The area offers many opportunities for leisure pursuits including golf, walking, cycling, boating, swimming and mountaineering. Scone Palace, Blair Castle, Edinburgh, Stirling and many other tourist attractions are all within easy driving distance. There are many golf courses less than an hour away, including St Andrews and Gleneagles.
The tranquil hamlet of Inchyra enjoys a wonderful location on the banks of the River Tay. The village of Glencarse is about 1 mile away. It has one hotel and a shop with Post Office facilities. There are a number of other good hotels / pubs within a few miles which serve excellent bar food. Inchyra is an ideal location to escape the hurly burly of city life. However a car is essential to make the most of the area.
The cottage is situated within the extensive grounds of the proprietor's house and is surrounded by nice gardens. Guests have their own garden area with garden furniture and BBQ. There is also a raised walkway to the river's edge. Exclusive parking for the bothy is adjacent to the cottage.
Well constructed using the original stone of the salmon bothy (which it replaced), the finish is to a very high standard with extensive use made of natural wood finishings.
The accommodation is generous. The ground floor has two large bedrooms each with twin beds, electric blankets, pine furniture and hair dryer. There is a fully tiled shower room with WC and WHB. Bed linen and towels will be supplied. The upper floor has a large living room which stretches the entire length of the building, with comfortable seating area, TV, DVD, HI-FI and open plan kitchen and dining areas. All windows enjoy fine views towards the river. A wood-burning stove supplies most of the heating and the energetic can assist by gathering driftwood from the river bank at low tide.
The kitchen area is attractively fitted with floor and wall mounted units in natural pine. Integral electric hob and built in electric oven. There is an automatic washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, microwave oven, coffee maker and food processor. It is well equipped and an ample supply of all kitchen utensils is provided.
The number of guests must not exceed the capacity indicated except in the case of infants (less than 2) for whom the client brings travel cot and necessary linen. Well behaved pets are welcome by prior arrangement. We ask our guests to restrict smoking to the garden.