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Peaceful, cosy cottage in idyllic Highland Perthshire in beautiful scenery

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A stone staircase leading up to a building with a garden in front.
More storage on landing
A stone wall with a table and chairs in a grassy field, with mountains in the background.
Bedroom 2
Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Dunkeld, Perthshire
  • Place, Loch of Clunie
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dunkeld Cathedral
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Birnam Oak
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful, cosy cottage in idyllic Highland Perthshire in beautiful scenery

Little Puddockwells is a stone built detached cottage which is adjacent to the owner's property. It is furnished to a good standard and is very well maintained. The cottage is very cosy with oil fired central heating. There is an open plan kitchen/living room. The kitchen includes the dining area and is fully fitted with a fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and electric cooker. The living room has 2 comfortable sofas with a large TV, DVD player and Freeview.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms which sleeps 3 with plenty of storage available. The bathroom is fitted with a bath, a shower over the bath and a heated towel rail.

The garden, equipped with comfortable garden furniture, allows you to enjoy the peace and quiet while watching and listening to our local wildlife. The cottage is sheltered from prevailing winds but there are super views from the garden. There is plenty of parking space.

Linen, towels, dish towels, heating and electricity are included in the rates. The cottage is strictly non-smoking and one well behaved pet is welcome.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Must have own bedding, not on furniture/upstairs
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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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PK12519F
Property # 837569
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

About the area

Dunkeld

Located in Dunkeld, this cottage is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Historic Scotland Stanley Mills and Alyth Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dunkeld and Birnam Sports and Leisure Hub and Murray Star Maze. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Dunkeld, Perthshire

What's nearby

  • Loch of Clunie - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ossian's Hall - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Dunkeld Cathedral - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Birnam Oak - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • The Hermitage - 11 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Dunkeld & Birnam Station - 19 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taybank - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Garden Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aran Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Uisge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ballathie House Hotel - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful, cosy cottage in idyllic Highland Perthshire in beautiful scenery pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Peaceful, cosy cottage in idyllic Highland Perthshire in beautiful scenery?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful, cosy cottage in idyllic Highland Perthshire in beautiful scenery?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, cosy cottage in idyllic Highland Perthshire in beautiful scenery?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, cosy cottage in idyllic Highland Perthshire in beautiful scenery located?

Situated in Dunkeld, this golf cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Loch of the Lowes and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Loch of Clunie. Ossian's Hall and Polney Loch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely little cottage in a wonderful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed our beautiful location and the tranquility.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harriet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay here! Such beautiful surroundings and sweet little cottage which has everything you needed to feel at home. Vast woods only 3 mins walks away, and all the birds and red squirrels were simply enchanting! We would love to come to Little Puddockwells again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I’m so glad you all enjoyed our cottage and it’s wonderful wildlife. Would love to see you all again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surpassed our expectations. Lovely cottage in idyllic surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rowland G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We received a lovely, warm welcome to this beautiful cottage in a beautiful spot. Wildlife and tranquility right there, with walks and straight from the front door. We’ll definitely be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arndt P.

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

Beautiful cottage in lovely location

We really enjoyed our stay in Little Puddockwells. This charming cottage is well- equipped, spotlessly clean and certainly big enough for two. Lots to do and see in the area. Very friendly host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. I'm happy you have enjoyed our beautiful surroundings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catriona P.

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

Great little place

Lovely cottage in beautiful surrounding. We enjoyed our stay, the cottage had everything we needed and location was great for exploring. Great communication from Andrea.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

Delightful

Well equipped, spacious, welcoming cottage.. Great for walks, birdwatching, or just relaxing. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, would love to go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. It was lovely meeting you all. Look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johannes B.

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

Nice holiday home

Nice holiday accommodation in a beautiful environment. Well maintained with good facilities. However, it is a bit dark inside. Furthermore, friendly host and hostess
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Thank you for your review. The 'darkness; has never been commented on before as the lighting is very good. I'm glad you had a good stay and you enjoyed the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gemma E.

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

Picture postcard Scottish Retreat

A highly recommended property and location to stay if you are wanting peace and tranquility. The hosts were very helpful from start to finish as we experienced some awful weather driving up to the cottage. Overall great stay! Many thanks to Will and Andrea, the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2023
Thank you very much for your lovely review. I’m glad you enjoyed our cosy cottage in the awful weather we had! Hopefully you’ll come again when the sun shines😀
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aimée S.

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

Fanatic Stay

The accommodation is just perfect for a get away! Close car journey to Dunkeld, plenty of walks to pick from and the host was so approachable. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

A perfect cottage in a lovely location

There is not much to say that hasn’t already been said. This was an ideal location for exploring this beautiful area. The cottage is very well equipped with easy access. Dunkeld is 10 minutes away with all that you need. I highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Hi Tim, thank you for your lovely review and I am so glad you enjoyed our beautiful cottage and area. Andrea
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen H.

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

Karen

The accommodation was superb:- the cottage was spotless and there everything you needed for a five day stay or even longer. The setting was delightful from the squirrels to the pheasants strolling through the garden. The owners were great: helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Would definitely recommend this stay to others and hopefully we will go back. Thanks to the Cox family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
What a lovely review! Thank you! I'm glad you had such a lovely experience at Little Puddockwells and hopefully we will meet again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

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

Beautiful Cottage and Location.

We have just returned from our week's stay at Little Puddockswell Cottage. The cottage was situated in a beautiful area with Dunkeld and Blairgowrie not to far away. We were met by Andrea who was a really lovely host. The cottage was so well equipped with everything you needed, it also had its own resident squirrels which my son and grandson loved to watch eating the nuts every morning and evening. We had such a wonderful stay and will definitely book to stay again in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2021
What a lovely review. Thank you! It was a pleasure meeting you all and I’m very happy you have booked again for next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

A great start

This was the first stop on our first visit to Scotland and it could not have been better. The cottage, Little Pudockwells, is nicely renovated stone cottage situated on a farm a few miles outside the village of Dunkeld. After walking some of the many woodland trails in the area and dining in Dunkeld it was great to retreat to our quiet cottage and listen to the birds sing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
What a lovely review Thank you! It is indeed a little piece of heaven
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Beautiful cottage and stunningy location

We had a wonderful stay at Little Puddockwells Cottage which had all the amenities needed to the week. Owner super helpful and easily contactable. Immediate surroundings perfect for walking our dog. We can see why Dunkeld has been voted the best town in Scotland to live. The Taybank pub serves excellent food with a large dinning room upstairs and small cosy pub (often with live fiddle and accordion music) downstairs. Dogs are most welcome. They also have a large beer garden leading down to the Tay. Aran Bakery also a must visit. Stay at Puddockwells and you won’t regret it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. I’m glad you took up some recommendations. We do live in a very special place. Hope to see you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relax in peaceful surroundings

We have been returning to this comfortable, comprehensively equipped cottage for several years. Its delightful, peaceful situation provides a variety of interesting walks from its own front door, and there is enough information in the cottage to suggest no end of trips further affield, according to taste. The whole area gives an excellent introduction to the Highlands of Scotland. Dunkeld has a good range of eating places and there are plenty of other choices nearby. A friendly and helpful owner completews what is an excellent package. Highly recommended. Alison and Terry Alsi E. Yorks
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you Alison and Terry for your review. It is always good to see you at Little Puddockwells and we know how much you enjoy the peace and quiet while watching the wildlife all around. When you visit in Spring each year, we know the ospreys must have returned to nearby Loch of the Lowes Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve. I look forward to welcoming you again in August. With kind regards. Andrea
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dorcas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

If you like solitude this holiday cottage is perfrct

Excellent communication with the owners prior to arrival meant check in was seamless (be aware that if you arrive in the dark the house signage isn’t easy to read). The cottage is warm and comfortable with everything you would need for a home from home self catering holiday. The cottage is placed at the end of an unmade up road and was so quiet (perfect for our reactionary rescue dog). It would have helped if a small section of the outside area was fenced off to let our dog out off lead. In the summer views from the outside of the cottage must be wonderful but in the winter there is less to see from inside the cottage. Our only other request would be for some more floor protection and hooks for wet and muddy boots and waterproof clothing. All in all a good value cottage and one we would use again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2022
Thank you very much for your review. I’m delighted you enjoyed your stay in our beautiful part of the world.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal base to go walking from. Really enjoyed the peacefulness and lack of traffic noise. Sat and watched the squirrels and birds which was excellent decompression time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you and I am so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet and our fabulous wildlife.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Conny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein wunderschönes kleines Cottage am Loch of Lowes. Sehr sauber, wunderschönes Außengelände. Ein herzliches Kommunikation. Sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so glad you enjoyed the cottage and appreciated our wonderful countryside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christiane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Puddockwells liegt in herrlich ruhiger Lage im Herzen Schottlands. Das Cottage ist liebevoll mit allem Erforderlichen ausgestattet. Wir haben zwei wunderbar erholsame Wochen erleben können. Die herzlichen und hilfsbereiten Gastgeber haben einen zauberhaften Ort geschaffen und uns einen schönen Empfang bereitet.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay in our beautiful part of the world. I know you particularly enjoyed watching the red squirrels in the morning. You are welcome back anytime. Kind regards. Andrea
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christa L.

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

Grossartig, gerne wieder!

Sehr erholsam, in einem schönen Haus mit angenehmer Atmosphäre! Guter Standort für Erkundungen der umliegenden Region wie Nordküste, Cairngorms National Park, Loch Lemond... Vielen Dank an die Vermieter!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir wurden sehr liebevoll von Andrea empfangen und haben eine wundervolle Woche in diesem sehr schönen Cottage verbracht. Das Haus hat alles, was es braucht und ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet.Die Natur ringsum ist umwerfend. Andrea hat uns bei allen Fragen umgehend geholfen. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Jederzeit wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia J.

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

schönes cottage

gemütliches Cottage in schöner Lage, viele Tierbeobachtungen in der Nähe möglich, sehr nette Gastgeberin, guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
Thank you for your kind review. It was lovely to meet you all and I’m happy you enjoyed our cottage and the beautiful surroundings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cornelis Wilhelmus Maria v.

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

fantastisch huisje

heerlijk huisje en omgeving. heerlijk rustig en alles wat je nodig hebt. zels pruimen uit eigen tuin
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andreas K.

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

Entspannter Familienurlaub

Genau richtig für eine kleine Familie. Perfekter Ort für Ausflüge in die Umgebung. Tolle Möglichkeit Tiere zu beobachten (Eichhörnchen im Garten und Seeadler am Loch of the Lowes). Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. You certainly benefited from the location of our cottage and saw lots of Scotland. It was a pleasure meeting you all.

About the host

Hosted by Andrea Cox

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My husband and I have lived in Dunkeld since 1997 and just love living in such a beautiful part of Highland Perthshire. We both work locally and enjoy sharing our beautiful part of the world with travellers.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is next door to us and we completely renovated it by taking it back to the 4 stone walls and starting again. It is now a modern, cosy cottage with all mod cons and wonderful views over the beautiful countryside. My husband was born and lived in this area until he was 18 and it was lovely returning to the area to live as a family in 1997.

What makes this property unique

The scenery and absolute peace and quiet while watching and listening to the wildlife around.

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