In spectacular Highland Perthshire, where continental collisions forged majestic peaks, vast glaciers carved deep valleys and fiercely loyal clansmen clashed for centuries, peace now reigns. Striking contemporary architecture meets heritage charm in this breathtaking retreat on the ancient Carie Estate of Loch Rannoch, where acres of meadowland lead into Pine forests rich with rare birds, red squirrels and red deer.
Awaken to pure tranquility in this sumptuous wingback bed of forest green linen, on top floor of the house’s original, stone-built cottage. Begin the day nestled in sheepskin on an end-of-bed bench upholstered in a modern tartan of pure wool, taking a moment to appreciate rush hour Loch Rannoch style–a kayak or two gliding along the water’s surface, the odd buzzard or eagle soaring overhead or a bathing stag.
Down a flight of wooden stairs, carpeted in sisal, and across the hall’s flagstones of slate, enter this spectacular, vaulted kitchen. Breakfast at an oak dining table by Scandinavian pine and aluminium windows, watching the sun rise from behind heathered hills. Across heated oak floorboards, behind an island of Caithness Stone and brushed stainless steel, is your state-of-the-art steel and cast iron Everhot stove.
In a bespoke boot room of panelled wood with a butler’s sink and hand woven, pure wool rug, step into wellies and out the back door into your many acres of pasture and woodland. Wander over a wooden footbridge to weather tennis courts, which serve uninterrupted views of the loch from within lush grassland bound by drystone walls. Or stroll to a stone jetty on your shoreline, where calm water reflects moorland peaks.
Open elegant glass doors into the lounge, where a vaulted roof peaks above two linen sofas on a hand knotted Indian rug, inviting you to a cinematic view of Rannoch’s ribbon lake and surrounding fells. Opposite, a minimal, coal-black hearth holds a Morso log burner alive with flaming wood. As the sun retreats into the valley, light a fire in a rusted steel firebowl by the waters edge and sink into a sheepskin-lined Adirondack chair.
As darkness falls, pour a bath in an immaculate bathroom where foot sensor lighting notices your steps across a sisal rug laid over oak floorboards. Elements of natural stone and painted wood are a luxury response to the rugged landscape all around you. As you recline in steaming hot water, ready for bed once again, the soft hoot of a tawny owl in the moonlight outside reminds you that, for some, the night is still young.
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