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

Choose £50 petrol or dinner voucher when you book 7 nights in Briar Steading

Wee Santa and Aphrodite near the slipway in the garden on Loch Earn

View from Briar Steading lounge and patio in winter

Book any 7 nights in Briar Steading, self catering holiday cottage Lochearnhead,  starting on a saturday in 2012,  and you will be given a choice of a £50 voucher to spend on petrol at Lix Toll garage in Killin or dinner and drinks in The Lochearnhead Hotel owned by chef Robert Kerr. Your voucher will be issued on the first day of your holiday.  The holiday must be booked with a 20% deposit before 31st January 2012 or paid in full if there is less than 8 week to the starting date.  This offer is based on the list price for 7 nights detailed at www.stayatbriar.co.uk and can only be issued by the owners of Briar Cottages direct. Not be taken in conjunction with any other offer. Offer expires 31st January 2012

Dog friendly cottage on Loch Earn 22nd-29th October

Cutting the "dog run" at the rear of the cottage

 Dog friendly Little Briar holiday Cottage in Lochearnhead, Scotland is available from Saturday 22nd October to 29th for 2 -4 people plus a pet.  Was £500... .book now at £450. 

Slipway to Loch Earn from the garden

If you only want to book a 3-4 night short break pay £315.   Quote "Kims Blog" and your pet goes free.   4 people can bring one dog however if there are only 2 adults you are welcome to bring 2 dogs.   

Little Briar gets rave reviews on Trip Advisor for its views, cozy warmth, the abundance of garden ground for dogs, the loch garden and "summer house" and its location for easy day trips in Scotland.  See guest reviews here http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g551941-d1086533-Reviews-Briar_Cottages-Lochearnhead_Loch_Lomond_and_The_Trossachs_National_Park_Scotland.html

There are two hotels within a 200 metre stroll and many great places to eat and drink within a 15 mile radius from snack bars to fine dining.

Tel Kim or Fraser 01567 830 443 or 07876 122 505 to book the last week left in October or to enquire about November to December holiday weeks and short breaks. http://www.stayatbriar.co.uk/

Late Availability Luxury Self Catering Scotland, 5th-12th March

View of Loch Earn from lounge

Doors from lounge and both bedrooms

Luxury self catering cottage Briar Steading in Lochearnhead was completed in December 2010. It is built in the style of a converted steading (farm building) with a traditional stone front.  The building is not a traditional rectangle though. The cottage is T shaped from the rear with large patio windows at the front 26ft away from the kitchen and dining space at the back. Book 7 nights 5 March to 12th March for the last minute price of £400.  That's just £200 per week per couple with 2 sharing.  Each couple gets their own bedroom  and en suite bathroom separated by the open plan lounge with its fully fitted modern kitchen. Everything is supplied other than your clothes, food and drink.  There are starter packs of washing machine and dishwasher tablets plus tea coffee, sugar, kindling and logs for the wood burning stove.  3, 4, 5 and 6 night options also available.   Also 2 hairdryers, ironing, Tv's, iPod docking station, use of a hot tub. The cottage is a pet free environment.

If you have a dog then consider Little Briar,  our pet friendly cottage available for 6 nights@ 299 or 3-4 nights £245.   To book or enquire contact Kim 01567 830 443 and quote prices from this posting.   Visit www.stayatbriar.co.uk for more information.

NB: Fishing from Briar Cottages garden is permitted from 15th March 2011

Staycation? Last minute holiday cottage break for 4 overlooking water in Lochearnhead Scotland

Considering a last minute holiday?  Little Briar cottage sleeps up to 4 people plus 1 pet. Available this Tuesday 27th Aprill -1st May 2010 @£299 for 4 nights with free fishing, stunning views, use of the loch garden summer house and jetty,  hot tub on request, close to 2 hotels and so much more in the village of Lochearnhead.. Fraser and Kim are on site to welcome you.  See Holiday Cottages Scotland   for details.  Tel Kim and Fraser Proven: 01567 830 443 to book .

Excellent area for golf, fishing, water sports, touring, food and drink, history, wildlife, folklore and so much more....

Holiday Cottages Scotland, Vacation Rentals, Late Availability

Little Briar self catering cottage in Lochearnhead is available now until the 13th February 2010. Please get in touch if you are interested in 2, 3, or 4 night options between now and next Saturday. Also, book a 3 night short break from 2oth February 2010 to 23rd Feb @ £200. Click on holiday cottages scotland for information and click late availability for our calendar and tariffs. Alternatively telephone Fraser and Kim Proven 01567 830 443.

NB:

• Easter week is still available from 3rd April.
• 2 weeks left in April
• May sold out
• One week left in June
• 2 weeks left in July
• 2 weeks left in August

Romantic Holiday Cottage Scotland 2010

Perthshire Holiday Cottage for 2010? Now taking bookings from 9th January 2010. Usually £350 for 7 nights book for £285 throughout January. Or have a short break of 3-4 consecutive nights for just £199! Only 2 nights left in March, one week left in May and June and 2 weeks left in July 2010.

Book now to ensure special birthday dates, anniversaries, school holidays, Christmas and New Year.

Little Briar is a self catering cottage in Scotland that sits within 2 acres on the banks of Loch Earn, in the village of Lochearnhead. Tel 01567 830 443 to book

*Sleeps up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms see http://www.stayatbriar.co.uk/ for details and photos

*use of hot tub available on request
*Free fishing from March 15th-October 6th
*Use of the 250ft garden on Loch Earn

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.

Little Briar Holiday Cottage- October dates

5 nights in Little Briar cottage are now available from Monday 12th October 2009, checking out on Saturday 17th at £295. As allways a 20% deposit is required to secure the dates. There are a few dates left in November and December. Book 7 nights in our self catering holiday cottage for up to 4 people or ask about 3 to 4 night short breaks at 70% of the weekly tarrif. Stunning views over Loch Earn , Edinample castle and Glen Ample, a chiminee for burning logs, an ornamental garden and access to the 250ft garden on the banks of the loch. Little Briar is the perfect winter getaway with old railway walks, national cycle route 7, nearby golf courses, munro's and more. Two hotels within 200 metres and a post office and shop in the village. see http://www.stayatbriar.co.uk/ for an up to date booking calendar, tariffs, testimonnials, directions, blogs and more.

Book Holiday Cottage Scotland overlooking Loch Earn, for Christmas week

The next available week in Little Briar Holiday Cottage, Scotland starts 24th October 2009. New Year week has gone though Christmas 2009 week 19th-26th December is still available.

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..

Vacation Rentals, Holiday Cottages, Self Catering- 4th July now available, Little Briar, Loch Earn, Scotland

Busy searching vacation rentals and holiday cottages for a self catering holiday in Scotland for up to 4 people? Having turned hundreds away we now have 7 nights available from Saturday 4th July 2009 at £695 (cancellation due to unforseen health reasons). If you would like to experience the outstanding views over Loch Earn to Edinample castle and Glen Ample, fish free from our 250 foot loch garden, Barbecue on the 2 acre grounds and more then contact me, Kim Proven, Tel: 01567 830 443 or see http://www.stayatbriar.co.uk/. Why would you come to Little Briar in Lochearnhead? Stunning ever changing views of Loch Earn towards Edinample castle, towering mountains, Ospreys fishing in front of our 250ft loch garden, a local sea plane taking off and landing, watersports centre, 2 hotels and a cafe, best Post Office in the world, local shop owner knows about birds, deer and pheasants visit the back garden, oyster catchers, Canadian geese and mallards feed on the shore garden daily (usually from our hands), neighbours adjoining have red squirrels in the forest and fresh eggs to offer(delicious), we live in a 300 year old thatched cottage on the 2 acre grounds once owned by MacGregors, the Duke of Breadalbane and 2 centuries of McLarens and will show you our cruck timber ceiling (having it re-thatched by Peter Brugge master thatchers as I type), the area is steeped in history and folklore, Wordsworth, Rob Roy MacGregor, Walter Scott and Queen Victoria loved the surrounding countryside, there are no street lights which means romantic starry moonlit nights when its clear......... there's too much to tell, come and see or check out www.stayatbriar.co.uk for more.

2 night Perthshire holiday cottage breaks in the peak season?

Fancy a 2 night self Catering holiday break in a cottage in Perthshire in spring or summer? Only a few odd dates left in the summer for Little Briar Cottage, Lochearnhead, Perthshire, Scotland overlooking Loch Earn. See www.stayatbriar.co.uk on the tariff page and click "check availability". There are 2 nights April 9th and 10th @£200, 2 nights April 25th and 26th @ £200, 2 nights June 27th and 28th @£200 and 4 nights August 8th-12th 2009 @£500. Free fishing from the Loch Garden. After that we are into winter months. The first 7 night holiday available is from the 24th october 2009. 1 week booked in December already so get in early for Christmas and New Year!! TEL: 01567 830 443

Holiday Cottage on Loch Earn - introductory offer until end March

Little Briar holiday cottage in Scotland overlooks Loch Earn in the region where Perthshire meets the Trossachs at the gateway to the Highlands. The cottage is booking fast with only a few weeks left in the summer season. To encourage new visitors to experience this self catering cottage for 4, the village of Lochearnhead and this stunning region, we are offering special prices for all dates left between now and the end of March 2009.

Normally £220.50 for 4 nights, experience this 4 star cottage and its sensational views for any 4 consecutive nights at £180, 3 nights at £155 and 2 nights at £130, £20 extra for a dog.

see our availability calendar www.stayatbriar.co.uk.

Dates Left as of 26th January 2009
27th January to 6th February
9-14th Feb
21st-23rd Feb
27th Feb-6th March
9-13th March
15th -21st March.

Please get in touch soon if you are interested and do not hesitate to ask any questions to Kim Proven, Tel: 01567 830 443, email: briarinfo@btinternet.com,
www.stayatbriar.co.uk.

PS: You will be invited to use the owners hot tub and their 250ft loch front garden.

Start the New Year with a Perthshire holiday cottage break.

Little Briar holiday cottage in Lochearnhead -where Perthshire meets Stirling and the Trossachs - is available from January 4th if you fancy a relaxing self catering break with stunning views on the banks of Loch Earn in Scotland. Plus you can use our hot tub and the 250ft garden on the loch! 7 nights are £315 with a 3-4 night break at £220.40 for up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms. 1 pet welcome at £20. The cottage boasts spectacular views over Loch Earn to Glen Ample and the surrounding highland hills and forests. See www.stayatbriar.co.uk for additional information, photos, terms, availability, booking etc. NB: 20 weeks already booked for 2009. Tel: 01567 830 443 and speak to me(Kim)or Fraser, or email briarinfo@btinternet.com with any queries. Thank you.

Winter Break, holiday cottage, Perthshire

Looking for a last minute winter break in Perthshire. Come to our self catering, holiday cottage for 2 to 4 people on the banks of Loch Earn. Book any short break or week between 25th November-15th December at Little Briar, Lochearnhead and we'll let you use the hot tub! Our secret though. Just mention it when you book and don't forget your cozy. Christmas is still free too though New Year was sold out months ago. The views of the Loch are sensational here forcing you to breath in and de-stress instantly. On a moonlit night the scene is enchanting. The cottage faces south looking over the loch to Edinample castle. We encourage guests to put logs on the chiminee, wrap up and enjoy the stars and the loch views all year round. The cottage gets really cosy being well insulated and there are electric heaters, an electric massage chair and Sky TV with DVD and video to keep you company. You may prefer to read or play games. The nearest pub and hotel is literally 150 metres from the gate with a chef owned hotel a further 50 metres on. If your a "foodie" we can recommend some special restaurants within a 15 mile radius. We have WiFi, so bring your laptop if you need to keep it close. If you like walking or cycling you can go miles along the pathway that was once the Caledonian railway line in the direction of Killin or Balquhidder. It is part of National cycle route 7. There are plenty of golf courses in the area and if you are in to walking and climbing this area is absolute munro heaven. You may even get one all to yourself as there is so much space. Check the website for more info and availability www.stayatbriar.co.uk or www.tripadvisor.com to see what other people think.

Jewel found in Lochearnhead!

Currently available from 15th November to 15th December at £292 for 7 nights or £204.40 for 3 consecutive nights. .
One of our holiday customers wrote in the guest book "Little Briar, Little Jewel". This is a great attempt to sum up their experience of our little stone cottage elevated over Loch Earn in the village of Lochearnhead, west Perthshire. The surrounding landscape and setting of the holiday cottage on the ornamental grounds of our 300 year old thatched cottage is truly magnificent. We have tried to describe the setting on www.stayatbriar.co.uk but even descriptions by great writers that travelled in this region like Sir Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy, failed to capture the overwhelming emotion and joy of being here. Some of our customers have been kind enough to share their experience of Little Briar cottage on www.tripadvisor.com which helps to tell the story. Its not just that seeing is believing. Its more that seeing, smelling, hearing and touching is experiencing. There is rumour of gold, silver and garnets on these lands but we would not swap our little jewel for anything. We are prepared to share it though for weekly holidays for 2-4 people.