Mains of Taymouth Country Estate Launches New Luxury Highland Lodges - Thursday 03 July 2008
New area on award winning Estate will offer superior timber lodges for sale
It is already known as Scotland's most prestigious self catering holiday estate with fabulous scenery, its own golf course and design plaudits for many of its existing holiday letting homes. Mains of Taymouth Country Estate, in picturesque Kenmore at the head of Loch Tay in Highland Perthshire, is now widening its appeal with a new range of luxurious timber holiday lodges for sale. An area of the 120 acre Taymouth estate is being developed as the location for these superior Highland lodges which can be purchased from £120,000.
The lodges offer magnificent views with each one situated on a large plot with their own garden, parking, deck and patio. They offer all the mod cons of a modern luxury home and can even be adapted to suit each buyer's individual requirements.
Mains of Taymouth Country Estate, built in the 19th Century and originally the home farm of nearby Taymouth Castle, is already a popular day trip destination with its own Kenmore Golf Course, Stables and contemporary Courtyard brasserie-style restaurant, delicatessen and shop. As a short break destination it offers 5* accommodation with its range of cottages and mews-style houses. Now holiday makers can enjoy Mains of Taymouth all year round with their own lodge on the Estate which is privately run by the Menzies family with site fees for a year from £2,500.
"We are introducing these new luxury Highland lodges in response to unprecedented demand for holiday properties in this area, " said owner of Mains of Taymouth Robin Menzies. "Over the past few years it has really taken off and even the current so called "credit crunch" doesn't seem to be affecting the market here. The Highland Lodges are a cost effective way to purchase a holiday property here - we believe we have taken the concept of a holiday lodge to a new heights with the level of specification on offer. Plus when you buy here you are buying into an award winning and well established destination."
The Menzies family have invested £8 million in Mains of Taymouth over the past five years. Construction will start this year on a brand new Leisure Centre with swimming pool and the golf course on the estate - Kenmore Golf Course, "Perthshire's finest nine holes" - is currently being redeveloped to offer an ever more challenging course with a new Clubhouse. More luxury homes for the buoyant lettings market will be also be introduced.
"As we are strongly connected with the area and live at Mains of Taymouth ourselves, we go to great lengths to ensure that development of the business is done properly, in a way which is totally in tune with our surroundings and which is a further enhancement of its natural beauty. We have a loyal customer base with many regular customers returning to us year after year and we certainly want to retain our close knit exclusivity with our small hands-on team of committed employees who enable us to run the business so successfully," said Robin.
"Whatever time of the year you visit to use your Highland Lodge, you can be assured of a personal service and your property will be looked after when you are not using it, " he added.
Static holiday caravans can also be purchased at Mains of Taymouth from £34,000.
Mains of Taymouth has always stood out from the crowd. It was voted "Best Holiday Cottage Complex in Britain" by the Sunday Times and its recently launched "Castle Gardens" development of three and four bedroom architect-designed holiday homes received the "Best Housing Project Commendation" from the Institute of Architects in 2007.� Perth and Kinross Council Planning Department have called Mains of Taymouth a "showcase for Scottish Tourism".
The Courtyard Restaurant at Mains of Taymouth features a brasserie and bar offering à la carte, fine dining and bar snacks. The facility is served by a huge sun deck with outdoor seating and barbecue area. Next door is the award winning gift shop and delicatessen with its fine selection of locally sourced produce; organic foods and range of contemporary gifts. Horse riding lessons and trekking are available at Mains of Taymouth Stables run by the Menzies' daughter, Danni. The Stables also plan to relocate to a state-of-the art equestrian centre on the estate.
Local attractions in the area include Tay Forest Park with its walks and mountain bike trails; superb fishing for brown trout and salmon in the River Tay and Loch and water sports from white water rafting to sailing and wind surfing.
For further information on purchasing your own holiday home at Mains of Taymouth Estate please call on 01887 830226, email info@mainsoftaymouth.co.uk or check out the website at www.taymouthvillage.co.uk.
