Pier Cottage, Ardtalnaig, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15

An idyllic refurbished cottage close to the shores of Loch Tay

Description

Pier Cottage is an enchanting stone-built property dating from the 1880s. It was originally constructed as the Pier Master’s house and served the Loch Tay steamboats. Today, its heritage and character are complimented with a comfortable modern interior.

The cottage has been extended and refurbished in recent years and is presented in beautiful walk-in condition. The interiors are both characterful and understated, with contemporary finishes blending with original features such as the painted timber lined walls and ceilings.

The accommodation is bright and welcoming, with the main entrance via a conservatory (beside a useful utility/boot room) leading into an open plan kitchen/dining room. Beyond the kitchen there is a charming lobby with built in shelving and a window seat that connects the kitchen to both the cosy sitting room and the garden room. With its vaulted ceiling and extensive glazing, the garden room is a striking living space that seamlessly connects the interior with the surrounding landscape. Both the sitting room and the garden room have wood burning stoves. Upstairs, there are two charming double bedrooms (one with built in storage), and a bathroom.

Garden
The garden at Pier Cottage is one of its very special features. Over the years it has been planted with a huge variety of plants and within its 0.18 acres there is an orchard, a terrace, clipped hedges, herbaceous borders, wild flowers, raised beds, gravel paths, shrubs, trees and climbing plants. There are two terraces; one overlooks the Ardtalnaig burn and the other is at the top of the garden beside the summer house; both are lovely spots to sit out on a warm evening.

Outbuildings
Timber summer house

Location

Pier Cottage is located in the small rural community of Ardtalnaig which is situated on the south shore of Loch Tay, between Kenmore and Killin. Kenmore is 6 miles west and has a local shop, restaurant and delicatessen. Taymouth Castle and golf course are also in the village and are undergoing an impressive programme of development. Aberfeldy (12 miles) has various independent shops, cafés, restaurants and galleries as well as a cinema and a supermarket. Pitlochry (26 miles) has a Festival Theatre and a railway station with daily services to London (including a sleeper).

Pier Cottage is perfectly located for enjoying the outdoors with opportunities for golf, watersports, fishing, walking and cycling all on the doorstep. There are magnificent views of Ben Lawers from the house and a pretty shingle beach on Loch Tay is only a 45 metre walk via a footbridge directly in front of the cottage. Loch Tay is popular with swimmers, sailors and paddleboarders. Taymouth Marina with its Hotbox Spa and restaurant are 5.5 miles along the road to the west. Perth (37 miles), Glasgow (71 miles) and Edinburgh (81 miles) are all easily accessible.

Square Footage: 1,294 sq ft


Acreage: 0.17 Acres

Directions

From Kenmore take the south Loch Tay road towards Killin. After about 6 miles enter Ardtalnaig and just after crossing the Ardtalnaig Burn, the entrance to Pier Cottage’s access road is signposted on the right.

Additional Info

Viewings: strictly by appointment with Savills: .

Services: mains electricity, private water and drainage (sewage treatment plant). Electric night storage heating.

Agents note: Currently, parking at Pier Cottage is on land outside its boundary by way of a license agreement with the neighbouring estate. The southern tip of the garden extends into a small triangle of ground outside the boundary of the property.

Perth and Kinross Council tax band E

Fixtures & Fittings: the light fittings, garden furniture & sculptures and the curtains in the kitchen and the sitting room are specifically excluded from the sale.

Photos taken: May 2026

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves: the property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Offers: offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit: a deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.