Tallavey cottages

Tallavey Cottages have been exclusively designed for couples only, with an emphasis on quality and privacy. Built around 1870, the original steading was part of a Highland Estate croft and has undergone significant renovation by the owners and now represents one of the most luxurious self-catering experiences in Scotland. Each cottage offers empire size beds with White Company linen and soft furnishings by Anta Scotland. At around 90m2, each cottage is bigger than the average 2 bedroom house in the UK.

Each cottage has its own garden with space to relax and enjoy the views. You are also likely to see a wide variety of wildlife, including raptors, red squirrels, woodpeckers, owls, deer, hares, herons, pheasants, red-legged partridges, tree-creepers, golden eagles, highland cows, black grouse and any number of small birds. For the adventurous, Nature Nuts run full and half day wildlife tours and visits to the hide to see the pine martens and Outdoor Explore runs kayaking trips around the local area.

Each cottage has its own outdoor hot tub where you can relax under the stars and see the milky way - and if you're lucky the northern lights! Both cottages are equipped with indoor saunas; the perfect way to chill out after a day kayaking, hiking, biking or on the slopes​.

Nearby attractions include: Edradour and Blair Atholl Distilleries; Persie Gin; House of Bruar; Scone Palace; Stirling Castle; Balmoral; the Library of Innerpeffray; Stanley Mills; Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Visitors Centre; the Scottish Crannog Centre; Loch Tay; and the Snow Road.The cottages are also in Outlander country and close to key sites including Doune Castle, Falkland and the Royal Burgh of Culross.

We place a strong emphasis on sustainability and are proud holders of a Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award. Both cottages are A rated for environmental impact under the EPC scheme. An environmentally friendly biomass boiler powers the hot water and underfloor heating for both cottages and is complemented by wood-burning stoves. Our electricity is sourced purely from renewables. Our green policy provides more information on what we are doing and our responsible visitor charter sets out what our guests can do to help.

Each cottage is available on a minimum 3 night stay basis. We regret that we are unable to accommodate children, infants or pets. Tigh-na-Croft and Tallavey Cottages are entirely smoke free environments.​ A description of the cottages and their facilities can be found in our accessibility guide.

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