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THE SCHOOLHOUSE, Perthshire
Location: Tombuie, near Aberfeldy


The Schoolhouse Photos

Ancient woods and lovely fields. Breathtaking lochs and hills whose crags and slopes are high but not too wild. For hundreds of years this landscape has stirred the souls of poets such as Robert Burns, William Wordsworth and Sir Walter Scott. In the heart of Scotland's Central Highlands, three miles from the unspoiled village of Aberfeldy, a short wooded drive brings you to a grove on a sunny knoll. Wild pheasants greet you from the fields as you approach the Schoolhouse. Roses cling to the whitewashed exterior of this lovely traditional home surrounded by shrubs and trees.

A tile-lined fireplace warms the cozy living room—perfect for afternoon tea and conversation. The eat-in country kitchen has French doors that open to an enclosed porch. The house sleeps six comfortably, combining tradition deftly with modern convenience.

After experiencing firsthand the delicious beauty of this incredible part of Scotland, Burns wrote in 1787, "Come let us spend the lichtsome days in the Birks of Aberfeldie." Take up his invitation at the Schoolhouse.


Beds and Baths: Sleeps six comfortably, plus one infant. Upstairs are one double bedroom and two single bedrooms (one of which has a crib); downstairs is one twin bedroom with ensuite bath with half-tub. Full bath with tub upstairs plus another full bath with shower downstairs.

Living Space: Cozy living room with comfortable sofa and chairs. Lovely eat-in country kitchen with large table seating six.

Outdoors: The house is surrounded by shrubs and trees. The view from the front door is toward hand-hewn stone steps leading up to a small grove of trees on a knoll. Beautiful fields and woods all around.

Essentials: Very nicely equipped kitchen with electric stove, Aga stove, dishwasher, freezer. Washing machine, dryer. TV with VCR (video rentals in Aberfeldy). Central heating.

Details: Children welcome. Property is partially handicapped-accessible. Smoking permitted downstairs but not in bedrooms. Phone available in house for renters' use.

Nearby:

  • All essential shopping – supermarkets, fish markets, bakery, small convenience store – in the village of Aberfeldy, a five-minute drive away.
  • Walk across beautiful fields and streams to Aberfeldy, and beyond to the cascading waterfalls at the Birks of Aberfeldy. Forest walks at Weem and Drummond Hill. High-level walking around Glen Lyon and the hills of
    Breadalbane.
  • The nearby Pitlochry Festival Theatre runs from May to early October.
  • Blair Castle, home to the Dukes of Atholl, is 30 minutes away. Because of its historic contents and war-torn past, it is one of Scotland’s most visited castles.
  • Scone Palace, the ancient crowning place of Scottish kings, is 45 minutes away.
  • Golf nearby at Kenmore, an 18-hole course beautifully set amid loch and mountain, or at Strathtay, a small but very nice 9-hole course. Many other courses within easy driving distance.
  • St. Andrews, with its famous golf courses and historic castle and cathedral ruins, is 1 1/2 hours away.

Transportation:

  • Edinburgh is 1 1/2 hours. Inverness is 2 1/2 hours. Perth is 45 minutes.
  • The nearest train station is 15 minutes away in Pitlochry.

Rates:

  • Rates include gas and electricity, all linens, cleaning service after departure, and central heat.
  • Security deposit required.

Note: Rentals begin on Saturday after 4:00 p.m


 
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