The Old Manse of Blair

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Property grounds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Restaurant
Exterior
Design Room | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Old Manse of Blair, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH18 5TN
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The House of Bruar
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Blair Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Bothy)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (Estate Suite)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (The Minister's Study)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (The Governess's Quarters)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Railway Cottage - Ticket Office (Ensuite Facilities)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Railway Cottage - The Signal Box (Ensuite Facilities)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Design Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Old Manse of Blair

A bar/lounge, 24-hour room service and a business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, a library and a garden.
The Old Manse of Blair offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

This Pitlochry hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Old Manse of Blair, you'll be within walking distance of The House of Bruar. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a playground, helicopter/aeroplane tours and archery
  • Just a 1-minute drive from The House of Bruar and 6 minutes from Blair Castle
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury The Old Manse of Blair. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Pitlochry hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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.

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The Old Manse of Blair Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 108 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute stay & we will definitely be back, we enjoyed every aspect of our stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel in beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fantastic 😍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an incredible gem! Absolutely gorgeous property, beautiful rooms, and friendly, attentive staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Joe, Christian, Amy and all the staff were awesome and friendly!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Totally loved our stay

What a lovely hotel! Staff very friendly and professional, meals were amazing! Cleanliness of high standard. Gardens so well kept. We are so glad we found this hotel and certainly will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property that has been thoughtfully updated with clean, stylish rooms and a world class restaurant. The staff was friendly and helpful and the owner checked in at dinner to make sure we had everything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful property and some of the staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really charming, outstanding property.
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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
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service food extremely good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous facility!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The whole crew were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maryanne H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So lovely. Highly recommend this boutique hotel. Lovely grounds, food and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant with rooms. Variety of accommodation options available. Staff friendly and professional. Food was top quality
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jakob Stengel

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

Amazing place!

Amazing place close to Cairngorms national park. Very friendly staff, beautifully situated, amazing views, great accommodation. Can’t recommend enough. Would most definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful mansion and grounds just outside Blair Castle. Fantastic service and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023