DUNALASTAIR HOLIDAY HOUSES, SCOTLAND
Self catering holiday cottages in the beautiful Perthshire countryside
Dunalastair, near Pitlochry in the central Highlands of Scotland, is a breath of fresh air, clean and well-equipped self-catering cottages, views to die for, the flame of a log fire, wild places to walk, the tug of a trout on your line, the sight of an osprey, or a red squirrel skimming through the trees, and there is so much to discover.
Highland Perthshire is renowned in Scotland for its wide range of outdoor activities from fascinating highland safaris and scary white water rafting to fishing, field sports and golf and the more leisurely pursuits of visiting castles and gardens, quality shopping, Pitlochry theatre, galleries …… The choice is yours, the choice is endless.
Our nine secluded self-catering holiday cottages, lie in individual locations and offer you a home from home and escape from the hurly burly. They vary in size and sleep from 2 to 8 people. They are surrounded by the magnificent, unspoilt scenery of the Central Highlands. Here you will find lochs fringed with birch trees, mountains rising up to form rocky peaks, such as the famous 'munro' Schiehallion, 'Hill of the Fairies' (1083m). There are wild and windswept heather moorlands which turn purple in August, an ancient Caledonian pine forest - the famous Black Wood of Rannoch.
Rentals, Short Breaks and Late Availability
Rental is by the week and we can also offer short breaks at certain times. Late availability discounts are available as well.
Well Equipped
The cottages ('vacation homes' to our US guests) are very well equipped and comfortable and are constantly updated. They have log fires and eight of the nine have Sky TV. Bridge Cottage has no TV which is a relief to some!
Book Online
Your can browse the website to see up-to-date availability and book securely online.
- Featured on the BBC Holiday programme
- Nine beautifully restored estate cottages sleep 2 to 8 guests
- Each located in its own secluded position
- Just half an hour from Pitlochry and Aberfeldy
- Only two hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow
- Fabulous scenery and views of hills, lochs and glens
- Electricity and oil, bedlinen and towels included in rental
- Pets Welcome
- Log Fires
- Sky TV in 8 cottages
- Four-posters in some cottages
- Huge variety of activities in the area
- Short breaks available at certain times
- Tennis court
- Trout fishing free
- See the abundant wildlife like deer, eagles, whooper swans, osprey, red squirrels and so much more
Summer on Dunalastair
It is June and the wild flowers are magnificent. Our resident whooper swan family have five newly hatched cygnets. The rest of the swans have flown north to breed. There are still a few small patches of snow on the hill tops but the weather is hotter and we are getting sunshine and blue skies. Dunalastair Loch and its vicinity is a haven for all sorts of waterfowl and wildlife both common and rare and the osprey is now back from Africa and can often be seen fishing on the loch. It nests locally. We frequently see red squirrels around the cottages and of course deer and brown hares.
Dunalastair Estate
20,000 acre Dunalastair Estate is family-run and includes, in addition to the self-catering holiday cottages, farming, forestry, fishing, stalking and shooting. There are several Sites of Special Scientific Interest on the estate including Dunalastair Loch.
Day Trips from Dunalastair
Dunalastair is centrally placed so that it is easy to make day trips to such varied places as Loch Ness, Edinburgh, St. Andrews and Loch Lomond and return to your welcoming cottage in the evening.
Bring a Camera or your Paints
This is an idyllic spot for photographers and artists. In May and June the wild flowers are spectacular. In autumn the colours of the Highlands easily compete with New England, and all through the year the magical, ever-changing light makes it essential to have a camera or your painting gear with you. Here is the place to find beauty and dramatic scenery.
Wildlife in the Highlands
The Rannoch area is well known by birdwatchers for its great variety of birds such as eagles, ospreys, rare waterfowl, black and red grouse, barn owls. Also to be seen are deer, pine marten, red squirrels, otters and much more.
Golf and other Activities
Within easy reach in Highland Perthshire are a large number of golf courses with very reasonable green fees and there is a great choice of other activities in the area from Highland Safaris, to pony trekking and white water rafting, from gardens to historic castles, distilleries to woollen shops. There is something for everyone here.
Local Village
The nearby village of Kinloch Rannoch has restaurants and hotels, an activities company, licensed grocer, post office, cafe, churches (Presbyterian and Episcopal), garage, fuel, cycle hire and fishing shop. There is a medical centre in the village.
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