Two Self Catering Holiday Cottages on Water, In Lochearnhead Village
Within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park of Scotland
*Luxury Briar Steading (sleeps 1-4) - Short Term Let Licence Number: ST00072F
*Pet Friendly Little Briar Cottage (sleeps 1-3 + 1-2 pets) -Short Term Let Licence Number: ST00073F
Translate Briar Cottages Lochearnhead website here. Traducir? Truduire? Übersetzen? Vertalen
Holiday bookings are usually for 7 nights unless advertised.
See Pricing, Availability on the Book Cottages Contact page here.
Book now to secure your favourite 2025 dates! #Bookdirectwithowners Kim and Fraser
See Pricing, Availability on the Book Cottages Contact page here.
Book now to secure your favourite 2025 dates! #Bookdirectwithowners Kim and Fraser
Fiery January sunset, garden Loch Earn
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November sunset from the garden on Loch Earn
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Special occasion celebrations #romance #romanticholidays
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Giant thistle in the garden - A perfect spot for anniversary, engagement, wedding, family and special birthday celebration photographs. #Romantic
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Briar Steading luxury lounge and view of Loch Earn
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Little Briar compact kitchen
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Spring 2024 is not so far away. Nights are getting lighter
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Pet friendly Little Briar Cottage . Autumn view -WOWf
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Pet friendly Cottage for Christmas 2024? Book Little Briar NOW 07917 416 497
Stan plays Rudolph in snow Loch Earn, Briar Cottages garden at Christmas, Lochearnhead
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Winter wonderland Loch Earn.
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Petanque
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Putting
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Paddleboard launching
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Trout Fishing
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World Travel & Tourism Council
Safe Travels stamp
5 Bubble rated on TripAdvisor
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A Warm Scottish Welcome Awaits You
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Briar Cottages Welcomes Cyclists
Member of The Association of Self Caterers
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Burnt orange Ben Our behind Stan on Loch Earn - cottages on water
Cockerel View from the Petanque Piste, Briar Cottages, Lochearnhead
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Great spot for open water swimming and paddle boarding or fishing - Briar Cottages garden on Loch Earn
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Fizz celebration at Norman's View, top of the rear garden picnic spot at Briar Cottages Loch Earn
Looking for a lochside holiday cottage on Loch Earn? Click for updated availability
- Briar Steading Luxury 2 bedroom cottage sleeps 4 (plus cot) in a King and Twin with two en-suites
- Pet friendly Little Briar 2 bedroom cottage sleeps 3 in a Double + Single.shared bathroom + 1-2 dogs
Holidays 2024? Secure a self catering week NOW with a 20% deposit
"More than just self catering"
On site trout fishing in season, petanque, fun putting, art installations, stile to off road walkway, two mooring buoys, steel jetty and slipway for open water swimming, paddleboard and small boat launching. Visit our See and Do page for other area activities.
Whether you are looking for a pet free luxury self catering holiday or a pet friendly cottage to get away in Scotland, we (Kim and Fraser Proven ) look forward to showing you around Briar Cottages in Lochearnhead. Please ask any questions about our lochside luxury cottage and European Award winning dog friendly cottage as well as, where to eat, things to do, directions, cottage availability, how to book and anything else that will help in relation to your holiday planning for our self catering cottages in Lochearnhead and the surrounding area.
We look forward to welcoming you to Briar Cottages on Loch Earn in Lochearnhead village, where Perthshire meets rural Stirling in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, only 60 miles from Edinburgh and Glasgow, 40 miles from Perth and 26 miles from Stirling. Enjoy ever changing loch and mountain views and all inclusive use of our loch garden, jetty and slipway for putting, petanque, boating, kayaking, open water swimming, paddle boarding and free trout fishing in season. Play 6 flag fun putting on the lawn and petanque on a purpose built piste with boules and cochonnet (jack) supplied. Sledge from the rear garden slope in snow or head to the ski slopes at Glencoe in 45 minutes. Visiting golfers will enjoy St Fillans Golf course and its welcoming members.
Whether you are looking for a luxury holiday cottage with fishing, romantic loch-side cottage views, pet friendly self catering, a cottage with paddle board and swimming access, a central base for touring Scotland and the Highlands or a luxury cottage to relax in, Briar Cottages tick a lot of boxes for people and pets. We know that the doggy run around space, proximity to the loch and pet friendly pubs appeal to many of our dog owner guests. Guests who prefer a pet free non animal environment, whether due to allergies or choice, should choose Briar Steading.
Countryside air and stunning views are said to be good for mental health, relaxation and recuperation. There has never been a better time to consider our cottages if you like to be beside a loch, close to off road walking paths, forests, Munro's, water sports hire, golf and an award winning art trail. 68% of bookings for Briar Steading are guests returning for the 2nd to 11th time and we attract 45% repeat visitors in dog friendly Little Briar cottage. Check out our review pages across different sites to find out what previous guests have experienced, why many choose to come back and if what we offer matches your preferences and the things that you value on holiday.
Ask questions that are important to you when choosing a holiday that you value
- Do you or your pets like to wild swim on holiday? Briar Cottages offers access to Loch Earn from its slipway, loch front garden and jetty for open water swimming enthusiasts. Guests can help themselves, though we do advise everyone to read the Loch Earn Safety code leaflet provided by The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
- How deep is Loch Earn? Average depth 138ft (42m), Maximum depth 287ft (87m), Length approx. 10 miles (c 16 kilometres)
- How is the air quality in Lochearnhead. In accordance with W.H.O guidelines, Briar Cottages on Loch Earn is rated zero for air pollution, making it amongst the freshest air venues in the world, See here https://addresspollution.org/results/77f77fe8-12f6-4302-9f75-e6dc298b94c8
- Are you looking for a truly pet friendly cottage with secure fencing? Little Briar Cottage has a patio with fencing and gates giving pets the freedom to be outdoors safely. The patio has pet drinking bowls, toys and a water hose. The extended gardens offer a run around rear paddock and splash in stream and the garden stile gives access to an old railway walk way to the rear.
- Looking for Best Pet friendly Cottage in Scotland? We did enter and win Best Holiday Home in Europe in 2019 if that helps.
- Do you enjoy watersports and fishing? Briar Cottages has a garden on the banks of Loch Earn. The advantage is that guests can bring their own fishing rods, kayaks, small boats and paddleboards and launch at their own leisure. There are also two mooring buoys and plenty of space for trailers. We are lucky to have the Loch Earn Wakeschool teaching waterskiing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding and single or double kayaking, only 150 metres from the garden gates. They also supply wetsuits and life jackets and do ringo rides in summer. They are generally open between April and October. Travel 6.5. miles East Loch Earn, near St Fillans Golf Club and you will discover electric surfboards that travel up to 30mph. Visit our see and do pages for contact details as you are advised to book in advance.
- Are you allergic to pets or anything else? Briar Steading has never had any pets inside. Talk to us about pet or other allergies. We can adjust cleaning materials if there are concerns. We are not allergy experts however we can only offer to assist if we listen and understand your needs.
- Do you enjoy experiencing local food and drink and eating out? We enjoy keeping up to date with new food and drink products, local suppliers and a range of restaurants and cafes in the area. See our food and drink pages for information and links or simply ask us for recommendations from take aways and simple fayre to bistros and luxury foodie dining.
- Are you In to cycling, horse riding, golf, Munro's, walking or other outdoor sports? You have found a great base if you love the great outdoors. We are happy to guide you on outdoor activities and venues. We can point you in the right direction. DIscover helpful maps, leaflets and booklets in the cottages. We know the locals that run the golf club, the fishing boat hire, the wildlife walks, the water sports and cycle hire so do ask us if you need assistance or guidance. Briar Cottages displays "Welcome Plus" status to assist cyclists
- Need to work on holiday, stay in contact with family and easily locate things to do and places to eat? Our WiFi is hard wired in to the cottages. Let us reassure you that reinforced cables go from the BT smart hub at Briar Cottage all the way in to Little Briar and Briar Steading cottages. We know because we dug the trenches ourselves! So the infinity broadband WiFi offers a consistent reliable signal.
- Do you enjoy discovering art, history or folklore? There are so many stories to discover from many centuries. Doing some on line local history research of maps and facts surrounding Loch Earn might point you to places off the beaten track. Our cottages are on the BLiSS art trail of quirky installations and sculptures with stories. We can point you to galleries, antique centres, sculptors and horn carvers for interesting art filled days out. Or ask us about tour operators that can take you on fact filled journeys.
- Need inspiration for driving days out from Loch Earn? Plan your own journeys on line or ask us. We have good knowledge of places to visit from all directions leaving Briar Cottages. Let us know if you want to go shopping or drive into the mountains of Glencoe, see castles or experience a whisky distillery. Do you want to have an easy day trip to other cities and towns, visit the sea-side, take in major lochs in the first National Park? We have experience of the safari park, Landrover wildlife safaris and animal farms.
- Do you require disabled friendly accommodation access? Please note that our cottages are not set up for disabled needs due to the 40 degree short sloping drive up to the cottage. Having said that, we have welcomed guests of varying abilites supported by family and friends. Briar Steading is spacious with a ramp to access and a walk in wet shower room. Talk to us about your needs and we will readily share what we can offer.
- Are you considering a small, scenic intimate wedding around Loch Earn. You can have a humanist wedding on the grounds of Briar Cottages or renew your marriage vows as others have done here. The total number can only be the maximum number of guests in the cottages which is 7. Simply book one or both cottages and let us know. Arrange a humanist to marry you in the grounds or loch garden. We had the honour of being witnesses at a marriage here. Five couples have had intimate weddings, 1 renewed a marriage vow and another got engaged under our thistle sculpture. You might consider getting married at Briar Cottages and then celebrating in one of the local hotels. If you prefer to stay with us and have your wedding elsewhere we can recommend local venues, churches and hotels. Get in touch if we can assist. Wedding photographs are guaranteed to be scenic with Loch Earn, Edinample Castle, Stuc A Chroin and Glenample, our giant thistle sculpture and Stan The Stag as options for the backdrop
- What other questions do you have that will assist you in making a memorable holiday at Briar Cottages in and around Lochearnhead? If you have additional questions and can not find the answers on our website, please ask us. If we can not answer, we know a lot of people that may be able to help.
Briar Cottages in Lochearnhead Are Available to Book All Year Round
Choose spacious luxury cottage Briar Steading (sleeps 4) or charming pet friendly Little Briar cottage (sleeps 3 plus 1-2 pets). Both holiday cottages offer romantic views south over Loch Earn to Stuc A Chroin Munro, Glen Ample and Edinample Castle.
Browse previous Briar Cottages guest TripAdvisor reviews, advice and photographs. Get in touch to book our Lochearnhead holiday cottages and see what is available here.
Briar Cottages lies 200m from 2 pet friendly hotels. See additional places to eat and drink and things to do around Loch Earn.
Book Briar Cottages in Scotland for special occasion self catering holiday weeks and short breaks. Pet friendly? Romantic? School holidays? Special birthdays? Easter? Anniversary's? Engagement's, Highland Games Lochearnhead? Christmas? New Year? Contact Kim to secure accommodation for your favourite and special holiday dates or local events: Tel Kim 07917 416 497 or 00 44 (0)1567 830 443
Briar Cottages are open all year round for holiday weeks and occasionally short breaks from 3 nights when advertised. There are many reasons to choose a luxury self catering break on Loch Earn whether winter, spring, summer or autumn. We are surrounded by naturally beautiful terrain and memorable seasonal hues. Bring your camera if you enjoy capturing stunning images. Witness beautiful star, moon and skyscapes and moods that evolve with the weather conditions all day from sun rise to moon set. Experience the wonders of seasonal wildlife plus all year round regional events and outdoor activities. Consider our holiday cottages for special occasions like birthdays, wedding accommodation, anniversaries and romantic breaks.. We are flexible on the start day of the week, so please choose any day to suit your plans.
Each holiday cottage sits within its own landscaped area with ornamental furniture and barbecues. Guests can enjoy the stunning views by the stream from the top of the paddock near the disbanded Lochearnhead to Comrie railway walkway as well as the 250ft loch garden on the banks of Loch Earn just 50 metres from the cottages. The loch garden offers a slipway, moorings, jetty, petanque, putting and picnic tables. Launching and mooring a small boat is all inclusive plus guests can fish for trout from the loch garden without a permit, between March 15 and October 6th.
Throughout the year the gardens are visited by deer, oyster catchers, red squirrels, mallard ducklings and other fascinating wildlife and birds of prey. Osprey pairs fish near our loch garden all summer long. Guests have witnessed otters, red kite's, sea eagles and golden eagles in the area too.
Choose spacious luxury cottage Briar Steading (sleeps 4) or charming pet friendly Little Briar cottage (sleeps 3 plus 1-2 pets). Both holiday cottages offer romantic views south over Loch Earn to Stuc A Chroin Munro, Glen Ample and Edinample Castle.
Browse previous Briar Cottages guest TripAdvisor reviews, advice and photographs. Get in touch to book our Lochearnhead holiday cottages and see what is available here.
Briar Cottages lies 200m from 2 pet friendly hotels. See additional places to eat and drink and things to do around Loch Earn.
Book Briar Cottages in Scotland for special occasion self catering holiday weeks and short breaks. Pet friendly? Romantic? School holidays? Special birthdays? Easter? Anniversary's? Engagement's, Highland Games Lochearnhead? Christmas? New Year? Contact Kim to secure accommodation for your favourite and special holiday dates or local events: Tel Kim 07917 416 497 or 00 44 (0)1567 830 443
Briar Cottages are open all year round for holiday weeks and occasionally short breaks from 3 nights when advertised. There are many reasons to choose a luxury self catering break on Loch Earn whether winter, spring, summer or autumn. We are surrounded by naturally beautiful terrain and memorable seasonal hues. Bring your camera if you enjoy capturing stunning images. Witness beautiful star, moon and skyscapes and moods that evolve with the weather conditions all day from sun rise to moon set. Experience the wonders of seasonal wildlife plus all year round regional events and outdoor activities. Consider our holiday cottages for special occasions like birthdays, wedding accommodation, anniversaries and romantic breaks.. We are flexible on the start day of the week, so please choose any day to suit your plans.
Each holiday cottage sits within its own landscaped area with ornamental furniture and barbecues. Guests can enjoy the stunning views by the stream from the top of the paddock near the disbanded Lochearnhead to Comrie railway walkway as well as the 250ft loch garden on the banks of Loch Earn just 50 metres from the cottages. The loch garden offers a slipway, moorings, jetty, petanque, putting and picnic tables. Launching and mooring a small boat is all inclusive plus guests can fish for trout from the loch garden without a permit, between March 15 and October 6th.
Throughout the year the gardens are visited by deer, oyster catchers, red squirrels, mallard ducklings and other fascinating wildlife and birds of prey. Osprey pairs fish near our loch garden all summer long. Guests have witnessed otters, red kite's, sea eagles and golden eagles in the area too.
Briar Cottages in The Media
Ramsay MacMahon films for BBC Alba at Briar Cottages.
In July 2020, Kim was interviewed by Ramsay MacMahon for the BBC Alba Mach A Seo outdoors programme by Caledonian TV. Kim chats about the BLiSS trail installations at Briar Cottages and other locations. The programme featured other area stories and personalities surrounding local villages off the A84.
In October Briar Cottages was visited by the writer of and lead actress in a series of short films. Cavendish is a fictitious Scottish school. The story so far has great potential for a drama series or film. Read my blog about its creator Maddy Bryce and the "shooting" of our Stan The Stag.
A busy month! A representative of BBC radio 4, Farming Today, popped in to ask about the effects of Covid 19 government restrictions on our self catering accommodation business, particularly in relation to guests that come to stalk in autumn and winter months. The programme covering deer management, aired on November 11th.
In October Briar Cottages was visited by the writer of and lead actress in a series of short films. Cavendish is a fictitious Scottish school. The story so far has great potential for a drama series or film. Read my blog about its creator Maddy Bryce and the "shooting" of our Stan The Stag.
A busy month! A representative of BBC radio 4, Farming Today, popped in to ask about the effects of Covid 19 government restrictions on our self catering accommodation business, particularly in relation to guests that come to stalk in autumn and winter months. The programme covering deer management, aired on November 11th.
Maddy Bryce poses as Gracie Bennett while shooting for Cavendish at Briar Cottages, Lochearnhead
Spring at Briar Cottages, Lochearnhead? Book Now!
Blawn Wi The Wind sculpture by Kev Paxton in Briar Cottages garden Loch Earn on the award winning BLiSS trail
Trout fishing season 15 March to 6 October
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Stan at Briar Cottages Loch Earn in Spring with daffodils, Lochearnhead, Scotland
Norman admires Spring views over Loch Earn from the rear garden paddock
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STOP PRESS:
- 2025 dates are now available to book. See our price and availability page here https://www.stayatbriar.co.uk/book-cottages-contact.html
- 2024? You can now search Airbnb Lochearnhead to find Briar Steading if you want an instant booking option from other countries. NB: Only luxury Briar Steading Lochearnhead is available via Airbnb.
- The Provens were awarded "Welcome Plus" status by Loch Lomond and Trossachs Countryside Trust in April 2023 and are able to share route maps, a maintenance kit, e-bike charging station and other information with cycling guests. Visit See and Do, Cycling to discover Sustrans NCR7 and more.
- WOW! 30 mph Electric Surfboards for hire east Loch Earn - More on our see and do page
- Kim's local food and drink shop recommendations for savouring and take home gifts
- Kim's Where to Eat and takeaway guide around Loch Earn
- Briar Cottages Covid 19 booking guarantee is still in operation as of April 2022
- Water sports activities and handsome men around Loch Earn!
- January 2022: New kitchen fitted in Little Briar Cottage January 2022 with a 50;50 fridge freezer, mini dishwasher and integrated microwave.
- Nov 2021: Little Briar kitchen removed
- July 2021 Nutty Tandemers visit Briar Cottages in tandem
- Great news- 2 new watersports businesses have opened. See Loch Earn Wake School and Roll Outdoors who also hire out bikes and e-bike
- June 2021 - New Loch Earn Code of Conduct helpful guide for water sports and visitors
- Aprll 2021 -See Briar Cottage garden on the TV, Kim interviewed at 29.29 minutes in.
- Feb 2021 New secure slabbed deck, fence and gates replaces the old at Little Briar Cottage
- BBC Radio 4 Farming Today - Kim Proven from Briar Cottages Lochearnhead and Mike Holliday from Glenample Estates were talking about the effect of Covid 19 on Deer Stalking Tourism - interviewer Richard Baynes, November 2020 at 5 minutes into the programme
- Filming for Cavendish at Briar Cottages on Lochearnhead
- Loch Earn Wildlife Watch to take place at Briar Cottages 17th May Strathearn Herald February
- Briar Cottages receives 10 out of 10 recognition of Excellence certificate from Hotels Combined in January 2020
- Little Briar Cottage announced WINNER in Best Pet Holiday Home in Europe
- Briar Cottages has just been awarded TripAdvisor 2019, 5 bubble certificate of excellence
- New BLiSS trail sculpture Photo of LETi chair Kim Proven with blacksmith artist Kev Paxton
- Lochearnhead and BLiSS trail villages news article by renowned Scottish travel writer
- Editors pick for BBC WeatherWatchers Dec 16 2018 is our thistle sculpture Loch Earn!
- Thistle sculpture Loch Earn on BBC Countryfile weather
- Stan The Stag on STV news
- Reviews for Briar Cottages Lochearnhead
- Little Briar reached the top 8 in Best Pet Holiday Home Europe Awards 2018 and WON in 2019
- Briar Cottages won the 2018 Recognition of Excellence certificate with a 10 out of 10 rating from Hotels Combined. "You are now representing the top 3% of accommodation worldwide for Customer Satisfaction." said UK Awards Program Manager Evelyn Taylor
Bird house and feeder by Kev Paxton
Wedding Day at Briar Cottages
Humanist wedding by Mary Wallace - Briar Cottages garden on Loch Earn
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Wedding Day BLiSS
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Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Slater who were married in Briar Cottages garden on Loch Earn by humanist Mary Wallace. Martin and Karen have stayed in Little Briar with their pets over several years. They wanted a simple wedding in a stunning location and could think of no better place than beside Stan The Stag in our garden on the banks of Loch Earn. Entering into the spirit of Scotland, Martin wore a kilt and the couple opted for a celtic hand fasting ceremony. We were delighted to witness the event and toast the couple with fizz and cake made by Karen. The couple finished off the day with dinner at the Clachan Cottage Hotel and relaxed for the next few days with their pets before heading south for a party with family and friends.
Anyone can organise a humanist wedding at Briar Cottages while staying here if the wedding is private and for no more than the number of guests in the cottages. We have now witnessed 8 couples getting married, 1 engagement and I renewing of vows. I am sure you will agree that the location has romantic charm and stunning views. We can also recommend local, small wedding venues if you simply want to stay here.
Anyone can organise a humanist wedding at Briar Cottages while staying here if the wedding is private and for no more than the number of guests in the cottages. We have now witnessed 8 couples getting married, 1 engagement and I renewing of vows. I am sure you will agree that the location has romantic charm and stunning views. We can also recommend local, small wedding venues if you simply want to stay here.
Romantic Proposal - Couple Get Engaged at Briar Cottages
Couple get engaged in Briar Cottages garden on Loch Earn and share a kiss for the camera the next morning
How romantic! When Fraser C booked Briar Steading for Natalie's 25th birthday, he did not share where he was taking her and lovingly blindfolded her for the last few miles. She was delighted with his choice of venue and accommodation at luxury Briar Steading, however more surprises were to follow. First of all her mum and dad were hiding in the walk in wet shower room ready to give her surprise number two before joining the 25th birthday celebrations. Natalie's tears of joy did not stop there. Fraser C sneaked out to place an engagement ring on "Blawn Wi The Wind" thistles sculpture in the loch garden, which lights up against the dark skies at night. On returning from dinner at MHOR84 restaurant he pointed to something shining on the sculpture and insisted that Natalie helped to investigate. When close enough he picked up the box, got down on one knee and proposed. Thank goodness Natalie said yes. A lot of excitement for one weekend. Natalie will not forget her 25th birthday easily. NEWS UPDATE The lovely couple got married on 11th August 2018 and booked another romantic cottage break.💕🥂
Romantic Getaway? Book Briar Cottages in a romantic lochside location for engagements and anniversaries
Romantic Getaway? Book Briar Cottages in a romantic lochside location for engagements and anniversaries
STOP PRESS:
- Google updates for Briar holiday cottages Lochearnhead Scotland
- Briar Cottages has been awarded Hotels Combined's 10 out of 10 Recognition of excellence certificate 2020
- Little Briar has a top 8 in EUROPE finalist certificate from Best Pet holiday home EUROPE Awards
- Briar Cottages has just been awarded a 2018 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor
- Loch Earn Tourism Information group wins National Final Scottish Thistle Award trophy for Innovation
- Briar Cottages luxury Spring Break Reader Offer in The Scots Magazine - with Stan Stag
- Superfast broadband now in both cottages routed via BT Smart Hub with BT Infinity
- Loch Earn Tourism Information wins Innovation In Tourism award at regional Scottish Thistle Awards for BLiSS trail art installations 2017 - See 3 of the art works in Briar Cottages loch garden.
- Stan The Stag Lochearnhead was on BBC The One Show on November 1st 2017
- Little Briar Cottage finalist certificate for Best Pet Holiday Home in Holiday Home Europe Awards 2017
- Kim received Regional Tourism Ambassador finalist certificate at the regional Scottish Thistle Awards as joint runner up in the top 3. nominated by the CEO of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park for services to tourism
- Did you know? The metal artist who made Briar Cottages garden thistles "Blawn Wi The Wind" on the #BLiSS trail is non other than Kev Paxton, one of the creative stars on BBC Money For Nothing
2020 Recognition of Excellence Award -Briar Cottages
Certificate of Excellence 2019
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
2017 Certificate of Excellence -5 out of 5 bubble rating
Visit Scottish NATIONAL Thistle Award Winning
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LETi's Thistle Award sponsored by GeoTourist
Scottish Thistle Award Winners: Kim picked up her local tourism group teams winning trophy for "Innovation in Tourism" for BLiSS trail and "Working Together For Tourism" in 2018 and 2017 for setting up The BLiSS trail of art for the community and visitors.
Enjoyed Channel 5 series "A Year in the Wild" in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National park? We live on Loch Earn, opposite Glen Ample and near Loch Occasional, which was featured. The Film crew stayed in Lochearnhead accommodation. We are visited by deer, stags, pine martens, ducks, otters, oyster catchers, red squirrels, kites and ospreys, amongst other creatures - right here in the garden! See what you can spot or arrange a wildlife walking or Land Rover tour with one of our local experts
Enjoyed Channel 5 series "A Year in the Wild" in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National park? We live on Loch Earn, opposite Glen Ample and near Loch Occasional, which was featured. The Film crew stayed in Lochearnhead accommodation. We are visited by deer, stags, pine martens, ducks, otters, oyster catchers, red squirrels, kites and ospreys, amongst other creatures - right here in the garden! See what you can spot or arrange a wildlife walking or Land Rover tour with one of our local experts
Billy and pet Maisy in the Loch Garden
Aiming for top of the garden view
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Lochside bench + #ScotSpirit
September in Bloom
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Mallard Ducklings Eat Porridge at Briar Cottages
Lochearnhead is central within Scotland appealing to many for a variety of reasons including; activities in the great outdoors, wildlife and bird watching, snow and water sports, photography, stargazing, clan genealogy, scouting, touring and, recuperation. Golf, fishing, rambling, cycling, Munro climbing and water sports are very popular. Loch Earn is a great central base from which to visit other towns, villages and tourist attractions on day trips.
"We aim to ensure you of an enjoyable, relaxing and memorable holiday experience. Please ask any questions about our cottages and the area" Kim & Fraser Proven
"We aim to ensure you of an enjoyable, relaxing and memorable holiday experience. Please ask any questions about our cottages and the area" Kim & Fraser Proven
Click on the video arrow and pan from Loch Earn to Briar Cottages, including our B listed thatched cottage, pet friendly LIttle Briar and luxury Briar Steading.
Kelpies, Falkirk - 40 miles from Lochearnhead -Stunning photo by Dave Murray
Our holiday cottages are less than 90 minutes drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Regular guests also enjoy half and full day trips to Balquhidder, Strathyre, Callander, Doune, Stirling, Falkirk, St Fillans, Comrie, Crieff, Perth, Crianlarich, Glencoe, Oban, Mull, Aberfoyle, Loch Lomond, Loch Tay, Fortingall, Kenmore, Aberfeldy and Inverness. More Scottish villages, towns, cities and attractions plus things to do. activities and events here.
Kayaking from Briar Cottages Jetty July 2018
Water Sports Loch Earn
Blawn Wi The Wind at Sunset, in Briar Cottages garden Loch Earn -by Kev Paxton ArtFE Blacksmiths #BLiSStrail
Cyclists enjoying NCN7 over the Glenogle Viaduct - Photo by Andy McCandlish, funded by Sustrans
Assc Member Certificate
Best Pet Holiday Home in Europe 2019 Diploma
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HotelsCombined Recognition of Excellence 10 out of 10 "top 3% for customer service in the world"
Holiday Let Covid 19 Cleaning - Certificate of Competence
Aphrodite marks the slipway in Briar Cottages garden, Loch Earn
Solheim Cup-2019, Perthshire
Osprey on Loch Earn
Donald Duck
Sustrans Scotland cycle RT 7, Rob Roy Way
Kim is a member of The Federation of Small Businesses
Pet friendly Little Briar Cottage
Briar Cottages annual compliance certificate for responsible credit and debit card handling, Current validation expires 27 October 2025
Food and Drink Scotland
Cakes Selection at MHOR84
Eat and drink your way around the country #tastescotland. See Briar Cottages local restaurant guide and Briar Cottages food map.
Pets adore Loch Earn
Ryder Cup at St Fillans Golf Club, Loch Earn
First snow of winter in the garden on Loch Earn -Briar Cottages Lochearnhead
Stay in Briar Steading during stag rutting season
Stan and Ollie on Stan The Stag, Briar Cottages on Loch Earn #BLiSStrail
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Venus marks Briar Cottages garden slipway to Loch Earn
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Stan plays Rudolph from December 1st
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Romantic Tangerine sunset on Loch Earn from Briar Cottages front garden
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Kev Paxton sculpture in the garden, winter
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Winter garden Loch Earn at Briar Cottages Lochearnhead
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