Luxury, 5 Star Holiday Villa in Blairgowrie

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Home Comforts Built in the 1880s, Invermay retains the look and feel of a traditional Victorian villa, whilst providing 21st century home comforts. A combination of elegant cornicing and an excellent wi-fi connection! Rooms are bright and spacious, freshly decorated and comfortably furnished, and the house is surrounded by mature gardens with ample parking space for two or three cars. Invermay sleeps up to 8 adults. Sitting Room This large bay-windowed room is comfortably furnished with comfy armchairs and sofas, log burning stove and 43" TV (with Sky Sports/Movies).. Kitchen The spacious, modern breakfasting kitchen is equipped with both an Aga and a conventional oven. There is a full range of modern appliances, and a Nespresso coffee machine and wall-mounted TV for the chef’s more reflective moments. A separate utility room provides washing machine and drying facilities. Dining Room The dining room is situated next to the kitchen and has direct access to the garden and patio/BBQ area. The dining table can be extended to seat 10 and a high chair is available. Bedrooms Invermay has three large bedrooms, one on the ground floor and two on the first. The ground floor bedroom has a king-size double bed and its bay windows look out over the garden. There are two twin bedroom on the first floor, one of which also offers a fold-down sofa which can provide an extra kids' bed, if required. Both the first floor bedrooms have built-in wardrobes with lots of hanging and other storage space. A travel cot is available on request. Study The study is furnished with a desk, chair and well-stocked bookshelves, and a comfy couch that folds down into an equally comfy bed, if required. Bathrooms There are three modern bathrooms, one on the ground floor and two on the first. The ground floor bathroom is equipped with a bath and separate shower. On the first floor, there is a shower room and a bathroom with shower over the bath. Fluffy cotton towels and complimentary Highland Soap toiletries are provided. Garden The garden combines well-tended lawn with herbaceous borders and a profusion of established trees and shrubs. The south-facing patio, with barbecue area, is ideal for outdoor dining, linking directly to the kitchen. The summerhouse provides a quiet spot to catch up with holiday reading or a quiet afternoon nap! The garage is the table football venue and houses a static exercise bike. Blairgowrie Blairgowrie, Blair as it’s called locally, is a relaxed and friendly town. It boomed on the back of the 19th century textile industry when there were fourteen mills lining the river Ericht on the edge of town. More recently, Blair has become the warm heart of Europe’s soft fruit industry and you can sample the local produce at farm shops, pubs, cafes, country inns and award-winning restaurants. As the largest town in the mainly rural county of Perthshire, Blairgowrie is big enough to offer a choice of national supermarket chains, but small enough for quality independent local shops (well-established, local butchers, bakers and, even, kilt-makers) to survive and prosper – so shopping is a holiday pleasure. There’s plenty to keep you busy in and around Blair - interesting walking and cycling in and around the town – by the Ericht and in the Bluebell Woods; two of the best inland golf courses in the country; and some of the best trout and salmon fishing in Europe. Glenshee, the UK’s largest ski resort, is just 18 miles away. And there’s a busy programme of events, too, which includes regular street markets as well annual highland games, walking and literary festivals Blairgowrie is also an excellent central base for touring: it’s less than half an hour’s drive from Perth & Dundee, whilst St Andrews, Pitlochry & Braemar are all within an hour. Activities Walking Whether you’re a casual stroller or a seasoned rambler, Blairgowrie will put spring in your step!  The River Ericht Path (8 miles/13 km): past historic riverside mills, over Kitty Swanson’s bridge and back alongside open fields of, wheat, barley and, of course, strawberries.  The Knockie Path (3 miles/5 km): from the Wellmeadow to Cargill’s Leap then on to Knockie Hill and its views of the Sidlaws.  The Ardblair Trail (3 miles/5 km): a gentle, level route past Newton and Ardblair Castles.  Bluebell Wood (3 miles/3 km): through Darroch Wood, past the White Loch (where fishermen and ospreys compete for trout) and on to Druidsmere Wood.  Drimmie Wood (4 miles/7 km): an ancient drove road through spruce, ash and oak with views to the Angus hills and the Sidlaws. Or, for something more challenging, there are at least a dozen Munros accessible from Glenshee, or you can explore The Cateran Trail (64 miles/103 km), the first long distance trail, through farmland, forest and moorland, using ancient tracks and drove roads. The annual Blairgowrie & East Perthshire Walking Festival is held each September. Cycling The countryside around Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: PK11840F