Overlooking Pitlochry in the Scottish Highlands with views of Ben-y-Vrackie and the Tummel Valley this historic hotel is the ideal base for exploring the Scottish Highlands. Relax in the chandelier-lit lounges with log fires, sample a local whisky, stroll around the spectacular gardens and museum, or take a dip in the indoor pool.
- 4* rated luxury hotel
- Unique on-site museum
- Award-winning gardens
- All-weather tennis courts and 9 hole pitch and put
- Individually designed luxurious bedrooms
- Dine in the Verndah Restaurant
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Luxury Castle Break - Standard room
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Stay in a Standard Double room and receive:
- A complimentary bottle of chilled Prosecco in your room on arrival
- 3 course table d'hote dinner for two each night (value £33 pp)
- 20% off wines by the bottle ordered with dinner
- Full Scottish breakfast daily
- Noon late check out (in the months of May to September this is subject to availability, please enquire on check in)
- Stay 3 nights+ and receive a comp £30 spa voucher per room per stay
1 night stay
Package Price: £102.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £205 per room
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2 night stay
Package Price: £197.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £395 per room
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3 night stay
Package Price: £291.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £583 per room
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Luxury Castle Break - Valley room
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Stay in a Valley Double room and receive:
- A complimentary bottle of chilled Prosecco in your room on arrival
- 3 course table d'hote dinner for two each night (value £33 pp)
- 20% off wines by the bottle ordered with dinner
- Full Scottish breakfast daily
- Noon late check out (in the months of May to September this is subject to availability, please enquire on check in)
- Stay 3 nights+ and receive a comp £30 spa voucher per room per stay
1 night stay
Package Price: £115 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £230 per room
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2 night stay
Package Price: £222.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £445 per room
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3 night stay
Package Price: £329 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £658 per room
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Luxury Castle Break - Superior room
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Stay in a Superior room and receive:
- A complimentary bottle of chilled Prosecco in your room on arrival
- 3 course table d'hote dinner for two each night (value £33 pp)
- 20% off wines by the bottle ordered with dinner
- Full Scottish breakfast daily
- Noon late check out (in the months of May to September this is subject to availability, please enquire on check in)
- Stay 3 nights+ and receive a comp £30 spa voucher per room per stay
1 night stay
Package Price: £122.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £245 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
2 night stay
Package Price: £239 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £478 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
3 night stay
Package Price: £351.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £703 per room
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- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
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Luxury Castle Break - Standard Twin room
Exclusive to OPL
Stay in a Standard Twin room and receive:
- A complimentary bottle of chilled Prosecco in your room on arrival
- 3 course table d'hote dinner for two each night (value £33 pp)
- 20% off wines by the bottle ordered with dinner
- Full Scottish breakfast daily
- Noon late check out (in the months of May to September this is subject to availability, please enquire on check in)
- Stay 3 nights+ and receive a comp £30 spa voucher per room per stay
1 night stay
Package Price: £122.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £245 per room
- Instant Availability
- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
2 night stay
Package Price: £239 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £478 per room
- Instant Availability
- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
3 night stay
Package Price: £351.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £703 per room
- Instant Availability
- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
SMTWTFS
Available: Now
Luxury Castle Break - Valley Twin room
Exclusive to OPL
Stay in a Valley Twin room and receive:
- A complimentary bottle of chilled Prosecco in your room on arrival
- 3 course table d'hote dinner for two each night (value £33 pp)
- 20% off wines by the bottle ordered with dinner
- Full Scottish breakfast daily
- Noon late check out (in the months of May to September this is subject to availability, please enquire on check in)
- Stay 3 nights+ and receive a comp £30 spa voucher per room per stay
1 night stay
Package Price: £115 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £230 per room
- Instant Availability
- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
2 night stay
Package Price: £222.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £445 per room
- Instant Availability
- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
3 night stay
Package Price: £329 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £658 per room
- Instant Availability
- Friday & Saturday night premiums will apply
All of the above prices include all taxes / service fees.
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Facilities at Atholl Palace
Golf: On the front lawns the hotel has Perthshire's smallest putting green, a 9-hole Pitch N Putt. The course is a short walk through the woods, obtain your score card, putters and golf balls at reception, and enjoy a friendly game or practice.
Walking: Atholl Palacehas a variety of walks and jogging routes around our gardens and estate - you request a copy of the map from reception.
Tennis: The hotel has four all weather courts which are the setting for the annual 'Tennis Championships of the Highlands', the second oldest tennis tournament in Scotland. Reception has a small number racquets and tennis balls forhire - a small deposit is required.
Games room: The hotel has a games room with Pool Table (cues and balls available to borrow) and PC's loaded with Minecraft complete with Atholl Palace's own Minecraft game specially developed for the hotel.
Good to know
- Hotel check-in time: 3:00 PM
- Hotel check-out time: 11:00 AM
Parking Facilities
Complimentary onsite parking
Disabled Access
There are 2 accessible rooms
History of the hotel
The hotel's unique and fascinating history began in the middle of the 19th Century when popularity of both Scotland as a holiday and health destination grew amongst Victorians.
In 2001, the most extensive refurbishment of the hotel began.Over the course of a decade, locked away rooms and buildings were uncovered and restored including the historic Victorian spa and Turkish baths in the lower ground floor and the art deco building ‘Highways' . New and old gardens were carefully cultivated to award winning standards.
In 2005 the Atholl Palace Museum opened within the hotel. It was the largest of its kind in the UK, celebrating the rich history and architectural heritage of the hotel.
Child Policy
Children are welcome, the charge is £35 per child per night including dinner. Child friendly rooms are subject to availability, please call out team to check availability
Children Swim Times
The swimming pool is open from 7am through to 9pm during the week and until 7pm on the weekend. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Dogs Policy
Unfortunately no dogs are allowed
The Rooms at Atholl Palace
Standard Double room
Spacious double room with one double bed. Many of these rooms feature stunning views out over the Perthshire countryside including the hotel's award winning gardens. Each room at the Atholl Palace Hotel is uniquely decorated & upholstered to a high standard.
Standard Twin room
Standard twin room contains two single beds.Many of these rooms feature stunning views out over the Perthshire countryside including the hotel's award winning gardens. Each room at the Atholl Palace Hotel is uniquely decorated & upholstered to a high standard.
Valley Double room
A double bedroom with views down the beautiful Tummel Valley.
Atholl Palace - Valley Twin room
Superior room
A well-appointed and spacious double room, with a 4 poster bed available on request. All of these rooms feature stunning views out over the Perthshire countryside including the hotel's award winning gardens.
Family Room for 3
This room is able to accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. Spacious room with one double bed and one single. Many of these rooms feature stunning views out over the Perthshire countryside including the hotel's award winning gardens. Each room at the Atholl Palace Hotel is uniquely decorated & upholstered to a high standard.
Family Room for 4
This room is able to accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. Spacious room with two double beds. Many of these rooms feature stunning views out over the Perthshire countryside including the hotel's award winning gardens. Each room at the Atholl Palace Hotel is uniquely decorated & upholstered to a high standard.
Verandah Restaurant
The Verandah Restaurant is famed for its stunning views over the Tummel Valley. In the morning daylight plays on the sparkling tableware and in the evening sun sets fill the space with a warm glow. Every season adds its own dramatic twist to this spectacular landscape.
A growing reputation for the quality of the cuisine is now established, using the very best of local and Perthshire produce, to create a choice of menus full of game and fish specialities from Scotland's larder. We are open throughout the day offering wholesome lunches and traditional afternoon teas " with a view" in elegant surroundings.
As far as is practical and cost-effective, products are sourced preferentially from suppliers who are locally based, then regionally and nationally. Fish and seafood is from a certified sustainable source(MSC). Where possible our tea, coffee and sugar are fairtrade, organic and ethical.
Opening Times
Breakfast: 7.30am-10am daily
Lunch: 12.30 - 5pm daily
Afternoon Tea: 12.30pm and 5pm daily
Dinner: 6pm until 9pm every evening.
Stag's Head Bar
In the lively conviviality of the Stag's Head Bar a fine selection of malt whiskies awaits your delectation. Relax in the comfort of the leather arm chairs, warmed by the log fire and Scotland's finest whiskies. The Stag's Head Bar is open daily for drinks.
Live music on selected Friday & Saturday nights.
Meals are served from 12.30pm to 9.30pm daily.
Opening Times
Breakfast: 7.30am-10am daily
Lunch: 12.30 - 5pm daily
Afternoon Tea: 12.30pm and 5pm daily
Dinner: 6pm until 9pm every evening.
Lavender Spa
The Lavender Spa enjoys spectacular views of the Scottish countryside. The spa draws on its heritage as a Victorian health hydro using the powers of our natural spring water which comes from the mountain of Ben- y -Vrackie which stands over Pitlochry. These waters are used as a tonic and are unique to the Atholl Palace as is the fresh Highland air.
To receive the maximum benefit from any relaxation or beauty treatment you should take time afterwards to rest. At the Atholl Palace, you can stroll or sit in the beautiful gardens, lulled by the sound of the fountains and natural streams. The aromas of the herb garden, the spectacular views and the pure fresh country air will continue to heal and rejuvenate your body. Lose all sense of time sitting in the Japanese Garden taking in the beauty of the trickling stream and bamboo swaying in the breeze.
Facilities include a pool, treatment rooms, gym and fitness room with equipment from running machines and cross trainers to a multi purpose rowing machine.
Opening Hours - Lavender Spa
Monday - Sunday 10.00 – 18:00
We recommend that you book your Spa treatment in advance of your stay.
Pool and Gym Facilities opening hours
Monday - Friday 7.00 - 21.00
Saturday & Sunday 7.00 - 19.00
Last entry to the pool and gym facilities is 1 hour before closing.
Please note: Pool and Gym facilities are not staffed.
Atholl Palace Location
Map & Directions
Address
Pitlochry
Perthshire
Scotland
PH16 5LX
Complimentary onsite parking
How to get here
By Train
Pitlochry Station is on the main railline between London, Edinburgh and Inverness. Regular trains, and one overnight sleeper train, run through Pitlochry from London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Direct trains between London Kings Cross and Pitlochry run twice daily making London just over 6 hours away.
The station at Pitlochry has a bridge that can be difficult to negotioate for visitors with disabilities. Scotrail will make sure that you have all the assistance you require if you contact them in advance. It takes around 15-20 minutes to walk to Atholl Palace Hotel from the train station. Please bear in mind it's an uphill walk!
By Car
Approaching Pitlochry from the South, take the A924 (signposted for Pitlochry) off the A9. After passing the Blair Athol distillery, on your right, continue under a railway bridge and turn right into the Atholl Palace entrance. From the north , take the A924 (signposted for Pitlochry) off the A9. The A924 is the main street through Pitlochry. Continue right through the town and turn sharp left just before the railway bridge.
Getting to Scotland By Air
The closest major airport is Edinburgh, at just over 1 hour away by car. Dundee also has a small airport, about ¾ hours drive. Glasgow international is 1½ hours away and Prestwick 2 hours.
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Location & Local Attractions
Pitlochry in the beautiful region of Perthshire is a hidden gem for travellers wishing to explore the surrounding area and beyond. With the main trunk road (A9) to Inverness and the north skirting the town and the main rail link passing through it, the town makes an ideal stopping off point or base for a truly Scottish Highland break. The pretty town of Pitlochry, many times winner of Scotland in Bloom and Britain in Bloom awards, is a gentle stroll from the Hotel. The well kept Victorian main street is filled with small, independent shops with unique merchandise and well worth a browse. The nearby small towns of Aberfeldy and Dunkeld also have a unique character and small interesting boutiques. Ten miles north is the House of Bruar, a shopping experience often described as 'the Harrods of the North'.
Pitlochry is surrounded by a variety of beautiful landscapes, from the magical forest around Loch Faskally, to the heights of Ben y Vrackie, which makes up for its lack of munro status by looking dramatic, the rolling pastures of Perthshire and the flowing rivers Tummel & Tay.
The Queen's View - said to be Queen Victoria's favourite vista, takes the breath of many visitors each year as the light changes over the shimmering loch and the great mountain, Schiehallion in the background. However, if you should tire of this pastoral feast, there are many other things to look at.
Whisky connoisseurs will enjoy visiting many of the distilleries in Perthshire and the surrounding area. In particular, there are two local distilleries in Pitlochry, the picturesque Edradour which is the smallest working distillery in Scotland and Blair Athol Distillery. Nearby in Aberfeldy is the "Dewars World of Whisky", and in Crieff, you enjoy a day out to "The Famous Grouse Experience".
Cycling: About 100 yards from the Atholl Palace entrance is where you can hire bikes, tandems, tag-along's and any required equipment. Kevin or Malcolm will also be able to give you route maps and suggest a route which suits your abilities.
Walking: Pitlochry has walks to suit every walker with a choice of pasture or highland, riverside, woodland and open moorland.
Atholl Palace Reviews
- 8 reviews
- Member since May 2019
Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland, PH16 5LX
Lovely rooms newly decorated. Nice public spaces to relax and read a book or chat. Nice spa area that needs a bit of TLC.
Overall good experience
Nice hotel and lot, helpful staff. Only negatives were the desserts and coffee. Chocolate fudge cake, large portion but very dry, definitely not home made , cash and carry quality. Coffee at breakfast was slow to arrive. When it did, my daughter who is a big coffee fan commented it tasted like cigarettes. I then smelt it and smelled like an ash tray, very disappointing.
Relaxing Break
Overall staff very helpful and pleasant. Room nice but bathroom had a step up to enter and little room to enter bath and shower. For a change my wife did not have to struggle with hair drier, mirror and light in right position and a full length mirror. Scenery around hotel fantastic and facilities great. Would revisit and recommend this hotel.
More than a home from home.
A leisurely luxurious stay where the staff made you feel as if you mattered. Staff took the trouble to engage with the residents and give advise when asked. Nothing seemed too much bother.
Lovely Hotel
In most other hotels the superior room we had would have been just a double or standard at best. It could have done with a clock radio and a fridge. A bath robe would have been nice and somewhere comfy to sit other than the bed. But the hotel was lovely otherwise with extremely friendly staff and excellent food. A warning would also have been nice when booking to say that they re were weddings all weekend. It was quite noisy on Friday night with someone setting off a fire alarm! The location of the hotel is outstanding and walking into town was really nice.
2 day luxury break
Beautiful period building in lovely location and impressive grounds. Room we had on the 3rd floor was recently refurbished but very small. Recently refurbished shower room but no bath in the room which we would have liked. Asked at reception to change or upgrade but told this was not possible for our 2 night stay and that few rooms had baths due to health and safety.
Very helpful, courteous and pleasant staff. However the overall impression was of a hotel that was in need of an upgrade in public areas. Taking into account the supplements added to meal prices the 2 night dinner bed and breakfast deal we selected was not value for money. We would not stay here again.
Atholl Palace hotel
All in all a lovely, Victoian hotel set in beautiful grounds and with stunning views. A great place to use as your base to explore Perthshire or simply relax in the lovely surroundings. Staff were very helpful and friendly. We had a problem with our bathroom door which was attended to first thing the next morning. Very good service in the restaurant and the breakfast was excellent. A huge choice of all types of breakfast food and all very well set out, cooked food nice and hot. Evening meals were good although my sticky toffee pudding was very dry and had no toffee sauce but the kind waitress quickly brought me a small pot of toffee sacuse and extra custard. My only complaint although I'm not sure how this can be addressed is that in our bathroom (room 401) the side of the bath was so close to the toilet we couldn't sit down properly we had to sit sideways which was akward. We're not big people - I'm 9 stone and my husband is 11.Highly recommneded hotel.
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