Book a cottage break in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland

Escape on a cottage break to the delightful Perthshire town of Blairgowrie. 

Information on Cottage Holidays in Blairgowrie

Set by the River Ericht and with charming historical buildings, shops and cafes, Blairgowrie has plenty to offer for self-catering holidays.

What Does Blairgowrie Offer for Cottage Holidays?

Blairgowrie is a town in Perthshire, with many original stone houses, in a picturesque setting, surrounded by hills. The River Ericht flows briskly through it, dividing it from Rattray across the river. Blairgowrie is a fabulous place to stay to enjoy a self-catering holiday. The town has all essential amenities to make shopping convenient and for general interest. The A93 road runs from Blairgowrie to the Cairngorms National Park and the chance of mountain biking and lots of outdoor activities. Perth is just sixteen miles away and is another attractive city to visit for shopping and leisure.

During the warm summers, visitors, walk the paths and hills, fish, enjoy traditional Scottish fare, especially raspberries for which the area is famed, a dram at the local pub, and a chat with the locals. Bicycles can be hired to explore the country roads. Blue harebells and wild flowers adorn the grass verges, birds of prey soar silently across the skies, nearby woods teem with wildlife and woodland plants. There is a nature reserve at Loch of Lowes with a chance to see osprey and otters. 

 

Ideas for Days Out from Blairgowrie

•    If you enjoy walking, Blairgowrie is a great place to stay as the extensive Cateran Trail starts from the town.  Other activities on offer nearby include angling and golfing.

•    Blairgowrie is situated just half an hour's drive from the Cairngorms National Park and there is a popular ski resort at Glenshee, around 40 minute's drive from Blairgowrie.  In summer, Glenshee is popular with walkers and mountain bikers and come winter time, skiing (weather permitting) is on offer here.

•    For shopping, eating out and entertainment, the city of Perth is close at hand, at just half an hour's drive from Blairgowrie.

•    For those who like to taste a wee dram of whisky, why not visit the distilleries found dotted around Pitlochry around 40 minutes' drive from Blairgowrie?  Scotland's distilleries make for a fascinating day out.

•    If you enjoy learning about Scottish history, why not visit one of the historical castles found in this part of Scotland?  Some of the nearest include Dalnaglar Castle, Blair Castle, Glamis Castle and famous Scone Palace,

Whether you want to take a rural retreat break, a lodge holiday or a country cottage holiday, travelling around and exploring this part of Perthshire can be a real pleasure.  We hope you find the perfect holiday cottage for you in or near to Blairgowrie on Country Cottages Online.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Blairgowrie, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Perthshire.