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

Cottage in Perth with kitchen and patio

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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
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Perth, SCT
  • Place, Perth Concert Hall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Perth Racecourse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Scone Palace
    ‪19 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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 hiking/biking trails, horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Map
Perth, SCT

What's nearby

  • Huntingtower Castle - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Perth Art Gallery and Museum - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Perth Concert Hall - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Perth Racecourse - 16 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Scone Palace - 19 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tesco Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tesco Cafe - ‬8 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 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, Dunning Golf Club and St Serf's Church. Maggie Wall's Memorial and Keltie Loch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie M., Glasgow

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary S., Paisley

Wonderful Relaxing Stay

We have just checked out of this cottage after enjoying a wonderful few days over New Year. The property is finished to a very high standard and is very cosy with underfloor heating as well as a log burner. There was a welcome hamper for us when we arrived, including some champagne, which was a nice touch. It's in a great location for access to the highlands. It was a shame to leave and we would love to come back some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

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

Outstanding

There are not enough superlatives to describle this house - and it is a large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house - not a cottage. It is well laid out, fully-equipped and clearly fits in a "superior" category - no wonder it has won awards. It is in a private, peaceful location and there is a short bushland path to your own isolated picnic table on the banks of the Earn River. The property description and photos are accurate but cannot convey how nice this place is. In the country but close to Perth, with both a large Tesco and well equipped farm shop/cafe 10 minutes away. There is also a quaint country pub within a short drive. The beds are excellent. Donryn is a great host and responds promptly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sometimes you book somewhere and have such high expectations, that they can not possibly be reached. This was most certainly NOT the case with this property. All expectations were exceeded, and believe me, they were high before arrival!The cottage is beautiful, set in a dip, with land around it. Lots of private outside space. On going inside our pleasure grew. It smelt so clean and welcoming. A beautiful basket of goodies awaited us in the kitchen which was a nice touch. Speaking of the kitchen, it's very well stocked with all you could possibly need to cook. The farm shop nearby does great ready meals and this was the limit of my cooking this time!The bedrooms are roomy and both have en-suites, one with bath, the other with shower. This worked well with our party of 3.A short walk through the gate gets you to the river Earn. What a beautiful spot to sit and take in the peace. Although the pheasant were keen to let us know they were about!Loads to do in the area and our 7 nights whizzed by. Would we return, most definitely.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Stefan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir durften eine Woche in diesem außergewöhnlichen Objekt verbringen. Alle Zimmer, sowie das Anwesen insgesamt, sind ungewöhnlich großzügig dimensioniert. Man hat überall Platz en masse. Die Ausstattung ist hochwertig und ungewöhnlich umfangreich. Die Nähe zum Fluss ist wunderbar. Hier konnten wir vom Otter, über Rehe, Hasen und Wiesel usw. viele Tiere beobachten. Die Kommunikation mit unseren Gastgebeen war unkomplitziert und schnell. Insofern bleibt die Erinnerung an einer schönen Woche Urlaub in einem tollen Anwesen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

G B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cottage was in an idyllic location, beautifully-kept grounds, clean cottage interior. Well-loved furniture but sheets and towels very clean. Robes and slippers very much appreciated. Check-in was easy, kitchen facilities excellent for cooking dinners in. Wi-Fi access was adequate but we rented our own mobile Wi-Fi hotspot for our use. The roads around the cottage were one-lane and very narrow, scary for me as an American, but we had no issues. The shed with full laundry facilities was very much appreciated as we stayed for 17 days. The microwave location being in the shed and not the kitchen was slightly inconvenient but I understand if it's location was due to electrical restrictions. We had fun bird watching and seeing the deer, pheasants and hares around the cottage. Being a very hot summer we had issues with wasps, bees and flies coming in the cottage windows and doors, which had no screens. There were no ceiling or standing fans in the cottage and we couldn't open the windows due to the bugs so it got hot at stuffy at times. The glass front could use some privacy screens for night time but it provided a lovely view during the day. Communication with the hosts was prompt, respectful and helpful. Overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

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

Small jewel

Four of us (2 adults and 2 teenagers) were lucky to stay in this cottage for a week. We were greeted with a lovingly packed basket of local goodies. The cottage itself leaves nothing to be desired. The kitchen is very well equipped and the rooms are lovingly furnished. The Earn River is accessible via a private entrance. Due to its location, Perth can be reached in 5-10 minutes. Cities such as Edinburgh or Glasgow can also be reached within an hour. Nature and hiking areas can also be reached quickly and easily. The house exceeded our expectations and helped us to relax and calm down. We would love to come back anytime. We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Astrid C.

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

Top

Alles sehr schön, sauber und unkompliziert!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

One of the best!

A wonderful property to stay in for a holiday. Warm, welcoming, comfortable, spotless, quiet with a terrific outlook onto woods and fields. Lovely welcome pack on arrival, clear instructions for appliances and the well stocked wood burner. We loved listening to the many birds, spotted red squirrel and deer and all from the inspired front conservatory! We experienced sun hot enough to lie out in, rain, wind and even snow on the last day. Excellently positioned for visiting other towns and the local pub, 10 minutes away, was a delight. We will definitely book again, hopefully in a different season to witness the trees in leaf.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin V.

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

Just superb

We've previously stayed in their larger property a few miles away and had a fantastic time. This time didn't disappoint either. Their standards are impeccable, I defy anyone to stay there and say there was something the owners hadn't thought of because we couldn't think of anything. The treats there on arrival are a lovely touch, cleanliness 1st rate, fantastic open plan living, very comfortable beds and country living but with Perth only 10 minutes drive away. As my heading says, just superb and we will be booking again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto Z., Dresden, Germany

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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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

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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