Nestled in a picturesque village, The Byre offers a tranquil retreat with spacious accommodation for up to six guests. Enjoy the private garden with BBQ and seating overlooking woodland, or explore the nearby River Lyon and Glen Lyon.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village
In a village renowned for its outstanding beauty, architecture and tranquility, The Byre is a three bedroom luxury self-catering cottage in a delightful courtyard setting. Situated near to the famous 5000 year-old Yew Tree, it is just two hours from both Edinburgh and Glasgow. The area is rich in beauty and wildlife, set in the heart of Perthshire with its hills, lochs, rivers and woodland. The small town of Aberfeldy is eight miles away and the picturesque village of Kenmore at the head of the River Tay is just six miles. Glen Lyon, Scotland's longest and loveliest glen stretches West for over 35 miles and the silvery ribbon of the River Lyon echoes the contours of the village as it wends its way Eastwards to join the Tay. The Byre offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for up to six guests in three bedrooms with two bathrooms and small private garden with BBQ and seating looking out onto woodland. Wheelchair accessible. No Smoking.
In line with Scottish legislation, Perth & Kinross Council have granted a full licence for Short-term lets (licence number PK11467F, valid until 15 May 2027).
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Golf
Snow sports gear
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave the cottage in a tidy state - wash up, put trash in bins and remove all personal items (including unfinished foods). If heavy cleaning is required, an additional charge may be levied.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: £20 charge (up to 2 dogs)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PK11467F
About the neighborhood
Located in Aberfeldy, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The Scottish Crannog Centre and Temple Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mains of Taymouth Golf Course and Aberfeldy Golf Course. Traveling with kids? Consider Canyoning Scotland and Bolfracks Garden. Visit our Aberfeldy travel guide
Is Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village located?
This family-friendly Aberfeldy cottage is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Fortingall Yew and Canyoning Scotland. Fortingall Church and Glenlyon Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Charming Cottage In Historic Arts And Crafts Village Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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We spent three nights in this lovely place. It was comfortable, tidy, and had everything we needed. The location was perfect for getting a taste of Scotland, away from crowds. Highly recommend.
A lovely setting, but some issues with the cottage
Fortingall is a lovely village and the the cottage is right next to the church in a courtyard with parking. The cottage is reasonably comfortable, though a little dark
We enjoyed every aspect of or stay. The cottage was immaculate and had everything required for an enjoyable stay. The owner and caretaker were only a phone call away and only too happy to help when we had a request for an extra evening stay. Nothing was to much trouble. We would definitely recommend the cottage for exploring the wonderful countryside in the area.
All good.
Slightly disappointed in the initial impression .. lots of bins outside, dead baskets & weeds in entrance path and in garden at front plus the same in the rear garden, patio full of weeds & garden furniture in need of some love. Spacious property, clean, a little dark with brown being the dominant colour. Welcome milk, tea, coffee, sugar, no welcome pack. Oven needs cleaning.
Comfy beds. Bedroom overly garden on the chilly side. Loved the location, Fortingall very beautiful.
Lovely spacious and comfortable location in Glen Lyon and the tiny gem of Fortingall. Great access to Scottish Crannog Center and amazing walks in all directions. Nice little back garden, electric car charge and Hotel Fortingall next door.
Location, location. This charming cottage is right across the street from lush green pastures and sheep. Just steps away is also a hotel that you can pop over for a drink or dine inside. This was the perfect location for our family to take day trips and return to our quaint cottage to enjoy a meal or warm up by the fire. We had a great stay!
james a.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Vanessa G.
10 August 2020
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Fantastic location
The property is located in a very beautiful village.
Vanessa G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
James J.
26 September 2017
Lovely cosy cottage
Fantastic location, great area to explore with lots to do. The Byre is cosy, warm and very comfortable.
A spacious, characterful property with a cosy wood burning stove. Perfect location for the many hills and walks in the beautiful Loch Tay area. Had a wonderful stay. Would love to come back. Particularly liked that our dog was welcome.
Lovely house in quiet, beautiful village. Gorgeous walks down to the river, by the Loch and up in Glen Lyon.
Toby G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alan Northfield
4 October 2016
Wow... what a beautiful place, the Byre is well set out, comfortable and has a wonderful atmosphere
We fell in love with this accommodation as soon as we walked through the door.. it's well equipped, very clean and well situated in some of Scotlands most impressive scenery..... we couldn't have asked for more... the log fire in the evenings was the icing on the cake...
We loved staying at The Byre, the location was perfect as a base for our hill walking and Munro bagging, while still being an easy drive away from Glasgow and Edinburgh for city adventures. Coming home to the cozy wood stove after a long day hiking was just perfect, and the well equipped kitchen had all we wanted for cooking meals. Having two bathrooms and such an open living space was just what we needed when family joined us part of the stay.
Lovely cottage, all we needed except TV was very old and we could not access subtitles for my partner who has severe hearing loss. Fortingall Hotel just next door, food excellent.
Lovely property, very comfortable. We hit snowed in but were well supplied and the surroundings just looked magical. Very friendly neighbours and locals. Would return, a lovely festive break.
This was a wonderful property in a fabulous spot
The house was cosy but with lots of space..
Situated next to the fortingall hotel which had great food and hospitality and live music on a Friday
The area we know we’ll and it’s just stunning
Would highly recommend
Kerry C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wallace A.
31 December 2018
Great beyond all expectation!
Terrific accommodations in a beautiful area of the world. The Byrne was a real joy, perfect in all respects, and we were well cared for by the owner’s representative, Morag. She came to our rescue one night when we had misplaced the house key, and she came without complaint. Words are insufficient to describe our few days in this extraordinary place.