Castle Rental Details

Weekend break: Due to cancellation now available 2nd to 5th June 2011 now available at the reduced rate of £2300. Week beginning 28th May also reduced by £150 - was £3500 now £3350 - call 01738 451610 to book.

Persie House is the perfect rural idyll, a wonderful house engulfed in peaceful tranquillity and surrounded by the beautiful Perthshire countryside.  When approached from the front drive this enchanting Edwardian country house with its turreted facade, emerges through the trees with a welcoming grandeur. With lawns and sweeping herbaceous borders to the left and the glimpse of a tennis court through the mature woodlands to the right, there is a feeling time has stood still here and never more so than when stepping into the magnificent wood panelled entrance hall where there is a real sense of Edwardian splendour. The drawing room, with its open fire and large bay window over looking the garden, has a comfortable elegance, whilst the study provides a cosy retreat in which to spend some quiet time sitting in front of a roaring log fire.  The dining room, which can comfortably seat eighteen, is a fabulous setting for candlelit dining whether it be a formal dinner or more relaxed family meals, and then retire to the games/function room to play table tennis or move back the furniture and dance the night away. With ten comfortable and traditionally furnished bedrooms to choose from and a handy dormitory sleeping five – ideal for children - this is the ultimate hideaway whether for larger parties or more intimate gatherings.

There is a wide variety of things to do and see in this area.  Activities range from climbing and walking with many Munros within easy reach, to the more leisurely pursuit of fishing for brown trout at the bottom of the garden.  Ski slopes are 10 miles to the north whilst golfers can enjoy the numerous golf courses in the area including the championship courses of Rosemount (15mins drive) and Carnoustie (45mins drive).  With Glamis Castle, Scone Palace and Balmoral Castle all within an hours drive, this house is an ideally central location from which to see the true diversity of the Scottish Highlands, from rugged wilderness of the Cairngorms to the sophistication of Scotland’s major cities all within two hours drive.

Closer to home guests may wish to fish for salmon on the Blackwater River or spend the day in the boat of one of Persie’s lochs surrounded by swans moorhen and coots, trying to outwit the wild brown trout.  Shooting and stalking can also be arranged locally. Or simply enjoy wandering round the grounds, watch the red squirrels or catch a glimpse of a roe deer, and fill your lungs full of fresh Scottish air.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
Large hall, drawing room, dining room, study, games room/function room, garden/sun room, kitchen with aga, pantry, laundry room, cold room, two cloakrooms with wc and whb, gun/boot room.Cooks accommodation – twin bedroom, bathroom with wc, whb and bath with shower.

First Floor
Double master bedroom and ensuite with bath, whb and wc, four twin bedrooms with whb, single bedroom with whb, family bathroom with bath, wc, and whb, two further bathrooms with bath and whb, and two separate wcs,

Second Floor
Four twin bedrooms, three family bathrooms with wc, whb and bath with shower attachment, large dormitory bedroom with five single beds and small seating area in the turret.

Activities

Salmon fishing on the Blackwater River Two trout lochs – one with boats. Shooting and stalking can be arranged. Golf Touring Skiing Walking/Climbing Mountain Biking

Included

Linen and  towels provided. Oil, logs and electricity included. Two hours domestic assistance per day included in rent.

TV's, video, oil fired Aga, electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer, table tennis table, tennis court. Three kennels. 

Two hours daily housekeeping includes all the reception rooms and bathrooms in addition to the fires being laid.  Extra domestic help and cook is available by arrangement: resident manager/housekeeper.

Dogs restricted to kennels

Extra refundable cost: Good Housekeeping Deposit £500

Persie is offered for let Saturday - Saturday but flexibility may be possible

Short breaks by arrangement

Local Facilities

Hotel serving food and local post office and general store –milk, veg, eggs, papers, etc 3miles at Bridge of Cally.Blairgowrie with all shops and facilities 7 miles.