1 / 20Vannoch Cottage
Glen Lyon, Perthshire
A cottage for five in Glen Lyon with an Aga, a multi fuel burner and a wild river at the bottom of the lawn, three dogs welcome.
Walter Scott called Glen Lyon the "longest, loneliest and loveliest" glen in Scotland, and Vannoch Cottage sits deep inside it with a wild river at the bottom of the lawn. Three dogs are welcome, which for a glen this empty is the correct number. A cottage for five with an Aga in the kitchen and a multi fuel burner in the lounge, it is dog friendly seclusion of a rare order.
The kitchen cooks on the Aga, the lounge diner gathers around the burner, and the bathroom takes the post hill soak with a shower over the bath. Two doubles with river and glen views and a single share the upstairs. Outside there is a patio with garden furniture, the enclosed garden around it, and the river running at the foot of the lawn, fishable from your own grass with three dogs' worth of bank to go with it.
The evening ritual is fixed: dinner off local produce, a dram by the burner, then out to the lawn to stand in the last light while the river talks and three dogs investigate the bank for the hundredth time, still fascinated.
The glen runs 32 miles end to end, waterfalls, pools and gorges the whole way, with Fortingall and its ancient yew at the mouth and Ben Lawers rising above Loch Tay to the south. Aberfeldy and the Dewar's distillery cover the town day. Little of it is on anyone's route, which suits the dogs down to the ground.
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from £549 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture
- Dogs On Furniture
- Not allowed
- Sleeps
- 5 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £549 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 17:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Vannoch Cottage from £549 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Vannoch Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Vannoch Cottage welcomes up to three dogs. The cottage sits in Glen Lyon with an enclosed garden and a wild river running at the foot of the lawn, so there's plenty of space for dogs to explore without straying far from the house.
Are dogs allowed at Vannoch Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owner directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given the remote, rural setting deep in Glen Lyon, it's very much set up for dogs as a core part of the experience rather than an afterthought.
What should I know before visiting Vannoch Cottage with my dog?
The cottage has an enclosed garden which gives dogs some secure outdoor space, and the river bank at the bottom of the lawn offers plenty of sniffing and exploring territory. The wider glen stretches 32 miles with waterfalls, pools and gorges to walk through, so dogs with energy to burn will be well catered for. It's a genuinely remote location, so come prepared for off-grid walks rather than nearby amenities.
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Vannoch Cottage from £549 for 7 nights
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