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Old Blair - Seven bedroom house in the grounds of Blair Castle

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Stately building with a traditional gabled roof and vertical windows, set amidst a serene garden with mature trees and a charming gazebo.
A dining room with a long table set for a meal, featuring a blue floral pattern on the plates and a vase with fresh flowers.
Cozy retreat with a floral-patterned headboard, a simple nightstand, and a calming light blue wall.
Two single beds with white bedding and a green skirted bed frame.
Classic hotel room with a neatly made bed, table, and lamp, set against a backdrop of floral-patterned curtains and textured wallpaper.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

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About this property

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You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Old Blair - Seven bedroom house in the grounds of Blair Castle

Set in a hamlet a few hundred yards from Blair Castle & Gardens, Old Blair started life as an inn. It is now a comfortable lodge surrounded by landscaped parklands, farmland and miles of way-marked trails. The lodge is filled with period charm and has an open fire in the sitting room. Sleeping up to ten guests in the main lodge, and two in the connecting annexe with its own separate sitting room; Old Blair is popular for family breaks, castle wedding guests and festive family gatherings. Old Blair’s garden runs into the ruins of St. Brides Kirk and from there you can continue walking into Diana’s Grove, Hercules Garden or up into the hills of the Cairngorm National Park. Included in your stay, guests receive free access to Blair Castle & Gardens.

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Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling

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    Policies

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Important information

    You need to know

    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
    Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
    This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
    If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

    Property is also known as

    580477

    About the area

    Map
    Pitlochry

    What's nearby

    • Blair Castle - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
    • Blair Atholl Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
    • The House of Bruar - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
    • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 11 min drive - 9.2 miles
    • Loch Tummel - 11 min drive - 9.2 miles

    Getting around

    • Pitlochry Blair Atholl Station - 7 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Food on the Park - ‬2 min drive
    • ‪Bothy Bar - ‬2 min drive
    • ‪The Loft Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
    • ‪Soldier's Leap Cafe - ‬5 min drive
    • ‪Blair Atholl Watermill - ‬2 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Old Blair - Seven bedroom house in the grounds of Blair Castle pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    Where is Old Blair - Seven bedroom house in the grounds of Blair Castle located?

    Situated in Pitlochry, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Blair Castle and Blair Atholl Golf Club. Cairngorms National Park and The House of Bruar are also within 6 miles (10 km). Pitlochry Blair Atholl Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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    Old Blair - Seven bedroom house in the grounds of Blair Castle Reviews

    Reviews

    9.8

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

    Reviews

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    10/10 Excellent

    Another great time in Old Blair Lodge

    It‘s like coming home. Wonderful evening by the fireplace after long hours in the hills. Looking forward to next year.
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    10/10 Excellent

    Family sporting stay

    We have been staying at Old Blair for about 6 years now and always thoroughly enjoy it. The setting behind the Castle is superb and easy access to the Atholl Hotel and House of Bruar! The sport at West Hand and the fishing on the Garry and the Tilt are excellent. We will be back.
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    10/10 Excellent

    David S.

    Excellent stay at Old Blair

    My friends and I had a magnificent stay at Old Blair. The property was beautiful, well-equipped, and a great setting for time together as friends. We mainly wanted to use it as a base for walking adventures, and it fitted the bill perfectly. Nothing better than a day in the hills followed by a retreat to a cozy fire. Also, the team were really accommodating, allowing us to change our check-in/check-out times to suit those of us taking the sleeper train. All in all, I'd definitely come back here. A wonderful stay.
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    10/10 Excellent

    Another visit to Old Blair

    Our two families and various dogs have been going to Old Blair for the past 14 years. We always enjoy our visit to this fabulous old house and the beautiful area. It is an excellent location for lots of long walks and cycles. We love the familiarity, comfort and homeliness of Old Blair.
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    10/10 Excellent

    A very comfortable stay

    Our 14th year at Old Blair. The Lodge was well equipped and very comfortable. Upgrades over the past couple of years have improved the kitchen although diminished the number of surfaces available for catering. The lock in the 2nd floor bathroom needs replacing. Highly recommended accommodation
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    8/10 Good

    Steve J.

    Couldn't be better!

    For what we wanted, this was an absolutely superb venue and location! A classic old property within the castle grounds, it is very well maintained and has everything you need while being in a beautiful location, nestled at the foot of the hills. Plenty of space inside and out, everything was easy and everything was good quality throughout our visit. Granted, the weather was brilliant during our time, which I suppose adds some gloss too!
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    10/10 Excellent

    Where to spend a perfect Scottish family holiday

    We have been coming to Old Blair for 11 years and nothing about it ever disappoints. It is a dream place for families of all ages . The lodge is perfectly fitted out and the situation could not be better. Literally acres of space in and outdoors for children . For walkers it is paradise and for those guests who are stalking or fishing it would be impossible to be better looked after.
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    10/10 Excellent

    Easter 2024 at Old Blair (with Forest Lodge)

    Despite the early season we found Old Blair to be warm and comfortable (in fact sometimes too warm if the bedroom radiators were on!). We enjoyed walks through the woods below the house -with some amazing trees- leading to the Castle which is worth visiting. Great for a large group especially in conjunction with Forest Lodge. A great location for the Munro baggers and fine hills worthy of a repeat visit.
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    10/10 Excellent

    Our happy place

    Our 15th (?) year of our two families getting together in Easter holidays for long walks, cycles, games, and family meals. As the kids have got older they have dipped in and out depending on university, other holidays, work commitments etc. but everyone is clear they want to keep coming back to this beautiful old house with family connections from the 1950's. One of the main charms of Old Blair is how comfortable and relaxed it is. It is in lovely condition but not so smart that it lacks character. It is our special home when we visit
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    8/10 Good

    Brown Family accommodation for the wedding of their son at Blair Castle 04/05/24

    Old Blair Lodge was perfect to accommodate the family who had travelled for the wedding at Blair Castle. We were able to have family dinners and entertain many friends in the dinning room. The groom, best man and groomsmen all dressed and walked down to the castle as did the rest of the family. It was a wonderful venue and being able to stay so close in such a superb setting made this a special very memorable occasion. Thank you Old Blair.
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    10/10 Excellent

    A Wonderful Place for a Family Get-together

    We had a wonderful stay at old Blair. The accommodation is spacious and is very well equipped to cater for 12 people. The beds are comfortable and the water is always piping hot. Old Blair is very close to all amenities and there are wonderful walks just outside the door. Tesco delivered our food to the door just after we arrived. We were lucky enough to be staying when the weather was wonderful and we were able to eat outside in the sunshine on most days. The young children who stayed really loved the adventure playground near the castle and the old dog loved lazing around on the grass. It was a very relaxing week and we will definitely be back.
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    10/10 Excellent

    Our 2nd visit for a family celebration

    A return visit to Old Blair for a big birthday celebration- all was lovely- liked the new kitchen - however there was a stain on the top floor carpet which took 3 days to get an explanation for (cleaning fluid spill by housekeeper) and the dish washer ceased functioning after 2 days. Apart from that all was well.
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    10/10 Excellent

    As always a wonderful stay at Old Blair, Blair Athol

    We have been coming to Old Blair for a while now, annually with friends and children, always a joy. Very comfortable beds and warm duvets and lovely fluffy pillows. Bathrooms well appointed, lashings of hot water, and heating when you want to use it. dining room is perfect for gatherings , sitting room lovely and warm. New Kitchen which has been put in for this year, really nice but could do with an old, just a small table to cut food on with maybe an inset marble top to cut on as there is no spot to do that without potentially destroying the new formica top, where stuff is put on, and no room, but it is very functional otherwise. Maybe sharpen the knives ! maybe a couple more tea towels only 3 available, had to be washed every day. Bins now sorted outside which is great as before bottles were just outside back door, now there is the big bin! so much more orderly. Generally it was noted by us that any refurbishment required has been done, there really isnt anything we could fault. Hopefully we will be allowed back next year.
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    10/10 Excellent

    Robert M.

    Excellent place for a reunion

    An excellent place to hold a reunion. There was numerous walks in a remarkably beautiful countryside and a splendid castle and gardens to explore.