Briar Cottage is a "Welcome Plus" host for cycling guests
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Little Briar Cottage, Pet Friendly,
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Free fishing in the garden 15th March to 6th October, Loch Earn
Couple paddleboard from Briar Cottages garden slipway, Loch Earn
View from the top beside the stream
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Norman admiring the view from the top of the garden
Stan at sunset in front garden on Loch Earn
Thistle sculpture in the loch garden at sunset
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Little Briar Cottage sleeps 3 guests + 1 to 2 dogs (pets)
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Finalist Cartificate 2018
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Winner Certificate 2019
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Finalist Certificate 2017
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Discover Sustrans NCR 7 off road walking and cycling
Super Ted relaxes in the loch garden
?Discover Your Perfect Pet-Friendly Getaway in Scotland! 🐾
Looking for a dog friendly cottage by water?
Little Briar Cottage is a charming, two-bedroom stone retreat offering south-facing views over the breathtaking Loch Earn to Glen Ample and Stuc A Chroin Munro. Nestled in an elevated position, this pet-friendly haven is perfect for those looking for both serenity and adventure.
Outdoor Oasis:
Looking for a pet friendly cottage with a secure fenced patio?
Pet Paradise:
Looking for a cottage with a grass area for excercise and other business
Seasonal Splendor:
Looking for a holiday cottage that is ooen in all seasons?
Pet-Friendly & More:
Looking for animal friendly cottage that is not a dog?
Book Your Stay:
Looking for a self catering cottage in Scotland that you can book direct with the owners?
Ready to book your stay at our pet-friendly lochside holiday cottage in Scotland? Read on for a full list of facilities and our continuous improvement projects!
Looking for a dog friendly cottage by water?
Little Briar Cottage is a charming, two-bedroom stone retreat offering south-facing views over the breathtaking Loch Earn to Glen Ample and Stuc A Chroin Munro. Nestled in an elevated position, this pet-friendly haven is perfect for those looking for both serenity and adventure.
Outdoor Oasis:
Looking for a pet friendly cottage with a secure fenced patio?
- Enjoy the Indian sandstone patio, fenced and gated with a polycarbonate roof shelter.
- Wander through the landscaped gardens, complete with ornamental furniture and barbecue facilities.
- Explore the old railway path from Lochearnhead to Comrie via St Fillans, accessed via a stile.
Pet Paradise:
Looking for a cottage with a grass area for excercise and other business
- Let your furry friends roam the expansive sloping paddock and garden.
- Discover the charming stream and pool area for dogs to splash around.
- Savor the last rays of sun at Norman's View, a picnic spot lovingly named after Fraser's brother.
Seasonal Splendor:
Looking for a holiday cottage that is ooen in all seasons?
- Experience the magic of snowfall on the hills and Munro tops.
- Enjoy the incredible views over Loch Earn from the patio, sun table and furniture
- Sledge down our hilly garden and follow the deer tracks from the paddock to the loch.
- Witness autumnal colours, wildlife and stags rutting in Autumn
Pet-Friendly & More:
Looking for animal friendly cottage that is not a dog?
- While our focus is on dog-friendly holidays (98% of our pet visitors are dogs!), we also welcome other pets, including birds. Try us!
- Ideal for couples or solo travelers seeking a tranquil, lochside escape with the family pet.
- Non-pet owners are welcome too!
Book Your Stay:
Looking for a self catering cottage in Scotland that you can book direct with the owners?
Ready to book your stay at our pet-friendly lochside holiday cottage in Scotland? Read on for a full list of facilities and our continuous improvement projects!
Throw me the ball theres tons of space!
Continuous Improvement and Little Briar Kitchen Makeover
Regulars will know that Fraser likes a project. We decided to tackle the west gable deck having paved and fenced the east gable patio. This enables a wider turning circle and car parking.
Turning circle area increased 2023
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Fraser modifying west gable deck 2023
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Additional improvements
- Kitchen: Includes a 50:50 fridge freezer, mini dishwasher, integrated microwave, cooker hood, and built-under double oven.
- Outdoors: Paved deck, pet secure fencing and gates, and partial polycarbonate roof shelter.
- Interior: New floor coverings, curtains, cushions, TV unit, 2-seater sofa, and comfy Natuzzi leather chair. New dog bowls and toys.
- Views: Incredible, ever-changing views over Loch Earn.
- Deck: Halved the size of the second wooden deck in 2023 to extend car parking and turning space.
- Pet-Friendly: Welcomes regular and new guests for pet-friendly holidays on water.
New Kitchen at Little Briar Cottage
The old wooden deck has gone. A paved area was added surrounded by a coated wire fence and two wooden gates. There is a partial polycarbonate awning above the door for shade and shelter. Patio lights complete the effect.
Pet secure patio with a view: Little Briar Gated Patio view of Loch Earn
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Mabel poses for a pic on the patio.
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Secure fence gate leads to car park
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Polycarbonate awning shelter in secure gated patio leading to 1 acre paddock, stream and gardens
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Patio view, Loch Earn
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Super Ted swimming in Loch Earn from Briar Cottages garden
Ted shows off his diving skills from the garden rock
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Mabel enjoying Briar Cottages paddock run up to Norman's View
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Paws For A Break
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Dotty 4 Paws
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Looking to Little Briar from the rear garden that leads to a stream and a style to the old railway walkway
Chocolate Labrador at the jetty
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Little Briar Lounge View To Dining Area
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Cottage lounge faces south over Loch Earn
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Little Briar ornamental garden
Petanque piste in the garden, Loch Earn
 Guest Jax about to swim and fetch in Loch Earn
A short driveway leads to the cottage from the main gates (near the double garage) with parking for 2 cars. Guests can fish from the garden (March 15th to October 6th) without a permit.
Play petanque (bocce ball) and 6 flag lawn putting in our 250ft private garden area on the banks of Loch Earn where we have a jetty, slipway and mooring buoys. Some owners let their dogs swim and fetch balls in the loch. Some guests love to swim in summer (and a few hardy open water swimmers in winter months too). You are welcome, however , stay near the shore as the loch is cold and deep - unless you are training for Iron Man like some of our guests have. 
Double bedroom facing south over Loch Earn
Loch View, Little Briar Lounge
Lounge to bedroom doors
Bathroom
Our property lies on the edge of Lochearnhead village at the center of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park of Scotland. The cottages are ideally situated for day trips north, south, east and west from the A84 and A85 crossroads in Lochearnhead. An interesting address in Strathearn. Many still use Perthshire in the address however today Loch Earn starts off in the catchment of rural Stirling and becomes Perthshire travelling East towards St Fillans. So, the best of all addresses. We are even at the Gateway to the Highlands if you follow the A85 North via Glencoe.
This is a popular location for walking, Munros, cycling, fishing, golfing and water sports enthusiasts, with horse riding options too. The perfect spot for those interested in history, wildlife, plants, forests, fairies and folklore. Or why not enjoy the dog friendly retreat, simply relax and do nothing! The views over Loch Earn are breathtaking and the region boasts excellent eateries from pub grub to fine dining. The nearest pet friendly hotels are The Clachan Cottage and Lochearnhead Hotel 150 meters and 200 meters from the gates. 
Guest sniffs out the garden on Loch Earn
Pippa does doggy paddle on the garden shore
Guest Ghillie contemplating a swim
Puppy Arnie
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Facilities
View from Little Briar double bedroom
NEW Kitchen to lounge
Steel bath
Sea Kelp hand wash by Scottish Fine Soaps in Little Briar Cottage bathroom
Playing petanque at Briar Cottages
Labrador guest plays fetch from Loch Earn
Emily (over) feeding the ducks in the loch garden!
Daniellla with Stan the Stag
Cockapoo Oscar admiring the view from the rear garden
Path leading to the steel jetty
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Molly
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