Two Self Catering Holiday Cottages In Lochearnhead
Within The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Luxury Briar Steading (sleeps 4)
Pet Friendly Little Briar Cottage (sleeps 3 + 2 dogs)
Venus marks Briar Cottages garden slipway to Loch Earn
A Warm Welcome and Thank You for Visiting
Book holiday cottages 2020 now
Autumn: Photograph the Thistle sculpture by Kev Paxton in Briar Cpttages garden on Loch Earn by day or night all year round
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: Secure holiday cottages + special occasion dates for 2020 with a 20% deposit
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.
Wedding Day at Briar Cottages 9/9/19
Humanist wedding by Mary Wallace - Briar Cottages garden on Loch Earn
Wedding Day BLiSS
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.
Pink fizz and cake cutting #WeddingDay
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Ancient Hand Fasting Ceremony
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Signing of the Register
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Autumn / Winter in Lochearnhead Cottages?
Stay in Briar Steading during stag rutting season
Winter wonderland, Briar Cottages on Loch Earn
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Santa and Rudolph aka Stan at Briar Cottages Loch Earn
Winter pink sunset on Loch Earn
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STOP PRESS:
- New BLiSS trail sculpture Photo of LETi chair Kim Proven with blacksmith artist Kev Paxton
- BLiSSful trip to Briar Cottages by freelance writer Lisa Kaye Henderson
- 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
- 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 and 2020 availability and prices? Book now with a 20% payment to secure your favourite dates. See our 2019 and 2020 cottage prices here
Briar Steading luxury lounge and view of Loch Earn
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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. |
Pet friendly Little Briar Cottage -WOWf
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Bird house and feeder by Kev Paxton
Briar Cottages is 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 NB: Choose any start day of the week to suit your holiday break from three nights.
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 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 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
A romantic lochside location for engagements and anniversaries
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.
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
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
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Airliephant, Strathyre, #BLiSStrail
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The Lookout - near Monachyle Mhor Balquhidder
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- 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
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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
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
Maisy and Billy 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.
Food and Drink Scotland
Eat and drink your way around the country #tastescotland. See Briar Cottages local restaurant guide and Briar Cottages food map.
Cakes Selection at MHOR84
Kayaking from Briar Cottages Jetty July 2018
Pets adore Loch Earn
Water Sports Loch Earn
Ryder Cup at St Fillans Golf Club, Loch Earn
HotelsCombined Recognition of Excellence 10 out of 10 "top 3% for customer service in the world"
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
TripAdvisor Certificate Of Excellence 2015
Aphrodite marks the slipway in Briar Cottages garden, Loch Earn
Solheim Cup-2019, Perthshire
World Pay Credit Card Compliance
Osprey on Loch Earn
Donald Duck
Deer visiting Lochearnhead
Sustrans Scotland cycle RT 7, Rob Roy Way
Kim is a member of The Federation of Small Businesses
Kim and Fraser are LETi members
Pet friendly Little Briar Cottage
Association of Self Caterers Members
Briar Cottages compliance certificate for responsible credit and debit card handling
Blawn Wi The Wind sculpture by Kev Paxton in Briar Cottages garden Loch Earn -on the award winning BLiSS trail
Blawn Wi The Wind at Sunset, in Briar Cottages garden Loch Earn -by Kev Paxton ArtFE Blacksmiths #BLiSStrail
Stan plays Rudolp in snow Loch Earn, Briar Cottages garden Lochearnhead
First snow of winter in the garden on Loch Earn -Briar Cottages Lochearnhead
Winter garden Loch Earn at Briar Cottages Lochearnhead
Stan and Ollie on Stan The Stag, Briar Cottages on Loch Earn #BLiSStrail
