Relax. Explore. Enjoy.

4 BEDROOM HOUSE | SLEEPS 8 | PRIVATE GARDEN | QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

4 BEDROOM HOUSE SLEEPS 8 PRIVATE GARDEN QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

THE IDEAL GETAWAY

The perfect mix of historic elegance and modern flair, Cranford is a stylish, welcoming house that offers all the comforts of home.

Located in Crieff – a bustling market town at the edge of the Highlands – Cranford Holiday House is the perfect base for exploring Scotland, having adventures, or just relaxing with friends and family.

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ROOMY + RELAXED

Big social spaces and quiet nooks – Cranford’s 4 bedrooms, massive kitchen, stylish lounge and private garden will enchant you.

WELL-EQUIPPED + INVITING

Comfy beds, luxurious linens, complimentary toiletries, abundant USB ports, fast WiFi, free movie streaming… It’s all waiting for you.

PERFECT LOCATION FOR EXPLORING

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, Cranford Holiday House is walking distance to restaurants, gourmet shops, the Crieff Hydro, and breathtaking views.

Feel like exploring? Short drives will take you to dramatic highland glens and picturesque lochs, stunning castles and gardens, adventure sport centres, world-class golf courses, and the oldest working whisky distillery in Scotland.

TOUR THE SPACE!

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AMENITIES

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LOCAL FAVES

We’ve listed some of our favorite experiences for you to enjoy while you stay at Cranford.

SIGHTSEEING

ADVENTURES

FOOD

AT HOME

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

I simply loved this house!!! Super clean, modern and spacious with great amenities like wonderful showers, modern baths and a fully stocked kitchen with every amenity. The rooms and beds were very comfortable. The garden was large, private and very inviting. This house is walking distance to town and great restaurants and shopping in the lovely town of Crieff. We spent some days going to the Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery for some whiskey tasting (you can experience the full tour of the distillery like William and Kate!); to Drummond Castle Gardens (gorgeous!) and of course, shopping and hiking the area. Things we left for next time are the: Crieff Hydro Spa and Riding Centre, golf, hiking the little glen, and salmon fishing. What is maybe best is the LOCATION!!! Crieff is centrally located in Scotland and a great place to base oneself. We took day trips to Edinburgh, Saint Andrews, Doune Castle, Crail, hiking in the Trossachs, Stirling Castle, and Loch Ness.

APRIL O.
CONNECTICUT, USA

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We enjoyed the house every minute. Not only was it lovely but also spacious, inviting, comfortable and tastefully decorated. It blends the elegance of an ancient building with all modern amenities. The four rooms were spacious and the beds comfortable. Two modern bathrooms with wonderful showers and a bath. A beautiful garden. Two lovely living rooms and finally the superb and inviting kitchen-living room, a new large building added recently to the old one. Extraordinary well equipped, everything we needed was there, even a printer. The location is amazing. In a quiet residential area, ten minutes walking from the city center of Crieff, a charming city in the center of Scotland. There are a lot of things to see in the surroundings: Drummond castle, The trossachs… However, we chose Crieff as a base for daytrips: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Trossachs, Glencoe, Oban, Iverness and Loach Ness, St Andrews… It was a good choice.

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BARCELONA, SPAIN

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Stunning house, location and so well fitted throughout. Had the most fabulous time and would like to think we will return!

SAM T.
WORCESTER, UK

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If you’re looking for the perfect place to stay, THIS IS IT… Gorgeous spacious house, very comfortable beds with nice quality linens, beautiful bathrooms with rain shower heads and heated floors. For me having laundry facilities when traveling is always a plus! The gourmet kitchen has everything you could ever need or want. Indoor/ outdoor living spaces, a beautiful back garden all tucked away on a private cul-de-sac. This house has been newly renovated, but has kept its warmth and charm. The list of amenities is generous and impressive. Crieff is such a great central location. We were able to take so many day trips from here – Edinburgh, Stirling Castle, St. Andrews, Drummond Castle, the Hermitage (my favorite) and even Loch Ness. There’s so much more to see, we will definitely be back!

CAROLYN S.
LAS VEGAS, USA

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ABOUT THE HOSTS

Bob Crook is a native Scot whose passions include family, bikes and books, while Julie Crook is an American who is addicted to British dramas, British history, and her British husband. We live in Florida, but love escaping to Scotland with our kids to soak up its character, its scenery, and its history while spending time with family, visiting childhood haunts and exploring new places.

On the local level, our friend and partner Catrina Petrie will be waiting to greet you! Catrina is an expert in all things Crieff and has an unparalleled knowledge of the best restaurants, great destinations, and exciting adventures.

We love Cranford and can’t wait to share it with you!

GET IN TOUCH

Give us a shout if you have questions!

Catrina Petrie

Property Manager
+ 44 (0) 7554 172 300

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AMENITIES

Bedrooms / Sleeping

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8). All bedrooms feature:

400-thread count Pima cotton linens
Multiple USB ports and outlets next to each bed
Room darkening shades or curtains
Radio / Alarm Clocks
A hairdryer & mirror

Downstairs king room:

1 king-size bed (US queen)
Garden view
Best room for guests with limited mobility

Upstairs superking master:

1 superking bed (US king)
Garden view
Lovely mid-century design

Upstairs cosy double:

1 double bed
Church spire view
Serene room with nicest views upon waking

Upstairs twin room:

2 single beds
Church spire view
Lovely bay window with cozy loveseat + massive closet

Bathrooms / Toiletries

2 bathrooms. Both feature:

Towels
Shampoo + conditioner
Soap / shower gel
Misc toiletries, including razors, emergency toothbrushes, q-tips, bobby pins, and more

Downstairs shower room:

Large walk-in shower with rain head
Underfloor heating
Storage spaces

Upstairs bathroom:

Shower with rain head
Soaking tub
Storage spaces

Kitchen

Fully-equipped chef’s kitchen, including fridge, freezer, hob (stovetop), dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, blender, mixer, sharp knives, misc spices, large prep surfaces, and more
Large accordion door opens fully to patio
Wood burner + underfloor heating

Outdoor space

Patio with outdoor table & chairs
Garden chairs
Enclosed, private garden
Guests are welcome to pick fruits in season, or flowers for bouquets

Parking

Unrestricted parking on street in front of house
Space for a vehicle behind back gate in garden

Electronics / Multimedia

Free, unlimited WiFi
Freesat TV
Free Netflix
Free Amazon Prime
Abundant USB ports
Printer

Laundry

Washer & dryer (including detergent)
Iron + ironing board

Families / Children

Board games
High chair
Travel cot
Step stool
NOTE: Children would need to be supervised near 2 log burners

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Umbrellas
Backpacks
Picnic blanket
Insulated cool bag
Guide books / local recommendations

Safety features

- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Smoke detectors
- First Aid Kit
- Small Torch

Misc basics

Keyless entry (guests will receive a unique entrance code during stay)
Central heating (combination of radiators, underfloor heating and log burners)
No smoking
No pets
No parties or events

SIGHTSEEING

Drummond Castle Gardens

Only 4 miles from Cranford, these formal gardens are a must-see! Wander the paths, visit the greenhouses and walk through the woods. All the while, be on the lookout for filming locations from Rob Roy and Outlander.

12 min drive

Innerpeffray Library

Founded in 1680, this is the oldest lending library in Scotland. Make sure to see the miniature bibles (a printers’ fad in the late 1800s) and the register that goes back to 1747 and shows the borrower’s occupation and choice of book.

11 min drive

The Famous Grouse Experience

Based at Glenturret, Scotland’s oldest distillery, The Famous Grouse Experience offers fantastic tours and dram tastings. You can also enjoy a meal, including a weekend brunch or traditional afternoon tea. If you have a bit more time, continue up the road to Loch Turret dam for a spectacular view of the loch. Hikers will find Ben Chonzie at the loch’s far end.

5 min drive to distillery + 14 min to loch

Hermitage-Dunkeld Loop

One of our favorite half-day excursions is to drive through the beautiful Sma’ Glen along to The Hermitage. After a peaceful walk through the pines to the waterfall overlook, drive a few minutes to Dunkeld to explore the cathedral and its grounds, the shops and the art galleries. Small detours along the way include Buchanty Spout (where you can see salmon jump in the autumn) and Rumbling Bridge. For a full-day out, add a drive up Glen Quaich for a taste of rugged highland scenery before dropping down to Kenmore at Loch Tay where you can enjoy watersports or visit the Crannog Centre. Don’t forget to borrow our tartan travel blanket and insulated cool bag for a scenic picnic along the way!

Hermitage-Dunkeld-Loop: 1:16 driving time + 1 hour driving time for extras

St Andrews – Crail Loop

The “Home of Golf” and the site of Scotland’s oldest university, Saint Andrews is a perennial favorite! Our favorite things to see include the castle (don’t forget to explore the escape tunnel) and the abbey ruins (climb the tower for a sweeping, panoramic view). We also like to explore the tide pools, run in slo-mo along the beach (pretending we are the runners in Chariots of Fire), and get gelato at Jannettas Gelateria. Next, we always make the short drive south to Crail to see its picturesque harbor. If you have more time, consider visiting Scotland’s Secret Bunker or Falkland Palace on your way home, or scrambling along the Elie Chainwalk (must start at least 2 hours before high tide).

St. Andrews-Crail-home loop: 1:35 driving time

Favorite Castles

Elcho & Huntingtower
Never crowded, these small gems near Perth are great places to explore – or dress up (free period costumes are available) and play hide-and-go-seek with the family.

40 & 20 min drive respectively

Doune
See if you can recognize it from Monty Python & the Holy Grail (used for almost all castles in the film), Outlander (Castle Leoch) & Game of Thrones (Winterfell).

30 min drive

Stirling, Edinburgh, Glamis & Blair Atholl
We recommend one or all of these beauties for the full castle experience. Lots of history and stunning views.

35, 80, 67 & 57 min drive respectively

Dunnottar
If you are up for a longer drive, this is our favorite castle ruin – a dramatic and evocative fortress set on a cliff overlooking the North Sea.

1 hour 45 min drive

ADVENTURES

Action Glen

Located at the nearby Crieff Hydro hotel, you don’t have to be a guest to enjoy all of these adventurous activities:

Aerial (ziplines & wire obstacle course)
Driving (quad bikes, 4x4 driving course, Segway trekking)
Shooting (air rifles, clay pigeon shooting, laser gun woodland combat & archery range)
Golf (footgolf, discgolf, crazy golf + regular golf and driving range)
Kids Zone (mini quads, treasure hunts, water peddlerz, and more)

2 min drive (or 9 min walk)

Comrie Croft

A growing local favorite, Comrie Croft offers a great place to mountain bike – or just rent a bike while you’re in the area. If you are here in October, check out the Hairy Coo races!

16km of hand-crafted blue, red and black single-track trails
Bike park & pump track
Guided group rides
Bike rentals (+ bike repair shop)

9 min drive

Crieff Golf Club

Voted as one of the top UK golf courses by readers of Golf World magazine, Crieff Golf Club's Ferntower course offers 18 holes on undulating parkland with spectacular views. Want something a bit more famous? The iconic Gleneagles course is only a 25-minute drive away.

1 min drive (9 min walk)

Crieff Hydro Riding Centre

Located at the nearby Crieff Hydro hotel, you don’t have to be a guest to go riding. Possibilities include:

Guided treks
Lessons and hacks for all abilities
Children’s pony rides

2 min drive (or 9 min walk)

Loch Earn Watersports Centre

Just 17 miles west of Crieff, Loch Earn is not only beautiful, but fun! Check out some of these great activities offered by Loch Earn Watersports Centre:

Inflatables rides (from small doughnuts to full sofa rides – and for all level of adrenaline junkies)
Waterskiing
Paddle Boarding
Double Kayaking
Boarding (including wakeboarding, wake surfing and knee boarding)

20 min drive

Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre

This fabulous wildlife park makes for a great family outing. Kids can feed the animals, visit the hatchery where they can hold the animals, play mini golf, fish, and play indoors or out. It also serves up excellent farm shop-style food. Check Itison voucher website for discounted family tickets.

20 min drive

Walking & Hiking

Crieff has some beautiful walking paths and nearby hikes (see detailed directions at walkhighlands):

Lady Mary’s Walk
Popular and picturesque, this walk starts at MacRosty Park and follows the River Earn. At the end of the walk, you can extend it by taking the path up to Laggan Hill where you will be rewarded with panoramic views.

9 km / 5.75 miles (with Laggan Hill). 2 - 2.5 hours. 220m ascent

The Knock
The Knock is the wooded hill that towers over Crieff. This short, but steep walk offers beautiful views over the valley. Starting at the Crieff Hydro Hotel car park, you can walk up to the viewpoint and back down, but we prefer to continue over the summit and walk back down alongside the golf course (or do it in reverse).

6 km/3.75 miles. 1.5 - 2 hours. 230m ascent

The Deil's Cauldron and the Melville Monument, Comrie
Starting in the nearby town of Comrie, this leafy hike climbs up to waterfall in a narrow gorge, then on to a stunning viewpoint.

7.5km / 4.75 miles. 2 - 3 hours. 260m ascent

Munro Bagging
For more serious hikers, there are three Munros (mountains over 3000 feet high) nearby: Ben Vorlich, Ben Chonzie and Ben Lawers.

DISTANCES AND ASCENTS VARY

FOOD

Crieff has an abundance of excellent restaurants, cafés, delis and pubs. Most of our recommendations are walking distance from the house, but we couldn't resist adding a few favorites that are just a short drive away.

Delivino

This deli and wine café has a great atmosphere and delicious food any time of the day.

7 min walk

Comrie Croft’s Tea Garden

Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and snacks. Open air options with beautiful views.

9 min drive

Craobh Restaurant

Previously known as Pura Maison, this restaurant is excellent. Beautiful presentation and lots of gourmet choices to choose from.

7 min walk

Yann's at Glenearn House

Popular French bistro in large Victorian house. The emphasis is on good food, kept simple and traditional.

4 min walk

Gloagburn Farm Shop

Delicious coffee shop and farm shop with extensive range of produce and goodies.

20 min drive

J. L. Gill

Traditional Scottish grocer to the rear of the shop (with personal service and every nut, spice and herb that you can imagine) and wonderful whisky shop to the fore. Buy rare whiskies or just a slice of Stornoway black pudding and Scottish cheeses.

7 min walk

Barley Bree

Award-winning French food, including great seafood and local game.

8 min drive

The Gurkha’s

Delicious Nepalese and Indian food. Check out their momos (warm chicken dumplings).

6 min walk

McLeans

Fantastic pizza and homemade ice cream. Ask for Peri Peri sauce with your pizza!

8 min drive

Lounge

Also known as “wee Yanns,” this inviting restaurant serves light meals and drinks.

7 min walk

The Crieff Food Co.

Food hall in the centre of town that focuses on local, gourmet good. We love tasting their wide range of balsamic vinegars and buying tidbits from the deli. It also includes a café and shop on the ground floor.

6 min walk

Red Squirrel Cafe

Fab place for soup and a toastie. Also has great scones and a gift shop.

7 min walk

Café Rhubarb

Coffee Shop with good cakes. Also serves crepes, waffles, bagels, and fresh fruit smoothies.

5 min walk

Loaded Street Food

Wonderful street food, well thought out and full of flavour.

6 min walk

The Meadow Inn

Good pub food and regular entertainment, including a fun pub quiz every other Wednesday.

10 min walk

The Tower Gastro Pub

Food, bar, outdoor seating and regular entertainment.

5 min walk

Campbells Bakery Ltd

One of the best bakeries in Scotland. Tattie Scones, Fudge Donuts and Scotch Pies.

9 min walk

AT HOME

Just Relax

The first time we walked into Cranford, we were struck by its homey feel. We hope you have time to lounge on the kitchen sofa and watch the clouds pass by the skylights, read a book by one of the wood burners, watch the birds fly in and out of the garden, or have a nap in one of our comfy beds.

Stream Free Movies

With comfy seating for all, the lounge is the perfect spot to watch a movie together. We have provided free access to Netflix and Amazon Prime, as well as a number of other apps on the smart TV. There is also a Freesat box so you can watch or record live television. Grab our comfy throw blankets, light the wood burner, and enjoy.

Play Games

For more interactive fun, check out our selection of board games in the dining room sideboard. Or let your kids play games or run free in the gated garden.

Whip up a Meal

The modern, airy kitchen is our favorite spot in the house. But it is also incredibly utilitarian. Take advantage of its large prep surfaces, induction hob, and well-equipped cupboards to create your own culinary masterpiece! You can then choose to eat casually at the big kitchen table, outside on the patio, or go all out and eat in the dining room.

Pick flowers – or fruit – in the garden

The garden is there for you to enjoy. We love its constant, yet changing colors. Please feel free to pick some flowers for a bouquet, or harvest its raspberries, rhubarb, plums, apples or whatever else may be in season.

4 BEDROOM HOUSE | SLEEPS 8 | PRIVATE GARDEN | QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

4 BEDROOM HOUSE SLEEPS 8 PRIVATE GARDEN QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

THE IDEAL GETAWAY

ROOMY + RELAXED

WELL-EQUIPPED + INVITING

PERFECT LOCATION FOR EXPLORING

TOUR THE SPACE!

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AMENITIES

LOCAL FAVES

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

APRIL O. CONNECTICUT, USA

M PILARBARCELONA, SPAIN

SAM T.WORCESTER, UK

CAROLYN S.LAS VEGAS, USA

ARE YOU READY TO BOOK?

READY TO BOOK?

ABOUT THE HOSTS

GET IN TOUCH

Catrina Petrie

BOOKING OPTIONS

AMENITIES

Bedrooms / Sleeping

Bathrooms / Toiletries

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Parking

Electronics / Multimedia

Laundry

Families / Children

For use during stay

Safety features

Misc basics

SIGHTSEEING

Drummond Castle Gardens

APRIL O.
CONNECTICUT, USA

M PILAR
BARCELONA, SPAIN

SAM T.
WORCESTER, UK

CAROLYN S.
LAS VEGAS, USA