Forest Lodge, Atholl Estates

nr Blair Atholl, Perthshire
  • 20 People can sleep here 20
  • Dogs are allowed
  • Property has Wifi

Sleeps 20 / From £4,800 per week

Atholl Estates extends to 60,000 hectares in the heart of Highland Perthshire. The Estates are centred around the historic Blair Castle, traditional home of the Dukes of Atholl.

The Estate, which is renowned for its scenery and wildlife, offers salmon and trout fishing, deer stalking and walked-up grouse shooting. The Lodge is let on a self-catering basis and is fully equipped and includes heating, electricity and a full linen service. Additional cooking or cleaning services can usually be arranged given appropriate notice.

Forest Lodge is located eight miles along a private road from the village of Blair Atholl. Set against the dramatic and beautiful back-drop of Glen Tilt it offers comfortable, centrally-heated accommodation for up to 20 people and although recently redecorated and refurbished, the Lodge retains its original Victorian character. It is the perfect retreat for a peaceful family holiday or private corporate party, and can also accommodate shooting, stalking and fishing parties.

Rates 2024:
Jan-April: £4,800 per week
May-Sept: £5,500 per week
Oct-Dec: £4,800 per week
Christmas, Fri 20th Dec – Fri 27th Dec 2024: £6,000
New Year, 27th Dec 2024 – 3rd Jan 2025: £6,500
Short Stay Rate from £3,400 (3 nights)

2025 Rates
January – April: £5,000  per week
May – October: £5,500 per week
November – December: £5,000 per week
Christmas: £6,300 per week
New Year: £6,750 per week


Accommodation

Ground Floor
Drawing room with open fire
Dining room with open fire
Smoking room
Fully equipped kitchen with Aga, modern gas-fired range and dish-washer, Utility room with fridge-freezers
Gun room
Drying room
Laundry room with washing machine and tumble-dryer.

Bedrooms
5 double bedrooms (4 ensuites)
4 twin bedrooms
2 single bedrooms
3 extra bathrooms

Heating, electricity and a full linen service included.

Dogs by prior arrangement only. Maximum of two well behaved dogs.
Dogs must be kept on the ground floor, off furniture and carpeted areas and out of bedrooms. We request dogs are not left unattended at any time. Any dog fouling in and around the house grounds must be cleared without delay.

Short-term let licence number:  PK12446P. EPC Rating: E.


Activities


Sporting

The Estate, which is renowned for its scenery and wildlife, offers salmon and trout fishing, deer stalking and walked-up grouse shooting.

Surrounded by dramatic hills and moorland, the Lodge is ideally located for hill walking and mountaineering and the Atholl Estates Ranger Service is available to offer advice, guidance and route maps of the trails.

The Blair Castle Trekking Centre offer a range of pony trekking experiences using home-bred Highland Ponies, and taking you far into the hills. They can cater for all ages and levels of experience and even complete beginners are welcome.

There are a number of 18 hole golf courses in the Perthshire area and Blair Atholl even has its own 9 hole course located within the village.

A number of other activities are available in the local area including Off-Road driving, quad biking, clay pigeon shooting and a range of watersports.

However for those seeking more leisurely pursuits, the world renowned House of Bruar offers first class shopping and is often referred to as the “Harrods of the north”. Lunch at the restaurant there, followed by a stroll up the picturesque Falls of Bruar, provides an excellent recovery from shopping till you drop!

The Pitlochry Festival Theatre also offers a varied programme of plays throughout May till October, for those who wish to take in a little culture during their holiday.


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