Lochearnhead luxury and pet friendly cottages 2020, self catering Scotland

Two Self Catering Holiday Cottages In Lochearnhead
Within The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Luxury Briar Steading (4) & Pet Friendly Little Briar (3)

A Warm Welcome and Thank You for Visiting

Blawn Wi The Wind sculpture by Kev Paxton in Briar Cottages garden Loch Earn -on the award winning BLiSS trail

A Warm Scottish Welcome Awaits You

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 and Single with shared bathroom

NB: BOOK holiday cottages and special occasion dates for 2020 now

We (Kim and Fraser Proven) look forward to showing you around Briar Cottages. Please ask any questions about our luxury cottage and 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 concerning 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 only 60 miles from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Enjoy ever changing loch and mountain views and all inclusive use of our summer house, loch garden, jetty, slipway, free trout fishing in season, 6 flag lawn putting, petanque piste with boules and picnic tables. Sledge from the garden in snow or head to the ski slopes at Glen Coe in 45 minutes

Whether you are looking for a luxury holiday cottage with fishing, stunning loch-side cottage views, pet friendly self catering, 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. Guests often find us whether they are searching for luxury or dog friendly lodges, log cabins, self catering, cottages, houses or homes. We know that the doggy run around space, proximity to the loch and pet friendly pub appeals to many of our dog owner guests. As of March 2019, 68% of bookings for Briar Steading are guests returning for the 2nd to 9th time and 45% repeat visitors in dog friendly Little Briar cottage.

Springtime in Lochearnhead Cottages? Free trout fishing on Loch Earn here

Ducklings hatch at Briar Cottages in spring and summer

Mini mallards hatch at Briar Coittages spring and summer

Stan the Stag in daffodil season-Briar Cottages Loch Earn

Trout fishing at Briar Cottages Loch Earn 15th March to 6th October

Trout fishing starts at Briar Cottages Loch Earn 15th March

STOP PRESS:

BLiSSful trip to Briar Cottages by freelance writer Lisa Kaye Henderson
Free day ticket for 2 to play golf at St Fillans Golf club when you book week September 14-21 2019. Combine your stay with Solheim Cup Tickets 14, 15 Sept. NB: SKY TV in Briar Steading. No cash alternative.
Major events in the region? Scottish 6 Days Orienteering 2019 in Strathearn and Solheim Cup 2019 Gleneagles
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 B est Pet Holiday Home Europe Awards 2018
Briar Cottages has been awarded the 2018 Recognition of Excellence certificate with a 10 out of 10 rating from HotelsCombined. "You are now representing the top 3% of accommodation worldwide for Customer Satisfaction." said UK Awards Program Manager Evelyn Taylor
Briar Cottages 2019 availability and prices? Book now with a 20% payment to secure your favourite dates. See our 2019 cottage prices here

Briar Staading luxury lounge and view of Loch Earn

Briar Steading luxury lounge and view of Loch Earn

Choose spacious luxury cottage Briar Steading (sleeps 4) or charming pet friendly Little Briar cottage (sleeps 3). Both holiday cottages offer romantic views south over Loch Earn to Stuc A Chroin Munro, Glen Ample and Edinample Castle. Browse previous guest TripAdvisor reviews, advice and photographs in the right hand column or get in touch to book the holiday cottages and see what is available here.

Little Briar Cottage Lochearnhead with daffodils in Spring

Pet friendly Little Briar Cottage -WOWf

Kv Paxton Bird Feeder Briar Cottages Lochearnhead

Bird House by Kev Paxton in Briar Cottages garden

You will see this hand crafted bird house and feeder going up the drive and from the windows of Briar Steading. Little birds come to feed and we have had a pheasant (and the neighbours escaped hen) picking up the pieces that fall. Even the deer come to see this creative masterpiece. A red squirrel has a regular run through the garden and Kev's artistic creation might well be the lure. Kev Paxton also designed and made the "Blawn Wi The Wind" Thistle sculpture in our loch garden. You may have seen Kev creating metal flowers, animals and tables on BBC Money FOR Nothing and BBC Flipping Profit. He showed his work at Chelsea Flower Show in 2018 and has been asked back in 2019. Kev Paxton has two additional sculptures on the local BLiSS trail of art installations at www.robroycountry.com/blisstrail - a West Highland Terrier and a Drover's Bho (cow). Find them on walking and cycle track Sustrans Scotland NCR7 between Lochearnhead and Strathyre. Also known as the Rob Roy Way.

Briar Cottages are 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 2019 NOW 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 NB: Choose any start day of the week to suit your holiday break from three nights.

Romantic Proposal - Couple Get Engaged at Briar Cottages

Couple get engaged at the thistle sculpture in Briar Cottages garden Loch Earn

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. What will he do for her 26th? NEWS UPDATE The lovely couple got married on 11th August 2018 and have booked another romantic cottage break💕🥂

A romantic lochside location for engagements and anniversaries

TripAdvisor 2018 Certificate of Excellence for Briar Cottages Lochearnhead

Briar Cottages are open all year round for holiday weeks and short breaks from 3 nights. 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 and anniversaries. 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, summerhouse, petanque, putting and picnic tables. Launching and mooring a small boat are 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.

STOP PRESS:

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
Blawn Wi The Wind sculptor Kev Paxton on BBC Flipping Profit
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.
Little Briar in DogFriendly Magazine n.44 p12-14. Great article by Angie Aspinall and Tilly the Westie
See Stan The Stag Lochearnhead on BBC The One Show 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

certificate of excellence 2018 Briar Cottages Lochearnhead

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018

Celebrating Year of Young People 2018 -

2017 Certificate of Excellence -5 out of 5 bubble rating

Visit Scottish NATIONAL Thistle Award Winning
BLiSS Trail Installations starting in Briar Cottages Garden on Loch Earn!

Airliephant at Airlie House ice cream parlour Strathyre

Airliephant, Strathyre, #BLiSStrail

Lookout at Monachyle Mhor on teh BLiSS art trail Balquhidder

The Lookout - near Monachyle Mhor Balquhidder

Visit the BLiSS trail art and architectural installations in the area mapped at www.robroycountry.com/blisstrail including two pieces in our garden on Loch Earn. Watch this video and hear Kim speaking on Scottish Television News (STV) at Six. See The BLiSS trail slide show

Kim Proven Chair of LETi picks up regional Scottish Thistle Award for Working Together Fot Tourism

LETi's Thistle Award sponsored by GeoTourist

Scottish Thistle Award Winners: Kim and Fraser are members of LETi The Loch Earn Tourism Information group that Kim chair's. This year Kim picked up the teams winning trophy for "Innovation in Tourism" for BLiSS trail 2017. Last year LETi won the "Working Together For Tourism" award for setting up #BLiSStrail. The regional awards cover Central, Fife and Tayside tourism businesses.

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

Briar Cottages Loch Garden with Maisy the dog and Billy enjoying Loch Earn

Maisy and Billy in the Loch Garden

Top of the garden view Briar Cottages, Lochearnhead

Aiming for top of the garden view

Play petanque near the loch-side bench at Briar Cottages Lochearnhead

Lochside bench + #ScotSpirit

Briar Cottages entrance in bloom September

September in Bloom

Baby mallards hatch every year at Briar holiday cottages Lochearhead

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

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.