A countryside escape at Monzie Estate comes with wildly pretty Perthshire scenery, a dash of castle-side romance and self-catering cottages that feel far more boutique hideaway than basic holiday let.

Set within 4,000 acres of glorious Highland Perthshire landscape near Crieff, the estate’s collection of beautifully restored cottages and lodges offers the kind of stay that makes switching off feel wonderfully easy. Turreted gatehouses, cosy cottages, stylish interiors and views for days all add to the delicious sense of being tucked away in your own little Scottish world.

Inside, it’s all beautifully considered country-luxe, with traditional character, contemporary comfort and those thoughtful finishing touches that make self-catering feel seriously indulgent. Some properties come with wood-burning stoves, generous social spaces and bedrooms you’ll happily linger in long after the alarm was meant to go off.

The setting is every bit as special. Ancient woodland, rolling hills, rivers, waterfalls and all the fresh-air drama you could possibly want are right on the doorstep, making this an ideal base for walkers and whisky weekenders. Crieff is just down the road, as is Glenturret Distillery, with the wider delights of Perthshire easily explorable.

Characterful, cosy and wonderfully tucked away, Monzie Estate is exactly the sort of place that makes a weekend in the country feel that wee bit more magical.