Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"A very pleasant stay in auld smiddy a one to come back to. We know the area well and this was an ideal location for us. We look forward to our next visit "

August 2026

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"Pleasant weather and a nice quiet location. This cottage was ideal for us and very comfortable. Loved the log burner and the whole layout was very good "

August 2026

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"A lovely, well- equipped cottage within walking distance of the main street. Very comfortable and cosy. Charming back garden which we were able to enjoy in the sunshine. "

July 2026

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"Very clean and comfortable house with an interesting history. . well equipped and nicely decorated. 2 bathrooms, one with an over- the- bath shower, the other with a walk-in shower. Dishwasher and washing machine. Nice outside space with picnic bench and a wee burn at the end of the garden. . 1 mile up the hill from Pitlochry town with easy parking just over the road in the local square. Food available in the pub next door. "

July 2026

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"What a beautiful cottage. Everything was as described. About a 12 minute walk into the centre of Pitlochry which was absolutely fine, uphill on the way back though! Would definitely recommend and would stay here again if available when needed. Thanks for letting us stay. "

June 2026

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"We were very happy with the cottage. Beautifully situated house. Especially liked the burn at the back. Nice and quiet but easy to walk into Pitlochry "

June 2026

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"We really enjoyed our time at the Auld Smiddy Cottage. The bedrooms were perfect for our family of 5, and we liked being able to have a fire in the fireplace. It was also really nice to have two bathrooms. We also liked being able to stay in a house that was built in 1860-we loved the character of the home. "

June 2026

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"Beautiful property in a beautiful area, would highly recommend "

May 2026

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"Perfect base to explore the area. Well kitted out kitchen. Lovely fireplace and lounge area after our long days out exploring! "

January 2026

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"Lovely cottage to stay at with friends, had everything we needed. The sunny dining table was a lovely place to sit and chat, play games and have a glass of wine. We also enjoyed the cosy living room with the wood burner when we returned in the evening. Great choice of restaurants for us en-route to the Festival Theatre. Would definitely return. "

September 2025

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"Our family of 6 adults were very comfortable in this cozy cottage. Walkable to Pitlochry, great pub next door and nice little garden, we had everything we needed. "

September 2025

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"Lovely stay - well equipped and functional cottage, that suited our group of 6 adults. Convenient for Pitlochry and great to have the Moulin Arms on the doorstep. "

September 2025

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"This truly is a special cottage.. great location and being next to Moulin Inn was the icing on the cake.. I have already highly recommend to my friends. I hope to stay again!! "

July 2025

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"Lovely cottage. Everything we needed. Comfy beds, nice linen and towels. Clean and tidy. The kitchen and dining area were so sociable. Lovely garden. Our wee dog loved it. Great for Pitlochry just away from hustle and bustle but still a nice walk in. Lovely pub next door (not noisy). Great for a drink. Excellent for walks without having to take the car out. Would definitely recommend! Will be back! Bea & team very quick to respond to any questions! "

July 2025

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"We stayed for 2 nights, as some of the group had entered the Etape Caledonia. Was exactly what we needed ? A nice walk into Pitlochry for us spectators. Having a lovely pub nearby was a bonus, as well as having a garden to sit out in. I would definitely book again x "

May 2025

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"We had a lovely stay in Auld Smiddy Cottage. The history of the house is clearly explained and artefacts and pictures give a taste of the smiddy. The house is comfortable with everything you could need. We particularly enjoyed sitting outside in the garden, relaxing to the soothing sound of the stream. The bedrooms were bright and spacious. Thank you for our stay. "

April 2025

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"We have stayed at the Auld Smiddy after Christmas til 4th January for a number of years and always have a lovely time it’s a lovely Cottage very cosy "

January 2025

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"An amazing stay in Moulin, just a few minutes from the center Pitlochry. The cottage was absolutely lovely with everything provided for including a wood burning fireplace. The pub next door is a great option for a drink and pub food.Highly recommended "

December 2024

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"Fantastic cottage within easy walking of Pitlochry. Very well appointed accommodation in a very nice quiet village with a pub with food and drink next door. "

November 2024

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"Lovely house, fresh, clean and well equipped. Great pub with excellent food next door. Would recommend a walk to Ben Y Vrackie, straight from the door, we were lucky with fabulous weather for late October "

October 2024

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"Hi Bea & the team, We really enjoyed the holiday, so much so that we have booked it again for next year, as you will know. The set up was great for us and our friends and their dogs. "

October 2024

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"A lovely, cosy cottage for 2 adults and 2 teenagers. It was clean, with everything we needed and lovely comfortable beds. We could walk into Pitlochry in 7 mins and there’s a lovely Inn next door serving great food. Auld Smiddy Cottage was a perfect base to explore this lovely part of Scotland. "

August 2024

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"We had a great stay. The house is perfectly placed with a good pub next door and easy access to walks in the mountains or into the town. Overall, highly recommended and we will definitely want to come back again. "

August 2024

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"Beautiful, cosy cottage. We loved the location next to the Inn/Pub. The walk into town was nice and didn’t take too long. The walk back up was a little harder :) Loved our stay and wish we’d stayed longer. "

July 2024

Auld Smiddy Cottage, Pitlochry ↗

"This was a fantastic place , Auld Smiddy Cottage! The five of us all give it very high marks. The location was super, walking distance to Pitlochry. However, quieter than being closer to town. All the rooms are very well appointed. We did not lack for anything, in the public rooms as well as the bedrooms. Had we stayed longer we would have taken advantage of the lovely back garden area. All in all I highly recommend this wonderful cottage. "

July 2024

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This was our second visit to The Cow Shed and as soon as we arrived and looked out at the stunning views we felt relaxed. Steve and Kirsty are so welcoming and have thought of everything to make the place feel like home. It's spotless, cosy and in the best location. We visited Ben Nevis but chose to stay locally for the remainder of our stay, never wanting to go far because we couldn't wait to return to this beautiful holiday home and relax. We cannot wait to visit again


March 2026
Perfection! The Cow Shed is definitely a five-star accommodation with a beautiful pastoral view of mountains and sheep. The cottage itself was immaculate and of very high quality. My husband and I are very picky about cleanliness and peace and quiet, and the Cow Shed was perfect in this regard plus extremely beautiful, comfortable, and cozy. It is a perfect base for spending time in the Perthshire area and for taking longer day trips with the perk of returning to the Cow Shed for a relaxing evening. We were a party of four and rented both Cow Shed and Cow Shed 2 and would return in a heartbeat!


August 2026
What a fantastic cottage, felt just like home! Everything you need in a cottage has been provided for a comfortable, relaxed stay.


April 2026