Clachan Cottage
PITLOCHRY, PERTHSHIRE, SCOTLAND
🏕️ Outdoorsy | 🌿 Nature-focused | 🥾 Great for walking | 🚲 Great for cycling | 👶 Great with toddlers | 🧒 Great for older kids | 🐶 Dog friendly | 🏡 Characterful | 👨👩👧👦 Great for multi-generational trips | 👨👩👧👦 Great for multiple families
A cosy Highland cottage on the edge of the Cairngorms, surrounded by spectacular Perthshire countryside and endless opportunities for family adventures
Cosy up by the fire in Clachan Cottage
At a Glance
Best for families: Cot | Highchair | Stairgate | Fireguard | Bath | On-site parking | Garden | Dogs welcome | Bike storage
Walkable in 20 minutes:
Countryside walks: Directly from the property
Atholl Estate: Walking and cycling routes from the wider estate
Accommodation: Recently renovated two-bedroom cottage sleeping up to 4, with a king-size bedroom, twin bedroom and family bathroom with bath and shower.
Location: Peaceful rural setting on the Atholl Estate near Struan, surrounded by Highland Perthshire countryside and close to the Cairngorms National Park.
What to do: Explore Atholl Estates, walk and cycle through the countryside, visit Blair Castle, try horse riding or fishing, and discover the wider Cairngorms.
Best for families: A brilliant choice for smaller families wanting a cosy rural base, with excellent family facilities and plenty of outdoor adventures nearby.
Accommodation Types
Clachan Cottage from around £282 per night
Best for families: Up to 4 guests | 2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | King-size bedroom | Twin bedroom | Cot | Highchair | Stairgate | Fireguard | Garden | On-site parking | 2 dogs welcome
Recently renovated, Clachan Cottage is a cosy countryside bolthole designed for relaxing after a day exploring Perthshire. The cottage has a comfortable living room with Smart TV, Netflix and a woodburner, alongside a well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area, range cooker, American-style fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer.
Family-friendly features: A travel cot, highchair, stairgate and fireguard are provided. The family bathroom has a bath with shower over, making it practical for families with younger children. There is also a shared games room with table tennis, which is likely to be a hit with older children.
Dogs: Up to 2 pets are welcome.
Good to know: Clachan Cottage forms part of a group of properties on the Atholl Estate. It can therefore work particularly well for extended family gatherings or groups of friends booking several properties together.
Explore the Area
Blair Castle: Explore more than 750 years of Scottish history at Blair Castle, with 30 rooms and extensive grounds to discover. Lodge guests have free entry during their stay.
Atholl Estates: With 145,000 acres of hills, woodland and open countryside, there are more than 50 miles of waymarked walking and cycling routes to explore.
Family adventures: Look out for activities including Highland pony picnics and beaver tours, offering memorable ways to experience the estate with children.
Pitlochry: Head into Pitlochry for independent shops, cafés, restaurants and a great base for exploring Highland Perthshire.
Cairngorms National Park: Venture further into the national park for mountain walks, wildlife, outdoor adventures and some spectacular Highland scenery.
Getting There
Nearest Airport: Edinburgh Airport: Around 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Nearest Train Station: Pitlochry: Around 15 minutes by car
Nearest Town: Pitlochry: Around 15 minutes by car
Nearest City: Perth: Around 50 minutes by car
“We love Clachan Cottage for the combination of a cosy cottage, brilliant family facilities and the huge Atholl Estate on the doorstep. It makes a fantastic base for outdoor adventures, whether you’re walking, cycling, exploring castles or simply letting the kids run free.”
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