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The Old Manse of Blair

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Pitlochry with free parking

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View (The Georgian) | Living area
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Bothy)
Exterior
Front of property
Nestled near Falls of Bruar and Blair Castle, The Old Manse of Blair offers a serene escape with a picturesque garden, playground, and library. Unwind on the charming terrace or explore nearby attractions - previous guests have praised this hotel's beautiful location.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is €242
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Bothy)

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Bothy)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (Estate Suite)

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (Estate Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Paddock)

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Paddock)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (The Minister's Study)

Double Room (The Minister's Study)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (The Governess's Quarters)

Deluxe Double Room (The Governess's Quarters)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View (The Georgian) | Living area

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View (The Georgian)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished

STABLE SNUG - ATHOLL (Ensuite Facilities)

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Exceptional
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Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Heated bathroom floor
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished

Railway Cottage - Ticket Office (Ensuite Facilities)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Heated bathroom floor
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished

Railway Cottage - The Signal Box (Ensuite Facilities)

10.0 out of 10
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Heated bathroom floor
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Design Room | View from room

Design Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
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About the area

Map
Old Manse of Blair, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH18 5TN

What's nearby

  • The House of Bruar - 1 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Falls of Bruar - 7 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Blair Castle - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery - 13 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Loch Tummel - 16 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Pitlochry Blair Atholl Station - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House Of Bruar Restaurant & Foodhall - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Blair Atholl Watermill & Tearoom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bothy Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Loft - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roundhouse Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Old Manse of Blair

Luxury hotel near The House of Bruar
Located close to Falls of Bruar and Blair Castle, The Old Manse of Blair provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy archery at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services and a banquet hall
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and children's books
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • A personal chef, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 24.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • High chair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Chef service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 85.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 85.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 24.95 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 85.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 85.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Manse of Blair pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Manse of Blair?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Manse of Blair on 14 Nov 2025 start from €242.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old Manse of Blair?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Manse of Blair?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Old Manse of Blair?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Manse of Blair located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The House of Bruar and Falls of Bruar. Blair Castle and Bells Blair Athol Distillery are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Old Manse of Blair Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place! We enjoyed a beautiful dinner as well. Staff were helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The issue I had was that hotels.com charged me a 100 pounds more than the hotel said my bill was but I had already paid on line. I won’t be using hotels.com again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely relaxing stay

We recently stayed here for the first time and it won’t be our last! The staff were so lovely and attentive, they made us feel so welcome and did everything possible to make our stay comfortable. The evening meal and breakfast were both absolutely delicious. The building itself is so beautiful and we could easily have sat by the fire all day and night. I’d highly recommend a visit here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really charming, outstanding property.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely and relaxing atmosphere with fantastic staff and service. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible evening at the Old Manse of Blair

Spent an incredible evening at the Old Manse of Blair. The owner was attentive and went out of his way to make my girlfriend and me feel welcome. Dinner was fantastic and the service from the waitress was top notch. The "design room" was a bit small but very comfy bed and modern design.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idilic Retreat in Cairngorm National Park

We stayed for 1 night DB&B mid-week having seen the hotel on a Scottish TV programme. We were not disappointed, the setting is lovely, all the staff and family very friendly so it almost feels like home from home. There is an extensive gin and whisky drinks selection, and the food is simply wonderful. Good choice and beautifully prepared by their renowned chef. We enjoy fine dining regularly and we will be back with foodie friends. We had chosen to stay in a Garden Room rather than in the main building and it was immaculate. Imaginatively decorated like the rest of the hotel in a contemporary Scottish style without the need for yards of tartan yet still very in keeping. We were lucky with the weather and were able to sit outside our room in the evening taking in the tranquillity and view. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciated staying at n a room that opened directly into a colourful, beautifully maintained garden.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Very friendly and helpful staff especially Marta. Food was excellent. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible!

It was ABSOLUTELY amazing!!!!!!!!!!! You can't go wrong booking this hotel, the property, the rooms, the staff, everything was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

COLBY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Old Manse of Blair was fantastic! For starters, we missed our flight into Glasgow and had to drive in from Edinburgh. We contacted the host and he was willing to stay late, beyond regular check in hours, for us to arrive. We stayed in one of the outbuildings. It was beautiful and comfortable. Eat breakfast at the Manse. It was fresh and delicious. And honestly, those cows- they are so cute! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely stay

Lovely hotel in a beautiful part of the country. Check-in was a little odd, but we quickly got our keys, and checked into our lovely room. It was clean; well furnished, and the bathroom was a great size. We appreciated having a little outdoor space to sit as well. We enjoyed a glass of wine in front of the lovely main house in the sunshine. Small niggles - there’s no fridge in the room, our bathroom (the aspen) has some water damage on the ceiling, and the tv wouldn’t connect to the hotel WiFi. All pretty minor, but worth noting given the price point of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Everyone was absolutely delightful and very helpful. Food was beautiful and loved relaxing in front of the fire, just unfortunate pup wasn’t allowed in this area. However totally understand not everyone is dog friendly. A lovely break
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Sowndarya

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
There were several things about this property that made us unhappy. The marketing pictures and information on Expedia showed a king bed, a couch, and windows in the room. However, we received a twin/double bed, no windows at all, and no couch. When we asked the property, we were told “it was an upgrade since it is a historic property and we would be closer to the parking”. Even if this were the case, weren’t we supposed to be asked about this?? To add to this, there’s a train track literally on the roof and trains going by frequently when the whole room vibrates literally; the room was super hot; and the service was average at best. The only good part about this property is the area around which is pretty. But that doesn’t justify the price. Please avoid this place, and do yourself a favor.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean. Food generally very good but not quite 5 star (root veg on 1 night very very al dente and duck very salty but otherwise good). Staff very attentive yet not overbearing, which is a difficult balance to achieve. Very expensive. Especially expensive in my view is £40 per night to allow a dog to stay. Nothing provided for dog - just "allowed to stay" for that price. Other similar hotels in which we have stayed have actually made us feel welcome with the dog, rather than just being tolerated; eg they have provided titbits, or a dark towel for the dog. Even a water bowl would be appreciated.On average the other hotels have charged around £20 per night for the dog, so half the fee at the Old Manse. So overall a very pleasant stay marred only by my comments re the price which would be ok for a truly 5 star experience. This was 4-4.5 stars in my view. So nearly there but not quite. Final thing would be to please finish the car park and access to the new block. There is poor lighting up the steep bank to the car park and the covering is loose old tarmac clinker. OK for us, and that didn't detract from a nice stay, but it could be a slip hazard for anyone not totally secure with their footing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Having seen the owner respond in a passive aggressive way to any negative reviews I am a little reluctant to share my thoughts! However I rely on reviews when choosing a place to stay. The Old Manse of Blair is in a beautiful setting - the old house is stunning and the new annexes are in great condition. The staff are friendly (if a little too formal for our taste). Why the average score? For me, this property just didn’t hit the mark at the level of luxury country boutique they are striving for. It’s a perfectly comfortable place - and at a lower per night rate my review would be different - but at current rates it just doesn’t hit the mark. It’s the minor details, and as always this will be highly subjective; the details for include: 1. There are no day curtains in the annexe rooms. This means that in the morning, you can choose to lie in bed in the dark (with the curtains closed) or have them open and anyone walking past can see in…. 2. Showers would benefit from a shelf of some sort to put toiletries on (rather than the floor). 3. Fake flower decorations in dining room. Should more handmade / bespoke like the feather mirror. 4. The food is not up to the prices. Nicely presented for sure - but lacks flavour / seasoning. Breakfast in particular was poor quality. I know all of this is minor (aside from food). There are other little niggles - but we don’t have room to include! This place has huge potential. I hope owners take feedback in spirit intended).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le service Au restaurant est le meilleur que j’aie eu à vie. c Cependant ils n’étaient au courant des avantages VIP EXPEDIA et il a fallu démontrer. Ils n’avaient pas l’information que nous avions 2 boissons par jour par personne.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only let down was really the bathroom as it is more of a wet room, everything gets wet so if you are sharing the room/bathroom with someone else it is an issue. Plus the tiles that were used in the wet room should have been none slip. It is a lovely hotel, but i don't think the bathroom plan was thought through.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Amazing place with lovely people, perfect for a calm stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great place ! Super clean and super well located! The owner are really committed to make your stay 5 stars ! A few minutes away from everything (hikes, Blair castle, etc)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel in beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and accommodating to us with our bicycles. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous hotel in Cairngorms

Fabulous and kind staff, great location and an amazing restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel and restaurant is an absolute gem. Every one and staff especially Logan and Shane were amazing. Hygge all around from the grounds, the room and the manor house. The property is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and the food is incredible !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025