Muir Iosal

64 Customer Reviews

• "Wonderful cottage, spotlessly clean & well equipped."

  Nice welcome pack. Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge + 3 very large en-suite bedrooms & ample parking. Bonus of various animals on the farm, Reindeer, Alpacas, Goats & wallabies. Good location from where to explore this beautiful area of Scotland. Lovely host, we will definitely look at a return visit in the future.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Nov 2024

• "We had a lovely holiday, very relaxed."

  Untill we got a message on our way home. Clearly the caretaker/cleaner was not a cat person. They made us very upset and totally ruined our holiday. We have never had a problem before in 20 years of taking our cats and will not return here unfortunately. I would suggest people looking to book here think again!

  Reviewed by Karen3.4★Sep 2024

• "Lovely and clean."

  Everything you need. Friendly owners. Of course the great weather helped.

  Reviewed by Maggie4.7★Jul 2024

• "Cottage is well equipped and the welcome pack from the owners was much appreciated."

  Lovely surroundings with plenty to do in the area. Loved our time here.

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Jul 2024

• "The perfect holiday for us and our dogs."

  Our hosts provided tea coffee and milk on arrival and some extra goodies. We all loved the goats, alpacas, donkeys, and all the other animals. Cottage was perfect with three en-suite large rooms with all home from home necessities. We traveled from Southampton so it was a long drive but so worth it. We all hope to book at Muir Iosal again. Gemma and Family

  Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Jun 2024

• "Such a fabulous place to stay!"

  Owners Stewart and Ailene are so friendly and on hand if needed. We had three small dogs with us and it was great that there was the enclosed space for them to run about ,totally safe and secure that they couldn’t escape and a great peace of mind for us. Places like this are hard to find. The cottage was always warm and cosy and hot water was always available. Very clean and well stocked kitchen.The views from the cottage are fabulous making you feel so at peace. If you want entertainment you only have to look over at the rare breed farm they have there. The alpacas and goats are so funny to watch.We will definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2024

• "The cottage is in an amazing spot, it's clean, comfortable and had everything we needed to make our stay memorable, including the surprising but very much appreciated welcome gift."

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★May 2024

• "Very spacious and clean house with 3 large bedrooms (6 beds) and a huge living room area with kitchen and dining table."

  Owners run a farm with goats, raindeers, wallabies, donkeys etc and were so kind to give us a tour. Kids loved the animals and feeding the goats every morning and every evening bacame a routine during that holiday week. Cottage is located approx 1 hour north of Edinburgh and is a great starting point for trips to the north (Highlands, Loch Ness), towards the coast in the West and to Edinburgh and Glasgow. We very much enjoyed the week of holidays in this perfect cottage and can recommend 100%.

  Reviewed by Soeren5.0★Apr 2024

• "Just home from this lovely cottage and it's been out best one yet."

  The cottage was absolutely spotless. The lady couldn't have been any kinder. All round the best stay the kids had a ball seeing all the animals and playing outside on the swings and slide. Will definitely be back. Thanks

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Apr 2024

• "A beautiful cottage with everything you need for a relaxing holiday."

  It’s so peaceful and very comfortable. We only stayed for four nights which wasn’t long enough. Would love to return again

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Apr 2024

• "Last week we had a wonderful holiday in Muir Losal near Blairgowrie in North Perthshire."

  The cottage had easy access from the adjoining road allowing parking next to the gate into an enclosed area for the dogs in front of the cottage. The cottage had everything a family would need to have a relaxing time in the countryside, either walking, reading, watching television or eating after cooking in the kitchen area that had everything anyone would need. It has three beautiful bedrooms and nobody could ask for a more quiet location with stars in the sky about four miles from Blairgowrie. During the day we visited some marvellous towns and beaches and all the people who live in this part of Scotland talked to ourselves and our three border terriers. The places we enjoyed to visit the most were the walked along the River Ericht to Cargills Leap in Blairgowrie, St Andrews Beach, Golf Course and Town Centre, the Cafes, Shops and the River Tummel Fish Ladder in Pitlochry, the fantastic drive into the Cairngorm Mountains to Braemar and Balmoral where unfortunately the Queen died in 2022 and the beaches along the River Tay to the seaside town and golf links in Carnoustie.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Mar 2024

• "The property was great warm, clean and cosy I would of stopped longer if I could."

  I thought 2 week was enough but it obviously wasn't. there's plenty of walks nearby and places to see. Only downside was beds they were a bit firm that took a bit of adjusting but wasn't a major issue.

  Reviewed by Daniel3.8★Mar 2024

• "Great holiday cottage in an easy to reach location."

  Very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Dog walks close by, and plenty of animals to look at for children.

  Reviewed by Shelagh5.0★Oct 2023

• "This is a lovely house with lots of space and large comfortable beds."

  There is a family room upstairs where a small single bed can be made up for a child if requested. All the bedrooms have en-suite facilities - a boon when you have a full house and small children. The owners are attentive, but not intrusive and all the basic needs are supplied, including milk, human and dog biscuits. The house has a small playpark adjacent with a slide and a range of swings which were much appreciated by the children. The farm has a range of animals, including wallabies, goats, reindeer and donkeys, which were also much enjoyed by the children and a welcome distraction for an outdoor wander. The location is quite central with easy access to many places of interest to visit, from Pitlochry and Dunkeld to Dundee and east to Glamis, Forfar and the coast.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Oct 2023

• "Absolutely fantastic cottage, couldn’t fault it in anyway, loved meeting all ..."

  Absolutely fantastic cottage, couldn’t fault it in anyway, loved meeting all the animals and Ailene and Stuart were so helpful, would definitely recommend

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jul 2023

• "Wonderful cottage everything you need."

  Aileen and Stuart couldn't be more helpful.Had a wonderful time looking round the animals.Lovely welcome pack on arrival would highly recommend.Thank you Aileen and Suart

  Reviewed by Edwin5.0★Jun 2023

• "We all had a great week plus weather was decent."

  Nice peaceful location and easy to find. The unusual animals was an added bonus as during our stay there were some new arrivals. Outdoor furniture could be more solid and comfortable. But overall a wonderful stay and would consider staying again. We have also recommended to others.

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Jun 2023

• "Fantastic place thankyou to Ailene and Stewart for allowing us to see the farm several times,we also got to see the alpacas get haircuts."

  My son did not want to leave Gorgeous views and accommodation also very lucky with the weather

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★May 2023

• "Cottage was absolutely beautiful great location very well equipped great for ..."

  Cottage was absolutely beautiful great location very well equipped great for walking the dog would definitely go back Thank you to Ailene & Stewart

  Reviewed by Shona5.0★May 2023

• "We had a great stay, everything was clean and comfortable."

  The kitchen was very well equipped. We loved that every bedroom had his own bathroom, we were 6 adults. The welcome package was perfect and also our dog got treats. Totally perfect stay, it was only to short:)

  Reviewed by Susanne5.0★May 2023

• "Really enjoyed my stay!"

  Reviewed by Mohamed Sufyan5.0★May 2023

• "A lovely cottage in a beautiful location."

  The cottage had everything we needed and wanted. All the different animals were a fabulous bonus. We will return here as there is still so much to explore in the area.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Feb 2023

• "We had such an amazing week."

  A beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings. A huge thanks to Ailene for making our stay magical, the girls loved meeting the furry babies and finding out all about them, and we loved the welcome basket.

  Reviewed by Rosanna Amy5.0★Feb 2023

• "This property & location was perfect for us and we had a lovely stay."

  We really appreciated all the goodies that the owner left & it was an absolute bonus to have the guided tour of all the animals! Highly recommended

  Reviewed by Cheryl5.0★Feb 2023

• "What can i say outstanding property, and fantastic owner, Ailene contacted me regarding anything we needed and how we wanted the beds arranged singles/doubles."

  And set up a xmas tree with some very kind goodies, and had the house cosy for our arrival. Making us feel very welcome and the week a Christmas to remember. Even got 3 days of snow, which unfortunately meant we couldn't get her tour of the many animals there. The owner did not supply the what3words and we drove past the property luckily she had seen us passing as its a very quiet road. The what3words below should take you right to the front door of the property. ///bloomers.denim.emptied Hopefully get back sometime. John.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Dec 2022

• "Excellent holiday cottage."

  Very warm welcome from the owner, we will definitely look to stay here again.

  Reviewed by June5.0★Dec 2022

• "Lovely comfortable, spacious, clean accommodation."

  Great place for peace and quiet, dark skies and owls calling but not far from shops and pubs. Great base for exploring the area and having a lovely relaxing break. Many thanks to Ailene for the lovely welcome goodies, appreciated by us and the dog!

  Reviewed by Janice Anne5.0★Oct 2022

• "We had a lovely stay at Muir Iosal."

  The cottage is very spacious, well equiped and in a lovely setting. It is a very good base for exploring the area. The owners were so friendly and gave us a wonderful tour of their farm and amazing animals. I would thoroughly recommend the cottage.

  Reviewed by Bernadette5.0★Jul 2022

• "Many thanks Ailene for a lovely stay."

  A really spacious accommodation for six people. I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in a beautiful, peaceful, quiet and rural spot. The baby donkey was a bonus!

  Reviewed by Candy4.4★Jul 2022

• "Fantastic cottage really enjoyed our stay definitely worth 5"

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★May 2022

• "This is a superb holiday cottage, the peace and tranquility is exceptional and the facilities at the cottage are all you could need."

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★May 2022

• "Loved our little cottage."

  Ailene was awesome and the farm animals make it worth it two fold. The location is amazing and we cannot say enough good things about our stay in Muir Iosal. Definitely will come back. If you are looking for a cottage with personality, this is the cottage for you. Pet friendly, children friendly, family friendly, everyone friendly. :-)

  Reviewed by Jason5.0★Mar 2022

• "This holiday house was brilliant!"

  Lovely and clean! Each room is nice and big, with their own bathrooms! Plenty of space throughout the house and the large open plan kitchen and living area is ideal to spend time with family! The treats and milk upon arrival was a very nice touch, and very much appreciated! The house was perfectly placed for us. Not too far from things to do and see, but in a nice peaceful area! The little play area outside for children was perfect! We didn't get the chance to visit the farm animals but hopefully next time we will! We really want to visit again!

  Reviewed by Toni5.0★Mar 2022

• "We had a wonderful little break."

  The accommodation was just perfect. It was spacious and clean and had everything we needed. The outlook was just stunning and it was great having the animals there. Would definitely recommend this property. Hosts were fantastic and left a lovely little supply of goodies on arrival. Perfect !

  Reviewed by Shona5.0★Feb 2022

• "10/10. First class all the way."

  Welcome pack greatly appreciated. Nothing too much trouble. Great location.

  Reviewed by Stewart5.0★Dec 2021

• "Exceeded our expectations by some measure."

  Perfect for our needs. Hosts could have done nothing more to welcome and look after us.

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Dec 2021

• "Can't say enough about this place."

  It really was a perfect little spot and in the summer I can imagine it being even more amazing. We were lucky with our weather for October. I stayed with my mother, father, partner and my two children 10yrs and 13yrs. The cottage we stayed in looked out on to a massive field with the wee playpark across from us so we could view the kids out playing whilst we sat in the house. We could hear the birds of prey in the trees and we watched as one sat on the fence whilst a stoat tried to leap at it very surreal. Theyr is many rabbits around as well. The cottage was spotless, could not fault anything at all. Exactly the condition I expected. Loved the fact they have recycling. I been to a lot of places and been disappointed to find there was no recycling. So this was a big tick for me that they are doing this in that area. Cottage is only 10mins drive from Blairgowrie which we ventured to a number of times for Tesco and also the local swimming and walks around the area. Cargils Leap was a lovely walk from the carpark at Ericht Carpark takes you over the bridge at the Mill or park in Riverside Carpark. We ventured to St Andrews, Dundee, Alyth very small town. Pitlochery, Dunkeld, and Ossians Place just 10mins from Dunkeld for spectacular surprise waterfall! Stunning! We were invited by Ailene and Stewart to join a morning farm visit. It was absolutely fantastic to meet all these beautiful rare breed animals and the love Ailene has for them was clear to see. She was so knowledgeable and was keen to answer all our questions. Probably questions she gets asked every day but still showed so much passion in answering them. Would definitely be recommending this place to my friends and family and would happily return again myself with my family.

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Oct 2021

• "Cottage was excellent."

  Clean and well equipped. Exactly as described. Very suitable for a family visit. We enjoyed our stay and would return if in the area.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Aug 2021

• "There was a friendly welcome when we arrived and all facilities were Covid safe."

  The lounge/kitchen is huge, with plenty of seating at the dining table. There is also 3 large sofas arranged round the television. We have mobility problems so the ground level bedroom was great, and much bigger than we are used to, and a comfy bed. There are a 2 further en-suite bedrooms upstairs. All very clean.

  Reviewed by Ellen5.0★Jun 2021

• "The cottage was perfect for our short break."

  We had our two dogs with us who took great delight in watching and barking at the goats- but due to nature of building I don’t they disturbed anyone- not even the ducks! Having 3 en-suite rooms made getting out for the day so much quicker! Wonderful

  Reviewed by Gail5.0★Nov 2020

• "Well presented cottage and the owners had thought of everything."

  The grounds were beautiful too. Would definitely go back.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Sep 2020

• "The property was spotlessly clean and very tastefully decorated."

  Kitchen very well equipped and the owners have taken care to make sure that guests have everything they could possibly need. There was a lovely welcome pack with milk, cake, biscuits, teabags, chocolates and a bottle of fizz! It was a thoughtful touch and made us feel welcome. The travel cot (Complete with beautiful bedding) was new and they even provided a stair gate (without us requesting it) which was a godsend. The property is very spacious inside and out and in a good location to explore the wider area from. We spent an hour with the owner meeting the rare and lovely donkeys, llamas, goats, ducks, chickens and even meerkats. The outside play equipment is ideal for little ones and our grandson loved the tree house and slide. The best cottage we have ever stayed in.

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Aug 2020

• "This accommodation is very spacious and comfortable with very good facilities within it and is ideally located to use as a central base for visiting the coast, hills or mountains with many must go to visitor attractions within less than a 1 hour drive."

  The cottage is located in the countryside on a farm with numerous farm animals housed next to the cottage which you are able to go and see. It has great views and offers opportunities to see all sorts of wildlife and birds, which included us seeing a massive Canadian Geese migration early one morning, deers, red squirrels, rabbits and we also had a very close encounter with a huge Stag on a drive back from Balmoral in the dark! We were greeted with a very warm welcome from Aileen and milk, tea, coffee and a large hamper of goodies which went down very well after a long drive up. This cottage is a great find in a peaceful setting and we will definitely be recommending this to friends and family...as well as be visiting it again in the future at some point!

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Oct 2019

• "Muir Iosal is extremely well equipped & we were delighted with the best welcome hamper we have ever had at a holiday cottage."

  There is an enclosed paved area that allowed our dog to be safe, with a large picnic table. The beds are really comfortable & with each having an en suite it is ideal for couples & families. The ground floor bedroom is suitable for any guest that is disabled or infirm. The lounge seating is very comfortable & all rooms are very spacious. Ailene & Stewart are great hosts & we were shown around the small holding that had goats, donkeys, ducks, geese, alpaca, dogs. The area is beautiful, so many places to visit. Will definitely recommend & return for another holiday. Thanks Ailene & Stewart from the Wood family

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Jun 2019

• "Cottage very clean and well equipped, beds were very good , good size rooms we had 6 adults and had plenty of space ."

  Not very good phone signal and no internet but hey we were on holiday. Lots of wildlife about, very nice afternoon tea at Dunkeld House Hotel , Glamis Castle good , lots of things to do local.

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Jun 2019

• "Accommodation was lovely and in a beautiful setting."

  Welcome hamper was amazing and a nice touch with local produce. Wi-Fi was poor at times as very rural but it didn't spoil our holiday.

  Reviewed by Lisa4.7★May 2019

• "An excellent base for exploring Perthshire and the cottage was a delight to ..."

  An excellent base for exploring Perthshire and the cottage was a delight to return to at the end of the day with every possible facility

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★May 2019

• "Another fantastic week at this amazing cottage."

  I say cottage, but its huge! Visited last year and booked again for this year. Great hamper on arrival (also included were the dogs!) Very well equipped. We order Tesco's for the food delivery which makes travelling easier. Great location, close to loads of walks and nearby towns. Last year we had snow, this year, record highs! Love this place so much we are booking Christmas!! Ailene, the owner was incredibly helpful even though she was abroad!. Totally recommend this place!.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Feb 2019

• "Muir Iosal is lovely!"

  Very well equipped, clean, quiet but located near to lots of attractions. The dogs loved it too.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Aug 2018

• "Highly recommended holiday let in a central location."

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jul 2018

• "A quiet location,within easy driving distance of many interesting locations."

  The unit itself exceed our expectations. Quality of the fittings and fixtures was very good,simple things such as tea coffee and every day requirements were of high quality but the icing on the cake was the welcome gift basket,filled with an excellent selection of cakes,shortbread, cakes, eggs,preserves and a welcome bottle of sparkling wine. Bottom line well worth the money Keith Auckland NZ

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Jun 2018

• "Wonderful cottage and host."

  Fabulously quiet location, great for nature lovers. Saw Ospreys, Red kites, buzzards, beavers, red deer, roe deer....as well as alpaca, donkeys and goats!!! Really good local walks for all abilities. Dunked close by and lovely. Would definitely revisit without hesitation.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★May 2018

• "The welcome we received at the cottage was first class and the cottage itself was just perfect!"

  The cottage was comfortable, clean, well equipped and spacious enough for all 6 of us and 3 dogs. A real treat in a beautiful area.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★May 2018

• "We just returned from a wonderful week at Muir Iosal!"

  The cottage exceeded all expectations..it was spacious, comfortable and provided everything we needed, and more - a real home from home :-) The welcome hamper and champagne were a real treat, and we also appreciated the little extras: eggs and milk for the humans, and yummy biccies for our four legged friends! The cottage is also extremely accessible - the ground floor bedroom is perfect for anybody with reduced mobility, with plenty of room to manoeuvre a wheelchair or walking aids. All bedrooms are ensuite with plush carpet, freeview tv, wardrobe storage and extremely comfy beds. Yet, the cottage is very dog friendly, with easy to clean wooden floors in the living area, a secure enclosed patio, and quiet roads with plenty of scenic walks nearby. You are made to feel very welcome, Aileen is the perfect host and you can even meet her many farm animals up close.. Great weather and starry skies made for a perfect getaway, and we would definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Mair5.0★Feb 2018

• "The cottage was first class from enclosed garden for our little dogs to all bedrooms with ensuite facilities and tastefully decorated."

  Nothing was too much bother for Ailene the owner who made you feel welcome. The farm which housed, chickens, goats, alpacas and donkeys was loved by our daughters who had free reign to visit them anytime during our stay. The welcome pack was a nice surprise and made it a great start to our short break. An excellent base for visiting, Dunkeld, Blairgowrie or further afield if necessary. The nearby Meikleour Hotel was an excellent place to stop off for lunch. I would certainly recommend this lovely cottage with great views of the surrounding countryside.

  Reviewed by Bill5.0★Jan 2018

• "WAY BEYOND EXPECTATIONS, COTTAGE WAS FANTASTIC"

  Reviewed by H5.0★Dec 2017

• "Owners very flexible on early arrival."

  Great welcome pack, and owner went to the trouble of making sure we wher provided with the milk We prefer (great cup of tea on arrival). All beds were comfortable and beautifully laundered linen. Very homely and tastefully decorated. We visited in December and the heating was great.

  Reviewed by Ellen5.0★Dec 2017

• "What a fantastic place."

  We took my mum and dad & my father in law and our 2 dogs. We were delighted with everything, especially everyone having their own bathroom, that was just perfect. The location, the décor, the facilities....just perfect. The owner Aileen left us a welcome gift and offered us a lift to the local pub, really overwhelmed with her kindness. Again....just a perfect place to be!!!

  Reviewed by Carol Ann5.0★Nov 2017

• "Ove this cottage, the location, the amenities around it and the activities you ..."

  Ove this cottage, the location, the amenities around it and the activities you can do from it, most things are between 10mins to 1 hour away, we went here last year and we will go back again, the owners are great and very accommodating, nothing to too much trouble, even a lift to the local pub, love love love this location and cottage

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Jun 2017

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage it's one of the best we have booked through Sykes Cottages."

  We would definitely recommend anyone to stay there the place was immaculate and a credit to the owner.

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Jun 2017

• "Owners very helpful nothing was too much trouble"

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Mar 2017

• "The cottage was beautiful set in glorious surroundings everybody was extremely friendly we will definitely go back!"

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  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Oct 2016

• "Beautiful, spacious, very modern and clean."

  Extremely generous welcome pack, even treats for the dogs! Great hosts who took time with us and showed us all their animals. Can't fault this place. Would be very happy to return. Lots of places to visit nearby.

  Reviewed by Douglas5.0★Oct 2016

• "Very friendly and welcoming owners."

  The cottage definitely is a home from home.

  Reviewed by Birgit5.0★Aug 2016

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