Red Squirrel Cottage is situated in the village of Strathtay,on the north bank of the river Tay, known as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower, this apartment comes with a satellite flat-screen TV. The accommodation is equipped with a kitchen. The apartment offers a sun terrace. Strathtay is on the national cycle network and also part of the Rob Roy Way with a single track leading to Pitlochry for guest wishing to walk. Red Squirrel Cottage is 14 km from Pitlochry and 8.4 km from the market town of Aberfeldy. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 111 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
5.0
High score for Strathtay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a beautiful cottage in a lovely location. The local area was great to explore on foot and we also enjoyed going slightly further afield in the car. Lovely clean house and our particular favourite thing was watching the birds at the feeder...
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a lovely cottage to stay in with friends - very clean, comfy beds and a well equipped kitchen. And a perfect location for us.
  • Glen
    Australia Australia
    The location, the fireplace and the amount of wildlife around the cottage.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • The Inn on The Tay
    • Cuisine
      British • Local
  • The Grandtully Hotel by Ballintaggart

    No additional info available

  • Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier

    No additional info available

Facilities of Red Squirrel Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Red Squirrel Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 8 and older are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Red Squirrel Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

License number: F, PK12791F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Red Squirrel Cottage

  • Red Squirrel Cottage has 3 restaurants:

    • The Grandtully Hotel by Ballintaggart
    • Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
    • The Inn on The Tay

  • Red Squirrel Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • Red Squirrel Cottage is 400 yards from the centre of Strathtay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Red Squirrel Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Red Squirrel Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at Red Squirrel Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Red Squirrel Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.