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"With stunning views of beautiful Loch Tay and wonderful woodland walks..." Nestling beneath the dramatic peak of Ben Lawers, Craggantoul enjoys unrivalled views over Loch Tay and provides an ideal place to relax. The peace and tranquillity, combined with marvellous panoramic views set against the backdrop of mountains beyond is just what is needed to unwind. Four of the five cottages have been sympathetically converted from former farm steadings, creating attractive accommodation of the highest standards, while the fifth cottage is set apart from the others and approached by its own access road offering total peace and seclusion. All the cottages are spacious, comfortable and cosily heated throughout. Of the 100 acres at Craggantoul, 40 acres of woodland are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and for nature lovers this is a delight with oak forest, a profusion of wild flowers, deer, red squirrels and an abundance of bird life to enjoy. For guests who are keen fishermen, there is a quarter-mile of a loch frontage granting free trout fishing - waders recommended. Some of the best salmon fishing in Scotland is available nearby at Kenmore (8 miles).As well as walking, climbing, bird-watching, fishing, pony trekking, quad biking, 4x4, cycling and mountain biking, there is also golf and a variety of water sports to enjoy locally - canoeing, sailing, wind-surfing and even white water rafting are available at the Croft na Caber water sports centre at Kenmore. From Craggantoul, the Ben Lawers nature reserve with its rare Alpine flowers is only minutes away, and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park boundary starts at Killin (7 miles). For climbers, some of Scotland's finest Munro peaks are close by and slightly further afield are Ben Nevis, Glen Coe and the Cairngorms.Within easy reach there are several interesting places to visit. Aberfeldy (16 miles), with its fine stone bridge over the River Tay built by General Wade in 1733, has a sports centre and indoor swimming pool and a good choice of shops and restaurants. The town hosts a popular festival of traditional games in August as well as a music festival in September. Fortingall, at the entrance to Glen Lyon, is reputed to be the birthplace of Pontius Pilate. A yew tree in the churchyard is thought to be the oldest living vegetation in Europe. The surrounding area is steeped in history: from the prehistoric stone circles to the Celtic myths and legends of Breadalbane which can be discovered at the Breadalbane Folklore Centre at Killin. The reconstructed Bronze Age Crannog at Kenmore is well worth a visit as are the castles at Blair Atholl and Weem. As Craggantoul is centrally located, excursions to Oban, Fort William, Inverness, Perth, Dundee, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh are all within a day's drive. There are numerous local bars and restaurants available in the area and the nearest is the Ben Lawers Hotel (2 miles) where good food is served all day during the high season. Spacious, open-plan sitting-room with wood-burning stove and kitchen area. Double bedroom with four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower and bidet (alternative access from kitchen). *Wood-burning stove - initial fuel incl, thereafter at cost *Auto wm/tumble dryer *Freezer *Elec, NSH and convector heaters incl (Winter £20 pw) *Parking *Shop/P.O. 7 miles *TV *Video *DVD *CD *M/wave *Cot, t/cot and h/chair on request *Shared 100-acre grounds with ¼-mile loch frontage *Loch trout fishing foc *Unfenced duck pond (toddlers beware!) *Natural spring water supply *Duvets with linen and towels

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