and loveliest glen stretches West for over 35 miles and the silvery ribbon of the River Lyon echoes the contours of the village as it wends its way Eastwards to join the Tay. The Byre offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for up to six guests in three bedrooms with two bathrooms and small private garden with BBQ and seating looking out onto woodland. Wheelchair accessible. No Smoking.

In line with Scottish legislation, Perth & Kinross Council have granted a full licence for Short-term lets (licence number PK11467F, valid until 15 May 2027).

Property manager

Julia Loudon
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
£20 charge (up to 2 dogs)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Electricity: The first £30 (100 units) is included. Additional usage based on meter readings is charged at 30p/unit. Details on Byre Welcome Sheet.
Electricity (cont'd): Additional electricity usage can be paid via BACS, in cash, by cheque, or via a post-stay charge from VRBO.
Cleaning and laundry charges are provided for information - these are included in the total price quoted for your holiday.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Property Registration Number PK11467F

About the area

Aberfeldy

Located in Aberfeldy, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The Scottish Crannog Centre and Temple Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mains of Taymouth Golf Course and Aberfeldy Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Canyoning Scotland and Bolfracks Garden.
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Fortingall, Perthshire

What's nearby

  • Fortingall Yew - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Canyoning Scotland - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mains of Taymouth Golf Course - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Scottish Crannog Centre - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Taymouth Castle - 16 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Pitlochry Station - 28 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Courtyard Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mains of Taymouth - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taymouth Castle - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Highland Safaris Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village located?

This family-friendly Aberfeldy cottage is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Fortingall Yew and Canyoning Scotland. Fortingall Church and Glenlyon Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

The Byre, Fortingall.

Honestly, the whole experience was perfect from start to finish. I would recommend staying at the Byre with no hesitation whatsoever.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy P.

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

Quiet and peaceful village

This was a wonderful cottage that fit our girls group perfectly. We enjoyed the country walks and the Highland cows.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandy G.

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

A lovely setting, but some issues with the cottage

Fortingall is a lovely village and the the cottage is right next to the church in a courtyard with parking. The cottage is reasonably comfortable, though a little dark
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Perfect getaway at the base of the highlands

We spent three nights in this lovely place. It was comfortable, tidy, and had everything we needed. The location was perfect for getting a taste of Scotland, away from crowds. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Vanessa G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Fantastic location

The property is located in a very beautiful village.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Cottage

This was a lovely rural location with lovely views. The cottage was very clean and spacious. Really was a home from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Lovely cosy cottage

Fantastic location, great area to explore with lots to do. The Byre is cosy, warm and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

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

Very quiet, great location to relax

Very clean with everything you could possibly need
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Perfect setting

A beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings, you won't be disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Frederica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pleasant but not for cold weather!

Three of us adults were comfortable, but cold. The heating cost of fuel and wood for stove was high and made our comfort stressful. Otherwise, moral was easily accessible, accommodating and pleasant. Thank you, Frederica
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlies N.

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

Fortingall cottage

We had a great time in this lovely cottage. Thank you very much!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Lovely, homely property in an excellent location

A spacious, characterful property with a cosy wood burning stove. Perfect location for the many hills and walks in the beautiful Loch Tay area. Had a wonderful stay. Would love to come back. Particularly liked that our dog was welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toby G.

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

Comfy and roomy

Lovely house in quiet, beautiful village. Gorgeous walks down to the river, by the Loch and up in Glen Lyon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan Northfield

Wow... what a beautiful place, the Byre is well set out, comfortable and has a wonderful atmosphere

We fell in love with this accommodation as soon as we walked through the door.. it's well equipped, very clean and well situated in some of Scotlands most impressive scenery..... we couldn't have asked for more... the log fire in the evenings was the icing on the cake...
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Hidden gem in Glen Lyon

Lovely cottage, all we needed except TV was very old and we could not access subtitles for my partner who has severe hearing loss. Fortingall Hotel just next door, food excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Great home base for our adventures.

We loved staying at The Byre, the location was perfect as a base for our hill walking and Munro bagging, while still being an easy drive away from Glasgow and Edinburgh for city adventures. Coming home to the cozy wood stove after a long day hiking was just perfect, and the well equipped kitchen had all we wanted for cooking meals. Having two bathrooms and such an open living space was just what we needed when family joined us part of the stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gill L.

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

New Year at the Byre

Lovely property, very comfortable. We hit snowed in but were well supplied and the surroundings just looked magical. Very friendly neighbours and locals. Would return, a lovely festive break.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan A.

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

Excellent, very helpful owner, nothing a problem..

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

A wonderful cottage in a beautiful setting!

We enjoyed every aspect of or stay. The cottage was immaculate and had everything required for an enjoyable stay. The owner and caretaker were only a phone call away and only too happy to help when we had a request for an extra evening stay. Nothing was to much trouble. We would definitely recommend the cottage for exploring the wonderful countryside in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

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

Highly recommend

This was a wonderful property in a fabulous spot The house was cosy but with lots of space.. Situated next to the fortingall hotel which had great food and hospitality and live music on a Friday The area we know we’ll and it’s just stunning Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wallace A.

Great beyond all expectation!

Terrific accommodations in a beautiful area of the world. The Byrne was a real joy, perfect in all respects, and we were well cared for by the owner’s representative, Morag. She came to our rescue one night when we had misplaced the house key, and she came without complaint. Words are insufficient to describe our few days in this extraordinary place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Richard L.

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

Enjoyable stay

Well since you’re asking! Everything was good, apart from just three things. The freezer didn’t work, the door didn’t close properly. The oven and stove top were questionable; the cool down cycle on the oven was long and loud. The master bed mattress was a bit skinny and quite uncomfortable. Everything else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE COCHRANE

And not a pig in sight!!!

Fortingall Byre is, as we discovered on talking to the owner during our stay, a converted piggery! We were absolutely delighted with the place when we arrived in the small hours of the morning after a long journey. The owners had been very accommodating about this. The cottage had everything we needed and was in such a beautiful location. Very handy to the pub too! The log burner was very welcome when we returned from our day spent either on the river Tay or watching those on it at the slalom competition at Grandtully. Only wish we could have spent longer there.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn m.

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

Ms

All good. Slightly disappointed in the initial impression .. lots of bins outside, dead baskets & weeds in entrance path and in garden at front plus the same in the rear garden, patio full of weeds & garden furniture in need of some love. Spacious property, clean, a little dark with brown being the dominant colour. Welcome milk, tea, coffee, sugar, no welcome pack. Oven needs cleaning. Comfy beds. Bedroom overly garden on the chilly side. Loved the location, Fortingall very beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggi M., Canada, between Ottawa and Montreal

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

Beautiful property in the heart of Scotland

My husband, sister, niece and I stayed a week in The Byre this May. The property is second to none. It is so well appointed, roomy, bright, tastefully decorated and spotless. It has it's own private garden for sitting out or eating a large kitchen and dining area, a very generous living room and comfortable spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. On top of all that it is located in a truly fascinating little village with a lovely little pub and a hotel just a few meters away (It was off season, so we didn't get a chance to make use of the hotel restaurant, but it looked very inviting) instead when not cooking at the property, we ate in both Kenmore and Aberfeldy which are not far from Fortingall. The village is central to so much of Scotland, Glencoe, Pitlochry, The Trossachs, Glasgow and the coast. It is a perfect place for a restful holiday with plenty of room for a family of 4 to 6. I can't recommend it highly enough. Wish I was back there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Julia Loudon

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We are passionate about Scotland and the beautiful area of Fortingall. It is such a magical place where time seems to slow down to a much gentler pace. We feel very honoured to own a property in such a fabulous area and the large number of returning guests seem to validate our opinion!

Why they chose this property

The Byre was converted from a former cattle shed in 2007 along with The Stables, The Salmon House and The Granary in a delightful enclosed courtyard setting. Our home is Perthshire and we adore the tranquility of the area and encouraging visitors to share in the magic and enjoy the countryside.

What makes this property unique

We love slowing down from the hectic pace of life associated with work and cities. Fortingall is so peaceful and is a superb base for walkers, climbers as well as for those touring around the Scottish Highlands. The Byre is located within a few steps of the Fortingall Hotel, where guests can eat in the restaurant or relax in the cosy bar.

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