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Panholes Luxury Cottages near 
Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland

Panholes luxury cottages,  near Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Perthshire, have been lovingly restored and decorated by owners Ruth Hamilton and John Henry to meet the highest level of comfort and design.

This stunning conversion of a 200 year old barn comprises of two separate high quality holiday accommodations. Barn Cottage, being a 2 bedroomed cottage with an adjoining door to the 4 bedroomed Roundhouse.Barn Cottage and the Roundhouse can be rented separately or joined to form a large holiday home that sleeps 12. Both cottages are Wi-Fi enabled. The cottage offers luxury self-catering accommodation for 4 people and the Roundhouse sleeps up to 8. The owners live in the farmhouse so are on site to supply any information or assistance that you may need to ensure you have a relaxing and happy holiday in Scotland.If you are looking for a golf holiday in Scotland, Panholes self catering cottages are the perfect central location, convenient for Gleneagles and St Andrews.

Janet Johnston, a world renowned artist, exhibits her fine watercolours in our cottages.

The barn accommodation is in a breathtaking location combining farmland, hills, rivers and mountains typical of this part of Scotland. Wildlife is abundant, with many birds of prey living in the area and wild deer roaming the fields. The paddock to the front has been landscaped with table and chairs, large alpine beds and a gravelled area offers car parking.

The surrounding area offers a nature reserve; a sanctuary for migrating geese and other wild birds; superb walks and endless rambles in the wonderful, Perthshire countryside, fishing at Orchil Loch Trout Fishery and great biking from local lanes to off road tracks. Situated near Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, it is an ideal location for cottage holidays, especially if you enjoy privacy, space and the freedom to please yourselves, only self catering can offer all this, and with Panholes cottages you can be assured of top quality, luxurious accommodation. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park has spectacular scenery, great walking and water sports. Walks are plentiful and varied, ranging from low level strolls, to serious high level walking, with many Munros (mountains over 3,000 feet, 914m).

The nearest hotel and pubs are to be found 1 mile away in the vilage of Blackford which also has a post office/ general store.

Blackford is the location of Baxters new flagship experience - fine food, clothing, gifts and much more. The magnificent centre is also home to Tullibardine Highland Malt Whisky and Tiso, the outdoor clothing specialist.

For a wider range of restaurants, pubs, cafes and shops Auchterarder is 10 minute drive away.

The world famous Gleneagles Hotel and golf complex, with its challenging championship courses, is 3 miles from your front door. Numerous Scottish golf courses are also within very easy reach. Riding, shooting and falconry are available nearby.

The barn is also an excellent location for exploring the Scottish Highlands and you can enjoy a trip to the west coast of Scotland through Glencoe, which itself is a magnificent drive through stunning landscapes. Perth, Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow are easy motorway trips with their historic sites, art galleries and museums. Retail therapy is in abundance for serious shoppers.The smaller towns of Auchterarder, Bridge of Allan, Comrie, Crieff, Callanderand Dunblane are all within very easy reach. There are so many places to visit in Scotland: malt whisky distilleries, historic houses, castles and cottages, beautiful gardens, churches and a host of other attractions. There are plenty of places of interest and activities near Panholes Cottages, including Blair Drummond Safari Park, Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder, Drummond Trout Fishery, Deep Sea World and a favourite with the children is Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre. Edinburgh and Glasgow also have many places of interest that children will enjoy - Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh Castle, Glasgow Science Centre and The Burrell Collection.

Set in the centre of Scotland, near the beautiful Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, you will find all you need for a perfect vacation in Scotland within easy reach of Panholes Cottages, one of the most desirable 5 star holiday properties offering self catering accommodation in Perthshire.