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Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth

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Exterior
Earn River Cottage - marrying the charm of the traditional with the modern.
BBQ area for al fresco dining.
An ideal space to enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks.
Comfortable seating, a flat screen TV and a well stocked wood burning stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Perth, SCT
  • Place, Huntingtower Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, McDiarmid Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Perth Ice Rink
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth

This traditional cottage has been beautifully restored to a very high standard; bright & stylishly furnished with an open plan kitchen/living area with underfloor heating. The open plan area comprises a well equipped kitchen with integrated appliances, comfortable dining and additional seating in the glass extension to catch the morning sun with a coffee from the Nespresso machine. The living area has comfortable seating, a flat screen TV and a well-stocked wood burning stove.

The bedrooms are both ensuite; the master having a roll top bath in the bathroom. A door from the twin room leads onto a patio with a cafe style table & chairs perfect for morning coffee. A separate outhouse is provided as a perfect wet kit boot room. There is a stainless steel sink, washing machine, tumble drier and overhead pulley for drying clothes.

In addition to two laid lawn areas to the front of the cottage there are two separate decking areas for al fresco dining and BBQs. Deck chairs are also provided to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

As part of our commitment to the environment we used to use refillable products from Scottish Fine Soaps in the bathrooms. We have replaced these with smaller single use bottles (any not used are not recycled to the next guests).

EPC Rating - C

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suitable for unsupervised children; river
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put the keys back in the lock box
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PK11338F

About the area

Perth

Located in Perth, this cottage is in a rural area. Maggie Wall's Memorial and Huntingtower Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dunning Golf Club and Whitemoss Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Perth Ice Rink or McDiarmid Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Perth, SCT

What's nearby

  • Huntingtower Castle - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • McDiarmid Park - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Perth Ice Rink - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Perth Theatre - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Perth Concert Hall - 12 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Perth Station - 18 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gloagburn Farm Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tesco Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth on 14 June 2026 start from NZ$334, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Award Winning Ideal Rural Escape in Earn Valley 5 min from Perth located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Rollo Park, Perth Leisure Pool and Dunning Golf Club. St Serf's Church and Maggie Wall's Memorial are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage just minutes from Perth. Soaps and shampoos in bathroom and crisp, clean linens and towels. We appreciated the slippers and housecoats and we enjoyed the welcome basket. The Kirkstyle Pub in nearby Dunning was fantastic as was Gloagburn Farm Market. Hope to return someday.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in lovely countryside with river access. very thoughtful provision of appliances, kitchen and diningware. Beds super comfy with egyptian cotton sheets and big fluffy towels! Overall a very aesthetic exerience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morag K.

Beautiful accommodation. In relaxing surroundings

Great quality cottage in quiet surroundings close to Perth, beautifully renovated and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We're glad to hear you had a relaxing time at the cottage. Hopefully we will see you on the Estate again in the future. Lesley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart S.

Excellent location and nicely appointed property

It was great - location ideal for seeing the area and nice and peaceful- enjoyed walking and relaxing in the property also - would recommend it to others
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thanks for your lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit. Lesley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday break

Short break, and River Cottage was ideal - standard of accommodation and setting all first class.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A place to unwind

A very peaceful location with easy access to towns, cities and attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious

Lovely place, great accommodation, heated floors and towel warmers, quiet, ample parking, great places to eat. The wood stove kept us toasty. Hope to stay here again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a wonderful experience

I would recommend this property highly
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stone cottage

This cottage was warm and welcoming from the moment we unlocked the door. We stayed 4 nights but wished we had booked more. From the heated floors to the soaking tub and the beautiful walk to the river everything was 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda s.

Rural heaven

Loved our stay in Earn River Cottage. Attention to detail is excellent from bedding to crockery ,super clean windows,comfy beds,utility shed,location,peace was all great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Linda Thanks so much for those lovely words, I'm so glad you had a nice time. You were so lucky with the weather. Perhaps we will see you back on the Estate at some point in the future. Lesley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Amazing!

If you are looking for a comfortable, quiet and serene setting, this is the place. It is simply amazing! I can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you for your lovely review . We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and it would be lovely to see you on the Estate again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

On arrival we looked at the cottage, it was wonderful. The inside was just as good. We saw a abundance of wildlife and had a fabulous stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to do this review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. It's certainly a lovely spot to see the wildlife.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

5-star + accommodation - excellent

Wonderful base for looking at Perthshire. Although the weather was mixed, it was always lovely to return to the cottage to enjoy a most comfortable evening. The proprietors had thought of everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thanks very much for your review. We're delighted to hear you had a lovely time at the Cottage. Hope to see you again on the Estate sometime in the future. Lesley Dupplin Estate
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifford L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We were blown away

What a fantastic property. The house was spotless on our arrival and so well equipped. First impression was that it was a Show Home, both inside and out. The beds were very comfortable and the duvets were amazing. We had a great time exploring the local area and there was no need for any heating as the weather was lovely and warm. We would recommend this home to anyone. The Lees.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Fantastic property to relax and hide away from it all, but only 10 minutes west of Perth.

We had a fabulous time here, by stocking the fridge & switching off for 3 days. The property had everything we needed & we were well looked after before & on our arrival by the Lesley.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hi Andrew Thanks so much for your kind words. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully we may see you again on the Estate in the future. Lesley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage in a lovely setting

We had a wonderful stay here. The cottage was great, beautifully decorated, had everything we needed. Bright and in a lovely area. Loved watching the lambs in the field beside us. Short distance to pubs, farm shops etc. Can't wait to come back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're always so pleased to hear what our guests think of the cottage. Hopefully see you again on the Estate soon. Lesley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

Earn River Cottage was our home away from home for 10 glorious days. The location is ideal for exploring the area. Nearby Gloagburn Farm Shop and Kirkstyle Inn for dining were just a few of our favourites. The cottage is very well appointed, and the welcome basket was a real treat. We will be returning very soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bob & Marian

Very professionally run Vrbo. The place was spotless. All communication with Vrbo ownership was prompt and excellent. Lesley & Donryn are excellent communicators and thank you both for giving us a great anniversary vacation.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Thanks for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed yourselves. Hopefully see you back on the Estate at some time in the future. Lesley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

A Spring Break

This is our second visit to Earne Cottage, I don’t think it will be our last. The cottage has everything you need and as in immaculate condition, exactly as described on the website. We found it to be an ideal base for exploring around Scotland.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to post this lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you visit us again. Hopefully you can visit us again, whether it be to Earn River or to one of our other cottages.
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Great cottage. Lovely decor and log fire. Everything you would need. Very relaxing. Not a fan of Internet TV. Needs a Sky box
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2024
Thank you for your review. We were slightly surprised to receive a review 8 months after staying siting the fact that we need a Sky box. Since your stay, after finally getting the internet and a Smart TV, we have now switched back to a dish to make it easier for our guests. This is our most sought after and highly reviewed cottage . I have written to you privately to understand why you felt the cottage did not live up to the 5 star rating we have worked very hard to achieve so we can address any concerns you may have.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in the countryside

Really nice cottage off the beaten track near Perth. We found it a great home base for our visits e.g. to Stirling, Edinburgh and Aberfeldy. The cottage is very well equipped - nothing we were missing. The hosts were very friendly and responsive as well. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Thanks so much for your kind review. We do appreciate you taking the time to do this. Perhaps we'll see you on the estate again in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine Y.

Fantastic!

This cottage is fantastic! Clean, beautiful and well done! I could live here. Beautiful setting. Quiet and comfortable. It was just my husband and myself but, it would also be a great place for a family to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Jeannine Thanks you so much for the lovely review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your visit. It's always nice to hear that our guests love the cottage as much as we do. Lesley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

Excellent

A delightful cottage in a lovely location. Well thought out and presented. Will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thanks so much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and we hope to see you on the again in the near future. Lesley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed before and love the property. It’s well equipped with tasteful, good quality furnishings comfy beds and luxurious linen. We had a bit of an issue getting the code for the keys but that could be my lack of tech knowledge! Slightly disappointed that on this visit we couldn’t get down to the river as I had promised I would swim every day. However we had a wonderful relaxing time, the birds and wildlife are amazing, and because the grounds are so extensive and well thought out, even when it rained we could still be outdoors. A beautiful peaceful place even if there were lots of cobwebs in the shower room. I’m sure we’ll return
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you for the review. Do you mind me asking what the issue was getting the code for the keys - did you not receive the message? It would be good to know in order that we can avoid any issues going forward. Also, apologies for the cobwebs. I'll mention this to the housekeeper. Thanks.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secret Hideaway

Fantastic 'away from it all' cottage. This cottage is hidden away in rural surroundings but a 5 minute drive from Perth City centre, making it a great base to explore Perthshire. It is beautifully decorated with extremely tasteful furnishings and fittings of a very high standard. It also has its very own private beach (pebble) on the river Earn. Highly recommend this cottage and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thanks for your review and your lovely feedback about the interior furnishing of Earn River. My kids loved that 'beach' growing up and it hosted many a skimming stone contest with those nice flat pebbles. Its a lovely place to get away from it all and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again. kind regards Donryn

About the host

Hosted by Dupplin Estate

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My husband and I live on and run Dupplin Estate which has been in the Dewar family for over a century

Why they chose this property

Derelict for years, in a beautiful location and used only to house my father in laws fishing rods this cottage was crying out for a renovation

What makes this property unique

Birdwatchers paradise
Close to the river Earn, beautiful quiet woodland walks and private riverside picnics all just by walking out of your front door
Rural , yet only 5 minutes drive into Perth
Glass suntrap porch to feel you are outdoors even when the weather closes in.

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