Auld Orwell Cottage was built in 2001 upon the ruins of a shepherd’s Highland croft cottage. Using traditional stone building methods, local craftsmen restored this historic cottage, retaining its original character whilst providing high quality modern comfort.
The stone walls are a feature of the main living and dining areas where the focus of a traditional log-fire combines with efficient oil-fired central heating and double glazing throughout to give year-round cosy comfort. The well-appointed, spacious cottage can sleep up to six in the three bedrooms but is also ideal for a quiet break for two people.
Downstairs is tiled on one level to give wheel-chair access throughout. An entrance lobby leads into the full width lounge and matching dining area, both with stunning views over Lochbay and the Minch. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of modern conveniences including: fridge, freezer, washing machine, micro-wave and gas/electric cooker. The downstairs bedroom can be arranged as either twin or double; next to it is a large walk-in shower-room with wash-hand basin and toilet.
Upstairs, gained by a feature spiral staircase, has one large double master bedroom, one twin-bedded room, and open landing to modern bathroom with bath, separate power shower, wash-basin, bidet and toilet. A cot is also available.
Outside there is a continuous paved path round the cottage which joins into the large surfaced parking area and gated access drive. A picturesque front garden provides a romantic sitting out area overlooking the full sweep of the magnificent loch and beyond, across the Minch, to the blazing sunsets over the Outer Isles.
General: For quiet times there are satellite TV, video, DVD & CD player, books, videos and games. Videos and DVDs are also available for hire locally. Children are welcome. Animals welcome with prior permission. We ask visitors to respect the no smoking policy inside the cottage. There is a payphone in the cottage.
The cottage takes its name from the parish in Kinross-shire where the owner comes from. There was an Auld Orwell Kirk on the shores of Loch Leven but in 1729 it was decided to build a new church high on a hill in near-by Milnathort. Some of the stones from Auld Orwell Kirk were carried several miles up to be part of this new church which is still in use today. The owners like the idea of using old stones to build new places.
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