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"Excellent home and location."
Owners are very welcoming Would recommend highly.
Reviewed by GillianApr 2022
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"Lovely, cosy cottage in a great location for visiting Perthshire."
Lots to do and see in the area. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed by RudiApr 2022
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"A picturesque location and a lovely homely cottage."
We loved our stay here. Hopefully will be back soon. So much to explore.
Reviewed by HopeJan 2022
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"Great spot for a lovely break and a good base to discover the cairns fabulous
Andrew +Elizabeth"
Reviewed by AndrewDec 2021
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"We had an amazing time at Verdi."
Location is fantastic, 2 mins walk to shop and 5 mins to two fantastic restaurants. Roxanne and Athole made us feel most welcome. The house is very cosy and has all you need to enjoy your stay (including fluffy bath robes). Pictures don’t do the house justice. Welcome pack was amazing too. Already planning our next trip back.
Reviewed by GarrathOct 2021
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"Fab-u-lous."
We enjoyed a lovely week galavanting around the Strathtay region.
There is plenty to do and see in and around. The nearest attraction being the Highland Chocolatier. What was not to like!
Our hosts were absolutely lovely. The accommodation was very clean, very comfortable with everything provided. I’m sure if there was something that wasn’t there and was needed it would have been magicked up on asking.
Our welcome tray was a true taste of the region. With ample locally sourced goodies. Thank you for a lovely peaceful week.
Reviewed by DennisSep 2021
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"Welcomed by the owners , nothing too much trouble
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Welcomed by the owners , nothing too much trouble
Central location for sightseeing, loved Dunkeld and Blair Athol castle,numerous golf courses in the local area
Blessed with wonderful weather too
Reviewed by StuartSep 2021
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"Everything was lovely even the welcome pack we meet the owners they made us very welcome looking to go back next year"
Reviewed by StephenAug 2021
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"The only grief we had was the outside chairs and table and we're we sat could do ..."
The only grief we had was the outside chairs and table and we're we sat could do with a bit tidying up although they did put new ones when we left otherwise a great place to stay
Reviewed by RobertAug 2021
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"Prior to our trip to Scotland, Roxane the host, phoned in advance to ask what we would like in our welcome pack and what activities we were interested in so she could e-mail details in advance."
Having stayed in numerous holiday cottages over the years, this is the first time we’ve had a welcome call and thought it was a lovely gesture.
Directions to the cottage aren’t clear on the Sykes website but we phoned Roxane and she guided us in.
Verdi cottage is bijou, but very well appointed with quality furnishings. Freshly cut flowers, bathrobes and fluffy white towels, give it a luxurious feel. I am not a dog lover and when a cottage is advertised as ‘dog friendly’ I am normally wary, but I needn’t have been. Verdi is spotlessly clean with not even the slightest whiff of dog.
The welcome pack was without doubt the best we have had in a holiday cottage. Full of fresh quality local produce and bottle of good quality wine .
The bathrooms are lovely and are serviced by a huge boiler which meant we always had an abundance of high pressure hot water. The main bedroom is advertised as having a super-king bed, but it is in fact king-sized.
While we were staying we asked for extra towels and a couple of items that were missing in the kitchen. They were provided without question.
The cottage has access to a lovely side garden with a table, chairs and BBQ. There is also a separate laundry house with washer, dryer, detergent and an abundance of spares (cleaning fluid, bin liners, toilet rolls etc.) We also had access to a log store and Athol, the owner, offered us use of his golf clubs. All at no extra cost !
Roxane, Athol and their family live in the house across the courtyard and were on hand to recommend local activities and places to eat. We spent most of the week in and around Loch Tay at Kenmore, which is stunning and great for water sports and open water swimming.
A tip for those visiting the area is not to assume that you can just walk in to a pub or restaurant and get a drink/ meal. Many places are suffering from post-Covid staff shortages and are closed for part of the week. The Inn on the Tay and the Grandtully Hotel are both very good, but booking several days ahead is essential if you want to eat anywhere half decent.
The hosting most definitely made our stay at Verdi cottage, nothing was too much trouble and we felt like part of the family for the week we stayed. We were genuinely sad to leave and will definitely return.
Reviewed by NicolaJul 2021
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"Beautiful cottage with everything you could need for an enjoyable stay."
The owner was so helpful & had great recommendations for activities & places to eat. Absolutely loved the welcome pack & that you provide Highland soap company toiletries in the bathroom. The only criticism I have is that dog policy needs to be on your listing information. It’s too late to have it in your information pack & would have meant I wouldn’t have booked (dog must sleep in the kitchen & isn’t allowed upstairs or on furniture). We loved meeting Isla & Dougal too & had a wonderful stay.
Reviewed by EileenJul 2021
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"Directions to the property are very poor."
Property itself is very good, comfortable beds and and quality furnishing. Some of the dishes could be more practical, for example soup and/or breakfast bowls of better size. Welcome food box was good quality but a little butter would have been welcome. It would be useful if the folder with information about the hob etc was on view and not in a drawer. I had no idea how to operate the hob and wasted a lot of time searching. These are all small issues that can be easily resolved and I would certainly consider returning.
Reviewed by JenniferJul 2021
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"Lovely, well equipped, dog friendly cottage in a great location."
My husband and I booked this cottage with his parents staying next door in the adjoining property.
The owners were incredibly helpful and offered us lots of recommendations for exploring the local area. We would definitely return!
Reviewed by HayleyJun 2021
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"Verdi is perfectly situated in the middle of the village, just a short stroll to some lovely bars and restaurants."
The cottage is nestled in beautiful gardens where we saw red squirrels and a variety of birds including a cuckoo. It is extremely comfortable, like a home from home. The hosts were close by to resolve any issues - for example we asked for extra towels and were provided with them quick smart. All in all our holiday to Verdi has rivalled any vacation abroad.
Reviewed by EmmaJun 2021
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"Hosts went above and beyond to ensure any issue we faced were resolved as soon as possible to ensure our stay was comfortable."
Excellent accommodation which I would use again and recommend to all.
Reviewed by KayMay 2021