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The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel

Family-friendly cottage in Auchterarder

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Blackford, Scotland
  • Place, Tullibardine Distillery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gleneagles Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Loft bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel

Introducing my lovingly refurbished cottage.

In Blackford, which is very close to Gleneagles Hotel and Auchterarder. This is a perfect base for golfing, whisky discovery and castle hunting!

Easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Perth and the Highlands. Picturesque Gleneagles train station is close by, with ample parking, allows easy car-free days trips to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Available for rent - any amount of nights considered. Discount are available for longer stays.

2 double bedrooms. (One accessible by a pull down ladder)
Large shower in bathroom.
Toiletries are provided.
WiFi included.
Hair dryer.
Iron and ironing board.
Kitchen fitted with hob and oven, microwave, kettle, cafetière and toaster.
Coffee, tea and sugar are provided.

On site parking.
High chair and travel cot available on request.
Pets welcome.

Any questions - please ask!

This is a lovely cottage which has been fully redecorated in 2018 to a high standard.

Blackford is a lovely little village which has a well stocked village shop.
It is the home of Highland Spring water and Tullibardine Whisky Distillery.
The world famous Gleneagles hotel is a couple of miles up the road.
There is easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Auchterarder, the Highlands & the Trossachs.

- The comfortable living room has a comfy sofa and armchair and has French doors which open onto a patio area and look out onto a park. There is a table which seats four for a comfortable dining experience.
- The modern kitchen is equipped with oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, cafetière & washing machine. There is everything you need in the kitchen: ground coffee for the cafetière, instant coffee, tea & sugar, washing up liquid & washing machine powder are provided.
Milk and orange juice are also available.
- There is a big double bedroom with walk in closet. There is full length mirror, a dressing table with hairdryer. Soft cosy robes are also provided.
- The bathroom has a large shower and toiletries and towels are provided.
- The attic conversion, which is accessible by a pull down ladder, has a large double bedroom.
- In the hall cupboard there is an ironing board & iron.
- Dogs are very welcome in my cottage. I would just ask that they stay off the beds!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Auchterarder

Auchterarder is home to this cottage. Cathedral Museum and Dunblane Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stirling Castle and Maggie Wall's Memorial. Travelling with kids? Consider Phoenix Falconry and Rollo Park. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Blackford, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Tullibardine Distillery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gleneagles Golf Course - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • University of Stirling - 15 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Stirling Castle - 20 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Drummond Castle Gardens - 25 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Gleneagles Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Kisa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Strathearn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Craigrossie Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dormy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Century Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel ?

As of 17 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel on 27 Oct 2025 start from AU$214.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel located?

This family-friendly Auchterarder cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tullibardine Distillery and Ochil Hills. Phoenix Falconry and Gleneagles Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sjaak T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice holiday cottage with all amenities.

Great cottage, all facilities are present and working. You do need to be careful if you're sleeping in the attic. One of the bars from the retractable attic ladder can be an obstacle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our party was two married couples all about 60 years old staying one night. We found the space clean, well stocked with a small grocery store close by. The owner was easy to communicate with and provided excellent information. Renters do need to be aware of the loft bedroom access via pull down ladder as some might find it challenging. However, we did not and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy accomodation , perfect location for Gleneagles and area .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

The cottage was very homely, very clean in an ideal location, it was perfect for my elderly dog with a park right across the street .we will definitely have a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cite and cozy cottage

This was a cute cottage which I found to be very comfortable. Some basic food and toiletries are provided which is a nice touch. I would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne-marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 adults & 5 dogs!

Great little cottage, loft stairs a bit hairy after a few drinks! Plenty of storage. Beds very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gillian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blackford

Nice clean organized property. 2nd bedroom more challenging to access as in loft space via a drop-down ladder.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

excellent place with excellent facilities and a great host with great communication. Will look to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lee-Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage.

We stayed in the cottage for a night for my friends birthday. The host was lovely, friendly and approachable. The cottage was nice enough with adequate facilities. I would say a bit small for 4 adults as not enough comfy seats for four. The location was quiet and quaint. The owner was lovely and left clear instructions for access etc. The bathroom and kitchen were clean and the bedding was clearly freshly laundered. Good kitchen facilities for needs. Handy location for gleneagles. The guests found access to the upstairs bedroom a bit of a challenge and the ladders did block access to the kitchen slightly when down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean, welcoming but small

This property was clean and welcoming. The kitchen was well equipped and the welcome pack was a nice addition and the front room was homely. The park opposite was very welcome for dog walks and the access to the town was within easy distance as was the ruined abbey. Even though this property does sleep 4 there is only enough room for 2. The 2nd bedroom is in a hatch with a pull down ladder which could only be used by well abled people as it’s steep and has no rail. It’s also didn’t seem to have a heater which made it quite cold. When booking this property I asked for a garden, but there is only a small terrace next to the road, so is unsuitable for a dog.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An honest review of our stay

I had not realized on booking that the second bedroom was in the loft and accessible by a wooden loft ladder. Both my sister and I are retired and neither of us could get the ladder down. We decided not to contact Helen as we wouldn't have been able to go up and down the ladder anyway. It is very steep and doesn't have any handrailsThe property itself is an old style cottage with a good size kitchen which had some groceries to start us off. A lovely touch after a 7 hour journey.The living area is a good size but the sofa is only really for two people so if there are four of you then you would be on chairs.We were unable to turn on the shower but after messaging Helen she came back quickly to tell us to pull the cord outside the shower. We arrived late and in the dark and could find the parking space which turned out to be at the front. There was a van parked next to it and it was tight to get into with an SUV. I had to go onto the garden bit so the car wasn't sticking out into the road.For some reason we both couldn't get the lock box open with the key in. Safe to say it would be easier without long nails.The double bed was comfortable in the bedroom and we found extra throws in the cupboard. There was a free standing heater in there which I had on a couple of times. Unfortunately there is another property that goes over the bedroom and it sounded like they were moving furniture and walking about for an hour and a half on the last night. Not the property owners fault
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cabin

Lovely location within walking to local pub and park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ISABELLE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Avis important

Il faut imperativement préciser sur l'annonce que l'accès à la chambre de l'étage se fait par un escalier escamotable pour ne pas laisser croire que c'est un escalier standard ( les photos ne montre pas ce détail important)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catriona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, cosy cottage.

Great little cottage in a lovely village. You'll find everything you need and more in the cottage. It's very quiet and peaceful and just a short drive to Gleneagles and Auchterarder. Our host sent detailed instructions for everything and was always available if we needed her.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic little base to explore the local area!

Well equipped little base for our trip - comfy beds, lots of warm blankets and some lovely touches like snacks and a little Christmas tree! Thanks for our stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot to launch our adventures from

This location was just what our family of four needed to be comfortable in pur own rooms for our first few nights in Scotland. We appreciated the food items available and that the shop close by had other essentials. In the easy to use kitchen we made a couple of meals to enjoy at the dining table and also in the peaceful garden. Great washer and drying rack for clothes fir light packers like us. The washroom was large and had some toiletries to use as well as a heated towel rail which we now need to put in at home! Easy access to Gleneagles and Auchterarder for a visit with family and for touring Stirling, Callander, Doune, Crieff and The Hermitage. Beds were a bit too soft and the garden spiders were huge but the bedrooms and living room we used for a cot were great, thank you so much Helen!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Have stayed before and would definitely return if in the area. Exactly as described, good location and hosts very easy to deal with and good communication.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhaft

Das Cottage haben wir genau wie in der Beschreibung vorgefunden. Es ist sehr sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet. Wir waren positiv überrascht über den vielen Stauraum. Man hat alles was man benötigt und noch viel mehr. Vielen Dank für das Überraschungspaket. Besonders positiv fanden wir den gegenüber liegenden öffentlichen Platz. Dieser ist umzäunt und Hunde dürfen frei laufen (trotz Spielplatz). Vielen Dank an Helen für die freundliche und informative Kommunikation. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

This was our second stay at this beautiful cottage. Helen the owner is a lovely lady who has decorated this place beautifully. It has everything you need and more in a stunning location close to shops a pub and a playing field for the kids with a little park all secure also great for our dog for a run around. The welcome pack was perfect bread milk shortbread and crisps coffee and tea great after our long journey. Thanks for our great stay and we will definitely recommend to all our friends and family. Thanks Helen for our perfect stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Fabulous little property with everything you need and more. Lovely little touches beautiful furnishings and a fantastic welcome pack. Shop a 2 minute walk and there’s a park across from the cottage perfect for kids and letting the dogs have a run around.. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Washington State, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great communication.

We had booked before covid and had to cancel. When we finally made our trip this year everything was just as we expected. Wonderful location after leaving the airport and getting ready to head north.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Judy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bed

The only complaint I had was the mattress on the main bed was very uncomfortable could not have sleep on it another night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grey Cottage, highly recommended

Fantastic property, immaculate and in a lovely spot. Property owner, Helen, is lovely and communicated all the necessary details and stocked the kitchen with milk, tea, coffees, bread, biscuits etc., a lovely touch. Would definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Denise T., Berwick upon tweed

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Lovely cottage will definitely stay again. Nice village everyone very friendly lovely park and walks for our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

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