Visitor Comments

2010

January

'What a fab cottage. We had lots of snow and fun with the kids. It was like a picture postcard! We will be back to visit the area soon.'

The Clarkson Party

'Lovely cottage: very clean and we loved the shower! Stunning views. Thankyou for the hospitality and cleanliness. We liked your photographs!'

The McCrum Party

'The Little Orchard Cottage met all our needs for a pleasant overnight stay. Many thanks for your hospitality, the pictures were interesting too!'

The Murphy Family

February

'Lovely cottage. Thanks for the wine, biscuits. Stan & Reggie especially liked their treats. Photos were interesting - lots to choose from. Great shower and fire. Had a nice, relaxing time.'

The Paterson Family

March

'Wonderful cottage, very homely. Area is beautiful. Had a wonderful stay. Thankyou!'

The Warbeck Party

'Lovely cottage for family reunion. Weather been great. Plenty to do and see in area. Will be back some time soon.'

The Sinclair and Handley Party

'Had a great week. Cottage very nice and spacious, well equipped in lovely area. Lots to see and do, conveinient for local walks. Had great fun in snow up Ben Vrackie. Managed to get to summit through snow drifts. Love area and cottage. Will be back soon and bring rest of family. Thanks for welcome pack - lovely touch. Scooby enjoyed his treats. Thankyou!'

Duncan Party

April

'Good accommodation. Nice, friendly touch with wine and shortbread - made us feel welcome. All the best, thankyou.'

M.Stewart

'Its great to come to Highland Perthshire. Full of amazing sights and sounds with amzing memories over the last 25-30 years. Our stay at Little Orchard was one of our best times in this great part of Perthshire. Thankyou. We will return.'

D.Cooke

'A magic wee part of the world. Full of good memories for us and now for the kids. The house is just fine - couldn't have wished for more. We will be back over the years.'

AJ Stewart

'Great place to stay. Good times. Good memories.'

G, S & H

'Wonderful place to stay. The weather was kind for most of week. Some fresh snow on the mountains. Cottage was very comfortable. Would be nice to have towels included in price for overseas visitors because these cannot be carried around. Pubs have great food!!

Jude, Lynne & Jane 'Oz' (Australia)

'Our third stay and we loved it again! Thanks so much. We'll be back again for sure.'

Gilmore Party

May

'Thankyou, we had a very comfortable weekend in your beautiful cottage. The wine and shortbread a lovely touch and much appreciated!'

Faughnan Party

'Here for the Etape Caledonia. A great weekend of cycling and weather in a comfortable and well equipped cottage. Enjoyed our freshly baked bread and bagels from the Watermill bakery. Thanks for the wine, milk and shortbread.'

Percival Party

'Wonderful cottage, wonderful scenery, wonderful weather, wonderful company, wonderful time had by all.'

Moist Party

'A truly wonderful cottage. We have very much enjoyed our week here. We hope to retun to Little Orchard before too long. With many thanks and best wishes'

Brighty Party

June

'Comfortable, well equipped cottage. Thanks for the wine, milk and shortbread - much appreciated. Wonderful walks and weather better than expected. Bread from the windmill excellent. Restful holiday.'

Little Party

'Thankyou so much for the use of your lovely cottage. We felt very much at home here. We climbed the mountain up to the top and enjoyed the scenery. Loved your little garden, yard and flowers.'

'Loved your cottage. Thankyou for the little extras. Enjoyed the scenery. Have loved all the flowers everywhere! (except for the hayfever!). Enjoyed our stay.

Jones Party

'We've had a lovely week in your very welcoming, comfortable cottage. Thankyou for the treats on arrival. Good weather, fresh bread (from the mill) and great views. We couldn't ask for more.'

Richardson Party

July

'Thankyou for a very comfortable stay in your cottage. It has everything a family needs for a great holiday. The 'welcome pack' was also a pleasant surprise! Our two girls are train mad and so loved watching all the trains go past so close. Been down to the river for a paddle and to skim some stones nearly every (dry) day! Hope to be back next summer.'

Allun Party

'Enjoyed our stay in your homely cottage. Super location for adults, children and dogs!'

McVey Party

August

'Very enjoyable. Cottage lovely. Ideal for children and dogs.'

Teeder Party

'Beautiful area with lots to do with the children. We have really enjoyed our stay and the neighbours were very friendly and helpful in sorting out the oil problems.'

Costello Party

'We've really ejoyed our stay at your lovely cottage. A great location with plenty to do. Thankyou for our 'welcome pack'. It was greatly apprecited.'

Whyle Party

'We had a great time. Been to Scotland many times before but its all on your doorstep here. Walks along river, feed ducks, watch trains. We enjoyed the Ranger walks, Blair Atholl tractor tour at dusk. A short drive to a week's worth of activities. We wre so busy and the weather was fair so we didn't notice they'd turned analogue TV off!'

Mowbray Party

'Wonderful stay, blessed by sunshine all week. Peaceful haven in beautiful countryside. The cottage has a lovely ambience to it and we only wish we could stay for another week! Visited the theatre at Pitlochry several times and attended th Braemar Games. Blair Atholl is a true gem of Highland Perthshire.'

Younger Party

September

'Thankyou for a lovely stay here in Blair Atholl. The box of toys was really appreciated. Hope to return sometime.'

'Wonderful cottage, beautifully peaceful location and handy for everything. Thoroughly enjoyed our week, weather has been reasonably okay but didn't spoil anything. Attended our first Highland Games today at Pitlochry and finished the evening with a meal at the Atholl Arms - nice end to the holiday, just wish it had lasted longer. Dogs thoroughly enjoyed themselves as well. Hope to make a return visit sometime.'PS neighbours really friendly and helpful too.'

Fox Party

'Had a lovely relaxing break in your delightful cottage. Thanks for the wine, milk and biscuits (dog and human!!). Hope to come again sometime.'

Reynolds Party

'Loved the cottage, everything we needed for a great stay. Wonderful photography and liked the Blair Castle photo's so much we bought two.'

Stewart Party

'Enjoyed our stay. Had a lovely time. Thanks for wine and biscuits and doggy biscuits. Hope to come and stay again.'

Sinclair Party

'Another wonderful holiday at Little Orchard Cottage. A great base but an even better place to slow down and refresh yourselves! A most relaxing and comfortable time. We intend to return yet again!'

Murphy Party

October

'Thanyou very much for a pleasant stay at your lovely cottage! We've been visiting the castle and have been on top of Schiehallion. Unfortunately it was a bit cloudy that day...'

Boyum Party

'Enjoyed our weekend in your lovely cottage. Home from home! Would definately recommend cottage and its location. Thanks for the wine. PS understated on the website.'

Prentice Party

'Not even sitting in a snow storm near Braemar on Tuesday could spoil an enjoyable stay in this delightful cottage. Four more satisfied customers.'

Cornell & Bowers Party

'Good week. I enjoyed the house, weather was kind though very cold on first few days (-5C). Tilt Store very helpful for logs, plenty of kindling by the river. Great are, plenty to do - walking and biking. Moulin and Atholl Hotels great places. Coop in Pitlochry good for supplies. Many thanks for welcome pack. Look forward to a re-visit.'

Highet Party

November

'Lovely cottage, home from home. Lovely area, home form home. Many thanks.'

Birkill Party

'Lovely cottage. Enjoyable two nights. Love Blair Atholl, even in winter. Thanks.'

Ferguson Party

December

'Very cold. Frozen pipes. Took a day or so to warm up the cottage. Bad news was the 'Bothy Bar' was closed. Good news was we saved money. Lot of snow, lots of tops climbed in fine conditions. Jeff and Denise very helpful. An enjoyable stay. Nice cottage.'

Carter Party