The Old Manse of Blair, Boutique Hotel & Michelin Restaurant

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5

Property highlights

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About this property

Historic Charm: The Old Manse of Blair, Boutique Hotel & Michelin Restaurant in Blair Atholl is housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor fireplace. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to all needs. Dining Experience: The restaurant offers Scottish, seafood, local, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast includes continental, full English, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Convenient Location: Located 50 mi from Dundee Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Blair Castle (2.5 mi) and Castle Menzies (25 mi). Activities include hiking and cycling.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Elizabeth
United States United States
“It was delightful. The staff were friendly and helpful.”
Susan
United States United States
“Pretty with fenced in yard with cows and horses. Separately located individual rooms, 2 minute walk from main house with dining. (1)Yoga Matt provided…Delicious Biscuits in room. Great bathroom / shower! Dinner was excellent”
Katia
United States United States
“Beautiful setting. Luxurious suite. Fantastic dinner.”
Svetlana
United States United States
“It was unique and Luxurious with great surroundings. I wish we had more time to enjoy and explore.”
Frances
Ireland Ireland
“This hotel provides a 5 star luxury experience in a stunning location at the heart of the Atholl Estate. The service is impeccable, with the team going above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cater to our needs.”
Lea
United States United States
“What a wonderful place to stay! Very comfortable rooms, a lovely area for cocktails, terrific service, and an absolutely extraordinary restaurant! Perhaps our favorite thing was the two highland cows who live there. They were fantastic!”
Monique
United States United States
“The Old Manse is an absolute gem. We stumbled upon it by accident and couldn’t have been more pleased with the find. The owner and her family are exceptional hosts; food/drink divine; and attention to detail 5 stars. As a bonus, there are the...”
Ian
United States United States
“The food was phenomenal and the staff were the friendliest we have ever met. We wished we could stay for far longer.”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely setting, excellent room, friendly welcoming staff and delicious food.”
Erika
United States United States
“Beautiful, friendly staff, go out of their way to make you feel at home, not pretentious, let the kids feed their cows. A nice break on our busy trip and a highlight!”

Managed by Anne MacDonald

Company review score: 9.5Based on 191 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The Old Manse of Blair is owned and operated by the Gaelic speaking MacDonald family. The family hail from the Hebrides a place known for its friendliness and warm hospitality and this is what you'll find at The Old Manse of Blair. The property has undergone a total and extensive refurbishment since it was purchased in 2016. The transformation has resulted in a truly luxurious venue complete with a 5 star rating from Visit Scotland for both the restaurant and rooms. 2025 saw the restaurant a relaxed fine dining establishment run by Exec Head Chef Scott Davies, Master Chef of Great Britain enter the Michelin Guide. Anne MacDonald who operates the business was recently named as one of the top 100 Women in Tourism.

Property info

The Old Manse of Blair is a unique boutique hotel with a Michelin guide restaurant within a heritage listed building on the outskirts of Blair Atholl on a private estate within the Cairngorms National Park. The property was built in the late 1700's under orders from the Duke of Atholl and completed in its current form in 1828, the Georgian Wing was completed in 1842. The property is close to the A9 and ideal as a base for exploring throughout Scotland with day trips in every direction to choose from, as well as the many activities nearby. The property has been transformed to appeal to the luxury travel market with many bespoke and stylish rooms, pulling off that contemporary meets heritage design, with real flair and elegance.

Neighborhood info

The property is in an excellent location with Blair Castle on one side and House of Bruar, known affectionately as the Harrods of the Highlands, on the other. A walk or hiking to the castle or to the Falls of Bruar are a must. Hop in the car into the village of Blair Atholl (a few mins) or into the tourist town of Pitlochry (15mins). There are many nearby distilleries including Edradour, Dalwhinnie, Blair Athol. If you're looking to bag some Munro's try Ben Vrackie or Schehallion at nearby Kinloch Rannoch. The mansion is also on one of the best road cycling routes in Europe where the annual Etape Caledonia passes nearby. Salmon Fishing, shooting and stalking are available on nearby estates. Pitlochry Golf Club is 15mins away with Gleneagles only 40mins.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
The Orangery
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Gluten-free
Chef's Table Experience
  • Cuisine
    Scottish • Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Old Manse of Blair, Boutique Hotel & Michelin Restaurant takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£85 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note the lead guest must be 25 years and older.

If you wish to bring your dog, please contact the hotel directly for further information. Please note there is an additional charge of £40 per pet, per night.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Old Manse of Blair, Boutique Hotel & Michelin Restaurant of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.