Guests say
Fordie East Cottage in Crieff, Perthshire, is a cosy and traditional property praised for its beautiful surroundings and wildlife, including red squirrels. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable beds, the helpful staff, and the scenic walks nearby. While some minor issues were reported, such as hot water limitations and a need for better kitchen facilities, the overall experience has been positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
The cottage is consistently described as clean, with only one mention of stained carpets and walls. The majority of guests found the property to be well-maintained in terms of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its idyllic walks, proximity to wildlife, and a balance between rural charm and accessibility to nearby towns and attractions. The presence of red squirrels and the estate's natural beauty contribute to the high rating.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and cosy, with comfortable beds and a warm atmosphere. However, some guests mentioned issues with water pressure, uncomfortable sofas, and a lack of blackout curtains, which slightly impacted the comfort level.
Facilities are generally good, with modern bathrooms and electric heaters. However, there are several mentions of limited hot water, lack of kitchen storage and worktop space, and a need for better internet connection and clearer TV instructions, indicating room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Comrie 2 miles. Situated on the stunning Fordie Estate, just outside Comrie, within the peaceful Perthshire countryside is the charming, semi-detached East Cottage. Offering a family of four or two couples ground-floor accommodation, along with easy access to a range of activities and attractions in the surrounding area, East Cottage is a delightful place to stay! Ample gravelled parking for two vehicles is situated at the back entrance of the property and stepping inside you will find a well-equipped kitchen/diner, with a full cooker, microwave, fridge, dining table, and all the crockery and utensils required for preparing home-cooked meals. The wonderful sitting room is perfect for relaxing with family and friends or curling up with a good book and watching the world go by, be sure to keep an eye out for our resident red squirrels too! The two well-appointed bedrooms, a king-size and twin, both have contemporary en-suite bathrooms overlooking the courtyard. If you are exploring, Comrie is approximately two miles away and has a variety of amenities, including The Royal Hotel's excellent bar and restaurant, as well as the Comrie Golf Club, and the very popular Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre and Cultybraggan museum and café. Travelling East to Crieff, you will pass Comrie Croft where you can enjoy mountain biking and other outdoor pursuits; in Crieff you can delight in a picnic in MacRosty Park, enjoy golf and lunch at the Crieff Golf Club or an informative Whisky tour at the Glenturret Distillery. Venture to Gleneagles for the day, where putting fans can enjoy the golf courses and those seeking a bit of relaxation can unwind in the Gleneagles Hotel Spa. The City of Perth is perfect for a day spent shopping, or travel a short distance into the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park for a day packed with beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1092143, 1093154 & 1093594, together sleeping up to 20 guests. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250. EPC Rating: Band E
Comrie, an attractive highland Perthshire village, is at the junction of three idyllic rivers that eventually flow into the Tay. The village benefits from wildlife and adventure tourism due to its position, which makes it perfect for exploring the mountains and lochs that surround it, as well as tourist sites such as Earthquake House and Auchingarrich Wildlife Park. The Comrie Golf Course tea shop, located on the outskirts of the village near Crieff, is available to the public.
Accommodation
Single-storey cottage.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Central heating.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box.
32" Smart TV.
WiFi (weak signal however owing to rural location), selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
24 hour access to the laundry room with a washer and dryer.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 2 miles.
Note: wifi IS slow DUE TO area.
Please note: There is a electric vehicle charger available on site for the property at a cost, payable via app in person.
Note: This property has a defibrillator located in the laundry room.
Reviews (11)
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Neil Andrew
a good central location to the many lochs and small villages/towns.
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James
On arrival, we could not miss the heavily stained carpet in the double bedroom, stains on the wall and a see through blind in the bathroom. The television had been changed from dish to aerial and without any instructions we were unable to watch live television. On the Monday when the office opened I spoke to Sheenagh and pointed out several problems, such as the shower in he double bedroom falling to pieces, which to their credit Sheenagh and Steve attended to straight away. Other things really need addressing by the owners, the twin bedroom which our nephew and his wife slept in had a musty damp smell on arrival, we were told that this was due to a lack of underfloor ventilation due to it being a stone floor, worryingly, there was an electric fire and a dehumidifier already in the bedroom. Despite our best efforts, this musty smell was there the whole fortnight. The beds were good in both bedrooms, but the setteeâs in the lounge were very uncomfortable and really need changing. We had several beetles appearing throughout the property during our stay. The location is not quite the cosy quiet place you would imagine a holiday let to be, we realised after the first weekend that using the front door of the cottage had to be done carefully as traffic from other cottages, estate vehicles, parcel vans etc, came within inches of our door and window at a speed I consider excessive. A speed limit with signs should be established. The twin bedroom has a security light outside which shined through the window keeping our family awake, so a blackout curtain had to be fashioned using a black blanket from our car. In the bathroom of the twin bedroom there was a heavily stained floor next to the toilet which appeared to be from a previous leak. Being a frequent client of Sykes, I have to say we were all pretty much disappointed with the property, and take no pleasure in posting negative feedback.
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Jill
Our only grumble is that it was lacking in kitchen storage space for our provisions, with minimal worktop space for food prep. Kitchen would benefit from better layout. Otherwise would def recommend.x