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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$490
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cute, cosy cottage with retro Dutch Tub.

Thimblewynd holiday rental has been described as one of the "best in Scotland with hot tub" (The Scotsman Newspaper).

Born in 1860, Thimblewynd is a C-Listed period cottage found in the historic village of Dunning, Perthshire. Thimblewynd has grown into a luxury romantic hideaway with plenty of benefits.

Secluded Hot tub experience? Yes. Log Burner? Yes. Gastropub on the corner? Yes. Village shop at the bottom of the street? Yes that as well.

We are chuffed to have Thimblewynd in our lives and are delighted to share it with you.

It's a place that just feels right and a huge investment has been taken to ensure it has everything a couple may need to enjoy a special time together (hot tub, log fire, smart tv, wifi, record player, board games...)

Reviews show that while guests enjoy a real sense of seclusion and getting away from it all, they also enjoy all the amenities of our village location. The local shop is incredibly well stocked and perfectly situated should you have forgotten to bring an everyday (or romantic) essential.

What is particularly unique is our secluded walled garden. In the sunshine you can enjoy the hammock and bbq. In Scotland we all know you can't guarantee the weather, so we have installed covered areas to let you enjoy the space no matter what. The funky Dutch Tub remains uncovered to let you star gaze together. It's pretty special. Hot water straight from an outdoor tap for an easy fill, then light the fire to keep the water warm. Toast marshmallows, sausages from the luxury of the tub......

Inside, it continues to be about luxury and being together. The kitchen is fully equipped. The living space is cosy and full of stuff to do. Wifi (obviously), board games, books, a vinyl record player with LPs (or bring your own) and Smart TV (easily link to your netflix or amazon prime account). The log burner is always a hit. Upstairs you find the large bedroom, with king-size brass bed, shuttered windows and a beautiful view. The ensuite bathroom includes a drench shower, towels, robes and organic bath products.

Property manager

Maggie Moore

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PK11418F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Thimblewynd "best Scotland Hot Tub" Dunning
Thimblewynd "best in Scotland With Hot Tub"
Thimblewynd: "best in Scotland With Hot Tub" Perth
Thimblewynd: "best in Scotland With Hot Tub" Cottage
Thimblewynd: "best in Scotland With Hot Tub" Cottage Perth
Thimblewynd "best in Scotland With Hot Tub"

About the area

Map
Dunning, SCT

What's nearby

  • Gleneagles Golf Course - 11 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Huntingtower Castle - 13 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Perth Concert Hall - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Perth Racecourse - 20 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Scone Palace - 22 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Gleneagles Station - 14 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Kisa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gloagburn Farm Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Kirkstyle Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Delivino - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute, cosy cottage with retro Dutch Tub. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cute, cosy cottage with retro Dutch Tub. ?

As of 11 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cute, cosy cottage with retro Dutch Tub. on 25 Aug 2025 start from NZ$489.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cute, cosy cottage with retro Dutch Tub. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute, cosy cottage with retro Dutch Tub. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cute, cosy cottage with retro Dutch Tub. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of St Serf's Church and Rollo Park. Dunning Golf Club and Maggie Wall's Memorial are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Cute, cosy cottage with retro Dutch Tub. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandalyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Something out of a novel

Lovely cottage. Perfect getaway
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very unique, quirky, with extra touches to it you feel comfertable and welcome, very luxurious.

Wonderful little getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay, great hottub

Had such an amazing time staying here. The whole house is lovely and very well kept. The outdoor seating area was amazing for relaxing outside even when it rained. Loved the hot tub. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

What a nice place to stay. You couldn’t ask for anything better. Hot tub is amazing. We will definitely be back

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It has unique character and is very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

janie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Dunning

Such a peaceful and lovely break, loved the wood burning stove, the shower was delightful, despite not such good weather we managed to enjoy the lovely secluded garden, even if we nearly turned ourselves into soup in the Dutch tub, think we were a bit enthusiastic with the fire!We had everything we wanted, loved the selection of games and books and only wished we’d booked for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Festive Getaway

Working over Christmas we booked this break to get away from all the madness. Just us and the dog. Thimblewynd was just perfect and we loved it. Peaceful and comfy throughout we chilled out in front of thr log burner or in the hot tub, the tv wasn't on once! We eat at the Kirkstyle Inn which was lovely but made ourselves breakfast and snacks in the well equipped kitchen. There was not a single thing we could fault and we loved every minute. Thanks to Maggie for hosting us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

S L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Cottage was well placed to tour around and very comfortable for the stay-at-home days. We had a great time there!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thimblewynd

Lovely cosy little house with hot tub. Superb bar/restaurant serving delicious food 2 min walk away and small well stocked shop across the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

johanna h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Disapointed

I want to firstly say that this property was as advertised, in a nice village and really pleasant to stay in and did have a hot tub (although it was old and in need of updating, a part of the filter was broken and kept floating about the tub for the 2hrs we spent in it). What let it down for us was that the hot tub stopped working on the first night of our 2 day stay. We had specifically booked Thimblewynd because it advertised a "secluded hot tub" so to have it break on the first night and have no hot tub for the next couple of days was really disappointing. Whilst these things happen, it appeared that the tub was at risk of breaking down after speaking with a source close to the host who came to check it for us on the second day. The host did not contact us after this to acknowledge the tub being broken and almost a week later have still had no contact from her even after going through the site and then directly messaging her. We both came home feeling really deflated and upset after spending around £500 for a break that we ultimately ended up not receiving. I would not recommend Thimblewynd due to the lack of communication from the host after a massive issue which abruptly ended our "secluded hot tub" break. A partial refund would be the correct thing to do here but again, the host has decided to ignore this situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location, quaint cosy cottage

Everything you need on your doorstep (pub + shop). Hot tub is wonderful. Cottage although modernised still retained it's aged and quaint feel. Great relaxing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Dianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic getaway

Thimblewynd is everything you need for that time away to unwind. The village is friendly, shop and pub just a short walk (2 mins). The garden is full secured, which was fantastic as we have 4 Dachshunds that can find the escape route anywhere. Now the hot tub ....... well what can I say, this certainly made the stay well worth the four hours drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Lovely charming cottage in good location, with country pub a few steps away and great beer garden. People in the area very welcoming. Cottage was very clean and check in straightforward and helpful. Lovely big bedroom and great en-suite. Garden was secure as advertised which was great for our dog but if I am being picky the garden was a bit tired looking which impacted on the time we wanted to spend in the garden. Hot tub in the garden was fab though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

A wonderful week in Dunning. Thimblewynd is a cosy cottage ideal and exactly what we were looking for. The cottage had everything we needed. Dunning is a beautiful location and ideal for long walks with the dog. Great pub at the end of thstreet and a jandy well stocked show. People very friendly and the host attended to any queries we had promptly. The garden and hot tub area could do with a.little TLC as it needs a little work which would improve the lovely private garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highams getaway

Excellent me and my partner lived every min great location

8/10 Good

Derrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely cottage,but!

Stayed here with my partner,nice,clean,quaint cottage,back garden a little disheveled looking ,shower wasn’t the best without much hot water and better quality towels would also help.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

duncan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing stay

the place is really nice had a relaxing time garden is lovely on day of departure i stripped the bed and the mattress was stained was a bit disappointed with this especially with covid
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing wee cottage

When booking this as a surprise trip for my and my girlfriends anniversary and saw it was reviewed as the best in Scotland and it definitely lived up to that name. We loved everything from the monopoly to the garden and the hot tub! What a great trip we had!

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cosy wee cottage

Absolutely loved our few days away here! It was so nice to have so much needed time away and this cosy cottage was perfect! We really enjoyed the hot tub and garden and the record player and loved that we could sign in on the TV to our netflix! Bed super comfy and area fab! Maggie was excellent answering any questions before we went, provided us her number and aswell as helpful directions! Definitely be back! Cassie and James

10/10 Excellent

Jackie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sheer Bliss

What a wonderful two night stay. Cottage and garden were perfect. Village store and pub have all you need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect mini-moon

My new husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Thimblewynd. The property was immaculately clean and had absolutely everything we needed. We took full advantage of the excellent garden space and the hot tub. We were really impressed with the local amenities and proximity to pub and restaurant. We couldn't recommend this enough, definitely the place to choose if you fancy a change in pace.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The place was so clean and tidy. It had such a homely and cosy feeling to it and would recommend it to anyone who is wanting a nice relaxing weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend getaway

Had an absolutely tremendous time at this lovely cottage for my girlfriends birthday. Maggie was unbelievable helpful and would definitely return! Thanks again Maggie, Steven
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Irene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend break

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this characterful cottage with its quirky garden. Despite it being November we utilised all the thoughtful touches including the comfy hammock, enjoying the fairy lights and seclusion. The hot tub was fantastic and Dunning itself was great for dog walks and a really friendly gastro-pub. The cottage was very comfortable and warm with everything we could possibly need. Thank you for all the lovely personal touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect break

Cottage was just perfect, everything you need carefully provided, luxury touches like fleecy blankets and Prosecco in fridge. Location ideal, we walked (2 mins) to the Kirkstyle Inn for lovely food We had a beautiful time and only wished could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020