- 2 bedrooms Sleeps up to 4 people
- Rates: £ 420 to £ 480 per week
- Changeover day flexible (except Christmas and New Year)
- Weekly lets and short lets (minimum 3 nights). Will also consider lets of 1 month or more.
- Rural location - car essential. Nearest amenities 8 km
- The ground floor has been designed with the needs in mind of those with mild walking difficulties. Guide dogs and hearing dogs may accompany guests.
- Not suitable for young children
- This is a no smoking property
Home description(top)
Newly completed in 2008 this luxurious self-catering holiday apartment forms the north wing of the owners' 18th century farmhouse. The apartment has been designed to achieve a high standard of comfort for our guests. The accommodation comprises a large double bedroom with en suite on the first floor and on the ground floor a twin bedroom with its own shower room. There is also a large lounge / dining room with a fully equipped kitchen.
The apartment and house are located in beautiful countryside near the southern edge of the Cairngorm National Park on the banks of the River Isla and stand in more than an acre of gardens. One kilometre down the river there is a spectacular waterfall known as Reekie Linn. There are lovely views from the house in every direction. The owners take great pride in their gardens and guests are welcome to enjoy every part of them. This is a place of great tranquility and beauty in every season of the year. The roads here are very quiet while the hills and forests offer many interesting and sometimes challenging walks.
Broomhall - an 18th Century Scottish Farmhouse |
 Lounge / Dining Room seen from Upper Garden |
 Lounge / Dining Room |
 Kitchen |
The Central Scotland/Edinburgh region(top)
Broomhall is situated in Glenisla on the border between the counties of Perthshire and Angus at the very edge of the Scottish Highlands. As such it offers a perfect base for exploring both Central Scotland and the Southern Highlands.
Southwards, a 20-minute drive takes the visitor to the historic Glamis Castle. In the surrounding countryside there are many fascinating Pictish monuments dating from the early centuries of Scottish civilisation, while the nearby east coast of Scotland is known for its picturesque fishing villages. South of the River Tay is the mediaeval walled city of St Andrews with its great ruined cathedral, ancient university, world-renowned golf courses and lovely beaches.
The cultural facilities of Perth and Dundee are less than an hour away, while Edinburgh can also easily be visited in a day.
Perthshire / Blairgowrie area(top)
Northwards, many of the Scottish 'Munros', mountains more than 3000 feet (915m) in altitude, are within an hour's drive. Due to their high latitude and climatic variability they offer a wilderness experience to suit all tastes and levels of ability, from the casual hill walker to the skilled climber. The rugged beauty and solitude of the mountains, lochs and glens, seen under constantly varying light conditions from dawn to sunset, in some cases with the sea as a backdrop, provide the visitor with unforgettable memories.
For the cyclist there are many opportunities in this area for cycling on quiet roads or, away from it all, on forest and mountain trails. There are also many facilities for other sports including loch, river and sea fishing, pony trekking and golf. The East of Scotland is renowned for its fine golf courses, especially the championship links courses at St Andrews and Carnoustie.
Those seeking a less active holiday focused upon the experience of peace and tranquility coupled with visits to gardens, historic buildings and the enjoyment of Scottish culture (including opportunities for whisky tasting) will find a holiday at Broomhall to be a perfect and relaxing choice. Several good restaurants are situated close at hand. We also offer a generous welcome pack and there is the possibility (by prior arrangement) of having a full dinner cooked for you on your arrival and on the evening before you depart.
Activities in the area:
| Walking | Fishing | Beach and lochside activities |
| Cycling | Golf | Bird watching |
| Climbing | Pony trekking | Mountain biking |
| Ski-ing | Theatre | Concerts |
How to get here
(top)By Ferry:
For those who wish to drive there are car ferry services from Zeebrugge to Rosyth (near Edinburgh), from Bergen, Goteborg, Kristiansand, Stavanger and Ijmuiden to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and from Rotterdam and Zeebrugge to Hull.
By Air:
Cheap flights from a wide variety of Continental centres operate to Scotlands main airports of Edinburgh, Glasgow International and Glasgow Prestwick airports.
There are also airports at Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness.
For flight details see: Ryanair, easyJet, flybe, jet2, bmibaby.
By Car:
Most of the major car rental companies such as Avis, Hertz and Europcar are represented at the Scottish airports.
From Edinburgh Airport, or from the port of Rosyth, follow the M90 motorway to Perth.
From Glasgow (Prestwick) Airport follow the A77 / M77 to Glasgow and then the M8 / M80 / M9 to Perth.
From Glasgow International Airport follow the M8 to Glasgow and then the M8 / M80 / M9 to Perth.
From Perth follow the A93 to Blairgowrie and then the A926 to the roundabout just outside the small town of Alyth where the A926 joins the B954. Take the second exit from the roundabout marked B954 Glenisla.
Broomhall is located in the village of Kilry about 8 km from this roundabout.
Nearest public transport
| Airport: | Edinburgh: | 105 km |
| Railway: | Dundee: | 34 km |
| Ferry: | Rosyth (near Edinburgh): | 95 km |
Facilities(top)
Summary of principal facilities:
- Central heating and wood burning stove
- Dvd and video player, satellite tv, digital hifi radio and cd player, selection of books and games
- 2 bedrooms, 1 en suite with shower, bath and wc, 1 wet room with shower and wc
- 1 double bed, 2 single beds, dining table with 4 chairs, 4 armchairs in lounge
- All linen and towels provided
- Shared gardens with garden furniture
- Parking space for 2 cars
Indoors:
The ground floor bedroom has extra long twin beds (1980mm x 915mm). The adjacent ground floor shower room is designed as a wet room with non-slip flooring, grab rail and shower curtain on a ceiling-mounted rail. The WC is slightly higher than standard.
The first floor bedroom has a king-size double bed. The fully tiled en suite has both a shower cubicle and a corner bath. Both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, dressing tables and hair driers plus digital radio / alarm clocks.
Both showers operate at mains pressure and are very efficient and invigorating.
The large lounge/dining room has windows on two walls, is luxuriously furnished, and has a fully fitted kitchen area. The lounge is equipped with a digital hi-fi and cd player as well as a selection of books and games. Both the bedrooms and the lounge/dining room have lovely views. We have included a pair of binoculars in the furnishings of the lounge for the benefit of those who wish to watch the red squirrels and birds in the garden from the comfort of their armchair.
Although we do not provide a telephone in the apartment, guests may by arrangement make local calls from the main house telephone.
Outdoors:
The house stands on its own and is surrounded by its own gardens and by woods and hills. The gardens have red squirrels that come right up to the house, deer can often be seen in the adjacent woods early in the morning and there is also a hedgehog resident in the grounds.
Outdoor table and chairs.
Further details(top)
Bed-linen, bathroom towels and kitchen linen are included in the rental.
A generous welcome pack is provided, which includes breakfast ingredients for the first morning.
All electricity and central heating is included in the rental. For those wishing to light the wood-burning stove, two baskets of wood are also included in the rental. Further supplies can be purchased if required.
A full evening meal can be provided on arrival and departure by prior arrangement and for an additional charge. For those wishing to undertake walks or cycle tours between two points we are willing to offer transport either at the beginning or at the end of the excursion for a reasonable charge.
Conditions(top)
Although, with regret, we are unable to accept pets, guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.
Please discuss with the owners the suitability for children.
There is no smoking at this property.
Rental rates(top)
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
| Period | From | To | Weekly Rate | Nightly Rate | Min. Stay | |
| Weekend | Weekday | |||||
| Christmas | 23 Dec 09 | 30 Dec 09 | £ 480 | - | - | 1 week |
| New Year | 30 Dec 09 | 6 Jan 10 | £ 480 | - | - | 1 week |
| Low Season | 6 Jan 10 | 26 Jun 10 | £ 420 | £ 70 | £ 70 | 3 nights |
| High Season | 26 Jun 10 | 28 Aug 10 | £ 480 | £ 80 | £ 80 | 4 nights |
| Low Season | 28 Aug 10 | 22 Dec 10 | £ 420 | £ 70 | £ 70 | 3 nights |
| Christmas | 22 Dec 10 | 29 Dec 10 | £ 480 | - | - | 1 week |
| New Year | 29 Dec 10 | 7 Jan 11 | £ 480 | - | - | 1 week |
- Weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
- 25% non-returnable deposit to be paid at time of booking
- £ 100 returnable security deposit plus balance of rental payable 6 weeks prior to start of rental period
Rates for short stays:
Low Season: 3 nights min. £ 210 /additional nights £ 70
High Season: 4 nights min. £ 320 / additional nights £ 80
Christmas and New Year periods: 1 week min.
Methods of payment:
- sterling cheque drawn on a UK bank account
- European credit transfer
- international bank transfer
Guestbook for Broomhall(top)
It has been a wonderful short break where we have all enjoyed the beauty of your lovely garden and really well thought out accommodation. From the minute we set foot inside we have felt relaxed and spoilt. Hazel and Nick, July 2009.
Our week’s holiday has been fantastic, not only because of the beautiful scenery and fun days out but because of the kindness and hospitality you have shown us. The apartment has been extremely comfortable and we’ve wanted for nothing. We hope you have many busy seasons ahead as it would certainly be somewhere we would recommend. Kirsty and Sean, August 2009.
Our stay at Broomhall has been first class. An idyllic situation with accommodation that is truly 5 star – well-designed, very clean and cosy. It certainly has the ‘wow’ factor. Beryl and David, September 2009.
An excellent place for a peaceful holiday. So tastefully furnished and equipped. The whole complex is quite inspirational. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and hope to come again. Thank you for your knowledge and hospitality. Arthur and Bunty, October 2009.
We have had a most enjoyable stay at Broomhall. The accommodation is excellent, tastefully furnished, well-equipped and very cosy. The friendly welcome and hot meal on arrival was very much enjoyed and appreciated. We look forward to coming back in the future and would like to thank you for your kindness and hospitality. Sheila, Steve and Mark, October 2009.
Availability(top)
To contact us to enquire about availability or ask about anything else, please fill out the form below. Alternatively, you may call or email us directly using the contact details at the bottom of the page.
Barbara and Deryck Lovegrove
+44 (0)1575 560267
