The Swift, Shepherds Hut

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Swift, Shepherds Hut in Perth offers a comfortable apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and open-air bath, complemented by free WiFi. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a kitchenette, balcony, and patio. Additional amenities include bathrobes, a dining table, and outdoor furniture. Free on-site private parking is available. Outdoor Activities: The property is ideal for skiing, canoeing, hiking, and cycling. Outdoor facilities include an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and barbecue. Nearby Attractions: Scone Palace is 22 km away, Discovery Point 37 km, and Glamis Castle 34 km. Dundee Airport is 35 km from the property. Highly rated by guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kirsty
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great hosts that were welcoming and friendly. The hut was cosy and had everything we needed. We enjoyed walking along to the nearby village of Stanley.”
Shannon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved the Shepherds Hut. It had everything we needed as well as the nice touches of the Scottish snacks in the fridge and the doggy basket - both were appreciated 🤩 we had a brilliant dog friendly weekend away! 🐾”
Patricia
Australia Australia
“We liked the coziness of the shepherds hut. Thoughtfully decorated inside with special editions outside- outdoor bath and fire-pit were lovely.”
Gillie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well equipped. Everything we needed really. Felt quite new and clean. We weren't expecting a shower so that was a bonus. My husband was looking forward to experiencing the outdoor bath but sadly the weather changed so he didn't manage...”
Penny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Myself and my husband and our 2 fur babies had an amazing 2 night stay everything at hand even dogs were equipped with everything they needed nice bbq one night then pizza other even had outside spa bath on offer with privacy screen very spacious...”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Swift was amazing; spotlessly clean, homely and had everything we needed for a couple of nights. Joyce was so friendly and welcoming, as were her two lovely, sweet dogs :) we loved the little touch of Irn Bru and Tunnocks wafer & tea cake in...”
Lindsay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We've always wanted to stay in a converted shepherd's hut. We wanted somewhere calm, quiet and away from the crowds. The hut was clean, well equipped and cosy without feeling suffocated: it was quite amazing how there was a double bed, full...”
Connor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location 10/15 minutes drive from Perth. Hosts were fantastic. Lovely garden for the BBQ, fire pit or just to sit and enjoy the outside!”
Jason
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spotlessly clean and well equipped unit. Joyce and Alan (hosts) were lovely and very helpful. Loved the outside bath and the seclusion screens. Loved the fact our dog could run freely around, He loved the doggie basket and treats, too! Highly...”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Super facilities, to allow you to BBQ on the fire pit, with equipment and oil etc. very thoughtful”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.5
Host review score
Our Shepherds Huts have been hand built in 2024 and feature their own raised decks with out door baths, complete with privacy screens. They are situated in a fenced garden area and have access to a covered patio and gas BBQ and an additional area with a firepit. These Shepherds Huts have a full ensuite, kitchen, double bed, Freeview TV and Starling internet access, along with indoor and outdoor seating and dining areas.
Joyce and Alan are delighted to introduce their new project with The Swift and The Swallow. Bee Happy Breaks Scotland Ltd has hosted guests in The Hive since 2023 and due to demand we have expanded to our 2 hand built Shepherds Huts within our grounds. The Shepherds Huts are custom built so both slightly different, both boast a unique feature of an OUTDOOR BATH on the decking. Full privacy screens are provided. We love hosting our guests and are delighted at the huge range of international and British/Scottish travellers who have stayed.
Stanley is a very historic village and a gateway to the Highlands. Most area of Scotland are accessible in less than 2 hours. There are numerous local golf courses that allow day playing and we're not far from Gleneagles. Stanley was built to house the workers of the local Mill which is now operated by Scottish Historic Scotland and has a museum, there are river walks from it along The Tay. The Hive at Seonaidbheag is located 1 mile from the village centre which has 2 shops, Pharmacy and award winning butcher, hotel, pub and bowling club, carryout food can be ordered from The Tayside Hotel. Stewart Towers award winning ice cream is also produced and available 1.5 miles from us. Active Kids Adventure Park and Cafe are situated just outside the village. Perth is 8 miles away and has excellent links by road, rail and bus to all Scottish cities. 8 miles in the opposite direction takes you to Blairgowrie and access to to Royal Deeside and Glenshee ski area. Cairngorm National Park and ski area are approximately 1.5 hours away.
Language spoken: English

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Facilities of The Swift, Shepherds Hut

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of £25 per stay.

All pets staying should not be left unsupervised at any time and must not be washed in the property. An external hose is available.

Please inform The Swift, Shepherds Hut in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: C, CS/PK/04/24