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Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village

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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Lake
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Fortingall, Perthshire
  • Place, Fortingall Yew
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Canyoning Scotland
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Glenlyon Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Aberfeldy

With a stay at this cottage in Aberfeldy, you'll be on a river, just a 5-minute walk from Fortingall Yew and 13 minutes by foot from Canyoning Scotland. .This family-friendly cottage is 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Fortingall Church.
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What's nearby

  • Fortingall Yew - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Canyoning Scotland - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Glenlyon Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Taymouth Castle - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 30 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ferryman’s Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Poet’s Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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).
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Please leave the cottage in a tidy state - wash up, put trash in bins and remove all personal items (including unfinished foods). If heavy cleaning is required, an additional charge may be levied.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: £20 charge (up to 2 dogs)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PK11467F

Property is also known as

Charming Cottage Historic Arts Crafts Village Fortingall

Charming Historic Arts Crafts Village Fortingall

Charming Historic Arts Crafts

Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village Cottage

Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village Aberfeldy

Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angus R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cottage in the quietest corner of the courtyard. Julia is an excellent host, and whilst there is some outstanding routine maintenance it did not detract from a great stay in a wonderful location. A starter pack of logs did us the the three nights we stayed and being stove people it provided all the heat we required to be very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter G., Sheffield UK

Liked: Cleanliness
A spacious, well equipped cottage, comfortable beds and good showers. Communications with the host were promptly answered. Comprehensive information provided prior to arrival.
Good location for a walk in the woods at Innerwick up Glen Lyon
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spacious and comfortable location in Glen Lyon and the tiny gem of Fortingall. Great access to Scottish Crannog Center and amazing walks in all directions. Nice little back garden, electric car charge and Hotel Fortingall next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location. This charming cottage is right across the street from lush green pastures and sheep. Just steps away is also a hotel that you can pop over for a drink or dine inside. This was the perfect location for our family to take day trips and return to our quaint cottage to enjoy a meal or warm up by the fire. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cosy spacious cottage. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan N.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Frederica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don S., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn m.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Maggi M., Canada, between Ottawa and Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect setting

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

10/10 Excellent

Gill L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

M B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place!

This is my first time in Scotland and it has left me wanting more. The accommodation was amazing and all amenities were there. The house was beautifully clean and a perfect home from home. We all really enjoyed our stay and felt fully recharged.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toby G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a birthday weekend!

Fantastic property, well furnished, really spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Perfect garden for a dog. Beautiful location and within easy reach of Aberfeldy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage Experience

The cottage at Fortingall was a wonderful place to stay. Clean and had everything you needed. Julie was very helpful. Beautiful countryside and secluded. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022