Escape to the Country:
In spring 2020 we noticed a small farm for sale in Perthshire and decided to go and have a look - just for fun. A few months later we left our home in Edinburgh (where we had been living for 24 years) and have been in our wellies and overalls ever since! Fiona is the animal farmer and Ewan is the toolbox and machinery farmer.
There are lots of things to see and do on the farm. Some guests love to get involved, others enjoy watching and wandering, and others still give us a wave as they leave for the day to visit family, friends, local attractions, a special event, or an away from home work assignment.
All are welcome!
Fiona & Ewan
Helpful Information:
■ Accommodation for 7 or 4 guests (11 total) in two separate (adjacent) holiday homes.
■ Children are welcome.
■ Pets are welcome subject to request and authorisation (see "Pet Policy" below).
■ Vehicles can be parked directly outside the accommodation for loading/unloading.
■ The farm has 2 electric vehicle charge points.
■ Cots, high-chairs and stair-gates available upon request (Steading and Studio only).
■ All bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms.
■ Shared utility room/boot room.
Our Location in Strathearn:
We are located on the South side of Strathearn with exceptional open views to the North. Strathern lies to the West of Perth towards Stirling. With easy access to the A9, and yet tucked away in unspoilt countryside, guests are able to enjoy the best of both worlds!
Dunning Conservation Village (1 mile):
Local Nisa shop:
Well stocked with most things you may need. Opening hours: 6am to 9pm except Sundays 7am to 6pm. They have a post office open from 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday.
Kirkstyle Inn:
Excellent local pub. To book a table call: 01764 684 248. Serving coffee and home baking Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 4pm. They take lunch and dinner bookings Tuesday through Sunday 12md – late. Mondays from 5pm.
Golf Course:
Open to visitors please call: 01764 684 747 Play Park: There is a small children's play park in Dunning.
Leadketty Fruit Farm:
Excellent strawberries and raspberries 1 mile beyond Dunning towards the A9.
Local Walks:
Dunning Burn:
There is a path beside Dunning burn that is lovely to walk up, it is steep and often muddy in places so appropriate footwear needed.
Other Local Walks:
Our holiday accommodation includes maps, and full details of other local walks.
Local Visitor Attractions:
■ Perth Museum and Scone Palace.
■ The Hermitage, Dunkeld and Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre.
■ The Trossachs and Loch Tay.
■ Bannockburn, The Wallace Monument, Dunblane Cathedral and Stirling Castle.
■ Discovery Point and the V & A Museum, Dundee.
■ The Old Course, University, Cathedral and Castle, St Andrews.
■ Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo.
■ The Kelpies, Helix Park, Falkirk.
■ The Japanese Gardens at Cowden and Drummond Castle Gardens, Crieff.
Getting to Us:
By road from the West:
■ Follow the A9 towards Perth and come off at the Dunning exit.
■ In the centre of Dunning, take the B934 towards "Yetts O'Muckhart".
■ Pitmeadow Farm is just over 1 mile up up the hill. You will pass Simon Howie and Kippen House. Pitmeadow Farm is the next entrance on the right after Kippen House.
By road from the East:
■ Follow the A9 towards Stirling and come off at the Dunning exit.
■ As per above.
By road from the South via narrow country roads (fastest route):
■ Follow the M90 towards Perth and come off at the Kinross exit (Junction 6).
■ Follow the A977 west towards Drum.
■ Immediately on arriving in Drum take the small road on your right towards Yetts O'Muckhart.
■ At the end of the road turn left onto the A91 towards Yetts O'Muckhart and Dollar.
■ At the next junction turn right and back on yourself to join the A823 towards Glendevon.
■ After 200 yards turn right again onto the B934 towards Dunning.
■ Follow the B934 through the glen for approximately 6 miles. Pitmeadow Farm is the first entrance on the left after the large domestic wind turbine on the left, and the light green iron gates on the right.
By road from the South via Bridge of Earn (easier route):
■ Follow the M90 towards Perth and come off at the Bridge of Earn exit (Junction 9).
■ In the middle of Bridge of Earn take the B935 west towards Forgandenny and Dunning.
■ Continue to Dunning on the B935.
■ In the centre of Dunning, take the B934 towards Yetts O'Muckhart.
■ Pitmeadow Farm is just over 1 mile up up the hill. You will pass Simon Howie and Kippen House. Pitmeadow Farm is the next entrance on the right after Kippen House.
By rail:
■ Pitmeadow Farm is 15 minutes from Gleneagles Railway Station, and 20 minutes from Perth Railway Station by car.
By air:
■ Pitmeadow Farm is 55 minutes from Edinburgh Airport by car.
Reservation and Payment:
In the case of a reservation for a future period, unless otherwise agreed, Pitmeadow requires the customer to pay 50% of the full amount due to confirm the booking. The remaining 50% is due on or before the first day of arrival and overnight stay.
The customer has the right to cancel their booking and receive a full refund at any point up to 5 days before the agreed arrival date. Thereafter no refunds shall be repaid to the Customer by Pitmeadow.
Failure to pay the amount due within the above terms will result in the forfeiture of the reservation, without the need for any communication from Pitmeadow.
Pet Policy:
■ Pets are welcome on the farm, but we do need to know at the point of booking exactly who and what is coming!
■ Steading = max 2 pets; Studio = max 1 pet.
■ Have you already paid for your pet(s)? Pet charge = £20/pet/visit.
■ Please do not leave pets unattended at any time.
■ Please consider future guests, who may suffer from allergic reactions, etc when managing your pet indoors. Please just ask if you need anything and we will try to help.
■ We have one particularly well trained regular visitor, who has no interest in chasing or supervising other animals whatsoever. If you are in the least unsure, your pet must be restrained and managed outdoors at all times.
■ Please collect all dog fouling. The shed next to the garage has a bin just inside the door.
■ Please consider your pets' effect on other guests at all times.
House Rules:
■ No smoking/vaping inside or adjacent to working area/storage areas/areas occupied by animals.
■ Parties and/or behaviour that threaten the tranquility of other guests, the owners, visitors or the local neighbourhood is strictly prohibited.
■ The premises, facilities, equipment, furniture and decoration may be used for the sole purposes of holiday accommodation only.
■ Considerate noise levels are required between 22:00 and 08:00 hrs.
■ You will be given a fully furnished and equipped holiday home. On the day of departure, the guest undertakes and agrees to leave the accommodation in the same condition and state in which it was delivered. Any damage to, furniture, construction elements, decoration, or dirt beyond what is reasonable, will be considered "Damage to the Property". These damages may lead to additional costs.
■ You are advised to lock the door whenever you leave the holiday home. Pitmeadow Farm is not responsible in the case of theft or loss of personal belongings. Also during your stay you will be responsible for the use and conservation of the keys to your holiday home. Loss of keys may lead to additional costs.
■ Objects left in the holiday home are kept for a period of 15 days. By accepting our Registration/Check-In Terms and Conditions, you agree to act responsibility and respect our House Rules, this responsibility being extensible and mandatory for all accompanying persons. Said responsibilities include, but are not limited to: any/all damage that may be caused during your stay, the veracity of the data provided when making the reservation, and the payment method used for the rental of the holiday property and/or any applicable fines which may be charged.
