Our Top Tips to help you choose a holiday cottage

Over the next few weeks, we'll share with you some of our top tips to help you choose the holiday cottage for you.





But first of all, why choose a self-catering holiday?

• It's great value for money break down the weekly rate to per head per day and you'll find a very competitive priced holiday.
  


• It offers you the flexibility and the ability to take each day of your precious time at your own pace, going out for the day or relaxing in your chosen holiday home as you please.
  


• Freedom to come and go as you wish, to eat in or out; try out the nearby restaurants or good food pubs, buy produce at local Farmers' Markets and eat in, or perhaps use a local catering service, and all a a time to suit you.
  
  At Abade we offer a carefully selected collection of Scottish self catering cottages, apartments, lodges and holiday homes that aim to provide excellent quality self catering accommodation in beautiful locations, and attention to detail that ensures your comfort and a really memorable holiday. Whether you select a 3 Star, 4 Star or 5 Star holiday home, the welcome will be the same, and you can be assured of our personal service.

Cottage of the Month

The Doocot is a delightfully secluded cottage for 2, set in woodland beside an 18th Century doocot. Once part of the Rollo family’s Duncrub Estate, and now with a 9-hole local golf course at the end of the garden, there are stunning views of fields and the Ochil Hills from every angle whether you are enjoying an evening glass of wine in the conservatory or breakfasting on the deck.

The log burning stove makes this a perfect all-year-round hideaway. The cottage's clever modern design provides everything that a couple on holiday could need, exceptionally well thought out for visitors' needs. All the rooms are spotlessly clean and decorated to a high standard. You can feast on home grown fruit and vegetables in the summer or try the home produced free range eggs.

The village of Dunning is only a short walk away and boasts a fine pub (or two!) golf, tennis and the site of the last burning of a witch in Scotland! There is plenty to do and see in the area from fishing to skydiving. Check out The Outdoor Saver pass for discounts up to 10th May.

Only an hour by car from both Edinburgh and Glasgow and 15 minutes from Perth, The Doocot is centrally placed for day trips to the Highlands or for forays over to the west. The East Neuk of Fife and St Andrews are an hour away - so you could spend one day on the beach and the next hill walking in the Highlands.

The Doocot is an ideal base for any length or type of stay, holiday or business, a long weekend or a fortnight you can be assured of a very warm welcome. Prices range from £320 to £480 per week, or £23 to £34.50 per head per night when fully occupied for 7 nights. See availability and book online now.

February Half Term holiday ideas

Check out the Outdoor Saver Pass on our What’s On page, along with a selection of things to do and see in the area in the current months of January and February (updates regularly).

The Outdoor Saver pass is valid until 31st May 2010 and you can see individual offers that can be downloaded for use at the attractions. Local tourism providers have joined forces with VisitScotland to encourage families to get out and about, by offering special offers and money off deals. The following attractions included:
· Blair Castle Trekking Centre
· Cairnwell Mountain Sports · Highland Off Road
· Highland Safaris · Knockhill Racing Circuit
· Land Rover Experience Scotland
· Nae Limits
· Perthshire Off Road Driving Centre
There are offers throughout Scotland covering everything from paintball to paragliding with something for everyone.

Just select your offers and book one of our Perthshire holiday homes. See availability, prices and book online now. Or call us on 01764 684100 A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at your Abade holiday home.

Festive Greetings from Abade

Perthshire has certainly had its share of seasonal weather this December. Children sledging, snowman making, a real white Christmas! Lots of fun to be had out in the open air, the scenery is wonderful in the snow!

Ask us about our early season short breaks - treat yourself to a weekend away in Perthshire. Visit our website at any time to see availability, prices and online booking. Call us on 01764 684100

Last minute bookings in October

24th to 31st October
Sleeping 2 Thatched Cottage in Newburgh
Sleeping 4 Abercromby in Bridge of Allan
Sleeping 5 Braemhor in Auchterarder

Book online or call us on 01764 684100 for part weeks and discounts, and for availablity in November.

October Holiday Home feature

Our featured cottage of the month is Aberturret Cottage. Situated one mile from Crieff, on the west side, this 4 star cottage sleeps 5.

The cottage, dates from the 19th century,and nestles in the tranquil grounds of Aberturret House, within walking distance of The Famous Grouse Distillery. One of the many pleasures of staying at Aberturret Cottage is the benefit of a large private garden with a fresh water burn running through it. This provides the perfect setting for a barbeque on warm afternoons or a peaceful few hours relaxing to the sound of nothing at all!

Aberturret Cottage has three comfortable bedrooms (all of which are situated on the upper floor). There is a generous sized double-bedded room, a single room and a larger bedroom which also contains a single futon bed. The decor throughout is tasteful and relaxing, reflecting the pastoral atmosphere of the cottage.

Several of the walks featured on Perth and Kinross Council Countryside Trust’s extensive paths network for walkers, cyclists and riders are on the doorstep of Aberturret Cottage. Ranging from one to eight miles and covering a wide variety of terrain, the Crieff Walks embrace some of the area's finest scenery.

Normal price range of £420 to £570 per week or £12 to £16 per head per night when fully occupied for 7 nights. We believe that Aberturret Cottage offers excellent value for money.

Snap up bargain weeks 10 – 16 October at £416 (normally £520), 24th to 31st October at £468 (£520) or ask us about the October bargains in our other Abade properties. Visit our website and book online at any time, most 2010 prices showing now.

Late breaks for week 26th September

It's a fabulous time of year to visit Scotland; the leaves are just beginning to turn colour, the days have been beautifully sunny, with a hint of chill in the evenings - we call it harvest weather.

Abade has a number of late offers to tempt you, including The Wee House at The Loaning near Crieff. A perfect little getaway for 2 at only £320 for the week. Walk into the local village of Muthill to a lovely restaurant or play on the 9-hole golf course, only a short step away.

For 2/4 Moulinalmond has a lovely setting only a few minutes from Perth and with a walled garden to relax in and an open fire for the evenings at £369 for the week.

For 4, Glenmhor in Auchterarder (famed for its excellent shops and proximity to The Gleneagles Hotel) is £495 for the week and Windsor Gardens at Gleneagles Village is £489.50

For these and other options, see our website or call us on 01764 684100 we'd be delighted to find you a place to suit your taste and budget.