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 Briar Cottage loch garden
Looking for dog friendly accommodation in Scotland? Little Briar is a charming, pet friendly, two bedroom stone cottage that faces south offering breathtaking and romantic views over Loch Earn to Glenample and Stuc A Chroin Munro from its elevated position.
Little Briar has an Indian sandstone paved patio, fenced and gated with a partial polycarbonate roof shelter. The patio leads to landscaped gardens featuring ornamental furniture and barbecue facilities and a stile at the top goes straight on the to old railway path from Lochearnhead to Comries via St Fillans.
Pets adore the run around space in the sloping paddock to the rear of Little Briar and the grounds leading up to the old disbanded railway path via a wooden stile. There is a stream that runs from the top of the garden. Dogs love to splash in the flat pool area that Fraser has landscaped. Sit at the picnic table in the top corner of the garden. The last place that the sun hits before it disappears. Don't forget to take your camera! It is lovingly named Norman's View after Frasers brother.
We usually don't see snow at ground level for long, though the hills and Munro tops can be covered until Spring. When the snow comes the scene is majestic. It is fun to sledge down our hilly garden and you can follow the deer hoof marks all the way from the top of the paddock down to the loch garden as per this You Tube video.
We mostly mention dog friendly holidays simply because 98% of pets that come to Briar Cottages are dogs. We have welcomed a couple of birds in cages too. Let us know about any other pet that you would like to bring. Little Briar Cottage is ideal for couples or single guests seeking dog friendly, lochside holiday cottage accommodation in Scotland. NB: We also attract guest that do not have pets! Read on for a list of facilities and continuous improvement projects.
Little Briar has an Indian sandstone paved patio, fenced and gated with a partial polycarbonate roof shelter. The patio leads to landscaped gardens featuring ornamental furniture and barbecue facilities and a stile at the top goes straight on the to old railway path from Lochearnhead to Comries via St Fillans.
Pets adore the run around space in the sloping paddock to the rear of Little Briar and the grounds leading up to the old disbanded railway path via a wooden stile. There is a stream that runs from the top of the garden. Dogs love to splash in the flat pool area that Fraser has landscaped. Sit at the picnic table in the top corner of the garden. The last place that the sun hits before it disappears. Don't forget to take your camera! It is lovingly named Norman's View after Frasers brother.
We usually don't see snow at ground level for long, though the hills and Munro tops can be covered until Spring. When the snow comes the scene is majestic. It is fun to sledge down our hilly garden and you can follow the deer hoof marks all the way from the top of the paddock down to the loch garden as per this You Tube video.
We mostly mention dog friendly holidays simply because 98% of pets that come to Briar Cottages are dogs. We have welcomed a couple of birds in cages too. Let us know about any other pet that you would like to bring. Little Briar Cottage is ideal for couples or single guests seeking dog friendly, lochside holiday cottage accommodation in Scotland. NB: We also attract guest that do not have pets! Read on for a list of facilities and continuous improvement projects.
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. It is looking better already though it is still work in progress e.g. furniture, flowers, solar lights
Turning circle area increased 2023
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Fraser modifying west gable deck 2023
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The new kitchen was fitted in 2022 with a 50:50 fridge freezer, mini dishwasher, integrated microwave, cooker hood and built under double oven. In January 2022 we added a new kitchen. In 2021 we added a new paved deck, fencing and gates with a partial polycarbonate roof shelter. Inside we added - new floor coverings, curtains and cushions - a new TV unit, 2 seater sofa and comfy Natuzzi leather chair too - new dog bowls and toys. Experience the same old ever changing incredible views over Loch Earn. We look forward to welcoming regular and new guests for pet friendly holidays on water. We halved the size of the second wooden deck in 2023 to enable extended car parking and turning space.
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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