Kinnell Estate, Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8SR

Telephone: 01567 820590 dowling@kinnellestate.co.uk

The Estate has two cottages the Bothy that will sleep up to six and Gardeners Cottage that will sleep up to eight for short-term self-catering holiday lets. Fishing on Loch Tay and the rivers Dochart and Lochy for salmon and trout is available in season.

Situation
Kinnell Estate is at the head of Loch Tay and on the south side of Killin village. The property is secluded but a convenient half mile from the village. It is about 65 miles from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Perth, Oban and Stirling are within easy reach as is Fort William. Kinnell is a good location for touring Scotland as it is centrally placed. There are golf courses at Killin and Kenmore at either end of the Loch. Water sports can be had at Lochearnhead to the south, some 15 minutes drive and also on Loch Tay. Pony trekking is just 5 miles down the Loch side. The area is well known for its hill walks and mountain climbing. The nearest ski slopes are 33 miles away at Glen Coe. Fort William, Aviemore and Glen Shee are within easy reach. There are also many places of historic interest and natural beauty to visit.

Directions
Kinnell may be approached from Edinburgh or Glasgow by taking the A84 for Callander from the M9 at Stirling. From Callander continue on the A84 to Lochearnhead. Then take the A85 for Crianlarich and after passing over Glen Ogle turn right for Killin on the A827. On reaching Killin, Kinnell Estate is on the right immediately before the stone bridge over the Falls of Dochart, and just past the front of the Falls of Dochart Inn. Go through the stone pillars marked Kinnell Estate and continue for about half a mile along a rough drive, the cottages are in the farmyard to the right of Kinnell House.

The Bothy
This cottage is a listed traditional stone and harl building, with a small garden and car parking area. The ground floor has an open plan entrance, kitchen and spiral stair, with doors into the lounge and bathroom. The bathroom has bath, toilet and hand basin with shaver point. There is a good-sized lounge with TV & video player. It has a beamed ceiling and large window looking out over Ben Lawers. The double sofa converts into a bed. Spiral stairs lead up to a landing, where a single chair bed is situated and can be moved to suit, there is a door to the bedroom, which has a double and single bed, it has a low coomb ceiling, and care must be taken. A cot and high chair can be provided. Hot water is by immersion heater. Heating is electric using storage heaters and electric fires. An electric hot air wall heater heats the bathroom. The kitchen has an electric cooker, fridge freezer, washing machine and microwave, Water is supplied from a private source. Crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils and bed linen for six persons are provided. Towels are not supplied but may be hired providing notice is given at the time of booking. Entry is 3pm Saturday or by arrangement.

Gardeners Cottage
This cottage also a listed traditional stone and harl building is adjacent to the Bothy, has an outside porch leading into a small front hall. Directly ahead is the staircase, leading to 3 bedrooms, the first bedroom off to the left has a kingside bed the second bedroom off to the right has twin beds this is also the access room to the third bedroom also having twin beds. All the ceilings are low and coombed and care should be taken. Downstairs has a lounge, dining room, kitchen and bathroom, central heating is fitted throughout the cottage, the heating and hot water are run from an oil boiler situated in the kitchen. The focal point in the lounge is a large open hearth with a modern log burning stove, there is a wide screen TV, DVD and Video player and two large comfortable sofas one which converts into a sofa bed. There is an open archway leading into the dining room which has a table and seats enough for eight persons. Access to the kitchen is through the dining room, the kitchen has an electric cooker, microwave, large fridge freezer and a dishwasher. Through another door leading from the dining room is a small cloak room with washing machine. Through this is the access to the bathroom and also the large back garden. The bathroom has a bath fitted with an electric shower, a toilet and hand basin. Water is supplied from a private source. Crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils and bed linen for eight persons are provided. Towels are not supplied but may be hired providing notice is given at the time of booking. Entry is 3pm Saturday or by arrangement.

Pets
Being a working farm pets may only be brought by prior arrangement.

Fishing
Bank fishing for salmon and trout is available in season on the Estate waters of the rivers Dochart and Lochy. Bank fishing charges per day are salmon £10.00 per rod. Trout fishing is £5.00 per rod.

Linen
Bath Towel: £1.00 per week
Hand Towel: £0.75 per week

Logs Gardeners Cottage
Only logs supplied by the farm can be used in the log burner, 1 load is supplied inclusive and more can be purchased if required.