Guests say
Arden House in Crieff is praised for its spaciousness, excellent location, and warm hospitality. Guests particularly enjoyed the generous welcome packs and found the property well-equipped and comfortable for families and groups. The host is frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful. While most found the cottage clean and inviting, a few noted minor maintenance issues and occasional noise from traffic. The location is ideal for exploring the village and nearby attractions. Overall, guests had a positive experience and would recommend the property.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, though there was one instance where the property was not ready on arrival and another mentioning the need for a deeper clean. Overall, cleanliness was generally well received.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to local shops, cafes, and attractions, as well as its convenience for events such as weddings. Guests appreciated the charming village setting.
Guests described the cottage as comfortable, spacious, and warm, with good beds and living areas. A few mentioned the property being cold on arrival or affected by traffic noise, but these were addressed by the host.
Facilities were generally appreciated, with well-equipped kitchens and bathrooms. Some guests noted the need for updates to the kitchen and shower, and mentioned minor maintenance issues, but overall found everything needed for a pleasant stay.
The host's thoughtful welcome packs, often featuring local butcher's items, were frequently mentioned and greatly appreciated by guests. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A perfect base for a relaxing escape surrounded by magnificent scenery and fine places to eat out, or as an adventure-packed family holiday home..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: (1 Step), Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack.. Small courtyard garden with garden furniture and BBQ. On road parking, 100 yards. No smoking.. Located in the picturesque conservation village of Comrie, on the River Earn and in the heart of rural Perthshire, Arden House is perfect for couples and families as holiday base. Dating back to the 1820s, this semi-detached property was home to the Co-operative manager during the 1900s. It was then purchased by the current owners in the 1970s, and recently refurbished in 2021. The house maintains many of the original features and character and is a comfortable and welcoming holiday home at any time of the year. The ground floor is taken up with a spacious living room, the real hub of the house, which has cosy seating. A dining room leads off there, and there is also a modern fitted kitchen. The back door leads to a small courtyard with seating and a barbeque for al fresco eating. The first floor has three well-presented, spacious bedrooms: one kingsize, one double and one twin. The family shower room offers a large walk-in shower.
Step outside and the local pub, cafés and restaurants are a few minutes’ walk away. If you’re planning to cook, the village is known for its quality local butcher, greengrocer, baker and deli, and there is also a small supermarket. The whole area is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast and boasts many walks right from the front door, as well as cycle routes on quiet track to explore. Nearby Lochearn offers water sports. If you like a round of golf on holiday there is a local 9-hole course and many others in the area, including the championship courses at Gleneagles.
A little further afield Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre appeals to all ages, and is home to great fly-fishing ponds. The tourist town of Crieff is only a 7-mile drive, with a famous whisky distillery, visitor’s centre and historic buildings. Drummond Castle makes for a superb day out, dating back to the 17th century and sitting amidst stunning gardens which were used in the filming of the epic TV series ‘Outlander’. Stirling and Perth are only 25 miles away. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing escape to unwind with gentle riverside walks surrounded by magnificent scenery and fine places to eat out, or an adventure packed family Arden House is the perfect base.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Steep stairs to the first floor.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (14)
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Confirmed Guest
The property was not ready so we had to wait a couple of hours until the beds were made by the owner. So the cleaners hadn't been in to give it the proper clean which was disappointing. The house is lovely and beds were comfortable but it could do with a bit of updating. The welcome pack was a lovely touch with breakfast stuff from the butchers.The area is lovely and The Royal Hotel were lovely and let us wait there until the house was ready. We went there for dinner one night and it was amazing. I would highly recommend.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely location, and kind host. But the cottage was freezing cold for the time of year and not really that cozy. To be fair, the host brought nice butcher's items as a breakfast gift, and fixed the radiator and boiler when they weren't working. But it wasn't a tremendously relaxing, cozy weekend as we'd hoped.
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Kirsty
We had a wonderful stay in Arden House. The location was wonderful and the street had lots of lovely shops. Wild Hearth bakery was a particular favourite!! The welcome pack was also greatly appreciated.