Scotland self catering rental Bamff Castle Old Brewhouse

The Old Brewhouse
Bamff Castle
Perthshire

Sleeps 5

Those who would enjoy a link with Scotland's ancient past should stay in The Old Brewhouse at Bamff Castle which is about 4 miles from Bridge of Cally in Perthshire, and 3 miles from Alyth (shops, restaurants, golf, etc) lying just below the Highland foothills which rise to 1500ft, and from which, in clear weather, you can see for miles across Perthshire, Strathmore, and the rolling Angus Hills.

castle Bamff Castle was begun in the 16th Century as a fortified stone tower and The Old Brewhouse is tucked in quietly at the back of the Castle overlooking a courtyard and large lawn. A comfortably furnished cosy cottage; light and airy with large old windows and with the original flagged floors (with rugs) and excellent heating to make it warm and welcoming at all times of the year.

Drive Visitors are welcome to enjoy the east garden with its large lawn, and walk about on the Estate. The mature parkland trees resulting from landscaping in the eighteenth century greatly enhance the beauty of the castle's surroundings, and the present laird's commitment to conservation management has meant that good habitats abound, and birds and other wildlife flourish.

The Old Brewhouse (picture at right) makes an excellent location from which to visit all of Perthshire, the beautiful Angus Glens, Royal Deeside, the southern Highlands and the Fife Coast around St Andrews; and golf, pony-trekking, hill-walking, fishing, pheasant and rough-shooting in Season are all available locally.

Heating is by wood-burning stove (a supply of logs included), and electricity. Bed-linen and towels are included. Pets allowed by arrangement. No smoking is allowed within the cottage.

Accommodation (sleeps 5):

Single-storey:

Large entrance-porch.
Sitting/dining-room with TV/VCR.
Kitchen with electric-cooker, microwave, fridge, deep freeze, dishwasher, washing machine, etc.
Double-bed room.
Twin-bed room.
Single-bed room.
Bathroom with bath, shower, WC and basin.

Bamff has recently become the home of a pair of European beavers (Castor fiber). The beaver became extinct in Scotland about four hundred and fifty years ago, but an official trial restoration is in the offing. The beavers at Bamff may be the only ones in Scotland at the present time. They inhabit a 32 acre area of woodland and wetland. Guests staying in the Old Brewhouse may arrange with the owner to watch the animals. Photographs © Niall Benvie.