Watergate, Perth

Perthshire. Sleeps up to 4

Standing at 212 feet tall St Matthews Church is one of the tallest buildings in Scotland. Watergate is a self-contained holiday apartment in the City Mission building (circa 1750) next to the church. The first floor flat with two comfortable bedrooms makes the property ideal for two couples, a small family or a group of friends looking to visit the cosmopolitan city of Perth with museums, art galleries theaters and shops. Or explore beautiful central Scotland with its lochs and glens, historic castles, mountains, whisky distilleries, magnificent scenery and abundance of wildlife. The property is set in the center of Perth overlooking the River Tay. It has off-road parking at the front of the building plus a small, quiet courtyard to the rear with a lockable store for bicycles or golf clubs. The apartment is accessed from the courtyard door up a spiral concrete stair to the apartment on the first floor which has been newly renovated. Inside there is a large, beautifully presented open-plan living area, with high ceilings and stunning large arched windows overlooking the River Tay. With a fully equipped kitchen area, comfy seating and dining table overlooking the magnificent window this is a wonderful room to relax and enjoy your stay. There is a hallway with access to two double bedrooms one en-suite and a family bathroom. Perth is a vibrant city in the centre of Scotland set beside the beautiful River Tay. There are theatres, art galleries, exhibitions, shops and restaurants within the city. You can take a stroll down the river or for the more adventurous walk up Kinnoull Hill for magnificent views out towards the Lomond Hills and beyond. Two miles from the city is Scone Palace, The Crowning place of Scottish Kings. It is a palace of splendour set in magnificent grounds which host a variety of events throughout the year from music festivals, medieval events, horse trials and many more. Perthshire has many magnificent historical castles, Blair Castle, Glamis Castle, Castle Menzies, The Black Watch Castle and museum are all close by. Outdoor events include horse riding, fishing, golf, cycling, walking, hill climbing and more extreme sports such as white-water rafting, bungee jumping, canyoning and quad biking. A great place for family activities with adventure parks, highland safaris, canoeing and bike hire all close by. Whatever you age or appetite you will find plenty to do in Perth and the surrounding area. EPC Rating: Band E

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