Verdi | Holiday Rental in Aberfeldy, Perthshire

Holiday home
Verdi is a semi-detached cottage resting in Strathtay in Perthshire. Hosting two bedrooms; a super-king-size and a single with a trundle bed, along with a ground-floor bathroom and a shower room, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting room with a woodburning stove. To the outside, there is an enclosed garden with pawn and patio with seating, and shared bike storage in the garage, whilst off-road parking is available for two cars. Verdi is a delightful base for a rural escape to the Scottish Highlands.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x single with trundle bed. Ground-floor bathroom with bath, hand held shower, separate walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting room with woodburning stove

Area
Strathyre is a charming village resting on the River Tay in Perthshire, home to two shops, a local pub, a chocolate artisan shop, and an outdoor activity organizer, as well as fishing, walking, cycling, and golfing around the surrounding countryside. The village of Aberfeldy and town Pitlochry boast a range of amenities nearby, whilst Perth, Inverness, Stirling and Edinburgh await further afield, making Strathyre the ideal retreat to the Scottish Highlands.

Region
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Amenities
Electric central heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, shared washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Welcome pack provided as per the picture. Off-road parking for two cars. Shed for bike and fishing equipment. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles

nikki27102016

August 2021

Prior to our trip to Scotland, Roxane the host, phoned in advance to ask what we would like in our welcome pack and what activities we were interested in so she could e-mail details in advance. Having stayed in numerous holiday cottages over the years, this is the first time we’ve had a welcome call and thought it was a lovely gesture. Directions to the cottage aren’t clear on the Sykes website but we phoned Roxane and she guided us in. Verdi cottage is bijou, but very well appointed with quality furnishings. Freshly cut flowers, bathrobes and fluffy white towels, give it a luxurious feel. I am not a dog lover and when a cottage is advertised as ‘dog friendly’ I am normally wary, but I needn’t have been. Verdi is spotlessly clean with not even the slightest whiff of dog. The welcome pack was without doubt the best we have had in a holiday cottage. Full of fresh quality local produce and bottle of good quality wine ! The bathrooms are lovely and are serviced by a huge boiler which meant we always had an abundance of high pressure hot water. The main bedroom is advertised as having a super-king bed, but it is in fact king-sized. While we were staying we asked for extra towels and a couple of items that were missing in the kitchen. They were provided without question. The cottage has access to a lovely side garden with a table, chairs and BBQ. There is also a separate laundry house with washer, dryer, detergent and an abundance of spares (cleaning fluid, bin liners, toilet rolls etc.) We also had access to a log store and Athol, the owner, offered us use of his golf clubs. All at no extra cost ! Roxane, Athol and their family live in the house across the courtyard and were on hand to recommend local activities and places to eat. We spent most of the week in and around Loch Tay at Kenmore, which is stunning and great for water sports and open water swimming. A tip for those visiting the area is not to assume that you can just walk in to a pub or restaurant and get a drink/ meal. Many places are suffering from post-Covid staff shortages and are closed for part of the week. The Inn on the Tay and the Grandtully Hotel are both very good, but booking several days ahead is essential if you want to eat anywhere half decent. The hosting most definitely made our stay at Verdi cottage, nothing was too much trouble and we felt like part of the family for the week we stayed. We were genuinely sad to leave and will definitely return.

Standrews01

May 2021

We have just returned from a 3 night stay at the Verdi Cottage in Strathtay. The accommodation is first class. It is in a quiet secluded position but within a 10 min walk from 2 lovely restaurants/bars. The cottage has been completed to a very high standard and came with everything you need for a comfortable stay including a lovely welcome pack with some homemade goodies. A walk in shower is a must for me and Verdi came with 2 (one also with a bath) which were both stylish and modern. We had a few minor problems on our stay but the owners Athol and Isabel ensured that these were dealt with as quickly as we raised them to ensure that we had a very comfortable stay. I would highly recommend the cottage to everyone who is visiting the area and will be returning myself for another enjoyable staycation. We visited the The Inn on the Tay for a late lunch on Sunday which was very nice. The food was good and the staff could not have been nicer. A very relaxed few hours watching the white water rafting on the water.

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Verdi in Aberfeldy, Perthshire