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 - 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.

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.

Short break cottage on Loch Earn August 3 nights 18-21st £350 plus pet goes free

View from loch garden to Stuc a Chroin and Edinample Castle opposite in February

View from Garden and slipway  to Ben Sheann in November 2011

3 nights left in our pet friendly cottage 18-21st August. Book now at £350 plus bring a pet free.  5 nights 3-8th September in our luxury self catering  or pet friendly cottage at £600 and £400 respectively.

Watch the sea plane take off and land from the lounge, patio deck or loch garden.  Witness ospreys fishing in front of you. Feed the friendly ducks and watch water sports activities or have a go at the local water sports centre.  Fish free of charge and permits from the garden and jetty, ask to use the hot tub, launch a boat or kayak and pick up a mooring.  Visit the old b listed thatched cottage to see an original cruck timber ceiling.  Check what others are saying on  TripAdvisor.  Book the last short breaks in the peak season now tel Kim: 07917 416 497 and quote "Late Availability" or ask about Autumn /Winter breaks.

Fraser catches a trout from the garden, Briar Cottages

late availability Short break from 3 nights £250 dog goes free

Looking for a last minute cottage in Scotland in a pet friendly accommodation area. Check Little Briar Cottage, Lochearnhead sleeping 2-4. Plenty of space to run around, good walks locally, fantastic views, free fishing in the loch garden and area within The Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.  Visit www.stayatbriar.co.uk or telephone Kim and Fraser 01567 830 443 or 07917 416 497.  There are many dog friendly hotels in the area from 150 metres away plus a water sports centre and cafe.  Take advantage of our "dogs go free" offer. for any 3 days or more between 21st and 28th April.

2 or 3 night break in Luxury Cottage 2-4 people, Loch Earn, Perthshire 2nd-4th or 3rd-5th March

 

Loch Earn, early morning sunrise

 

Briar Cottages garden on Loch Earn



Book 2 nights in Luxury Briar Steading overlooking Loch Earn. Friday 2-4th or Saturday 3-5th March for £200 instead of the listed £260 or 3 nights 2-5th £300.  Stunning romantic views,  cosy wood burning stove,  view Loch Earn and the hills and glen through the glass in teh lounge and from your bedroom. Ask to use the hot tub. Visit the loch garen and summer house? The Lochearnhead Hotel and lachan Cottage Hotel are open for meals and drinks... only 200 metres from the garden gates.  Tel Kim now or email with any questions.

Short break with free fishing in a luxury cottage for 4 or pet friendly cottage for 4

Luxury views south from Briar Steading

Self Catering Scotland:

Book a 3-4 night short break for a family of 4 or 2 couples sharing on the shores of Loch Earn in Lochearnhead less than 60 miles from Edinburgh and Glasgow.  Luxury Briar Steading is £350 for 3-4 nights this weekend, including electricity and a log and kindling starter pack for the woodburning stove. 

Little Briar heated massage chair



Pet friendly cottage,  Little Briar Cottage is £245 for 3-4 nights and your dog can come free if you quote from this notice. The £1 coin metre will be half full and the cottage takes no more than £3 per day in winter.  See photos. guest reviews, blog stories, directions and information at http://www.stayatbriar.co.uk/ .



Mallards bring chicks to feed in Spring



Tel Kim or Fraser now for an idyllic short break holiday in a picturesque spot overlooking Loch Earn.  The trout fishing season has started so bring your rod or you can hire tackle locally. Fishing is free from Briar Cottages garden or you can hire a boat with a permit to fish on the water locally. 

Briar Cottages are less than a 200 metres stroll from the Clachan Cottage Hotel and The Lochearnhead Hotel.   Well behaved pets are welcome in their lounge bars.   Have a break in one of the most naturally beautiful areas of Scotland.

Short break? holiday cottage in Scotland - late availability, Friday to Sunday 12th-15th November, 3 nights overlooking Loch Earn £225

Autumn day on Loch Earn at Briar Cottages garden

Holidays to use up?  Looking for a relaxing, romantic weekend? Book Little Briar holiday cottage in Lochearnhead in three acre gardens overlooking Loch Earn. Use the indoor hot tub.

Sleeps up to 4 in one double and 1 twin room. The most stunning views over Loch Earn to Glen Ample. Visit http://www.stayatbriar.co.uk/ for details.

Available Friday12th November for 3 nights at £225 or book one week for £299.  Pets welcome at £20.
Call Fraser or Kim now on 01567 830 443.  Ask about Christmas and New Year holiday packages.

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Pumpkin head taken 31st October 2010

Lochearnhead Late Availability, short breaks, weekend breaks, mid week breaks in Perthshire Self catering Holiday Cottage, Scotland

Fancy 3 or 4 nights away in a self catering holiday cottage with stunning views over Loch Earn in the village of Lochearnhead?  If you don’t have 7 nights holidays left to take then opt for a 3 or 4 night weekend or mid week break option to recharge. We (Kim and Fraser) live on site in a b listed thatched cottage and will welcome you on arrival. We aim to ensure that you have a memorable and comfortable stay.

Little Briar cottage is detached and faces south. A first class location for recovery and recuperation whether that is in the form of complete rest ( reading, painting, photography, sleep) or something more energetic like golf, forest walks and climbing the neighbouring Munro's.  Check out http://www.stayatbriar.co.uk/  and http://stayatbriar.blogspot.com/  for more information and TripAdvisor  for existing guest reviews.

Book any 3 or 4 consecutive nights between 18-25 September at £350, for 2-4 people plus 1 pet and £315-£350 for any 3-4 consecutive nights left in October 2010. 3-4 night midweek and weekend short breaks are £280 throughout November 2010.

Close to 2 hotels and water sports facilities with a shop, post office and cash machine in the village. Free fishing until 6th October, loch garden, jetty, mooring, use of hot tub, Wifi, Sky TV,massage chair and 3 acres of landscaped gardens with ornamental furniture. Tel 01567 830 443 with any queries or to book.

7 NIGHTS 18-25TH SEPTEMBER NOW £500

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Holiday Cottage Scotland, late availability short break, 3 nights from 20-23 February 2010

Looking for a last minute short break in a holiday cottage in Scotland?  Consider Little Briar Holiday Cottage in Perthshire.  Available this weekend for 3 nights only at £150.  Book now for Saturday 20th February.  Spacious grounds, 250ft loch garden, Sky TV, electric massage chair, use of hot tub.   1 double with loch view plus 1 twin room. Sleeps up to 4 plus 1 pet welcome.  Close to 2 hotels, village shop and post office. The views are stunning and the landscaped gardens offer you the luxury of a cottage in spacious 2 acre grounds that are only shared with the owners 300 year old B listed thatched longhouse.  See our holiday cottage website for full details of our charming, detached south facing cottage in Lochearnhead on the banks of Loch Earn. To book or with further enquiries, Tel: Fraser and Kim Proven 01567 830 443.  Don't forget your camera!

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  7 nights 27th Feb-6th March available @ £350  (the rest of March is fully booked)
• 7 nights 3rd-10th April available @£500 

Holiday Cottage Scotland: November availability at Little Briar Cottage

October has now sold out at Little Briar holiday cottage Lochearnhead, Scotland. Book now for a 3 or 4 night mid week self catering break between the 4th-8th November at £220.50. Sleeps 4. 1 pet welcome @£20. Also available for 7 nights:

1. Sat 28th November- Saturday 5th December for 7 nights @ £315.


2. Sat 12th December- Sat 19th December for 7 nights @ £320.


3. Christmas Week Saturday 19th December -26th December for 7 nights @£632.

NB: 3 to 4 night short break options are quoted at 70% of the weekly tariff.

Christmas Week in Perthshire holiday cottage with stunning views over Loch Earn

Christmas week is still available at £635 from 19th-26th December (NB: New Year 2009 has been booked). Check our availability calendar and tariff and Tel: 01567 830 443 or email Kim and Fraser Proven: briarinfo@btinternet.com to book and with any queries.

Short break in July? Consider 3 nights in our self catering holiday cottage on Loch Earn, Lochearnhead

Only 3 nights left in the summer at Little Briar Cottage, Lochearnhead Scotland on July 3rd, 4th and 5th checking out on the 6th. The cottage Sleeps up to 4 with stunning views over Loch Earn and free fishing from the Loch garden. The price is £450 (£37.50 per head per day if there are 4 people). The Lochearn Shears sheep shearing contest is on in the village on the 4th July plus the MHORfood Festival and eveing Ceilidh at the Monachyle Mhor hotel in Balquhidder and live music from "A Band Called Dave" in the Clachan Cottage Hotel which is 150 metres from the holiday cottage gates. See www.stayatbriar.co.uk for more details and the 2010 tariff or phone Kim and Fraser 01567 830 443.

Self catering holiday cottage, short breaks in Scotland.

Short break? Late Availability? Searching for holiday accommodation in Scotland? If you are looking for self catering for up to 4 people try Little Briar Cottage, a detached holiday cottage with stunning panoramic views facing south over Loch Earn in the village of Lochearnhead, Perthshire, Scotland. There are only 2 nights left in June, 3 in July and 4 in August until the end of October 2009. To check prices and secure these dates visit www.stayatbriar.co.uk/briarcontact.htm or telephone Kim Proven 01567 830 443. 3-4 night breaks are calculated as 70% of the weekly tariff. NB: The new 2010 tariff is available now for advanced bookings. A 20% deposit will secure your chosen week..