Guests say
Fordie East Cottage is a cosy and comfortable retreat nestled in Perthshire, Crieff, offering a rustic charm with modern amenities. Guests have praised its cleanliness, picturesque location, and the presence of wildlife, particularly red squirrels. While some minor issues with facilities and maintenance were noted, the prompt and helpful staff response was appreciated. The cottage's setting provides a perfect balance between seclusion and accessibility to local attractions.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently described the cottage as clean, which indicates high standards of cleanliness. No negative comments about cleanliness were noted.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and proximity to wildlife, with several mentions of red squirrels and idyllic walks. Its accessibility to local towns and attractions also received positive comments.
The cottage is frequently described as cosy and comfortable, with comfortable beds and a warm atmosphere. However, some guests mentioned small kitchen/dining areas and water pressure issues, slightly affecting the comfort score.
While the cottage is well-furnished and equipped with modern bathrooms, guests pointed out issues with hot water supply, internet connection, and lack of kitchen storage and worktop space. Maintenance was prompt when needed.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to assess this category accurately.
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 (10)
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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
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Chris
We're a family of 4 with two young kids (1 & 3 years old). Fordie was the highlight of our stay! The accommodation was terrific value, and we were pleasantly surprised on arrival that it was even better than the photos. The owners/managers have put a lot of thought into fitting the cottage out and it's been done and maintained to a high standard. Fordie is a lovely bustling estate in a perfect location. Rural enough to feel like part of the countryside, with lovely walks on the doorstep (for all abilities), but not far from the major roads/motorways, a supermarket within 10 mins one way (Crieff) and a lovely coffee shop the other (Comrie). I had a nice chat with Sheenagh, who looks after the property. We enjoyed walks up Deil's Cauldron and Loch Turret with the kids, and went to the Auchingarrich wildlife park too. Would recommend them all. Loch Turret is a good start for more challenging walks, or there's the track alongside the Loch for an easier route. I left trying to work out ways we could move to the area!