ISLA

Isla was the first. She arrived in the summer of 2021, and she’s south-facing, so you catch the sun from morning to last light on a good Scottish day. There’s a big window that makes the most of it, with the fields and the Sidlaw Hills doing the rest.

Inside, the arched ceiling makes it feel bigger the second you walk in. We research our beds thoroughly, so all of ours are amazingly comfy, and Isla has a king size. There’s also a four-seater sofa to properly sprawl on. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, coffee machine, and everything you need to cook well if the mood takes you. The ensuite shower and heated towel rail are there for when you’re ready to face the day. If dinner out sounds more appealing, Blairgowrie is two and a half miles up the road with restaurants and takeaways, and you’ll find our recommendations in the Guide Information folder.

The hot tub sits at the far end of the cabin behind its own privacy screening. The fire pit is stocked and ready, with marshmallows, toasting forks, logs and kindling all waiting for you. Your robes and slippers are there when you arrive, and the Smart TV can be watched from the sofa or from bed, which was a very deliberate decision on our part.

If you’re lucky enough to catch a clear night, star gazing here is ideal, no light pollution. Grab the marshmallows, get the fire pit going, and don’t be surprised if the Smart TV never gets switched on.

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