Dunkeld House Hotel, Dunkeld ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Blairgowrie Road, Dunkeld, United Kingdom, PH8 0HX

Dunkeld House Hotel is a four-star luxury country house hotel situated along the banks of the River Tay in Perthshire, Scotland. The hotel is steeped in history, originally serving as the retreat for the 7th Duke of Atholl. It boasts a stunning setting within 280 acres of natural woodland, combining period elegance with modern amenities. Guests can explore the nearby enchanting town of Dunkeld and engage in a variety of outdoor activities including clay pigeon shooting and salmon fishing.

Location

Dunkeld House Hotel is located just 15 minutes from Perth, allowing for easy access to major cities in Scotland including Edinburgh and Glasgow. The nearby Dunkeld & Birnam train station provides convenient rail links, while the hotel is well served by major road networks, with electric vehicle charging points available for guests. The scenic surroundings offer guests an opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Perthshire.

Rooms

The hotel features a range of accommodation options, including classic, twin, family, and superior rooms, all designed to ensure comfort and luxury. For those seeking more space, junior suites and premium suites offer generous living areas and stunning views. Pet-friendly options are also available at the General Wades and the Fisherman's Cottage. All rooms include modern amenities such as Freeview TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and en-suite bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

Dining at Dunkeld House Hotel includes a fine selection of Scottish and international cuisine, with locally sourced ingredients featured prominently. Breakfast is served daily, offering a full Scottish buffet alongside continental options. The hotel's Stag Restaurant also offers room service and a well-stocked bar with a variety of malt whiskies and craft drinks. Afternoon tea is available, presented in a traditional manner with homemade treats and high-quality tea.

Leisure & Business

Guests have full access to a health club that includes a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and well-equipped gym. A spa offers a range of treatments using high-quality local products, providing opportunities for relaxation. The hotel also features numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and various adventure sports, making it a suitable choice for both leisure and business events.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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5 m²

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1 King-size bed

River view

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2 persons

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Cosy Double

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1 m²

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Getting around

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City Centre

Dunkeld 1.6 km

Airports

Dundee (DND) 48.4 km

Edinburgh (EDI) 92.2 km

Bus

Bus stop 14.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Revitalizing Spa!

I had an incredible spa treatment with Toma, which left my skin feeling rejuvenated and glowing.view full review

Excellent Room!

The newly refurbished room was beautifully decorated, featuring a cozy bed and an impressive bathroom that surpassed my expectations.view full review

Soothing Relaxation!

The leisure amenities, including the warm jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna, provided the perfect environment for relaxation after a long day.view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

Breakfast was a delightful experience with a wide array of delicious options to choose from, setting a great tone for the day.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Hiking
Cycling
Golf course
Sports trainer
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Massage
Make up services

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Blairgowrie Road, Dunkeld, United Kingdom, PH8 0HX

Map view

Blairgowrie Road, Dunkeld, United Kingdom, PH8 0HX

City landmarks

Church

Dunkeld Cathedral

1.5 km

Fountain

Atholl Memorial Fountain

1.5 km

Bridge

Dunkeld Bridge

1.9 km

Just off A9 at Dunkeld

The Hermitage Woodland Walk

3.3 km

Ossian's Hall of Mirrors

870 m

Station Road

Beatrix Potter Exhibition

2.2 km

Just past Trochry

Corbenic Poetry Path

1.8 km

Camping

Inver Mill Campsite

720 m

Torryvald folly

730 m

The Coin Tree Stump

850 m

Hermitage

880 m

Pine Cone Point

890 m

Totem Pole

930 m

Falls of the Braan

2.2 km

Oak Road

Birnam Oak

2.2 km

Tay Forest Park

1.8 km

Ossian's Seat

1.2 km

Public Building

Tay Forest District

1.2 km

Niel Gow

1.7 km

The Cross

The Duchess Ann

1.5 km

12 The Cross

Dunkeld Community Archive

1.5 km

Royal British Legion

1.5 km

Atholl Gallery

1.5 km

Gate Dunkeld

1.5 km

Bridge Street

The Dalgincross Bridge

1.6 km

Beatrix Potter Museum

1.6 km

Park

Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve

3.2 km

Church

Little Dunkeld Kirk

1.8 km

Cave

Ossian's Hall

4.4 km

Old Military Road towards Trochry

Rumbling Bridge Falls

4.7 km

Nearby

Cave

Ossian's Hall

860 m

Old Military Road towards Trochry

Rumbling Bridge Falls

980 m

Restaurants

Lov Events

4.5 km

Inverpark 9 Situated off of A Find us in the bottom car park

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great views

Excellent service

Inconvenient room location

Limited dining options

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

6.7

Location

8.1

Service

7.9

Dining

6.3

Peter

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.8/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms, some with amusing boat beds, adjacent to the entrance with a view of parked cars. Despite minimizing decorative soft furnishings for safety, the room maintained a light and airy feel. The service was excellent, with all staff being friendly, efficient, and dedicated to providing top-notch customer care. The location, set in Dunkeld, is picturesque and not remote, perfect for exploring the stunning surroundings like the Cairngorms and the beautiful River Tay. Dining options were average with room for improvement. Overall, a lovely place to stay with great service and a beautiful location.

Rooms

8.0

The room was spacious and unique with an amusing boat bed, adjacent to the entrance offering a view of parked cars. Despite the removal of decorative soft furnishings, the room maintained a light and airy ambiance.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional with friendly and efficient staff dedicated to providing a high standard of customer care. From room service to housekeeping, all staff members were pleasant and helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location in Dunkeld is absolutely stunning, not remote, and offers picturesque surroundings like the Cairngorms and the beautiful River Tay. It provides easy access to various attractions.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average with room for improvement in offering more variety. While the food was good, there were aspects that could be enhanced.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers essential facilities for a comfortable stay, but there is room for improvement in the dining options. The overall experience was pleasant.

Tony

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location was excellent, offering a real feeling of space and seclusion, right beside the gracefully dark River Tay. However, the dining could have been better despite the lovely food, and finding myself in the annex far from the main hotel was not ideal, especially for someone with disabilities.

Rooms

7.0

The Atholl Suite had fantastic views from the windows, but the room was not fully ready when we arrived. We were accommodated in the annex, which was a bit inconvenient, especially for a disabled person.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, with staff handling a busy time effortlessly and being very friendly towards me.

Location

8.0

The location was amazing, offering plenty of activities and a lovely walk into town along the river. However, I was disappointed by the staff's inflexibility when it came to arranging meals.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was enjoyable overall, with lovely food and excellent staff. However, there could have been more variety in the menu.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were good, but the queueing for meals was not ideal.

Great views

Inconvenient room location

John

United Kingdom, January 2024

6.0/10

The hotel experience was a bit of a mixed bag for me. The rooms were small, basic, and not as clean as expected. There were some delays that led to frustration among guests, especially late at night due to noise. On the positive side, the staff tried their best to accommodate us under pressure.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were small, basic, and not as clean as they should have been.

Service

7.0

The staff worked hard to accommodate us, especially considering the challenges they faced.

Location

8.0

The location was nice, and the staff were friendly, creating a pleasant atmosphere to walk around even in poor weather.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. While the evening meals were good, the breakfast fell short of expectations given the price paid for the room.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were at a basic level, nothing extraordinary, but functional for our needs.

Friendly staff

Room cleanliness

Henry

United Kingdom, November 2023

6.6/10

The hotel offers a lovely setting and some beautiful amenities but falls short in certain areas. The rooms have been refurbished but still require maintenance, with a lingering smell of dampness. The service was lacking finesse and attention to detail, impacting the overall experience. Despite some shortcomings, the location is excellent, and the dining experience, while rushed, offers a decent selection of breakfast items.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms have been refurbished but still require maintenance, with a smell of dampness.

Service

5.0

The service lacked finesse and attention to detail.

Location

8.0

The location is great and offers a lovely setting.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, although rushed, offers a decent selection of breakfast items.

Facilities

8.0

The amenities are beautiful and well-maintained.

Ann

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.4/10

The hotel offers a mixed experience with clean and comfortable rooms but falls short in some areas like the dining options and outdated room decor. The location is fantastic for nature lovers and dog owners, yet some mealtime inconveniences were noted. Friendly service stands out despite some shortcomings.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, although clean, were in need of modernization. They were small and felt cramped due to large furniture occupying much space. The view overlooked the back car park.

Service

8.0

The service was a standout with friendly staff, but there were inconsistencies like the advertised 24-hour room service not being available when requested.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect for nature enthusiasts and dog owners with picturesque countryside surroundings and enjoyable walks. The walk alongside the River Tay to Dunkeld was a highlight for us.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a bit disappointing with limited breakfast options and timing inconveniences. The service was good but lacked some attention to detail.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities met the expected standards without any notable highlights or drawbacks.

great location

outdated rooms

Antony

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.4/10

The hotel offers gorgeous, spacious, and immaculate rooms but lacks atmosphere with no music playing. The service was brilliant with friendly and welcoming staff. The location is tucked away in extensive woodland but needs improvement. The dining experience was average with some disappointing aspects. Overall, a mixed experience with room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were gorgeous, spacious, and immaculate but lacked atmosphere without music playing.

Service

9.0

The staff were all brilliant, friendly, and welcoming.

Location

7.0

Tucked away in extensive woodland, the location is peaceful but could use some improvement.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had a good selection but some aspects were disappointing.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are upgrading but could use some enhancements.

Alan

United States, June 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms didn't quite match the description; they were beautiful but facing the marquee used for events. On a high note, the staff sweetly acknowledged my husband's birthday. However, the room was overheated without proper cooling options, aside from opening a window.

Rooms

7.0

The room didn't meet the description exactly, but it was still beautiful. We had a view of the marquee, often used for weddings and functions. A lovely touch from the staff for my husband's birthday. However, the room was too warm with no cooling system other than opening a window.

Service

9.0

The staff was friendly, polite, and very helpful. I appreciated when one staff member went to confer with their manager. They even welcomed dogs, creating a nice atmosphere. Room service, housekeeping, and overall service were top-notch.

Location

8.0

The location was stunning, with a lovely path along the Tay River displaying beautiful autumn colors. The view outside the hotel was marvelous, right by the River Tay with peaceful and relaxing surroundings. However, the temperature was a bit too warm in some areas.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. The food quality was good and freshly prepared, but the breakfast seemed chaotic and limited at times. Additionally, the free-for-all atmosphere wasn't enjoyable to witness.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate, and I enjoyed the organic products offered. However, some improvements could be made in terms of dining organization and room temperature control.