Bring in the New Year with Hogmanay in Perthshire 

Great short breaks available at www.abade.co.uk Abade's Top 5 Hogmanay Picks; 

1) The Coach House Forteviot (Sleeps 4/6)           3 nights £390 Click here to book 
2) Guthrie Court, Gleneagles (Sleeps 5/6)             3 nights £890 Click here to book
3) Jedburgh Place, Perth (Sleeps 4)                        4 nights £367 Click here to book 
4) Dollar Residence, Dollar (Sleeps 4)                    4 nights £560 Click here to book 
5) Shiehallion, Loch Tay (Sleeps 4)                         4 nights £560 Click here to book 

...and remember that most of our holiday homes are only an hour's train ride or drive from Edinburgh's legendary Hogmanay Celebrations.

Lots of Christmas Cheer in Perth this weekend to get you in the Festive Spirit; 

Perth Farmer Market - Sat 7th Dec 9am-2pm - pick up some festive foodie treats 

The Traditional Christmas Market, Horsecross Plaza continues until Sun 15th Dec 9am-7pm.  Enjoy Christmas crafts and food stalls, mulled wine and spiced cider, live music and a fairytale grotto for the children

It's also "Small Business Saturday" this week and we are very lucky to have so many wonderful independent shops in Perth City Centre.  Buy unique and original gifts for your friends and family this year and keep them thriving!

Join Claire in the Barony Studio, to enjoy some creative Christmas Crafting. Classes are available to book now. Whether it's a fabric Advent Calendar or a Christmas Stocking for the fireplace or festive coasters & drawstring bags.  Class Dates & Times Advent Calendar Thursday 28th November  - 10am - 4pm Saturday 30th November - 10am - 4pm Christmas Stocking Wednesday 11th December - 10am - 4pm Thursday 12th December - 10am - 4pm Saturday 14th December - 10am - 4pm Drawstring Bag Friday 29th November -  - 10am - 1pm Monday 9th December - 10am - 1pm Monday 9th December - 7pm - 10pm Tuesday 10th December - 10am - 1pm Tuesday 10th December - 7pm - 10pm Christmas Coasters Thursday 28th November - 7pm -8pm Wednesday 11th December - 7pm - 8pm Thursday 12th December - 7pm - 8pm To book classes please email claire@baronyfabrics.co.uk or phone Claire on 01764 683769.

We are delighted to offer Abade guests an exclusive 25% discount off Felicity Martin's highly recommended books on Walking in Perthshire published by Catkin Press. 

These easy to carry booklets contain a huge variety of routes to help you get the most out of your walking holiday in Perthshire.  From a riverside stroll, to a hike in the hills, to bagging your first Munro, Felicity can help you find your perfect route. 

Click here to order with our special discount

Find out more about walking holidays in Perthshire at our website 

Dall Mill - Loch Rannoch
After many years of offering wonderful holidays on the shores of Loch Rannoch, The Bensons are hanging up their self catering hats and  retiring to live Dall Mill themselves. 

We'd  like to thank them for all the years of association with Abade and warmly wish them a happy future at Dall Mill.  

Stop press...some late availability deals for Half Term October Holidays;

• Milton Villa Sleeps 6/8 (Auchterarder) 7 nights from Friday 11th October £480
• The Quaich Sleeps 6   (near Aberfeldy) 7 nights from Friday 11th October £695
• Guthrie Court Sleep 5/6 (Gleneagles ) 7 nights from Saturday 12th October £500
• The Stables Sleeps 4 (Forgandenny) 7 nights from Monday 14th October £450

Book now at www.abade.co.uk or call 01764 684100 

Book an Abade Holiday cottage and join us for 

the Drovers's Tryst 2013 Walking Festival 12th to 19th October 

For further information and booking go to www.droverstryst.com or the Crieff Tourist Information Centre (01765 652578) or email crieff@visitscotland.com

For great last minute deals on Abade holiday accommodation during the festival, click here

Last minute reduction on Autumn Breaks 

between 12th Oct -26th Oct 2013

The Doocot Dunning, save £60 - 7 nights now only £380 

Book now by calling 01764 84100 or online at www.abade.co.uk

Perthshire is Looking Spectacular!

Fancy a last minute autumn break?  We have some great deals to snap up from Friday 4th October; 

   Coach House 1 at Tower Views - Sleeps 2 - 7 nights for only £314

   Ben Lawers - Sleeps 4 - 7 nights for only £540

   Coach House 3 at Tower Views - Sleeps 6 - 7 nights only £700

   Riverview Cottage - Sleeps 6 - 7 nights only £550

   Milton Villa - Sleeps 6/8 - 7 nights only £480

   To book a last minute deal click here  or call 01764 684100

     

The Award Winning Enchanted Forest 2013

The Enchanted Forest 2013 launches after winning the 

Best Cultural Event at the Scottish Event Awards 

Welcome to October in Perthshire! That means time for beautiful autumn colours by day and a spectacular forest light show by night.  Book your October break now at Abade and enjoy the Big Tree County this autumn. www.abade.co.uk
The Enchanted Forest runs from 4th Oct to 27th October 2013 and tickets are on sale now. 
 Click here to book tickets and find out more

Stop Press... Latest Abade Special Offer, save over £50! 

The Granary, Forgandenny now only £529.20 from
Monday 19th August for 5 nights (Sleeps 6)
4 Star comfort in the heart of the Perthshire countryside.To book phone 01764 684100 or 
Click here to book online

Pop up Science Festival in the Woods at The Famouse Grouse Experience  

Sat 10th & Sun 11th August 

To celebrate their birthday the Famous Grouse have a pop up Science Festival arriving this weekend! Nestled in the woodlands surrounding the distillery, a giant whisky cask will form the hub if the festival where you can investigate the 3 essential elements fundamental to whisky making. Activities and fun for all ages - and lots for the adults too. Call 01764 656565 or
click here for more information

Summer offer at Towerviews

10%  summer discount at Towerviews 

 from Friday 19th July until Saturday  31st August 

No 3 Coach House at Kinfauns sleeps 6 and is an ideal base for your holiday in Perthshire. Come and enjoy the great summer weather and all the area has to offer. Save up to £80!
10% off weekly holidays or short breaks 
(minimum 3 nights)
Call 01764 684100  or 
Click here to book

£50 off a week at the Coach House

The weather forecast in Perthshire is brilliant for the coming week and we have a brilliant offer to match! 
£50 off a week at 
The Coach House, Forteviot

Now only £495 for 7 nights! (Sleeps 4)
Offer valid for bookings between 6th July & 26th July 2013
Book on 01764 684100 or
Click here to book online

Very Special Offer at Dall Mill

Due to cancellation we are offering an amazing deal 

Dall Mill 
Kinloch Rannoch  

Sleeps 10 
Full weeks in July only £700
Or short breaks (min 3 nights) only £500
Don't delay - grab a bargain now at this  beautiful lochside property
Book now 01764 684100
or click here to book online

£100 discount for a week in Locherlour Mill Cottage from Sat 6th July- now only £400. 
Come and enjoy the Games Fair at Scone and the remaining week in this beautiful spot between Comrie and Crieff.
Click here to book

Mary, Queen of Scots Exhibition Starts Today! 

A major exhibition on the life of Mary, Queen of Scots opens today at the National Museum of Scotland. The exhibition, showing only in Edinburgh, will explore the myth and reality that surround one of the most enigmatic and romanticised figures in Scottish history through a unique gathering of paintings, jewellery, textiles, furniture, drawings, maps and documents.

Click for more details

Abade looks forward to welcoming you to Perthshire for this landmark event and we hope that the information and links below will help you plan your visit.  

Ryder Cup ticket Ballot

The registration for the Ryder Cup Ticket Ballot runs between 10th June and 22^nd July 2013.

It is expected that the results of the ballot will be announced in August 2013.

Register online at; https://rydercup.seetickets.com/ballot

Practice Day Tickets

Prior to the main event there are 3 ‘Practice Days’;

Tuesday 23th, Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th September 2014

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Fans interested in Practice Day tickets can purchase them immediately on a first come, first served basis at; http://rydercup.seetickets.com/event/ryder-cup-practice-days/gleneagles/710888

Keep up to date with all the tournament information on Abade's website, blog and facebook page. http://www.abade.co.uk/ryder-cup-gleneagles/

 Our brand new & improved Abade website has now gone live! 

Please take a peek... 

Click for the new Abade website

Feel like a week away ahead of the school holiday rush?  We have some great deals for 2 next week in Perthshire...

From Sat 15th June:
Locherlour Mill Cottage, Crieff 

Sleeps 2/4 - Five Star Cottage set in beautiful countryside
3 nights £340 or stay 7 nights for £500
To book call 01764 684100 
Click here to book Locherlour Cottage

From Sat 15th June 
Waterside Cottage, Braco - Sleeps 2 
3 nights £204 or stay 7 nights for £340
To book call 01764 684100
Click here to book Waterside Cottage







From Sat 15th June 
The Studio at the Doocot, Dunning - Sleeps 2 

7 nights £450
To book call 01764 684100
Click to book The Studio at the Doocot  

Grab a great last minute deal at Abade.... 

Remember Sunday 16th is Father's Day, so it's a great time to treat Dad to a week or a weekend away!

From Saturday 15th June:
The Coach House, Forteviot - Sleeps 4/6

3 nights £306 or stay 6 nights for only £414!
To book call 01764 684100 or online; 
click to book the Coach House

From Saturday 15th June:
The Granary, Forgandenny - Sleeps 6/7
7 Nights £600 - That's less than £15 a head per night! 
To book call 01764 684100 or online; 
Click to book the Granary

The weekend forecast is hot, hot, hot and the bluebells and rhodidendroms are looking stunning- so why not head to Perthshire for a last minute deal?

Here are our top 5 last minute deals for the week ahead;
From Saturday 8th June
1) Waterside, Braco Sleeps 2 - 7 nights £340, 3 nights £204
2) Studio at Doocot Sleeps 2 - 7 nights £450
3) Coach House, Forteviot Sleeps 4/6 - 7 nights £450, 3 nights £306
4) Aberturret Cottage, Crieff Sleeps 5 - 7 nights £495
5) Guthrie Court, Gleneagles Sleeps 5/6 - 7 nights £700, 3 nights £600
Book by phone 01764 684100 or online at www.abade.co.uk

 Snap up a great bargain this coming week at one of our Top 5 Picks: 

1) Dal Mill - Rannoch - Sleep 10 
Grab a few friends and head up there
 for 3 nights from Friday 31st May - £50 each
 for 10 sharing! To book call 01764 684100 or
 Click here to book online

2) The Doocot, Dunning Sleeps 2

How about a romantic wee nook for 2? 

7 nights from Sat 1st June only £450

to book call 01738 684100 or 

Click here to book online

3) The Coach House, Forteviot Sleeps 4/6

Stay 3 nights from Sat 1st June only £306, 

or enjoy the whole week, 7 nights for only £450

to book call 01764 684100 or 

Click here to book online

4) Locherlour Mill Cottage, Crieff Sleeps 2/4

Stay 3 nights from this Friday 31st May for £289

or bag the best bargain of all and stay 7 nights for only £340! 

To book call 01764 684100 or click here to book online

5) Balnabein, Grandtully Sleeps 6 

from Friday 31st May stay 3 nights For £450 

or 7 nights from only £595

To book call 01764 684100 or  Click here to book online