Guests say
Rowanlea is a well-equipped, spacious cottage with a stunning garden, offering a mix of old-world charm and contemporary living. It's praised for its comfort, tranquil location, and ample social space. The property is dog-friendly, though with some restrictions. While most guests had a pleasant stay, a few noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance.
Most guests found Rowanlea to be spotlessly clean and comfortable. However, a few reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, such as remnants of previous occupants' meals and a lack of cleaning supplies. These seem to be isolated incidents rather than the norm.
The cottage is located in a quiet village, close to Crieff, with easy access to local attractions and amenities. The peaceful garden is frequently mentioned, though the proximity to a busy road is noted. Overall, the location is appreciated for its tranquility and convenience.
Guests consistently describe the beds as comfortable and the cottage as spacious and cosy. The presence of a sunroom and multiple social spaces adds to the overall comfort of the property.
The property is well-equipped with a variety of utensils, crockery, and two wood burners. The garden is a highlight for many. Some guests mentioned a lack of cleaning supplies and issues with dog restrictions, suggesting room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
About this property
This wonderful property has a range of amenities within walking distance and is the perfect base for a family holiday..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 42" Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Sun Room: Woodburner
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and one basket of logs for each wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking.. Rowanlea is a delightful holiday cottage in the centre of the pretty village of Muthill, in the heart of the Strathearn area of Perthshire. This lovely property has been renovated to a good standard and thoughtfully furnished to provide everything you will need for a self-catering holiday. On the ground floor guests will find a cosy living room with a wood burner, as well as the contemporary kitchen/dining room with oak work tops, floor to ceiling windows and patio doors leading to the garden. There is also a garden room which is a fabulous place to relax and unwind, with a wood burner, perfect for lazy afternoons on cooler days. The floor to ceiling windows on three sides let the sunlight flood through and boast views over the garden. The first floor lays claim to three sumptuous bedrooms, all boasting fantastic views over the garden, as well as a family bathroom. The large garden has been thoughtfully designed, ideal for children to play or for the whole group to dine al fresco.
There is much to explore in Muthill, down the ancient lanes there is an old church dating back to the 12th-century, children’s play area, a renowned restaurant, café, ice cream parlour, local pub, shop and a 9-hole golf course. Crieff is only 3 miles away and is a great day out where you can visit a whisky distillery, crystal factory shop, deli and café selling local produce, craft shops, galleries, local shops and a super market. There are regular events throughout the year including the Crieff Highland Games and the Drovers Walking Festival. The area provides outdoor activities for all abilities, and if you prefer more strenuous activities, then mountains Ben Vorlich, Ben Chonzie and Ben Lawers provide excellent walking with water sports on Loch Earn and mountain biking. For the less energetic there are riverside walks along the banks of the River Earn and Turret. The area is also steeped in history with historic castles and monuments to visit. Famous for being in the TV show Outlander, Drummond Castle Garden is 2 miles away, as well as other locations seen in the show such as Doune Castle and Hopetoun House. Stirling, Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow are easily accessible for day trips. With so much to see and do in the area, Rowanlea is the ideal location for friends and family who are looking to explore this magnificent area. Beach 37 miles. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (31)
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Jacqueline Smith
We stayed in Rowanlea from 12/03/26 to 16/03/26. The house is lovely and had everything we needed. We took our 2 dogs and they loved playing in the secure garden.The garden room was just so lovely and peaceful and the under floor heating was great. The kitchen had everything we needed and had lovely Denby Crockery.The living room was lovely and cosy, we even put the log burner on and it was great. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable with lovely fresh bedding. On the whole it is a beautiful place to stay and we have rebooked to return in November.The only downside is there is no shop in the village, only a small selection of stuff can be bought from the filling station, however Crieff is only 3 miles away and has plenty shops.We got a takeaway from Crieff on the first night,( menu on board in kitchen). We had dinner in the Coorie Inn on Friday night and it was superb. They catered for my husband’s tomato allergy which was lovely. One the Saturday we went for drinks to the Commercial Bar and met the owner John and the locals, we were made very welcome and John suggested we get a pizza from the take away place in the village and eat it in the pub. Again they catered for my husband and made him a special pizza. They were amazing. We had a fabulous break and can’t wait to go back. This is a great place to stay and we thoroughly recommend it.
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Rachel Bonas
Rowanlea is even better than it presents in the photos. Super accommodation for our family and dog to explore Stirling, Perth and Pitlochry while visiting family locally.Two wood burners and excellent central heating meant we stayed super cosy.A lovely big garden, well equipped kitchen and lovely dining space. Plenty of on street car parking too.I would not hesitate to recommend Rowanlea and look forward to returning again. Thank you for having us!
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Norman McDowall
Lovely cottage with an excellent and very secure garden for our two dogs. Very clean, warm and cosy. Spacious and very well equipped with great attention to detail. Suited our needs perfectly.