The Old Manse of Blair, Boutique Hotel & Michelin Restaurant

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Excellent location!

9.6

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Experience world-class service at The Old Manse of Blair, Boutique Hotel & Michelin Restaurant

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 80 km from Dundee Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Blair Castle (4 km) and Castle Menzies (40 km). Activities include hiking and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

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

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The staff were extremely hospitable and dinner superb.”
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “An absolutely fantastic place with excellent attentive and helpful staff. Restaurant was equally impressive. The grounds of the manse were impeccable and lovely to walk through. My only slight negative point was I thought the room maybe slightly...”
  • Mikaela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location, beautiful surroundings. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant was exceptional. The room was also lovely and comfortable.”
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful location and lovely old house. Great guest lounge. Excellent staff. Really friendly and helpful”
  • Erica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely greeting and dinner. V nice room with sofabed. Stunning bathroom. Fab location.”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really enjoyed our walled garden room Beatiful surroundings Excellent breakfast”
  • Janette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The countryside, the accommodation, the staff and the food.”
  • B
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The Old Manse was a fantastic stay, the staff is superb just as the location and the facilities. We also had breakfast and dinner there and both are exquisite! Would definitely recommend staying here for 1 or 2 nights”
  • Janine
    Australia Australia
    “Spectacular property, we loved our stay and dinner was exceptional.”
  • Allison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The standard of accommodation, service from every single member of staff and the quality and presentation of food was all exceptional. With regards to value, I would have expected breakfast to be included for the price paid. Having stayed at...”

Managed by Anne MacDonald

Company review score: 9.5Based on 178 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • The Orangery
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambiance
      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 16:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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

The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.