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CA266 Cottage in Perth and Kinross, Birnam, Birnam, Dunkeld

Families and friends can find their own little piece of paradise in this sweet period abode, in the picturesque heart of Birnam. The village famously features in Shakespeare's Macbeth'; the 500 year old Birnam Oak is 250 metres away.

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Accommodation Details

2 bedrooms 1 en suite double, 1 twin. 2 bathrooms 1 en suite with shower and WC, 1 bathroom with bath and WC . Electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer with ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine. Welcome pack of local fare. Cot and High Chair on request. Gas stove fire. Heating, gas and electricity provided. Satellite TV, Blu ray DVD player, CD player & CDs, iPod docking station. Hair dryer. Wi Fi included. Front patio with seating area; drying green to rear of property. Parking for 2 cars. 2 dogs welcome. Range of books, games and toys, local guides & maps, binoculars, waterproof picnic blanket & flask. Train station within half a mile (direct sleeper service to mainland stations, including London). Shops, Post Office and Tea Room within 0.5 miles; pub within 1 mile. Pitlochry 13 miles; Aberfeldy 17 miles; water sports at Loch Tay and Loch Earn (24/40 miles); Dundee 30 miles; skiing at Glenshee 38 miles.

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With its dramatic bridge over the River Tay, romantic cathedral, superb restaurants, speciality shops and quaint, brightly coloured houses, Dunkeld is one of Perthshire's gems; the cathedral is the resting place of the notorious Wolf of Badenoch', rumoured to have played chess with the devil at Huntingtower Castle (14 miles). Immerse yourself in the verdant tranquillity of The Hermitage (2 miles), discover Ossian's Hall and walk the rumbling bridge with its turbulent water below creating a rumbling sound. Visit iconic Scone Palace (18 miles) and spectacular Castle Menzies (22 miles). Find fabulous golf courses at Dunkeld, Blairgowrie (13 miles) Gleneagles (30 miles) and St Andrews (50 miles) , and enjoy a spot of fishing in the River Tay. Inside the cottage you'll find an intimate rustic ambience. Through the entrance hall you'll find the cosy sitting room, the perfect place to share a whisky or three after wild Scottish days of adventure; the stone fireplace's height and oak beam add unique old country charm. Prepare a feast of fine local fare in the streamlined kitchen and savour it in the wood panelled galley style dining space. Unwind in the ground floor bathroom's steaming tub, before retiring to your sweet and soulful bedrooms; both the double and twin have delightful beds, fabrics and a relaxing country feel; the double has an en suite with shower. Take to the wide front patio for bright morning coffee and croissants and tempting evening red wine and Scottish seafood. The welcome pack of sumptuous local delights will provide a taste of the tremendous treasures to come..

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Birnam is detailed below.

Thu 21st Snow 3°C -3°C 13mph 1.0mm 995mb
Fri 22nd Scattered clouds 3°C -2°C 9mph 0.0mm 1,004mb
Sat 23rd Rain and snow 2°C -2°C 18mph 25.7mm 993mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 6°C 2°C 12mph 8.2mm 983mb
Mon 25th Moderate rain 8°C 4°C 26mph 11.3mm 980mb
Tue 26th Moderate rain 8°C 5°C 18mph 11.5mm 1,001mb
Wed 27th Moderate rain 6°C 2°C 12mph 10.5mm 1,008mb

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