Holiday house accommodating 6-8 people, with secluded private garden.

Accommodation:

Freuchies Mill self catering cottage is a recently converted and extended former threshing mill built circa 1880. It is set within its own secluded private garden but has access to the grounds of West Freuchies, the main house.

The front entrance door of the Mill leads straight into a stunning sun lounge extension which, like the original building, is built of local stone. Furnished with a cane three piece suite and coffee tables it is provided with a music centre and a selection of board games and books. The room has exposed timber beams and roof structure, picture windows with views over the garden and French doors opening onto a patio with sheltered barbecue area and garden furniture.

A separate and generously proportioned sitting room contains more comfortable seating, comprising another three piece suite and a double sofa bed. Additional side tables with lamps and a combination TV and DVD/Video player are also provided. The huge full width picture window and window seat provides views over the glen, and the wood burning stove with its feature fireplace ensures that the room remains cosy even in the harshest of winter conditions.

The roomy, farmhouse style, fully fitted kitchen is equipped with integral dishwasher, larder fridge/freezer, electric fan oven, ceramic hob, washer drier and microwave. There is also a large selection of quality crockery, cutlery, glassware, cookware and utensils. The massive ash wood table with eight upholstered dining chairs is as comfortable for dining as it is for playing games or socialising and is often in use late into the night.

Also on the ground floor is a spacious shower room with a large shower cubicle, toilet, wash basin, shaver light and heated towel rail. Whilst there is ample room to manoeuvre a wheelchair it should be noted that there is a step up to the level of the shower tray.

From the ground floor the feature staircase leads to the first floor landing where the guest is faced with exposed stonework of a part of the original walls.

The two main bedrooms are both large and of similar size. Both feature luxurious superking sized beds. These are zip and link type and can be arranged as either double or twin to suit guests' requirements. The third bedroom is slightly smaller and is a very pretty room, provided with a standard double bed. All of the bedrooms are light and airy and furnished with pinewood furniture comprising bedside drawer units with lamps, a dressing table with table lamp, mirror and stool and ample wardrobe space. The first floor bathroom combines comfort and functionality in an attractive style. The suite includes a bath with shower attachment, WC, washbasin, shaver light and heated towel rail.

Directions:

From Perth in the south travel to Blairgowrie then take the A926 east to the small town of Alyth. Ignore the left turn into the town itself but continue on to the roundabout which follows and take the second exit signed B954 Glenisla. From the roundabout to Glenisla is about 10 miles and the route is well signed. Just before reaching the village look out for the River Isla alongside the road on your left and, shortly afterwards, the sign at the start of a Forestry Commission road on the right. Follow this road for half a mile ignoring turnings to right and left. The entrance to West Freuchies and Freuchies Mill is on the right hand side flanked by large stone pillars.

From the north, coming from Royal Deeside, take the A93 from Braemar, signposted Blairgowrie. About 5 miles after the Spittal of Glenshee, watch out for the B951 junction on the left. Follow that road through Glenisla village (Glenisla Hotel is on your left). The road bends to the right and sharply to the left before exiting the village. Take the next turn sharply left where the West Freuchies sign is positioned and follow the Forestry Commission road for half a mile as above.

What's included:

Heating is included and the first barrow load of logs is free, subsequent loads are charged at cost. Bed linen and towels are provided. Dogs by prior arrangement only. Free WiFi broadband.

Cost and availability:

Freuchies Mill is rented out throughout the year. Saturday changeover - check out by 10.30 am, check in after 3.30 pm. Short breaks out of season (min. 3 nights), last minute breaks etc on enquiry. Discounts for small parties, short breaks etc on enquiry.

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