The Retreat Cottages - Auchterarder

Chelsea L.

In November this year my youngest sister and I took our parents from Perth, Western Australia for their final visit to Scotland to say goodbye to our close family and friends.

We stayed at Lisa & Jamie’s Woodland Retreat Cottage and what a treat it was! We arrived to a roaring fire, very welcoming hosts and the beautiful sounds of the bagpipes played by Lisa’s nephew.
The cottage and surrounds are quiet and peaceful and we delighted in all that nature had to offer – squirrels, deer, rabbits and an incredible array of bird life, simply spectacular!
The accommodation was fabulous, bedrooms were very spacious, bathrooms immaculate, and the family and living areas were incredibly warm and comfy. The hosts had thought of everything from the deluxe toiletries and scented candles to the entertainment systems. The bikes and mapped walking trails enabled us to fully appreciate the beautiful countryside.
I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
I’ll certainly be bringing my own family back here very soon.

Jamie & Chelsea

Sheila R.

I have just returned from a wonderful three night stay with two of my friends at the Woodland Retreat. We are all busy Mums and were looking for a weekend of luxury to celebrate a 40th birthday. The Woodland Retreat was the perfect house - gorgeous inside with everything you needed and more! It had the comfiest bed I've ever slept in! The hot tub in the secluded garden was amazing, just what we needed to relax (it even has a shelf for your fizz/wine/gin)! The owners Lisa and Jamie were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The welcome pack of delicious food, coffee and fresh flowers was a lovely touch. The house is not too far from Gleneagles Hotel where we enjoyed afternoon tea. The house has beautiful gardens and surroundings with many scenic walks on your doorstep. There is a tennis court nearby that you can use and there are 2 bikes available for use as well. It is the perfect location for a group of Mums to get away from it all. It would also be a wonderful place to take my husband for a romantic break. Thank you Lisa and Jamie, I will be back.

Charlotte G.

Having stayed here twice now I can truly say the woodland retreat is a wonderful cottage. With your closest neighbours the local wild life and the daily treat of all the colourful birds that visit the garden it can turn anyone into a bird watcher. Unwinding at dusk in the hot tub watching deer in the woods or one of the cheeky red squirrels dashing past you can really turn your back on the noise of urban life. The interior of the cottage is just gorgeous, well thought of and tasteful. With the wood burner it is nice and cosy in the evening, perfect for snuggling up with your other half....or a good book! The welcome you receive is second to none from the warmth and friendliness of Lisa or Jamie to the selection of Scottish goodies. I only live an hour away but it it is a world away for me and a special treat on my doorstep so to speak!

Ayesha R.

We’ve been repeat customers to the retreat cottages for a few years now. This was our first time at the woodland retreat and it was just as fabulous as the other cottage! Beautiful surroundings, a fabulous new hot tub and every possible amenity you can think of available! Lisa is a great host as always and we will be returning customers once again. Book to stay here, you won’t regret it !!

phil M.

Ive been coming to Scotland to spend time with my son for 10 years now and this is the best cottage I've ever rented. It's not the cheapest, but it certainly the most spectacular. I've rented it to spend Christmas with my boy for 3 years running and intend to keep that going. Lisa is the most attentive host you will find and everything about the cottage and the experience is 5*.

mark C.

A wonderful cottage retreat for couples and families alike. Highly recommended to stay here. Both Jamie and Lisa had thought of everything to make our stay as wonderful as it could be. Everything you could want and more was supplied for you. From the logs for the hot tub, a welcome pack of food and essentials filled with quality fresh produce from the local farm and high quality toiletries , every utensil, dish, plate, cooking pots, board games, DVD player, flat screen TV... the lot. Everything planned out for you before you arrive. A great little cottage that is just enough out of the way to be quiet and local enough for most amenities to be a 10 min drive away at the most. A recommended place to stay for couples and families alike. This gets a 5 star rating from the Churches Family, thank you Both 🙂

Teri H.

Date of Stay 25 September 2017

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at the Woodland Retreat. My sister and I were born in the Auchterarder area and love coming back to visit. The Woodland Retreat is the best property that we have found in the area. It is an immaculate 5 star property in a very private location with lovely big beech trees and great views. The house is beautiful inside and Lisa, the owner, has thought of everything that you could wish for down to fluffy bathrobes and slippers! The garden is large and sheltered and is a brilliant place to see the sun setting and spot all sorts of different birds whilst having a morning coffee (from the fab nespresso machine) or a glass of wine in the evening.. total relaxation! We went on great walks through the woodlands to the Roman Signal stations and also enjoyed our walk along the banks of the river Earn where we saw swans, lots of different types of duck and geese. There is a great tennis court close by (racquets and balls are supplied) and it has an amazing view over Strathearn. Three grazing horses and fancy chickens in the surrounding paddock added to the rural idyll! There is a great local farm shop and a good choice of restaurants so The Woodland is definitely a 10 out of 10 for us. We always have the best time and are already booked in for next year.

Catherine L.

We spent four days/three nights in Woodland Cottage near Auchterarder and we could not have wished for anywhere better to stay. From the moment of a warm and welcoming arrival to the fond farewell, Lisa and her husband were wonderful. The cottage itself is immaculate and in the time we spent there, we could not think of one thing we needed that was not already in place. And as for the location ..... well Perthshire is glorious at any time of the year!