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The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel

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A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a bread maker, and a dish drying rack. - The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel (Blackford)
A bedroom with a white bed, two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall painting, and two doors. - The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel (Blackford)
A modern kitchen with a built-in washing machine, a stove, and a sink. - The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel (Blackford)
A living room with a grey sofa, multiple cushions, and a painting of a cow on the wall. - The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel (Blackford)
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The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel

  • Introducing my lovingly refurbished cottage.

    In Blackford, which is very close to Gleneagles Hotel and Auchterarder. This is a perfect base for golfing, whisky discovery and castle hunting!

    Easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Perth and the Highlands. Picturesque Gleneagles train station is close by, with ample parking, allows easy car-free days trips to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

    Available for rent - any amount of nights considered. Discount are available for longer stays.

    2 double bedrooms. (One accessible by a pull down ladder)
    Large shower in bathroom.
    Toiletries are provided.
    WiFi included.
    Hair dryer.
    Iron and ironing board.
    Kitchen fitted with hob and oven, microwave, kettle, cafetière and toaster.
    Coffee, tea and sugar are provided.

    On site parking.
    High chair and travel cot available on request.
    Pets welcome.

    Any questions - please ask!

    This is a lovely cottage which has been fully redecorated in 2018 to a high standard.

    Blackford is a lovely little village which has a well stocked village shop.
    It is the home of Highland Spring water and Tullibardine Whisky Distillery.
    The world famous Gleneagles hotel is a couple of miles up the road.
    There is easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Auchterarder, the Highlands & the Trossachs.

    - The comfortable living room has a comfy sofa and armchair and has French doors which open onto a patio area and look out onto a park. There is a table which seats four for a comfortable dining experience.
    - The modern kitchen is equipped with oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, cafetière & washing machine. There is everything you need in the kitchen: ground coffee for the cafetière, instant coffee, tea & sugar, washing up liquid & washing machine powder are provided.
    Milk and orange juice are also available.
    - There is a big double bedroom with walk in closet. There is full length mirror, a dressing table with hairdryer. Soft cosy robes are also provided.
    - The bathroom has a large shower and toiletries and towels are provided.
    - The attic conversion, which is accessible by a pull down ladder, has a large double bedroom.
    - In the hall cupboard there is an ironing board & iron.
    - Dogs are very welcome in my cottage. I would just ask that they stay off the beds!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Auchterarder is home to this cottage. Cathedral Museum and Dunblane Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Phoenix Falconry and Rollo Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Drummond Gardens and Harrisons Fine Wines. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking, cycling and horse riding in the area. Visit our Auchterarder travel guide
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Blackford, Scotland

What's nearby

  • A historic castle with a large stone wall, a smaller adjacent building, and a well-maintained garden with red flowers.
    Stirling Castle
    24 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • A castle surrounded by dense green trees and hills.
    Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    31 min drive - 24.0 miles
  • The Kelpies, a pair of large, illuminated water turbines in Scotland.
    The Kelpies
    38 min drive - 30.5 miles
  • Tullibardine Distillery
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gleneagles Golf Course
    5 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gleneagles Station
    4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Delivino
    7 min drive
  • The Glendevon Hotel
    5 min drive
  • The Century Bar
    5 min drive
  • The Dormy
    5 min drive
  • The Strathearn
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel located?

This family-friendly Auchterarder cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tullibardine Distillery and Ochil Hills. Phoenix Falconry and Gleneagles Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

The Grey Cottage - charming cottage close to Gleneagles Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cabin

Lovely location within walking to local pub and park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

The cottage was very homely, very clean in an ideal location, it was perfect for my elderly dog with a park right across the street .we will definitely have a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean, welcoming but small

This property was clean and welcoming. The kitchen was well equipped and the welcome pack was a nice addition and the front room was homely. The park opposite was very welcome for dog walks and the access to the town was within easy distance as was the ruined abbey. Even though this property does sleep 4 there is only enough room for 2. The 2nd bedroom is in a hatch with a pull down ladder which could only be used by well abled people as it’s steep and has no rail. It’s also didn’t seem to have a heater which made it quite cold. When booking this property I asked for a garden, but there is only a small terrace next to the road, so is unsuitable for a dog.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the space and the location. The property manager left some food for us that was very helpful. Just note that the loft room is not suitable for a child.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, wish we would have been in the area longer to enjoy it fully!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was lovely and well stocked kitchen, plenty of reading material and it was clean and cosy. A lovely two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Such a cute little cottage. It was so comfortable and homie. I was so glad to stay here after a hostel in the city. It was peaceful and well equipped. The only part that I did not like was the ladder to the loft, it is a bit sketchy feeling but I know it was sturdy and safe. The beds were comfortable and the spaces cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy accomodation , perfect location for Gleneagles and area .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic little base to explore the local area!

Well equipped little base for our trip - comfy beds, lots of warm blankets and some lovely touches like snacks and a little Christmas tree! Thanks for our stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cite and cozy cottage

This was a cute cottage which I found to be very comfortable. Some basic food and toiletries are provided which is a nice touch. I would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice holiday cottage with all amenities.

Great cottage, all facilities are present and working. You do need to be careful if you're sleeping in the attic. One of the bars from the retractable attic ladder can be an obstacle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

excellent place with excellent facilities and a great host with great communication. Will look to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 adults & 5 dogs!

Great little cottage, loft stairs a bit hairy after a few drinks! Plenty of storage. Beds very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, cosy cottage.

Great little cottage in a lovely village. You'll find everything you need and more in the cottage. It's very quiet and peaceful and just a short drive to Gleneagles and Auchterarder. Our host sent detailed instructions for everything and was always available if we needed her.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our party was two married couples all about 60 years old staying one night. We found the space clean, well stocked with a small grocery store close by. The owner was easy to communicate with and provided excellent information. Renters do need to be aware of the loft bedroom access via pull down ladder as some might find it challenging. However, we did not and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blackford

Nice clean organized property. 2nd bedroom more challenging to access as in loft space via a drop-down ladder.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage.

We stayed in the cottage for a night for my friends birthday. The host was lovely, friendly and approachable. The cottage was nice enough with adequate facilities. I would say a bit small for 4 adults as not enough comfy seats for four. The location was quiet and quaint. The owner was lovely and left clear instructions for access etc. The bathroom and kitchen were clean and the bedding was clearly freshly laundered. Good kitchen facilities for needs. Handy location for gleneagles. The guests found access to the upstairs bedroom a bit of a challenge and the ladders did block access to the kitchen slightly when down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An honest review of our stay

I had not realized on booking that the second bedroom was in the loft and accessible by a wooden loft ladder. Both my sister and I are retired and neither of us could get the ladder down. We decided not to contact Helen as we wouldn't have been able to go up and down the ladder anyway. It is very steep and doesn't have any handrailsThe property itself is an old style cottage with a good size kitchen which had some groceries to start us off. A lovely touch after a 7 hour journey.The living area is a good size but the sofa is only really for two people so if there are four of you then you would be on chairs.We were unable to turn on the shower but after messaging Helen she came back quickly to tell us to pull the cord outside the shower. We arrived late and in the dark and could find the parking space which turned out to be at the front. There was a van parked next to it and it was tight to get into with an SUV. I had to go onto the garden bit so the car wasn't sticking out into the road.For some reason we both couldn't get the lock box open with the key in. Safe to say it would be easier without long nails.The double bed was comfortable in the bedroom and we found extra throws in the cupboard. There was a free standing heater in there which I had on a couple of times. Unfortunately there is another property that goes over the bedroom and it sounded like they were moving furniture and walking about for an hour and a half on the last night. Not the property owners fault
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Avis important

Il faut imperativement préciser sur l'annonce que l'accès à la chambre de l'étage se fait par un escalier escamotable pour ne pas laisser croire que c'est un escalier standard ( les photos ne montre pas ce détail important)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot to launch our adventures from

This location was just what our family of four needed to be comfortable in pur own rooms for our first few nights in Scotland. We appreciated the food items available and that the shop close by had other essentials. In the easy to use kitchen we made a couple of meals to enjoy at the dining table and also in the peaceful garden. Great washer and drying rack for clothes fir light packers like us. The washroom was large and had some toiletries to use as well as a heated towel rail which we now need to put in at home! Easy access to Gleneagles and Auchterarder for a visit with family and for touring Stirling, Callander, Doune, Crieff and The Hermitage. Beds were a bit too soft and the garden spiders were huge but the bedrooms and living room we used for a cot were great, thank you so much Helen!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Have stayed before and would definitely return if in the area. Exactly as described, good location and hosts very easy to deal with and good communication.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhaft

Das Cottage haben wir genau wie in der Beschreibung vorgefunden. Es ist sehr sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet. Wir waren positiv überrascht über den vielen Stauraum. Man hat alles was man benötigt und noch viel mehr. Vielen Dank für das Überraschungspaket. Besonders positiv fanden wir den gegenüber liegenden öffentlichen Platz. Dieser ist umzäunt und Hunde dürfen frei laufen (trotz Spielplatz). Vielen Dank an Helen für die freundliche und informative Kommunikation. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

This was our second stay at this beautiful cottage. Helen the owner is a lovely lady who has decorated this place beautifully. It has everything you need and more in a stunning location close to shops a pub and a playing field for the kids with a little park all secure also great for our dog for a run around. The welcome pack was perfect bread milk shortbread and crisps coffee and tea great after our long journey. Thanks for our great stay and we will definitely recommend to all our friends and family. Thanks Helen for our perfect stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Fabulous little property with everything you need and more. Lovely little touches beautiful furnishings and a fantastic welcome pack. Shop a 2 minute walk and there’s a park across from the cottage perfect for kids and letting the dogs have a run around.. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great communication.

We had booked before covid and had to cancel. When we finally made our trip this year everything was just as we expected. Wonderful location after leaving the airport and getting ready to head north.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022