Invermay, Blairgowrie - stay 7+ days and save 35%!

My place is close to the middle of a small welcoming town amid beautiful Highland landscapes. You’ll love my place because the house is very comfortable and well-equipped. It has been graded 5 Star by VisitScotland. And Blairgowrie is famous for its friendly people and relaxed atmosphere, its beautiful scenery and its world-class walking, cycling, golf, fishing and skiing. The space 5-Star Comfort Built in the 1880s, Invermay retains the look and feel of a traditional Victorian villa, whilst providing 21st century home comforts. A combination of elegant cornicing and an excellent wi-fi connection! Rooms are bright and spacious, freshly decorated and comfortably furnished, and the house is surrounded by lovely mature gardens with ample parking space for two or three cars. Invermay sleeps up to seven adults and four children. Sitting Room This large bay-windowed room is comfortably furnished with cosy armchairs and sofas, log burning stove. There’s a 43” TV (with Sky Sports/Movies) and lovely views of the gardens. Kitchen The spacious, modern breakfasting kitchen is equipped with both an Aga and a conventional oven. There is a full range of modern appliances, and a Nespresso coffee machine and wall-mounted TV for the chef’s more reflective moments. A separate utility room provides washing machine and drying facilities. Dining Room The dining room is ideally-located next to the kitchen and with direct access to the garden and the patio/barbecue area. The dining table can be extended to provide up to 10 places and a high chair is available. Bedrooms Invermay has three large bedrooms, an elegant bay windowed double on the ground floor and two twin rooms on the first. One of the twin bedrooms also has a sofa bed that can provide an extra kids' bed if required. The family bedroom is equipped with three divans. Both first floor bedrooms have large built-in wardrobes offering lots of hanging and other storage space. When required, the study can be presented as a fourth bedroom and a travel cot is also available on request. Study The study is furnished with a desk, chair and well-stocked bookshelves, and a comfy couch that fold-downs into an equally comfy bed. Bathrooms There are three modern bathrooms, one on the ground floor and two on the first. The ground floor bathroom is equipped with a bath and a separate shower. On the first floor, there is a shower room and a bathroom with shower over the bath. Fluffy towels and complimentary Highland Soap toiletries are provided in the bathrooms. Gardens The front garden is laid to well-manicured lawn with herbaceous borders. To the secluded rear, there is further lawn and a profusion of established trees and shrubs. The south-facing patio, equipped with barbecue area, is ideal for outdoor dining, linking directly to the kitchen. The other side of the house has two Belfast sinks - ideal for cleaning your kit after golf, cycling, fishing or walking. And there's a petanque court and outdoor table tennis table. The summerhouse provides a quiet spot to catch up with holiday reading or a quiet afternoon nap! (The equipment for petanque and table tennis is stored there.) Games Room The garage is the house's games room which hosts table football and bar billiards and it's where you'll also find a static exercise bike and a road bike. Guest access The whole house, patio, gardens & summerhouse. Other things to note Invermay is a great place to visit if you want to just sit back and relax, but it is also on the doorstep of world-class walking, cycling, golf, fishing and skiing. Walking Whether you’re a casual stroller or a seasoned rambler, Blairgowrie will put spring in your step! The River Ericht Path (8 miles/13 km): past historic riverside mills, over Kitty Swanson’s bridge and back alongside open fields of, wheat, barley and, of course, strawberries. The Knockie Path (3 miles/5 km): from the Wellmeadow to Cargill’s Leap then on to Knockie Hill and its views of the Sidlaws. The Ardblair Trail (3 miles/5 km): a gentle, level route past Newton and Ardblair Castles. Bluebell Wood (3 miles/3 km): through Darroch Wood, past the White Loch (where fishermen and ospreys compete for trout) and on to Druidsmere Wood. Drimmie Wood (4 miles/7 km): an ancient drove road through spruce, ash and oak with views to the Angus hills and the Sidlaws. Or, for something more challenging, there are at least a dozen Munros accessible from Glenshee, or you can explore The Cateran Trail (64 miles/103 km), the first long distance trail, through farmland, forest and moorland, using ancient tracks and drove roads. The annual Blairgowrie & East Perthshire Walking Festival is held each September. Cycling The countryside around Blairgowrie provides both peaceful cycle tracks and thrilling mountain bike trails winding their way through forests, mountain trails, along river pathways. Here are just a few contrasting examples: Classic circular route (50 miles/81 km) from Blairgowrie through Dunkeld (historic cathedral) to Pitlochry (salmon ladder and distilleries) and back through Kirkmichael and Bridge of Cally. Splendid scenery throughout with a mix of gradients. The Glenshee Mountain Bike Track (3.2 km) is a blue grade cross mountain track blue with 2 uphill sections which gives you the feel of real mountain biking. It’s accessed by the Cairnwell chairlift and it takes about 10 minutes to ride. Alyth Bike Park (8 miles from Invermay in the Community Woodland above Alyth): 200m skills loop; 40m pump track; and 200m blue grade trail. Crightons Cycles ((URL HIDDEN) is a few hundred yards away from Invermay. It’s a friendly, family-run, one stop shop for bicycle enthusiasts providing expert advice, parts and repairs and cycle hire (24-speed sport hybrids, mountain bikes, children’s bikes). And, if you just want to potter about around town, there’s a bike stored in the garage for guests’ use. Golf When Old Tom Morris visited Blairgowrie Golf Club for a match against the captain and secretary in 1890, he described it as, “the most beautiful inland green I have ever seen”. Less than a mile from Invermay, the Club boasts two superb 18-hole courses – Rosemount and Lansdowne – and the Wee Course, a terrific 9-hole track. All of the courses enjoy crisp, springy heathland turf, with holes carved through a landscape of heather, birch and pine, in a peaceful setting where you’re more likely to be disturbed by roe deer or red squirrel than other golfers. Rosemount (6,630 yards) was originally laid out by Dr Alister McKenzie (Augusta National and Cypress Point) and then refined by James Braid. There are no hills or blind holes, but there are lots of dog-legs and beautiful large, undulating greens. Youngster Lansdowne (7,007 yards), which was designed by Peter Alliss & Dave Thomas, recently celebrated its 40th birthday. Some say, it is the sterner test of the two with subtle, strategic bunkering adding to both the attractions and the difficulties The Wee Course (2,327 yards) is a real gem – a beautifully-manicured, wonderfully-designed layout. It’s a well-balanced combination of 3s and 4s displaying most its big brothers’ trademark features. There are also superb practice facilities: two driving ranges, short game area and putting green and a beautiful clubhouse with excellent catering. Blairgowrie is a traditional members’ club, but that doesn’t prevent it giving visitors a warm welcome. Its commitment to customer service has been recognised by the WorldHost award. And if these powerful local attractions are not enough, Invermay is the perfect base for your Scottish Golf Grand Tour. It’s less than an hour’s drive from each of St Andrews, Carnoustie and Gleneagles, as well as a host of other wonderful c Fishing The River Tay and its tributaries, the Ericht which flows through Blairgowrie and the Islajust a couple of miles away, are recognised worldwide as among the best salmon and trout rivers in Europe. The Blairgowrie & Rattray District Angling Association provides a wealth of information about local fishing ((URL HIDDEN) and permits, tackle, bait and ghillie services are all available from Kate Fleming ((URL HIDDEN) or James Crockart & Sons (www.jamescrockartandson), both located on Allan Street about a mile from Invermay. Invermay itself is well-equipped for the fisherman. There are two outside Belfast sinks for gutting and preparing the catch, and there are drying facilities, safe storage and a chest freezer. Skiing The Glenshee Ski Centre, 18 miles north of Blairgowrie, is the UK’s largest ski resort, with everything you would expect for both novice and advanced skiers and snowboarders, including tuition, equipment hire, refreshments and ski patrols. Spread over three valleys and four mountains, there are extensive nursery slopes for beginners; 26 varied blue and red runs for intermediates; and a couple of black runs – including the formidable, mogul-strewn Tiger – for the expert. And when the snow line comes further down the glen, there are excellent touring opportunities along Forestry Commission roads or Glen Isla’s waymarked trails. Walking and cycling, golf, fishing and skiing – these may be the most popular activities for our visitors, but they are far from the only ones. You can drive off-road with quad bikes, Land Rovers, tanks or even huskies. You can get on the water with a kayak, canoe or raft. You can go up in a balloon or down via bungee or inflatable sphere. Go pony trekking, orienteering or geocaching. Climbing or abseiling. And whatever you fancy, if you’re new to the sport, you’ll find local instruction and advice available. Registration Details PK11840F