The Stable Loft is cosy, spacious accommodation within a 200-year-old farmhouse and is formed within a converted hayloft. The house itself is in Foss in Perthshire. It is a peaceful oasis, surrounded by scenery and nature in the heart of Highland Perthshire. It is tucked away from it all, but it is easily accessible from the A9 near Pitlochry.
The house is at Foss on the south shore of Loch Tummel, near the west end of the Loch. It is right in the heart of Scotland, close to Aberfeldy and Pitlochry. Foss itself is a small hamlet in the Loch Tummel valley, sitting between Pitlochry and Loch Rannoch, in the shadow of Schiehallion, Faerie Hill of the Caledonians. The views from the Stable Loft are second to none, and it is surrounded by scenery and nature. The setting is a farm steading location with large private fields to the front, leading down to the shores of Loch Tummel.
The Stable Loft has two bedrooms (one double and one twin), a large picture window with uninterrupted views of Loch Tummel, and it is situated around 100 metres from the Lochside. There is a log-burning stove, WiFi, Nest-controlled central heating, a patio area, barbecue and Lochside camp area with firepit. At the bottom of the field, there is a small beach area with direct access to the loch, where boats and kayaks can be launched, and fishing rights on the loch are included.
The main features of the Stable Loft are the views and the wildlife that surrounds it. You can sit and watch the sunset and the weather, red squirrels outside the window, ospreys, deer and lots of other wildlife around. There is fishing for trout and pike on the loch, with advice available from the owners on local hotspots. Boat and kayak launching is permitted from the shore.
There is one double room with a large wardrobe and dressing table and one twin room with a large wardrobe and chest of drawers. There is a modern shower room with a heated towel rail and plenty of hot water. The living accommodation comprises a large open-plan sitting room/dining/kitchen, and there is a boot room/entrance area. There are comfy sofas and new beds equipped with quality mattresses for a good night's sleep. The kitchen is well equipped, with everything you would want to prepare meals and enjoy a glass of champagne or a dram of whisky.
If there is anything you would need but cannot find in the kitchen, then the owners live next door and will happily lend you anything that you might require. There is satellite TV and WiFi available. There is modern central heating controlled by a Nest thermostatic controller.
Outside the Stable Loft, there is a patio area with a picnic table and your own barbecue for you to enjoy uninterrupted views to the loch. At the lochside itself, there is a picnic area with seating and a firepit, where you can enjoy sitting of an evening, watching the views and the wildlife around a campfire. There is private parking with plenty of space for cars. For those with children, there is a stair gate, cot, high chair and fire guard. There are also two additional put-up beds available, meaning that the Stable Loft can comfortably sleep up to six people if required. There is a dishwasher, washing machine, heated clothes dryer and outside washing line. There is also a large trampoline outside for the children (or adult children). All towels and bedding are supplied, and a welcome food pack and starter bag of fire logs will be made available on arrival.
The Stable Loft is dog friendly, and the owners would request that if you are intending bringing dogs, to let them know of this in advance.
Local amenities and activities:
There is a shop five minutes' drive away from Foss at the Tummel Valley Holiday Park. Aberfeldy and Pitlochry are around 15-20 minutes away. Activities The Stable Loft at Foss is well placed for outdoor activity/adventure enthusiasts. Activities nearby include kayaking, sailing, fishing, wildlife watching/photography, hill walking, cycling and mountain biking straight from the property door. Alternatively, you can just relax and enjoy the peaceful location and cosy fires and enjoy the views and wildlife in comfort.
There are many events and attractions in the area, such as the annual Etape Caledonia cycle ride, the Enchanted Forest, Blair Horse Trials, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, the Birks Cinema, Rannoch station and Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder. There are local farmers' markets in the busy local towns around Foss. The House of Bruar is also close by. New Year in Highland Perthshire is also a big event, with many celebrations in Pitlochry and Aberfeldy. There are swimming pools both at the Tummel Valley Holiday Park and also in Aberfeldy.
There are notable golf courses in Pitlochry and Aberfeldy, and Gleneagles is also less than an hour's drive away. The Cairngorms National Park and Glenshee ski areas are also less than an hour's drive away from the door. Close by, there is the Fonab Castle Spa 15 minutes along the road, and there is also a local country inn ten minutes away on the north shore of the loch with cosy fires and good food. White water rafting is just 15 minutes away, or even the Killiecrankie bungee jump for the adventure enthusiasts. Loch Faskally is close by and is noted for its stunning autumn colours for those who enjoy walking in the area. There are also distilleries close by at Edradour and Aberfeldy.
There are many great restaurants, cafes and shops in Pitlochry and Aberfeldy. There are also annual Highland Games events and farmers' shows to be enjoyed. The River Tay and Loch Tummel both have excellent salmon fishing available close by, as well as Loch Bhac, Loch Kinardochy and River Tummel. Fishing permits for these can be obtained from the Pitlochry Angling Club.
For those who would like to take to the water, you are able to launch boats or kayaks from the shore. There are also shooting and field sports activities available close by on local estates. In terms of activities for the kids, we are close to Wee Adventures, who run many fun activity days and excursions to get the kids outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Highland Safaris and Nae Limits White Water Rafting are also close by. Loch Tay Watersports at Kenmore is less than 15 minutes away, offering boat and jet-ski hire, as well as boat trips on the loch.
Journey times:
Foss is 15 minutes off the A9 at Pitlochry.
• Perth - 40 minutes
• Dundee (V&A Museum) - 1 hour 10 minutes
• Edinburgh/Glasgow - 1 hour 40 minutes
• Inverness - 1 hour 40 minutes
• Aviemore/Cairngorm - 1 hour 10 minutes
• Aberfeldy/Pitlochry/Blair Atholl/House of Bruar - 20 minutes
• Kenmore - 15 minutes
• Gleneagles Golf & Hotel - 1 hour
