The Bunkhouse, Glassie Farm provides two fantastic hilltop family / group accommodation self-catering units with amazing views overlooking Aberfeldy, so when you visit Scotland be sure not to miss this idyllic retreat and isolated party centre in Highland Perthshire.
Situated at 1,000 feet on a south facing mountainside, the stunning location will make you feel extremely relaxed after a busy day out on the local hills and lochs. Which also makes this the perfect location for club gatherings, stag and hen parties and outdoor activity weekends or just a place to re-charge / chill-out and take in the amazing scenery with family and friends.
Kayakers / Canoeists;
The rivers of Highland Perthshire are a fantastic place to learn to kayak. It has mile after mile of easy white water which runs all summer. Try using The National Kayak School (Tel: 01887 820 498), or for the seasoned kayaker there is always the slalom course at Grandtully.
Walkers / Munroe Baggers; We are walking distance from Farragon, with Ben Lawers and Glen Lyon just further up the valley. There are plenty of local walks for all standards and abilities, these include The Birks O Aberfeldy, The Hermitage, Drummond Hill.
Golfers; Different course each day of the week? Yes, heres what you could play; , Aberfeldy, Strathtay, Pitlochry, Dunkeld + Birmam, St.Andrews, Kenmore , Carnoustie and Gleneagles just to mention a few of the 30+ or so courses within easy travelling times.
Disabled facilities are available in the original unit with access for 2 wheelchairs, with purpose built shower / WC room, newly re-firbished February 2007 with new flooring.
Whisky Lovers plenty of fantastic local distilleries to tour, these include; Dewars of Aberfeldy of which we can see down in the other side of the valley, Famous Grouse at Crieff and Bells near Pitlochry with plenty more less commercial ones within the area.
Highlights
Fantastic views overlooking Aberfeldy and River Tay.
Total tranquility, yet only 2.5 miles to town centre.
Your Stay
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Pictures
The Original Bunkhouse Unit
The Newer Bunkhouse Unit
Snowy hill above Bunkhouse
Bunkhouse view; Cotton clouds in valley.
Facilities
Sleeps:
39
Bedrooms:
7
Cot Available:
No
Disabled Facilities: Yes. Original Unit has ground floor room with access for 2 wheelchairs and a wet room facility.
Linen Provided: Yes. Bunks come with fitted sheets, a pillow and case and a duvet with cover.
Pets Allowed: Yes. As long as they are not livestock worriers and house trained. Must notify before bringing.
Central Heating: Yes. Fuel type: Various / Other
Open Fire: No.
Smoking Allowed: No.
Outdoor Facilities: No. Shared drying room between the two individual units.
Local Services: No public transport within 2 miles.
Directions
Via Aberfeldy:
Come off the A9 at Ballinluig and follow signs for Aberfeldy
Into and through the town centre to the cross roads with traffic lights (at the Black Watch Pub), turn right and follow the B846 over Wades Bridge.
Take the first right at the brown tourism sign: "Glassie Farm Bunkhouse 2 miles", just before the Aileen Craggan
Follow the road for aprox 800 meters, you will then see a yellow sign on right hand side for "The Bunkhouse"
Turn left at this sign and follow the signs up track 1.5 miles... watching out for Red Squirrels, Deer and Pheasants en-route.
There are mile signs at 1.4 miles / 1 mile / 0.5 miles
Via Strathtay:
Come off the A9 at Ballinluig
Follow A827 signs for Grandtully
Take 1st right over bridge at Grandtully
Follow road to left up to Strathtay Post Office & Stores located on the T-junction
Turn left in direction of Weem - 5 miles
The Bunkhouse sign is 4.7miles on this road
Go past: Edradynate > Cluny House Gardens > Tombuie and theYellow Bunkhouse sign is on left hand side
Turn right at this sign - The Bunkhouse is up this track 1.5 miles... watch out for Red Squirrels, Deer and Pheasants en-route.
There are mile signs at 1.4 miles / 1 mile / 0.5 miles
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