Knockendarroch Hotel
On the leafy edge of Pitlochry, with views to the Perthshire hills, Struan and Louise Lothian’s hotel has the feel of a Victorian country house in town. More
Good Hotel Guide Review
On the leafy edge of Pitlochry, with views to the Perthshire hills, Struan and Louise Lothian’s hotel has the feel of a Victorian country house in town. ‘What a friendly place!’ writes a reader, praising the ‘good humour and understanding’ with which post-pandemic arrangements were handled. Modestly sized top-floor rooms have a furnished balcony. Another good choice might be a dual-aspect premier room with both town and country views. Suites in a 1990s extension have a lounge, a coffee machine and drinks cooler, smart TV, a bath and walk-in shower. Dog-friendly rooms can be found in a new timber annexe, with under-floor heating and patio doors to a small private garden. On a cold night, settle in with a dram by the fire in one of two adjoining lounges. In both dining room and orangery, a short, modern menu includes dishes such as braised feather blade of Highland beef, wild mushroom ragout, port jus, horseradish mash. At breakfast there are free-range eggs, smoked salmon, a full Scottish with potato scone, black pudding and haggis. ‘Just trying to find an excuse to go back.’ (Nick Mabbs)
Hotel details
Address
Higher Oakfield
Pitlochry
Perthshire
PH16 5HT
Scotland
Telephone
01796 473473
Bedrooms
18. 2 on ground floor, 4 in annexe.
Open
Feb–early Dec.
Facilities
2 lounges, dining room with orangery extension, in-room TV (Freeview), 2-acre wooded garden, bicycle storage, EV charging, unsuitable for disabled.
Background music
none.
Children
not under 10.
Dogs
allowed in some annexe rooms by arrangement (£15 a night up to max. £60), not in main house.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £210. Set-price dinner £49. 1-night bookings sometimes refused Sat.
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