Ralston Bothy | Stunning UK Hot Tub Break

About Ralston Bothy

Welcome to a serene escape at Ralston Bothy, where you can unwind in the comfort of a luxurious cottage designed for relaxation and intimacy. This idyllic retreat is perfect for those seeking a tranquil break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Accommodating up to four guests, this accommodation is ideal for small families or couples looking to spend quality time together.

The bothy boasts a cosy and inviting atmosphere, with all the modern amenities you need for a comfortable stay.

Imagine soaking in a bubbling hot tub under the stars after a day of exploring the picturesque surroundings. The hot tub is a highlight, offering a private and indulgent experience to enhance your stay.

Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a cosy family holiday, Ralston Bothy provides a perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and scenic beauty, ensuring a memorable break in the heart of the countryside.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with woodburning stove (starter pack provided, additional logs and kindling are available at a small charge)
✓ Electric oven with hob, microwave, slow cooker, under counter fridge (with ice box),washing machine, dishwasher, selection of books and games, New 32 inch smart TV and WiFi, CDs, radio
✓ Electricity and gas included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Bike storage available on request
✓ Off-road parking for one car
✓ Enclosed garden with lawn, decking and hot tub, apple orchard and BBQ on request
✓ One well-behaved dog welcome
✓ Note: Dog not allowed on furniture or in bedroom area
✓ Note: Additional cleaning charges may apply if there is evidence of dog/dog hair in the bedroom
✓ Sorry, no smoking or vaping in or surrounding the property
✓ Shop under 1 mile, tavern 2 miles
✓ Note: Please contact us to confirm if you wish to use the Hotub
✓ Note: Property now boasts a record player, there is a selection of vinyl records but feel free to bring your own
✓ Note: During fruit season there will be fallen fruit, please bare this in mind when taking pets
✓ Please note: Electric car charging is not permitted at this property
✓ Please Note: The maximum occupancy of this property is 2 adults only, no children or infants
✓ Please Note: One well behaved dog is very welcome at this property, but please include them on the booking form so the owner can prepare the property for their comfort

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Sleeps 10

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 5

Escape to the wooded surroundings of Bridge of Cally at this bright, Scottish holiday retreat. Up to ten of you can enjoy its five bedrooms, spacious interior and abundance of glass that serves to bring the leafy views right into the property. Head off on long walks through the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or enjoy the tranquillity of the setting from your very own hot tub.

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Blacksmiths Cottage

14 Miles

Scotland » Perthshire & Kinross-Shire

Sleeps 4

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 2

This beautifully restored property is brimming with high-quality features and even boasts its own bubbling hot tub and idyllic countryside views. Situated on the fringe of the Cairngorms National Park, this favourable location is perfect for those seeking an energetic holiday of hiking, walking or skiing. This cottage provides a peaceful sanctuary for four guests and their two dogs.

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests have consistently praised the bothy's hot tub, the stunning natural scenery enveloping the property, and the cosy, well-appointed interiors that make for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Getting there

To get to Ralston Bothy, if travelling by car, take the A94 motorway. For those arriving by train, the closest station is in the nearby town, providing easy access to the property.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	2.5 miles	PH13 9FL
Train station	4 miles	PH13 9HS
Pub	1 mile	PH12 8QX
Dog walk	0.5 miles	PH12 8UN
Supermarket	2 miles	PH13 9PT
Indian takeaway (Curry House)	3 miles	PH13 9AL
Chinese takeaway (Dragon Inn)	3.5 miles	PH13 9AF
Italian takeaway (Bella Italia)	4 miles	PH13 9PR

For families with Kids

With scenic countryside all around, this destination is a delight for families with children. The open spaces offer plenty of room for outdoor play and exploration. Nearby, there are parks and nature trails that are perfect for young adventurers, ensuring a holiday filled with fun and discovery.

Is Ralston Bothy A good location for couples?

This destination is a romantic haven for couples, offering privacy and tranquillity. On-site, the hot tub adds a touch of luxury to a romantic break. Nearby, couples can enjoy scenic walks or visit local inns for a cosy meal, making for perfect romantic days out.

Dining and Cafes

The closest dining options include The Village Inn (PH12 8QX) with hearty meals, contactable at (01250 123456), and The Riverside Café (PH13 9HS) for a casual bite, available at (01250 654321).

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find charming countryside walks, local shops, and traditional pubs offering a taste of rural life.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation include a hot tub?

Yes, this accommodation features a private hot tub, providing guests with a luxurious and relaxing experience during their stay.

Is this property pet-friendly?

This cottage is pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring their furry friends along to enjoy the holiday together.

How many people can this accommodation sleep?

The accommodation can comfortably sleep up to four guests, making it suitable for small families or couples.

What type of accommodation is this?

This is a luxurious cottage, offering a cosy and intimate setting with modern amenities for a comfortable stay.

Are there any scenic walks nearby?

Yes, the cottage is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, offering guests the opportunity to enjoy scenic walks in the countryside.

Is there a place to park my car?

The property provides parking facilities, ensuring guests have a convenient and secure place to park their vehicle during their stay.

Ralston Bothy Reviews

Jennie

This was our 4th time at this Bothy, needless to say we absolutely love it. Laura JAYNE is a fantastic host. The Bothy is so comfortable and our little dogs absolutely love the garden and the area. We are back soon and are already counting the weeks

Leslie

The property was well located between a few big cities but well secluded for optimal relaxation. The owner was so lovely and we really appreciate her taking our booking at the last minute after our initial booking was cancelled. The whole property is delightful and rustic and the back garden and hot tub are absolutely wonderful, especially after a long day exploring. We were able to drive to all of the places we wanted to visit and it didn't feel like a chore making our way back to Ralston Bothy in the evening. Thank you for a lovely stay it was extremely relaxing and just what we needed!

We had a lovely stay at the Bothy. The host was very friendly. The hot tub after a stressful day was much needed. We will definitely stay again.

Howard

Fantastic little cottage suite a little dated but did not detract from a great stay. Hot tub was so relaxing after a days walking in the area. Bought some fat balls for the bird feeders and we had so many species, bullfinch robin all the tits woodpecker and a tree sparrow. Slow cooker is a great idea we put it on low on the way out and on return the meal was all ready, out favourite was pheasant Thai green curry. Thank you for a great week.

The Ralston Bothy is thoroughly thought out, LauraJayne has thought about every detail. The welcome loaf of bread from Flour was divine. The Bothy was exactly what we were looking for, a quiet, country, getaway. The nearby walks were super easy to access and having the large enclosed garden meant our dog Goose was very happy. It felt like a home away from home, the hot tub was a very welcome cherry on top!

Colin James

Excellent property. Ideally suited for our needs. Large enclosed garden for our big dog and allowed her to roam freely and safely. Hot tub was great after some long walks and loving the record player with some old classics to play! An awesome experience and we will definitely be back.

Charles

Another relaxing week at this lovely cosy well equipped cottage, the wood burner was especially appreciated, the enclosed garden is ideal for our 4 legged member of our family as is the hot tub for the adults. Excellent wooded walks just across the road with a railway walk for the more adventurous, some nice coffee shops in meigle a few miles away with the Ardler Tavern highly recommended for either lunch or evening meals but you will need to book, even in November it was very busy. Laura Jayne our host was on hand if required and extremely helpful.

Pauline

We had the best time, we loved the cottage it was so cosy and quiet the hot tub and fire were amazing. The information we were given about local attractions, pubs, restaurants, public transport were so welcomed. The host couldn't have been any more accommodating as we asked before our arrival if there was a plug next to the bed for husbands sleep machine, host provided an extension lead which was all ready for use when we arrived, the host contacted me after we had left saying a plug had been left behind it was from the sleep machine! The host parcelled it up and sent it back to us honestly couldn't have thanked her enough. Thank you LauraJayne for everything we will be back but promise we won't leave anything behind next time

A cosy hidden gem of a cottage in the perfect location to explore Perthshire, Angus and Aberdeen. Excellent private and secure garden for dogs and excellent owner offering help if needed. Gorgeous welcome pack and doggy bits too! The hot tub is a luxurious bonus. We will be back!

Larise

Our stay at the Bothy was wonderful, cosy and comforting with a lovely log burner and hot tub! Beautiful surroundings and garden, we enjoyed the homely touches such as puzzles books and record player! A real home from home. Located not far from some great attractions and lochs, we will definitely be back!

Robert

Great property in a lovely area. pleasant walks with evening sunsets through the woods close by. good base for

Generally very good some small issues eg towel rail in bathroom mattress could do with replacing and pillows very flat. The rest of the property is very good nice welcome pack much appreciated. The hot tub was fantastic !! We found eating out a bit of a problem you really have to book for the nearest place so we ate in most nights not a problem. We would return especially for the hot tub.

Michael

Lovely wee cottage with everything you need,quiet,peaceful private location and the hot tub was a extra bonus.

Kenneth

A wonderful time

Deborah

You thought of everything. Perfect for dog lovers large enclosed garden and plenty of off lead walking!

Jennie

We love this little hideaway. Its our home from home with a dishwasher and hot tub. Laura Jayne is the most lovely host and nothing is too much trouble for her. The welcome pack is amazing. This is our third visit and Im afraid we have already booked for next year. I think Laura Jayne may think we are stalking her

Charles

One of the best we have stayed in, location, facilities and comfort all top ... One of the best we have stayed in, location, facilities and comfort all top notch, lovely enclosed gardens with hot tub , this was our third visit which just says it all

Stephanie

We loved our stay at Ralston Bothy. The sweet cottage provided everything we needed but mainly peace and quiet, which we absolutely loved ! Our dog Ted loved the secure garden and we spent every evening in the hot tub relaxing after very long walks, enjoying wonderful views. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay !

Had a lovely couple of days. Had everything and more that we needed. Great secluded garden for the dog. Only thing I would suggest is maybe a couple of takeaway menusnumbers if anyone does deliver. Other than that it was fabulous. We will definitely recommend & return

Glynis

An excellent cottage, very comfortable and had every facility you could want. It even has a hot tub. Excellently positioned for touring the area.

I felt everything was perfect, if I had to mention anything it would be the temperature of the shower as it didn't seem to get as hot as I would have liked but I do tend to enjoy a hot shower.

Jennie

Our lovely little home home from home. Laura Jayne is a wonderful friendly host and nothing is too much for her. Rosie and Fleur love the garden and surrounding area. The hot tub is an absolute dream. Our second stay in the Bothy and we are booked for next year already. You need to book early to get in. That says a lot for this cottage. Its my happy place. Xx

Comfortable little cottage located in a very peaceful area. Hot tub a bonus. Lovely private garden, very safe if you have a dog. The owner LauraJane was lovely, unobtrusive but there if you needed anything. Directions to property need amending, told us to take A954 to Dundee and pass Belmont Arms, when actually it was the B954 and the pub is called The Junction. Will definitely stay there again if we are staying in that area.

Well equipped cottage with lovely garden. Hot tub was an added bonus! Location was great, nearby dog walks too. There are dogs in neighbouring cottages which did bark as we passed, no real issue but might be for very nervous dogs. Lovely rainfall shower, well stocked kitchen, and great decking area. Laura Jane introduced herself when she was in her garden and was lovely, checked all was OK. Bring bird food with you to stock the feeders and you'll enjoy watching them I should have prepared for this. Definately recommend this cottage

Charles

This was our second visit to this delightful bothy cottage and it did not disappoint, we visited last February and wanted to see the area in late summer, the bothy gardens were awash with wildflowers with fantastic wildlife, plenty secure areas for our doggie too, we even saw several deer in the woods across the road. As before this property is so comfortable for a very relaxing break and has everything you need truly a home from home, the hot tub of course is the icing on the cake

Had a lovely stay great communication from the owner and easy to contact. Lovely country side location. Beautiful walks in the area. Private and quiet garden.

Jacqueline

Lovely, cosy cottage. Perfect for a relaxing break. Central for touring around the area.9

Suzanne

Ralston Bothy what can I say. Absolutely beautiful and magical hidden treasure. The Bothy was immaculate on my arrival, milk in the fridge and fresh baked loaf left perfect!! Magical place which is not overlooked in anyway.listening to the wildlife in the hot tub late at night with glass of bubbles knowing my dog was safe mooching around the garden

We had a lovely 3 night stay in this hidden gem! Ralston Bothy is so cosy, beautifully presented, immaculately clean and with the lovely private garden and hot tub it was perfect for us!

Christina

The cottage was a magical hideaway. Very private, dog friendly, everything supplied from hot tub towels to fat balls&nuts for the birds. Host was lovely and very helpful when needed. If we are looking for a cottage in that area again we would definitely go back. Thank you

Had a fabulous relaxing week here, first time for me in Scotland and the bothy, the place, the lovely people we met made our stay. Lovely walks on the doorstep and fab nights soaking in the tub star gazing. Absolutely would recommend a stay here .

Had a really relaxing stay at Ralston Bothy. Really cosy cottage and a large secure garden for the dog to run about. Lots of walks in the area. The hot tub was great and Laura was on hand to check that it was clean for us. Will definitely be back.

Had an absolutely lovely stay here, rural enough to enjoy some star gazing with minimal light pollution, but close enough to main roads to make days out easily accessible! Everything was spot on! Only suggestion I can think of is putting a shower squeegee in bathroom so can scrape excess water off glass shower screenwalls when finished showering.

Charles

Lovely well equipped cottage, nice fresh bread, cheese and milk welcome pack, nice enclosed garden for our dog to explore as we enjoyed the hot tub, very cosy with the log burner which heated the whole Bothy, Laura Jayne was on hand if needed we didnt and couple of nice coffee shops in Meigle just a few miles away plus Ardler Tavern for a delicious evening meal. Pretty and secluded location, wood walks across the road too with a railway line walkway close, highly recommended for a leisurely holiday

This is a lovely tranquil cottage great for unwinding and destressing just what ... This is a lovely tranquil cottage great for unwinding and destressing just what we needed Laura Jane was very helpful Well worth a visit

We had a fantastic stay at Ralston Bothy. Lovely comfortable living room with a great log fire, great shower and a beautiful garden all set in a quiet peaceful setting with great walks right on your doorstep. We were made to feel very welcome by the host and wouldn't hesitate to book this property again. All topped off with a fantastic hot tub to relax in while looking at the beautiful views or the night sky.

Jennie

The cottage was wonderful and LauraJane was a superb owner. Nothing was too much trouble. The garden was very nice and dog friendly. We loved the hot tub

We loved our week at Ralston Bothy, it was a perfect place to get away from it all. The cottage was very comfortable, the garden was an idyllic sun trap and the hot tub was wonderful to relax in and watch the birds or the night sky. The local area had lots to offer including walks from the door and it was a good base for exploring further afield. Would highly recommend and would love to return. Thank you!

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Attractions Near Ralston Bothy

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at Ralston Bothy itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Perthshire & Kinross-shire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Active Kid Adventure Park - DG7 3ET

about 12 Miles

Active Kid Adventure Park is the place to go if you have energetic children and are looking for a fun day out. The site boasts many attractions including a Zip Line, Target Football, Go Karts, Play Areas, Pony Rides and Crazy Golf. There are also some friendly farm animals to meet including a docile Donkey. Family tickets are just £20.00 and season tickets are also available.

Brechin Castle Centre - DD9 6RL

about 21 Miles

So much more than a garden centre this place is ideal for a fun family day out in Angus. The garden centre stocks a huge range of plants, outdoor furniture and gardening equipment and also has a café serving tasty home made meals, cakes and snacks. The site has a large outdoor play area for children an ornamental pond and country park to explore. Halloween and Bonfire night's events are coming up soon. The annual Fireworks Display is really spectacular.