Highland Perthshire offers some excellent self catering facilities, here are a few to choose from. A new web site offers Google Map locations, 'Your Trip' planners, image galleries for Pitlochry self catering cottages, Aberfeldy self catering cottages, Dunkeld self catering cottages, Blair Atholl self catering cottages, Tummel and Rannoch self catering cottages.
Etape Caledonia Training Rides give you full support as you prepare for the event in May - why not come up and stay and take part in a traing ride to help you prepare for the event?
Smiddy Cottage - Rural location 7 miles from Pitlochry. Secure lock up for bicycles and utility room, ideal for washing and drying facilities.
http://www.selfcateringfor2.co.uk/
01796 482270
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Kinloch Rannoch village - Is on the Etape Caledonia Cycle route and the only place you can see the race twice, with special viewing facilities on race day morning. Watch the Etape Caledonia cyclists twice:-
1st time when they pass through the centre of Kinloch Rannoch at the first race feed station.
2nd Time when the cyclists have cycled around Loch Rannoch and head off to climb the side of Schiehallion (see photo). You can then head off to Pitlochry, in time to see the finish.
Below are three venues where you can stay in or very near the village, within easy walking distance:-
Highland Club, (Some Drying and Storage facilities for cyclists)
The Avenue, Kinloch Rannoch PH16 5PR
01796 471850 http://www.lochrannoch.org.uk/
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HOME FROM HOME PERTHSHIRE, self-catering cottages
T: 01796 470048 www.homefromhomeperthshire.com
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Kirkmichael Apartments,
Main Street, Kirkmichael PH10 7NT
Fully equipped,self catering apartments in the beautiful village of Kirkmichael - 12 miles from Pitlochry. Sleep from 2 to 8 [travel cot available]. Linen, towels and power included. Secure cycle storage. On site laundry. Pets welcome. From £20 pppn [min 2 nights].
Tel. Angie - 07717 618 129 www.kirkmichaelapartments.com
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Kinnaird Woodland Lodges
The perfect base for an active holiday. Located in the hills just two miles from the centre of Pitlochry, surrounded by magical panaromic views with walking and cycling trails accessible from your door step. Accommodation is graded 4 star and is set up to provide you with all the facilities to enjoy this spectacular area of Scotland.
All lodges have patio decks with outside lounging and dining furniture and BBQ. Inside they feature cosy woodburners and most now have a spa bath. There is an airing cupboard for your clothes and we are happy to store your bike in the shed. Tel 01796 472 843
www.selfcatering-in-scotland.co.uk
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Bridge of Gaur,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate WC, waterfront on edge of Loch Rannoch, garden, terrace, TV, DVD Rates per property £162/night Minimum 3 night stay. Tel:- 01356 622377 or 07852 474813
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Elmsdown Self Catering
117 Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Located in the centre of Pitlochry - sleeps 7 - 3 double rooms, 1 single room. All linen, towels, fully equiped kitchen, one shower room with toilet, seperate toilet and bathroom (shower over the bath).
Bookings T: 01796 470048 M: 07930857555
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Clunskea By Pitlochry
6 miles from Piltochry a semi detached traditional farmhouse set in beautiful glen & moorland scenery.
Sleeps 5 ( 1dbl, 1twn, 1sgl) Tel : (01796) 470048 or 07930857555
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Dunalastair Holiday Houses
Dunalastair Estate, Kinloch Rannoch PH16 5PD
01796 474 179 www.dunalastair.com
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Hostel type lodge accommodation (ONLY for the Etape Caledonia weekend)
Forest Lodge Dall Estate Kinloch Rannoch PH17 2QQ
£15 per person per night. Situated at halfway point on Etape Caledonia route.
01796 470484 between 6pm and 9pm
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Dail na Coille,
21 West Moulin Road, Pitlochry.
Close to shops, restaurants etc, with locked garage for bicycles. Sky Tv and WiFi in both units. Tariffs include all linen and utilities. See www.gardencottagepitlochry.co.uk Tel:- 01796 473449
Garden Cottage (sleeps 4, in 1 twin + 1 double) with bath & seperate shower room.
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Courtyard Studio (sleeps 2) with bath/shower room, and galley kitchen.
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Laighwood Hoildays, (Secure Bike Storage) have everything from a cosy hillside cottage to the magnificent former West Wing of our 19th century shooting lodge, a premier luxuriously appointed property with far reaching views across the rolling Perthshire countryside. Butterstone, By Dunkeld PH8 0HB (Approx 30 minutes by car from Pitlochry) 01350 724241 http://www.laighwood.co.uk
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2 Lairds Inn Court,
Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire.
A beautifully appointed first floor flat with private access and court yard, a travel cot is available on request. Gas central heating boiler ideal for drying wet gear! Linen and towels included. Secure store available off courtyard for bikes, fishing rods, golf clubs etc 01350 727241 OR mobile 07808481311
http://www.dunkeldholidayaccommodation.com/
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Elmwood House
16 Lower Oakfield, Pitlochry PH16 5DS
Secure cycle storage. Stone built villa situated in a conservation area within easy walking distance of the town centre and all local amenities. South facing terrace with lovely views. Two fully equipped self catering apartments, both with lounge/kitchen, bathroom and double bedded room. Linen and towels provided.
Short breaks (min 3 nights) and flexible arrival days. Open all year.
Tel: 01796 474 355 www.pitlochryselfcatering.com
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Pinegrove Cottage,
10 Birnam Terrace, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DR.
A delightful, cosy cottage with an abundance of character. Recently refurbished. Luxury bedding and towels, fully equipped kitchen, cosy stove, bathroom + ensuite. Sleeps 4 (1 double + 1 twin)
Bkgs: 01382 568291 or 07956 056323
(Recently acquired - no web page yet but photos can be provided)
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Moness Country Club,
Crieff Road, Aberfeldy, Highland Perthshire, PH15 2DY.
0845 3302838 www.moness.com/caledonian-race.aspx
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Woodlands Cottage - Refurbished in 2009. Sleeps 7 in 3 large double/twin rooms with 3 bathrooms, a well-equipped dining kitchen, large sitting room with open fire, full central heating, wrap-around conservatory with dining table and panoramic views of the Tay Valley. Tel 01796 473121, East Haugh, Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire,PH16 5JS http://www.easthaugh.co.uk/special-offers/woodlands-cottage.htm
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Holiday Lodges @ Old Faskally
Two bedroom. 3 star, fully equipped self-catering holiday lodges. Sleeps 4/6. Full Week or Short Breaks. All linen provided. Pets welcome. Open all year. Killiecrankie, Pitlochry. PH16 5LR
01796 473 436 www.oldfaskally.co.uk
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Lyon Croft Cottage, 'Sleeps 4/5, includes secure shed for bikes'
Ardtrasgairt, Near Fortingall, Highland Perthshire, PN15 2LN
www.LyonCroftCottage.co.uk Tel 0131 228 5447
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Atholl Cottage - Killiecrankie
Built in 1812, stands in its own private grounds. Sleeps up to 5.
3 miles from Pitlochry and 2 miles from Blair Atholl. Pitlochry PH16 5LN
01796 470017
http://www.athollcottage.co.uk/
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Little Puddockwells, sleeps 4 with wonderful views
Dunkeld. Perthshire, PH8 0HQ
Tel: 01738 710536, Mob: 07740 982465
http://www.littlepuddockwells.co.uk
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Kinnaird House, luxury 6 bedroom accommodation in a Victorian Villa. Stunning rural location with magnificent views. Short breaks all year round. Sleeps up to 10 persons and priced according to party size. Sorry no smokers and no pets. Contact Andy or Jane, Tel: 01796 472843
www.selfcatering-in-scotland.co.uk/kinnaird-house
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Squirrel Cottage
"Probably the best cottage (of many) that we have stayed at. Comfort, facilities, cleanliness, location, walks, red squirrels, birds - it has them all."
Squirrel cottage besides having a lovely large conservatory has a reputation for the range of wild life that can be seen when staying here. Red Squirrels as already mentioned, literally hundreds of birds at the feeders, Roe and Fallow deer are regularly sited and on two occassions Pine Martin have been seen.
There are a number of walks and cycle routes that can be taken from Squirrel Cottage including through the Pass of Killiecrankie, 'Soldiers Leep' and the National Trust of Scotland Visitor Centre.
Killiecrankie PH16 5LG
01796 473335 www.squirrelcottage.net
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