South Chesthill Estate lies on the south side of Lower Glenlyon, the longest and one of the most beautiful and secluded glens in Scotland. Being in central Perthshire it is an ideal base for exploring the central Highlands, within 12 miles of Aberfeldy, 20 miles of Pitlochry and less than two hours to Edinburgh airport.

Chesthill House is the principal sporting lodge on the estate, and lies on the north side of the glen in a commanding south facing position overlooking the River Lyon and the deer forest

Accommodation

Chesthill House is a traditional stone built sporting lodge, comprising 5 twin and 2 single bedrooms (all with wash hand basins) with 3 bathrooms (2 with showers), and 1 twin and 1 single bedroom with a further bathroom in the staff wing. Adult parties are limited to 12, with the other accommodation available for staff and children.

The ground floor includes a main entrance hall, sitting room and TV, a bright spacious drawing room, small study and large dining room. The kitchen is equipped with a double Aga, electric cooker, fridge & freezer and two dishwashers. There is a drying room, cloakroom with wc, and gun room with secure cabinet, and laundry with washing machine and tumble dryer.

There is a separate games room above the garage with table tennis, darts, piano and small billiards table.

The lodge is let on a fully furnished basis including all linen and towels. Daily housekeeping is provided and it is strongly recommended that a cook be employed

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Fishing

The principal fishing is on the River Lyon, one of the main River Tay tributaries, for both salmon and brown trout, with 4½ miles of exclusive single and double bank fishing. The lodge fishing usually includes 6 rods fished as three beats of 2 rods (except mid August when only 4 rods are available).

The Lyon has a long season, from April to the end of the season on 15th October. The river has both a spring run and an autumn run of salmon, with grilse in the summer months. In addition there is excellent brown trout fishing on the river, and also on Loch Creag a Mhadaidh, which is stocked with brown trout.

Stalking

Stalking is available for one or two rifles depending on the time of year, over 6,500 acres of steep and varied ground. Approximately 50 stags and 80 hinds are taken each season, with argocats being used to extract beasts from the hill.

Grouse

South Chesthill has a limited stock of grouse on the hill, which provides August tenants with one walked up day.

Additional Activities

Clay pigeon shooting can be arranged with the estate keeper, except during the stalking season. Clays and cartridges will be charged at cost.

There are golf courses at Aberfeldy, Kenmore, Strathtay and Killin. Water sports are available on Loch Tay.

Pony trekking is available locally, and Chesthill is an ideal base for those keen on hill walking, with a number of Munros within easy reach

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