Guests say
Rowanlea is a beautifully appointed, spacious cottage in a peaceful village setting, praised for its stunning garden, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable living spaces. Guests consistently highlight the relaxing sun room, ample space for families and dogs, and the property's charm. While a few noted minor cleaning oversights and the lack of a village shop, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return. The cottage offers an excellent base for exploring the local area, with thoughtful touches and responsive hosts contributing to a memorable stay.
Most guests found the property spotlessly clean and well maintained, though a handful mentioned minor cleaning issues such as used dishcloths, remnants in the dishwasher, and some attention to detail needed in bathrooms and kitchen. These were exceptions rather than the rule.
The cottage is praised for its peaceful village location, proximity to Crieff, and access to local attractions. Some guests noted the busy road at the front and the absence of a village shop, but overall the setting is considered convenient and tranquil.
Guests consistently describe Rowanlea as spacious, cosy, and comfortable, with particular appreciation for the comfy beds, relaxing sun room, and ample space for families and dogs. The garden and living areas are highlighted as especially inviting.
The property is widely regarded as very well equipped, with a modern kitchen, two bathrooms, wood burners, and a large secure garden. A few guests mentioned missing cleaning products or oven gloves, but these were minor compared to the overall high standard.
Guests appreciated the helpful communication, attention to detail, and some thoughtful touches. While a welcome pack or gifts were occasionally mentioned as desirable, these are not guaranteed and were not a consistent feature.
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.
EPC Rating = D
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (39)
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Confirmed Guest
Really fantastic - clean, spacious, quiet, everything available, superb big garden, good instructions and excellent value for money - Thank you to the Family and owner !!
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Clare Griffiths
We are just back from a lovely week staying in Rowanlea. The house and garden are fantastic, we particularly liked the garden, especially for our dog. The garden has matured a lot since the pictures were taken, might be a good idea to update the photos to reflect this as it is beautiful! The house is over 150 years old so in the original part of the house there are low ceilings and doors, my husband walked into the door frame of the bathroom on the first night! 😂 and we all had to duck at the bottom of the stairs! Might be a problem if you have mobility issues.We were fortunate with the weather and were able to dine al fresco on the patio. There was no BBQ that we could see, although it says on the website and in the book in the house that there is! A welcome pack would have been a nice touch as there are no shops in Muthill and we weren’t able to get in to the house until 5.30pm due to staff absences, (only found this out at 1pm on our day of arrival, just as we were about to leave!) Only minor things though and overall the house is brilliant, Muthill is a lovely wee village, it’s a 5min drive to the shops in Crieff and a great base for exploring the local area.Thank you
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Confirmed Guest
What a beautiful house! The owner was excellent. We really enjoyed our stay here. We would love to come again.