Ridgeway

By Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross, Scotland

"Situated in beautiful countryside overlooking Loch Marlee, Ridgeway provides two double bedrooms, both decorated to an extremely high standard and both with en suite facilities."

Things You'll Love

Scotland is famous for its food products and there are many excellent restaurants in the area.

Blairgowrie is ideally suited for touring. The beautiful Fife coast is not far, where one can visit East Neuk - small picturesque, old fishing villages as well as the famous golfing venue of St. Andrews. Also in St. Andrews is Deep Sea World.

Rosemount Golf Club is in Blairgowrie and there are another sixty golf courses within one hour's drive of Blairgowrie. Fishing is readily available and there are castles in abundance. Glamis Castle is 20 miles from Blairgowrie and is the birthplace of Queen Elizabeth, the late Queen Mother. Blair Castle is 25 miles from Blairgowrie - the owner has his own private army. There are many other castles, museums, gardens and places of historic interest to visit in the immediate vicinity, as well as Dundee, Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Kirriemuir, the birthplace of J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan) is a journey of fifteen miles. An added attraction in Kirriemuir is the Camera Obscura.

The weather in the area is some of the best in the whole of the United Kingdom, being sheltered by mountains on the west from most of the rain. Don't believe the weather forecasts shown on television! Days are long in the summer - sometimes there is still light at midnight and dawn is not long after.

There are many good walks within easy reach, both high and low level. Perthshire is famous for its hill walking, including many Munros (mountains over 3000ft) such as Ben Lawers and Schiehallion. During the winter months, there is skiing at Glenshee (25 miles from Blairgowrie).

There are water sports centres at Loch Tay and Loch Earn.

Bird watching is good. The famous Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Centre (Scottish Wildlife Trust) is approximately five miles away. Ospreys nest there and otters can be seen in the loch. The R.S.P.B. centre at Vane Farm is about 30 miles away.

Location

This friendly accommodation is conveniently located approximately three miles from Blairgowrie. Uninterrupted views of the Grampian Mountains and the Sidlaw Hills can be enjoyed from the large secluded garden. Visitors can roam the garden, or, if preferred, can sit at the tables and chairs outside.

Owner's Description

The rooms are fully equipped, one with two comfortable single beds and one with a king size bed, tea and coffee making facilities, radio, satellite television and a hair dryer. A travel cot is available if required.

You will be welcomed with a cup of tea or coffee and a piece of home made Dundee cake and/or shortbread (both traditionally Scottish).

Things You Need To Know

No smoking is requested inside the bungalow.

The cost of bed and a full Scottish breakfast in this quiet and peaceful home is £30.00 per person per night.

Other Information

A stay of three nights of more entitles guests to a 10% discount