MHOR84 £50 voucher for delicious food and drink at TV Chef Tom Lewis's latest bar sensation (when you book 7 nights Briar Steading July)

MHOR84 refectory tables and quirky chairs

Tom Lews on window sill  with wife Lisa on the left and Mhari and Dick right

Book any 7 night holiday in Lochearnhead at Briar Steading throughout July 2013 and get a £50 voucher to spend at MHOR84 in this Year of Natural Scotland 2013, celebrating gorgeous natural landscapes, wildlife, art in nature and food and drink.


Mhor 84 is going like a fair! The contemporary bar with a lively and friendly atmosphere has taken off like a rocket since its inception last month.  TV chef Tom Lewis and his wife Lisa, along with brother Dick and partner Mhari are the brains and team behind MHOR84 Motel, bar, and tea room, offering fabulous home grown, reared and sourced Scottish food amongst the mix of food flavours, The menus changes subtly each day and throughout the day.  You dont even have to have a main meal. The soups with a scone are superb.

Eggs Benedict

The atmosphere is electric,  the views are pretty, the service team are knowledgeable well trained and lovely, the background music is easy listening with live music on a Sunday, the food is very tasty and great value with a choice to suit everyone and served all day long from The Big Breakfast to evening. Tea, Illy coffee and home made cakes are served morning and noon. The bar has a real buzz to it and you will meet the locals from 3 neighbouring villages who will chat to you and make you feel very welcome indeed.

If you want to pick a great week consider the 20th July for the BLS Highland Games in Lochearnhead.

You can drive 2.5 miles to MHOR84 from Briar Steading or book the Lochearnhead  DRT taxi service. This means a taxi for the price of a bus up and until 9.30 at night.  During the day you can walk or cycle along the old railway walkway (cycle route 7) from Lochearnhead to MHOR 84.

To book 7 nights tel Kim 01567 830 443 OR 07917 416 497

Briar Steading ever changing view of Loch Earn from the open plan lounge

Luxury Self Catering with a Land Rover Wildlife Watch Safari Experience for Two 27th May-June 1st

Land Rover Safaris with telescope on Balquhidder Glen 

Experience the wildlife of Balquhidder Glen when you book the last remaining nights in May at luxury Briar Steading Lochearnhead with exceptionally pretty views over Loch Earn to Stuc A Chroin Munro and Glenample. 

5 nights from May 27th comes with a wildlife safari voucher* for 2 people to go on a dawn safari off road through Balquhidder.  Book Monday 27th May to 1st June at £600 (Sleeps 2-4 people in 1 king, 1 twin, both with en-suite facilities)

This is Year Of Natural Scotland 2013 celebrating wildlife, natural landscapes, outdoor activity, locally sourced food and creativity in nature.  We have it all here!  The stunning views amongst towering mountains lochs and forests,  the incredible list of wildlife on our doorstep and in our gardens, first class chefs offering excellent value produce often hand grown, reared and prepared,  an outdoor sport enthusiasts paradise, plus live music venues and cottage industry product shops. Briar Cottages are members of The Loch Earn Tourism Initiative (LETI) and as part of that group we are keen to promote the wildlife and wild watch activities whether you spot the local creatures around our grounds, in the area or in the company of local experts. LETI has its own page on Wild Scotland.

*The Dawn Safari Voucher Offer Guests booking 5 nights from May 27th will receive a voucher worth £56 entitling 2 people to take a dawn safari during their visit.  Alan Sneddon of Hidden Glen Safaris will pick you up from our Lochearnhead luxury cottage in a Land Rover and drive you off road through Balquhidder Glen where Rob Roy McGregor once roamed.   Alan knows the best spots to look for red and roe deer, golden eagles, red kites and even otters if you are lucky.  He will entertain you with his fun humour and extensive knowledge of the area and its habitat.  See Wildlife Watch for more information on Hidden Glen Safaris.

Check out Briar Steading at Holiday Cottages Scotland To book Briar Steading and find out more about the wildlife watch experience voucher for 2 Tel: Kim 01567 830 443 or 07917 416497

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Lochearnhead luxury Cottage Scotland, May 14-18 3-4 nights

Quote Late Availability Offers when phoning:

Briar Steading Luxury Self Catering:
Book 3-4 nights between 14th and 18th May at £300 for 3 nights and £350 for 4 nights  (list price £490 for 3-4 night).  Luxury Briar Steading sleeps 4 plus 1 cot.
Tel Kim 07917 416 497

 

Late availability cottage Loch Earn? Pet friendly and luxury cottages 24-28th April

Last minute cottages in Lochearnhead? 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th April.  Luxury Cottage 2-3 nights £350 and pet friendly cottage 2-3 night £250.

If you are looking for late availability cottages with exceptional views over Loch Earn plus free fishing then consider Briar Cottages Lochearnhead.  Choose a 2 bedroom pet friendly cottage for 4 or a luxury cottage with 2 en-suite bathrooms for 4. Ask to borrow our travel cot for extra wee ones.  Check www.stayatbriar.co.uk for information, photos, TripAdvisor guest comments and other information.

Meet the locals on Saturday 27th April at the village hall race night fund raiser.  A fun fund raiser with no entry fee.  Prize for best ladies hat. Licensed bar. Starts 7.30pm

Contact Kim now to book a long weekend this weekend or ask about any other weeks at Briar Cottages, open all year round. 01567 830 443 email briarinfo@btinternet.com   See our availability calendar

NB: Guests of Briar Cottages are entitled to a 2 for 1 voucher for The Glenturret Distillery t see the Famous Grouse Experience.

Lochearnhead Luxury Cottage - Long Weekend? Short Break? For up to 4 plus baby - choose 3-7 nights from 13th April

Briar Steading with loch views

Need to get away?  Looking for a holiday cottage on water so that you can switch off and relax in spacious accommodation with a fabulous view over water?  Whether you fancy a short break,  long weekend, or a week. Briar Steading in Lochearnhead offers exceptional views over Loch Earn, Ben Our, Stuc A Chroin and Edinample Castle with free fishing and use of the hot tub on the grounds.

Briar Cottages Loch Garden



Briar Cottages B Listed Thatched

Available this coming Saturday 13th April. Book any number of nights from 3 to 7. Fish free of charge in the loch garden. Enjoy the 3 acre gardens.  Relax in the summer house,  feed the mallards, spot the deer, look for the ospreys,   peak inside the b listed thatched cottage on the grounds and more.


There are 2 bedrooms and both have en-suite facilities.  Ideal for couples, friends and family.  If you have a baby or toddler you can borrow the travel cot  and there is a dishwasher, washing machine and full fridge freezer for your convenience. 

Scottish remote controlled model water planes at Lochearnhead

The Scottish Aeromodellers are flying their water planes from The Lochearnhead Water Sports Centre on the 13th and 14th April 2013.  Watch them take off and land all day from the café, 700m away from Briar Cottages.

There are 2 hotels within 200m of the garden gates, Golf at St Fillans and we can offer 2 for 1 vouchers to The Glenturret Distillery Crieff Famous for Grouse.  We can advise on wildlife  watching and land rover safaris and places to eat from roadside cafes to luxury fine dining. 

Contact Kim today  01567 830 443 and ask any questions about Briar Steading.  Book your preferred number of nights from 3-7 from 13th April or enquire about any other dates and events in the area.

Free Wildlife Watch Experience for 2 with 6 nights at Dog Friendly Little Briar Cottage

Donald Duck at Briar Cottages Lochearnhead 

Enjoy a wildlife watching experience at The Strathyre Outdoor Centre in Strathyre,  when you book 6 nights between 6th-12th April at Little Briar Cottage, Lochearnhead, £450.

 Discuss your wildlife experience options with Tony at Natural Trossachs. He can take you to the hides of Red Squirrel, Badgers and Otters.  The Centre is 3.5 miles from Briar Cottages on the old Strathyre road.  Turn off the A84 through a beautiful forest road mixed with ancient and new trees.  See www.naturaltrossachs.co.uk 

Venus marks the slipway to Briar Cottages




Resin squirrel on garden seat

Little Briar pet friendly Cottage sleeps 2-4 plus 1 pet or 2 people can bring 2 dogs.  3 acres, stunning views, Loch Garden, Free fishing, use of the hot tub, slipway and moorings, summer house and more. 


Telephone Kim 01567 830 443 today about this offer or any other week in Little Briar Cottage or luxury Briar Steading on Loch Earn

Little Briar Double Room

See Briar Steading luxury cottage Lochearnhead for a free Land Rover wildlife safari for 2 with a 7 night booking in May 2013

Pre Easter, Fishing and Short Breaks in luxury and pet friendly cottages Scotland

MARCH 2013

Last minute short breaks in Lochearnhead,  March 2013?   Enjoy a Pre Easter Holiday getaway.  Be there for the start of the fishing season on Loch Earn.  Guests of Briar Cottages can fish free of charge.  Thats right, you can place your fishing rod anywhere along the 250ft length of our garden and catch trout any time after 15th March up until 6th October.  

Book 3 nights in this Lochearnhead Luxury Cottage Briar Steading over looking Loch Earn 25th-28th March at £350 for 4 people and enjoy exceptional views, the wood burning stove, use of the hot tub, Sky Sports,  deer visiting the garden and free fishing in the loch garden.  Ask to use the hot tub on the grounds.   The accommodation is very spacious. Both bedrooms (King and Twin) have en suite bathrooms.  They also offer full glass doors to the patio facing south over Loch Earn and the mountains.See  http://stayatbriar.co.uk/briarsteading.htm for details.

Or You might prefer Little Briar, our charming pet friendly cottage. It also sleeps 4 in a double and a twin with 1 bathroom and shower.  Book 6 nights between 16th and 22nd March at £270 for 2-4 people or 3-4 nights at just £210.  Or book 3-4 nights 25th-29th March at £280.   Pets are £20 per stay. If there are 2 of you, you are welcome to bring 2 dogs or  3-4 people may bring 1 pet. Dogs adore the run around paddock in the gardens.  You can also fish for trout free of charge, use the loch garden and ask for a shot of the hot tub. Little Briar also faces south with stunning views. 

Call Kim 01567 830 443 today or email briarinfo@btinternet.com with any other questions about the cottages and availability for 2013 and 2014.