Estate Suites & Rooms

A blend of contemporary and traditional style in the Cairngorms National Park

Join us for a well deserved luxury break or holiday in the wonderful fresh air of Highland Perthshire here in the glorious countryside of the Scottish Highlands in the Cairngorms National Park. All new reservations are fully exchangeable to new dates if postponed due to COVID-19 ONLY when booked DIRECT with the Hotel.

All the character of a 200 year old Highland Estate complete with luxurious yet understated interiors make each of the 18 rooms a unique stay. The design of the whole estate has been created by owner Anne MacDonald, a creative who’s love of nature and high quality, is evident throughout the whole estate.

The latest additions being seven new rooms within The Stable Block and Railway Cottage Conversion.

You will find many beautiful touches in the interior design. Each piece of Art chosen for a particular reason, a story behind each sculpture and a love and passion of the culture and heritage of the Scottish Highlands. The recent refurbishment has been completed in a boutique contemporary style. There is a wonderful blend of bespoke furniture and soft furnishings, along with an extensive eclectic art collection, making it truly unique and stylish. Complimentary WIFI and satellite TV are available throughout the estate.

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Luxurious bedrooms

Our Estate Suite (super king size bed) and The Paddock (Kingsize) are large bedrooms, front facing on the first floor with glorious views over the paddocks and surrounding countryside. These rooms have very large bathrooms, complete with rainfall showers and free-standing baths. Complimentary Siabann products are available in all our bathrooms, along with dressing gowns and slippers. Nespresso machines are provided in all bedrooms. You will also find satellite TV in each bedroom and Wifi. Book in to our Estate Suite and The Paddock to enjoy these facilities.

Mansion House Rooms

We have a range of executive double and king rooms within the main hotel. Please note bed sizes are UK sizes.

The Ministers Study is front facing double bed with large shower room. Located on the first floor of The Georgian Wing, this is a very private room.

The Governess’s Quarters is a cosy Kingsize and has a beautiful large bathroom with double vanity, freestanding bath and separate shower. Overlooking the side lawn with its glorious Copper Beech Tree.

The Bothy is a double double, ideal for families located at the rear of the property with interconnecting rooms and an extra large shower room. Both rooms have their own flatscreen TV.

If you have any queries or are unsure which room would suit please email reservations and we would be delighted to assist please email us directly on [email protected] or call 01796 48 33 44.

The Stables

The Stables Snugs

Cosy Cairngorms Promotion Mid Week May – June 2021

Check in to one of our cosy Stable Snug rooms and enjoy our dinner, bed and breakfast promotional rate of £345! Terms and conditions apply – bookings are non transferable and non exchangeable. Choose ‘Cosy Cairngorms’ option on booking!

The Stables have been converted and are a brand new offering here at The Old Manse of Blair. Choose from one of our cosy snug rooms or our Stables Suite Schehallion. You will find beautiful detail in the design, a nod to it’s history with bespoke drapes and cushions depicting the buildings original equestrian roots.

The Stable Snugs! We have four gorgeous cosy snug rooms. These are our entry level ground floor rooms and are located in the converted Stables on the estate, across the courtyard from the main hotel. These rooms are our smallest rooms and enjoy direct access to the outdoors and a patio area too. All of these snug rooms are furnished with a super king bed and can cosy twin. They are not suitable for more than two guests, but your four legged friend is welcome as these snugs are dog friendly, max one dog per room in the snug and a nightly charge applies. However, we kindly request that the paw wash is used before you bring your dogs into the room. Atholl snug is slightly larger and is on the corner so enjoys a double aspect.

All are named after local places, Atholl, Blair, Rannoch & Struan.

All the snugs have ensuite wet rooms. Enjoy the privacy of the Stables Snugs each with their own entrance and furnished patio with all the convenience of the hotel and restaurant minutes walk away.

The Stables Suite

The Stables Suite Schehallion is a large fully accessible family room converted from The Mare & Foal box of the original stables. It has a separate seating area with sofabed. This room can accommodate two adults and two young children (under 10) on the sofa bed. An extra child bed can be added at an additional cost.

Enjoy the privacy of the Stables and accessible deck, with easy wheelchair access, large wet room and dedicated parking space and with all the convenience of the hotel and restaurant minutes away.

Railway Cottage

Railway Cottage is next to The Old Greenhouse and Kitchen Garden. It offers two separate stand alone en-suite rooms with magnificent open views out over the estate and countryside. The rooms are themed around the heritage of the Highland Railway Line and in particular The Black Island Platform which was situated just around the corner from the manse between Blair Atholl and The Old Manse of Blair. The rooms are decorated in a chic luxurious way a nod to the heritage and aptly named; The Signal Box & and The Ticket Office. Look out for the detail on the cushions, depicting the lanterns they would have used at night on the railway and the axels of the steam trains.

The rooms each with their own outdoor furnished patio which is bathed in sunlight and the perfect spot for relaxing. Please note there is an incline and these rooms are not suitable for guests with limited mobility. The Signal Box is a small double room. The Ticket Office has a Kingsize Bed and is a larger room with french doors to the patio. These rooms are dog friendly along with all our Stable Snugs too. The main house was used as offices of the Highland Railway Company during the building of the original railway, so the conversion and interior will reflect this period of history of the estate.

The Georgian Suite

The Georgian wing was added to the building in 1842. This is one of the many rooms with it’s own direct access. French doors open from your own private lounge on to the sun terrace with wonderful open views of the paddocks. A ground floor kingsize bedroom with en-suite shower room combined with your private lounge is our beautiful Georgian suite. Ideal for those who are less mobile, with easy access from the ground floor of the building. The cosy snug has an open fire, armchairs you’ll struggle to leave and it is just wonderful for relaxing and enjoying a dram or two. This suite is also dog friendly. If you’re travelling with friends you have your own private lounge when you reserve the Georgian Suite.

The Festive Season at the Old Manse of Blair

Festive Lunches Commence on 10 December to 23rd December

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day – please contact us for 2021 Festive Packages

New Year Package at The Old Manse of Blair

30th December 2021 -2nd January 2022 – 3 night minimum stay New Year Package

Check in on Hogmanay in the Heart of the Highlands.

Enjoy a walk self guided walk direct from the hotel to Falls of Bruar or Blair Castle. Alternatively enjoy the shopping at House of Bruar.

In the evening you can opt to join our Hogmanay Gala Celebration where we will enjoy a Champagne Reception in the Drawing Room at 7pm followed by a divine six course tasting menu in The Orangery restaurant from 7.30-9.30 – pre-booking required. Please note this will be the only dining option in The Orangery on New Year’s Eve. We will then head to the courtyard where the lone piper brings us to Midnight and New Year ringing in the bells of 2021 with sparklers by the brazier!

Enjoy the rest of your break at leisure, out in the fresh Highland air or relaxing with a book by the fire or catching up on calls with friends near and far.

email [email protected] direct bookings only

Residents Drawing room

If you are looking for a relaxed pre or post dinner drink, the residents drawing room is perfect, sofas to sink into and a crackling fire for a cosy atmosphere. A baby grand piano, a perfect accompaniment, for some pre-dinner entertainment and guests are welcome to play too. The drawing room is positioned across the hallway from the dining room adjoining the Orangery restaurant so when the piano is played it creates an absolutely enchanting atmosphere.

Indulgent bathrooms

All the en-suite bathrooms at The Old Manse of Blair have been refurbished in a modern contemporary design. You will find a combination of rainfall showers, free standing baths along with beautiful vanity units. Complimentary Siabann products and cosy dressing gowns are standard in all rooms. All bedrooms are en-suite.

Your perfect indulgent retreat