The Old Manse At Farleyer

Stay in this stunning Scottish manor house that’s been lovingly decorated with tradition in mind yet contains modern luxuries throughout. The home will comfortably host ten guests, making it ideal for a celebratory family get-together or a group of friends looking to enjoy some of the Tay Valley’s finest outdoor activities. The ever-helpful house manager is available to organise a group outing such as fishing, stalking or shooting, and each day you can look forward to returning home to the comfort and luxury of this well-thought-out home. Large groups can benefit from an on-site converted steading, which sleeps four more guests.

This Tay Valley home celebrates Scottish culture throughout, with heavy tartan fabrics and impressive landscape paintings adorning the walls. Spacious rooms are filled with antique furnishings, beautiful feature fireplaces and large windows displaying the stunning surrounding landscape. The house is entirely welcoming, and you won’t struggle to make yourselves instantly at home.

Family life often centres around the kitchen, and that is celebrated here in this grand property. The kitchen is a bright and airy room with an abundance of work spaces, plus a dining table for more casual meals, a TV for entertainment and even the luxury of a wine cooler. Prepare meals on the traditional Aga then head into the grand dining room to enjoy a celebratory birthday or anniversary meal. Choose from the two sitting rooms to relax in, one of which boasts charming chess table and each containing an open fire or wood burner.

Heading up to the first floor, you’ll find five spacious bedrooms with handsome antique furniture and tartan soft furnishings throughout. Three of these bedrooms contain vast super king-size beds and en-suite bathrooms for a touch of privacy. Each and every bedroom benefits from a TV, perfect for lazy mornings. A shared family bathroom can be found on this floor, and all bathrooms have been decorated in a traditional style. One en-suite features a stand-alone roll-top bath, perfect for relaxing after a long day of outdoor activities.

Enjoy an abundance of outdoor space throughout your stay here, where vast gardens offer space for children to play or for adults to relax with a summer soiree. The gardens are lined by towering trees which, along with the remote country location of the property, ensures relative privacy throughout your stay. A patio area directly adjacent to the house offers a large outdoor dining table, and a quality gas BBQ makes dining alfresco a real treat. Enjoy a cool glass of wine or a local Scotch whilst children play on the lawn. To the front of the property, you’ll find a spacious driveway with ample parking spaces.

• 5 bedrooms – 3 super-king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
• 4 bathrooms - 2 en-suite shower rooms, 1 en-suite bathroom, 1 family bathroom with shower over bath
• Towels included
• Drying room and cloakroom with WC
• AGA, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, wine cooler
• Utility room with large washer/dryer
• Wood burner and open fire – 2 baskets of logs included (further baskets available to purchase at £5 each)
• TV, DVD, SkyTV in communal rooms. Further TVs in all bedrooms.
• Wi-Fi included
• Mature private garden with furniture and views over the Tay Valley
• Gas BBQ
• On-site parking
• Falconry displays, distillery tours, stalking, shooting and fishing may be available by arrangement at an additional cost arranged directly with the house manager
• Salmon fishing - the house has two beats on the Tay which have 8 rods and may be available and rented daily at an additional cost
• Farleyer Steading is situated behind the house and sleeps an additional 4 people if let with The Old Manse
• Shops, supermarkets and restaurants are under 4 miles away in Aberfeldy
• Dogs are restricted to kitchen/dining area, back hall and laundry room
• Short breaks are available through January, February and November
• Arrival: 16:30 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 £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Keen fishermen will enjoy the local fishing opportunities dotted around the property. The home boasts two beats on the River Tay which can be accessed just 1 mile from the home. Leave your equipment behind, as the property offers eight fishing rods available by prior arrangement. The house manager will happily organise a fishing trip, or similarly take you on a shooting or stalking excursion locally (extra charges apply). Less than 1 mile from the house, you'll find the popular Highland Safari company which offers safari tours of the surrounding countryside and the chance to feed and stroke red deer and barn owls. You're also just 0.5 miles from a paintball site, the ideal excursion for big kids.

Head to the market town of Aberfeldy, which at 3 miles away makes a quick drive or longer country walk. This town boasts an independent cinema, local restaurants and country pubs. Another popular pub can be found 3.5 miles in the opposite direction; a waterside public house on the banks of Loch Tay. Whilst here, enjoy a wander around the Tay Forest Park. 16.5 miles away is the popular Perthshire viewing point of Queen's View, which offers a stunning setting of Loch Tummel and further sections of Tay Forest park.

Truly enjoy Scotland's finest export with a trip to a local distillery for a tour or tasting of some quality Scotch. Three independent distilleries can be found within 5 miles of the property. Those who prefer to explore the area's heritage can visit Taymouth Castle (6.5 miles) or Castle Menzies (3 miles).