Drummond House

This elegant Victorian townhouse is in a peaceful village location and is an ideal choice for a gathering of family or friends. Set in the heart of Birnam, Dunkeld, this five-bedroom dog-friendly home boasts a Scots Baronial style with cosy features, a pizza oven and a ground-floor library for those who love getting lost in the pages of a book. Find peace, tranquillity and many outdoor activities on the doorstep of this fabulous holiday home.

Blending traditional charm with period features, distinctive period decor and generously sized rooms, the interiors in this house are truly something to gaze upon. This unique sanctuary maximises its rich Scottish heritage with one-of-a-kind antiques, tartan furnishings, heavy drapes, and dainty china sets for an atmosphere that adds that extra-special dash of luxury to your getaway.

Drop your walking boots off at the door and head into the ground-floor library to unwind with a glass of wine and a few pages of your favourite novel. This is unwinding at its finest! Strike up the electric fireplace when the evenings draw cold or get your blood pumping with a boogie to the jazz or classic tunes playing from the sound system.

The modern and contemporary kitchen is spectacular and offers guests everything they could possibly need for leisurely breakfasts through to formal dinners. A large Rangemaster, two ovens, a coffee machine, a rack of spices, and well-stocked cereals and grains are sure to get your head chef excited to get started. There's even a period butler's pantry across the hall for plating up on the fanciest china!

Once everyone is full, retreat to the drawing room on the first floor and cosy up in front of the gas fire. The children will be happy to escape the adults to the back of the house, which overlooks the courtyard garden and houses plenty of board games, a Smart TV and lots of pillowy seating.

When it's time to turn in, five handsome bedrooms can be found across two floors. Four king-size beds and one small double bed provide serene nights after long days of exploring, and all offer en-suite facilities for added privacy.

Venturing outside, you will find a beautiful, enclosed garden, so you can be safe knowing the children are nearby. The outdoor furniture is laid out for relaxing with a wee dram, while the table offers memorable al fresco dining during those balmier months.

• 5 bedrooms – 4 king-size and 1 small double (suitable for 1 adult or two children)
• 6 bathrooms - 4 en-suite shower rooms with WCs; 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC under attic stairs
• Electric range with 6 zone induction hob, 2 ovens and a grill, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, large undercounter fridge and 1 undercounter freezer
• Washer/Dryer
• Gas feature fire in the drawing room
• Smart TV in the snug
• Travel Cot and Highchair available
• Enclosed patio and garden with seating areas, furniture and pizza oven
• Welcome hamper supplied on arrival
• Please ensure to follow the dog rules and that dogs are not permitted on beds or furnishings
• Spices, cereals, flours and grains are also supplied for guest use and work on a use and replace basis if significant amounts are used
• Enclosed rear garden with outdoor furniture and BBQ
• Storage for bikes may be available by special arrangement
• Unlimited free street parking available next to the property (subject to availability)
• Pubs, restaurants, shops all within 200 metres
• Launderette is just a few metres from the property behind the Post Office
• Railway station is 0.5 miles
• Guests looking to book from US and Canada please change time zone settings to Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon and London by going into menu start, settings time and language, date and time this will allow a booking from overseas.
• Provisional Short Term Let Licence Number: PK11979P
• EPC Rating - Band E
• This property will be decorated for Christmas
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Located in the charming village of Birnam, this property is surrounded by many amenities, including the Birnam Arts Centre, Beatrix Potter Garden, tearooms and a village shop. Stock up on supplies, or play traditional games at the Beatrix Potter exhibition.

Another lovely village that sits in this picturesque part of Perthshire is Dunkeld (0.5 miles). Walk along Atholl Street's variety of specialist shops or mosey along the river, which provides excellent views of Thomas Telford's Dunkeld Bridge. Remember to look out for the brightly coloured 'little houses' of Dunkeld, built over 300 years ago.

Get back to nature with a visit to The Hermitage (1 mile), one of the most scenic parts of Highland Perthshire. Follow in the footsteps of some of their most notable visitors, including William Wordsworth, Queen Victoria, and J M W Turner, as you wander through this stretch of magical Perthshire forest. For a circular route with spectacular views, follow the riverside path towards Rumbling Bridge, through more woodland and eventually, back to the car park. It's 2.5 hours of rustic woodlands and finished with a picnic with the whole group.