Fishponds Cottage Stormontfield

Fishponds Cottage is in Stormontfield, near Perth. It's about a ten minute drive into Perth itself. The cottage is set back from the road down a track. It feels very private.

It sleeps six people in three bedrooms. There's one bathroom. It has a 4 Star rating. We allow up to two well-behaved dogs.

The cottage is from the 1800s. It was built for the river keeper of the old salmon hatchery. You can still see the remains of the fishponds from the garden. The garden is big and leads straight down to the River Tay. You get direct access to the riverbank from there.

There's a good walking trail along the old mill lade nearby. It goes to a quiet little beach area called Horsey Pool and on to Stanley Mills. You can often see wildlife like herons, kingfishers, and owls. We've seen beavers and otters there too, but they're shy. The River Tay is famous for salmon fishing. If you're interested in fishing, let me know and I can tell you about permits.

The cottage is on the edge of the Scone Palace grounds. It's worth a visit if you're into history. Scone Palace has the details.

In about half an hour you can drive to Gleneagles or St Andrews for golf. Perth has shops, restaurants, and a cinema.

For walks and local information, the Visit Perthshire site is useful. The National Trust for Scotland has lots of places nearby too.

Facilities: there's a wood burning stove, a washing machine, WiFi, and TV. Bedding and towels are included. We provide a cot and a highchair. There's parking right outside. You can have a BBQ in the garden.