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A lovingly Restored Blacksmith's Cottage

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Kirkmichael, Scotland
  • Cairngorms National Park
    9 min drive
  • Kirkmichael Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Pitlochry Station
    29 min drive
  • Dundee (DND)
    64 min drive

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About the area

Blairgowrie

With a stay at this cottage in Blairgowrie, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Edradour Distillery. .This family-friendly cottage is 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Glenshee Ski Centre and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Auchintaple Loch.

What's nearby

  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery - 15 min drive
  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 17 min drive
  • Blair Castle - 28 min drive
  • The House of Bruar - 28 min drive
  • Glenshee Ski Centre - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Pitlochry Blair Atholl Station - 25 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kirkmichael Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mervat's Village Gallery & Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A lovingly Restored Blacksmith's Cottage

Smithy Cottage is a lovingly restored former 18th Century Blacksmith's cottage. The Cottage is situated in the quiet village of Kirkmichael in the heart of Highland Perthshire. Surrounded by stunning scenery, the River Ardle, busy towns only a short drive away. The Cottage has a peaceful, well-established garden and private parking. The village shop and two local pubs are within easy walking distance.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Mark & Rachael Wood

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Blackout curtains

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1001 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number Smithy Cottage has property EPC Rating E Scotland Short Term Let Licence Number: PK11569F Important note: Every self-catering property in Scotland must now meet rigorous health and safety standards and apply to have a licence to operate. Smithy Cottage, Kirkmichael is licensed with Perth & Kinross Council.

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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A lovingly Restored Blacksmith's Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miriam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful in every way
This former Blacksmith Cottage has been transformed into a beautiful location. Everything we needed was there with all the modern conveniences. Rachael spoiled us with treats and was available anytime we needed her.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Lovely cottage conveniently located in the gateway to the Highlands. We used the cottage as a springboard to all the places we wanted to visit; Perth, Pitlochry, St. Andrews, Balmoral, etc. Great location for accessing hiking opportunities as well.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short trip with friends
Lovely quiet place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin Alissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay at Smithy Cottage
Smithy Cottage is a perfect place to stay for a small family or group of friends that want to explore Scotland. It is very cozy and comfortable. The location is only a short drive from the A9 and you are able to easily go in any direction to explore. There’s a small shop next door that is great for getting a drink or small snack. The cottage is well fitted to be able to cook every day too. The garden is so green and lovely. Very quiet village. We loved our stay and the hosts Rachael and Mark are fantastic! We highly recommend and hope to be back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosamund and Hugh P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy village retreat
Friendly hosts very comfortable and clean convenient location lovely garden
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
This is the most perfect cottage. It is very well maintained and has pretty much everything you need. The owners live very close so if we needed anything they were very helpful. Would definitely recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
We had a lovely time at the cottage, visiting lots of lovely places around and about, the cottage was really nice, we had BBQs in the garden and on a night when it was a bit chilly we sat with the log burner on making it lovely and cosy...as with another review the only criticism is that the conservatory really needed a clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Lovely well equipped property, responsive hosts,comfy beds, good location. As it is a restored old cottage you have to be careful not to hit your head on the sloping ceilings. Only small comment is that the conservatory needs to be cleaned. Otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Smithy cottage. At first we were taken aback by its location in the centre of the village, yet the cottage was quite private as it was tucked below a bridge, and the village was very quiet. The Village shop next door was a great convenience, and we enjoyed forest and hill walks every day, as there were many trails nearby. The cottage itself had lots of character, with a lovely sun porch, and great view from the counter and stools in the kitchen. It was tastefully decorated .and had all required amenities. We did suggest that the saucepans could do with replacing,, but the kitchen was well equipped otherwise. The driveway was a bit tricky getting in and out, but despite this, we would highly recommend this cottage for rentals, and would happily stay there again if we are ever back this way. Thanks Rachael and Mark, for your hospitality and welcome gifts! It was a pleasure dealing with you! Heather and John
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!! Highly recommend.
We had a fantastic 3 night stay. The owner's were lovely, very communicative & excellent to deal with. The cottage is well appointed & so spacious. We were expecting a tiny cottage with small rooms but found a spacious haven which was immaculate. We're already planning our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
We had a lovely stay here. The Cottage was lovely, clean and warm. The description is very accurate. The area is very beautiful. Mark and Rachael were great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't wait to come back
We had a wonderful stay at Smithy Cottage. The personal touches that Mark and Rachael made to our stay was much appreciated. Location wise it had it all for us and some really good walks (for the dog) right on your doorstep as well as a friendly and local Village Shop and Pub. The cottage had everything that you need from the kitchen to keeping entertained if it happens to rain. A real home from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D., newcastle upon tyne

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay in beautiful place
Excellent property equipped with everything you could want. A lovely cottage and Mark and Rachel were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
Smithy cottage is beautiful and very well equipped with a lovely dog friendly garden. Rachel and Mark were very attentive hosts. Looking forward to returning on March2022
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, lovely cottage
Perfectly situated between Pitlochry and Blairgowrie, lovely private cottage with great welcome from owners, 100% recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smith Cottage, home from home.
Recently returned home from a weeks holiday at Smithy Cottage with my family. The cottage is very well equipped and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. The grounds are exquisite and our dog enjoyed exploring the secret garden. The cottage is well situated to visit a wide and varied number of attractions including Balmoral and Loch Ness. Mark & Rachael are fantastic hosts, and very welcoming. As a family we can’t recommend Smithy Cottage enough and hope to return sometime in the very near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A delightful cottage. Highly recommended
A real home from home. Rachel and Mark are excellent hosts and their welcome was very warm and friendly. They left a welcome basket with some delicious treats as well as the essentials of bread and milk. The cottage suited our needs perfectly and is well-stocked for self-catering and extremely comfortable. There is plenty to do in the area and we had a fantastic week here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arthur K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a very nice village
Perfect location in the Perthshire Highlands for hillwalking, dog walking and general chilling. We went to both village pubs and had two very nice meals. The house was very comfortable, and the garden nice to chill in. It's a traditional cottage refurbished to modern standards. The hosts live nearby. They were very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. A brilliant spot for a holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
simply amazing
the cottage is stunning ( with a human touch in every single detail) the location is beautiful and the owners the best! mark & rachael made our stay the best possible. cannot wait to come back! laura & family
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a beautiful location
We had a warm and friendly welcome from the owners and the cottage was spotlessly clean and recently refurbished with lots of thoughtful features such a as eggs, bread, wine, shortbread and milk left for us to use. The location is very convenient next to the community shop and opposite the Kirkmichael bar! Beautiful walks from the doorstep and many interesting places to visit including Braemar, Linnh of Dee, Pitlochry, Dunkeld, Glamis Castle and House of Bruar. The cottage gardens are pretty and sunny. We were a party of 5 adults and 3 dogs and found the cottage very spacious. We would recommend this cottage to anybody and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend and will stay again!
Lovely relaxed couple to deal with Loved the property and brilliant location to walk and explore further field Very comfortable beds Really was a home from home Thank you Mark and Rachel

10/10 Excellent

Elmar S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Familienurlaub
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Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023