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The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel

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A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a bread maker, and a dish drying rack.
A building with a dark grey exterior, a window with white frames, and a dark brown door with a brass handle.
A bedroom with a white bed, two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall painting, and two doors.
A modern kitchen with a built-in washing machine, a stove, and a sink.
A living room with a grey sofa, multiple cushions, and a painting of a cow on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tullibardine Distillery

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Blackford, Scotland
  • Place, Tullibardine Distillery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gleneagles Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪24 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

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About the area

Auchterarder

Auchterarder is home to this cottage. Cathedral Museum and Dunblane Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Phoenix Falconry and Rollo Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Drummond Gardens and Harrisons Fine Wines. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking, cycling and horse riding in the area.
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Blackford, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Tullibardine Distillery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gleneagles Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Stirling Castle - 24 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 31 min drive - 38.6 km
  • The Kelpies - 38 min drive - 49.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Delivino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Glendevon Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Century Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dormy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Strathearn - ‬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 is parking at The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, wish we would have been in the area longer to enjoy it fully!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was lovely and well stocked kitchen, plenty of reading material and it was clean and cosy. A lovely two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Such a cute little cottage. It was so comfortable and homie. I was so glad to stay here after a hostel in the city. It was peaceful and well equipped. The only part that I did not like was the ladder to the loft, it is a bit sketchy feeling but I know it was sturdy and safe. The beds were comfortable and the spaces cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Thank you Mark. I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay and I hope to welcome you back. Warmest wishes, Helen 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the space and the location. The property manager left some food for us that was very helpful. Just note that the loft room is not suitable for a child.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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