PITTENCLEROCH MILL, family friendly, with open fire in Crieff

Pittencleroch Mill near Crieff, sleeps eight guests in four bedrooms.

Pittencleroch Mill consists of a kitchen/diner with an electric oven and hob, range, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, dining seating for eight, and a utility room with a washing machine and freezer. There is a sitting room with a wood-burning stove, and a second sitting room with a Smart TV and electric fire. Two games rooms with a selection of books, board games and a workstation. The bedrooms consist of a king-size, double, twin, and a ground-floor twin. A highchair and travel cot is available on request. There is a ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, and two additional bathrooms with a bath, shower over. Outside, there is an enclosed front garden with lawn and patio, an enclosed rear garden with lawn and furniture, and off-road parking for three cars. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included. Pittencleroch Mill Cottage is your next countryside escape. Note: Stairs are open tread, please take care. This property has a 3 night minimum stay

Amenities: Oil central heating on a timer. Electric rangecooker with hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, selection of books, DVDs and games, WiFi. Heating fuel and power inc. in rent. Starter pack of logs incl. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and small travel cot available on request. Off-road parking for 6 cars. Enclosed front garden with lawn and patio. Enclosed rear garden with wildlife pond, lawn and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.7 miles, pub 2.5 miles. Note: Stairs are open tread and spiral, PLEASE TAKE CARE. Note: Several small changes of level with steps on both floors. Note: Natural stream behind the Mill and pond in the garden, children to be supervised. Note: No stag, hen or student parties allowed. Note: Check-in only AFTER 4pm. This property has a 3 night minimum stay (July to August and Christmas and New years 7 night minimum stay)

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: Sitting between Perth and Crianlarich, the popular tourist town of Crieff lies on the geological fault line where the Lowlands meet the Highlands. Originally a hub for cattle drovers between the 16th and 18th centuries, Crieff expanded due to its location and as a meeting place for the cattle business to meet the demands of an increasing Lowlands population. Due to the nature of these meetings or trysts, Crieff developed into a ‘frontier town’ with its reputation for punishment by hanging spreading throughout Europe, and the remains of the gallows can be seen in Perth Museum. Most of Crieff was burned down in 1716 by Highlanders returning demoralised from the Battle of Sheriffmuir and the current town layout was conceived by James Drummond, 3rd Duke of Perth in 1731. Indeed it was Drummond who prevented a further burning since he was a supporter of the Jacobite Rebellion. Bonnie Prince Charlie and his army stayed in the town in 1746 and held meetings in the Drummond Arms Inn in the town centre. Drummond Castle is close to Crieff and its spectacular gardens are open to the public. Today, Crieff is a popular and bustling tourist town with many attractions, including the Caithness Glass Visitor Centre and Glenturret Distillery with its Famous Grouse Experience. The leisure centre provides opportunity for swimming, squash and the gym, or head to Crieff Hydro for more activities or spa facilities. Explore the stunning scenery at Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre, or enjoy a round of golf at Crieff Golf Club or the nine hole course at nearby Comrie. Loch Earn, home to the Lochearnhead Watersports Centre and stunning scenery, is easily reached from Crieff. An inspiring tourist destination set amidst stunning Perthshire scenery.