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The 5 most unique and unusual Airbnbs in Tayside and Fife

The Warren
The Warren is a wonderful hobbit house on Loch Tay.

From a hobbit hole to a treehouse, we look at some of the most fascinating and quirky Airbnb properties in Tayside and Fife.

Hobbit house

The Warren
The Warren will bring out your inner Tolkien.

Step into the Shire with this wonderful home on Loch Tay. The Warren is an amazing underground house built into the hillside on the northern edge of the loch.

Access to the house is over a little wooden bridge across a bubbling stream. Fans of Tolkien will be delighted by the grass roof, circular porthole windows and magnificent curved doors. You can almost imagine Bilbo Baggins coming out to greet you with a hearty mug of ale.

The bedroom at the Warren.
The bedroom at the Warren.

Inside there are two en suite bedrooms, a living room and kitchen. The garden has a river pool and a hot tub. The Warren forms part of a 40 acre estate and there are countless Highland Perthshire walks on the doorstep.

Montrose watertower

The Watertower, which has 360 degree views.
The Watertower has 360 degree views.

This fantastic hexagonal Victorian watertower near Montrose has been converted into a luxurious two-storey apartment.

Occupying the top two levels of the tower, it has 360 degree panoramic views of the ocean and Montrose Basin. There’s also roof access to maximise the viewing potential.

The hexagonal kitchen at the Watertower
The hexagonal kitchen at the Watertower.

An external elevator whisks you up to the apartment – although there are stairs for those who are feeling energetic.

A complimentary whisky bar is the icing on the cake.

Perthshire folly

This fairytale folly is a fantastic holiday home.

Staying here will not feel like folly. Fully renovated in 2017, this stunning gatehouse sits in the middle of a 4,000 acre estate just four miles from Crieff.

Living room at the Folly.
Living room at the folly.

It has an octagonal living room, two staircases – one an original stone spiral – and two bedrooms. An extensive garden has two streams flowing along its boundaries.

You can live like a king at the Folly.

Fife treehouse

A treehouse Airbnb in Fife
This Fife Treehouse will take you back to your childhood.

Relive your childhood in this terrific treehouse. Set in the grounds of Fernie Castle, the treehouse is tucked away in woodland and enjoys excellent views over the Fife countryside.

The bathroom is on the upper level and has its own balcony.

The treehouse has two floors, with a bedroom on the first floor and a bathroom on the uppermost level. It also has three balconies to enjoy the great outdoors from.

The views are excellent from this treehouse Airbnb.

With six living trees growing within and around the treehouse you’ll really feel like you’re getting back to nature.

The Tabernacle

The Tabernacle is a former chapel.
The Tabernacle is a former chapel.

This lovely former chapel in Highland Perthshire is a perfect retreat for any time of year.

Until 2004 the Tabernacle sat in Aberfeldy, where it was known as the Mary of Mercy Church.

The Tabernacle in its new location makes a fantastic Airbnb.

Originally B-listed it was declassified and scheduled for demolition. To save the iconic structure it was dismantled and reassembled four years later in its current location near the hamlet of Dull.

Enormous arched windows offer far reaching views and a wood burning stove makes it a cosy space on even the coldest days.

The master bedroom is on the mezzanine level.

The master bedroom occupies a mezzanine level and there are bunkbeds in the old vestry.

A roll top bath has room for two and there’s a hot tub that enjoys some of the best views in Scotland.

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