Boutique Hotel

Contemporary style in the Cairngorms National Park

All the character of a 200 year old Mansion with a luxurious yet understated interior make this a unique stay. The design has been created by owner Anne MacDonald, a creative who’s love of nature and high quality, is evident throughout the whole hotel.

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 property.

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The Orangery Restaurant

The Old Manse of Blair has a wonderful restaurant, The Orangery. You’ll find fresh seasonal ingredients and the finest local produce across the menu. You have the option to eat in The Orangery Restaurant or if you would like to join Jonathan at the Chef’s table in the Kitchen, we highly recommend this too. Advance booking is required for both the restaurant and chefs table experience. Simply email [email protected]

Please note room rates in the New Year Package 30th – 1st January are inclusive of dining for two persons (breakfast, lunch, dinner) ONLY when booked directly with the hotel on 01796 48 33 44.

GIFT VOUCHERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE

The Festive Season at the Old Manse of Blair

Festive Lunches Commence on 1st December – menu launching soon!

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day – Closed

26-29 December 2019 The Hotel & The Orangery Restaurant Open Throughout

New Year Package at the Old Manse of Blair

30th December -2nd January 2020 – 3 night minimum stay New Year Package

Check in on 30 December and enjoy a relaxed cream tea in the drawing room before settling in to your room. A three course a-la-carte dinner will be served in The Orangery in the evening.

Wake up on Hogmanay in the Heart of the Highlands. Enjoy a full Scottish Breakfast before walking it off on a glorious self guided walk direct from the hotel. Alternatively enjoy the shopping at House of Bruar.

In the evening we will enjoy a Champagne Reception in the Drawing Room at 7pm followed by a four course banquet in The Orangery restaurant from 7.30-9.30. We will then dance the night away until the lone piper brings us to Midnight and New Year

ringing in the bells of 2020 with sparklers by the brazier!

A relaxed New Year Bucks Fizz & Smoked Salmon brunch will be served from 10.30 – 12.30 on New Years Day. Enjoy the rest of the day 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.

If you’ve saved some energy head to Pitlochry and enjoy the New Years Day street party and get your ceilidh dancing feet at the ready to join in.

In the early evening a traditional Aberdeen Angus Steak Pie dinner will be served.

Depart after breakfast on the 2nd January.

Optional Activities; Whisky Tasting 6pm 30 December (must be pre-booked);

Cheese & Port Pairing 1st January at 3pm (must be pre-booked)

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.

Luxurious bedrooms

Our Junior Estate Suite (super king size bed) and Paddock Suite (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.

Executive Kings and Doubles

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

The Ministers Study is front facing double bed with large shower room. The Governess’s Quarters is a cosy Kingsize and has a beautiful large bathroom with freestanding bath (with shower attachment) overlooking the side lawn. The Bothy is a double double, ideal for families with interconnecting rooms and an extra large shower room. Both rooms have their own flatscreen TV.

The Steading Suite

The Steading suite is our largest suite and has a large open plan kitchen and living area with cosy wood-burner and a separate bedroom with kingsize bed. French doors open to a decked area overlooking the pond and paddocks. This can interconnect with two other bedrooms to accommodate up to ten guests across three bedrooms with two sofa-beds. Please call for details and pricing. The steading is a moments walk from the main hotel and enjoys a wonderful vista over the paddocks and it’s own pond. Please note a minimum four night stay applies for the entire steading.

Garden Room

The Garden room is in our steading adjacent to the hotel. This room is dog friendly, with direct access onto the garden deck through french doors. The room has a large kingsize bed and can also accommodate a guest bed. It has a large walk-in shower room, with double vanity, ideal for families. This can also be inter-connected with another bedroom – please call for details. Enjoy the privacy of the garden and furnished deck and all the convenience of the hotel and restaurant minutes walk away.

The Stables & Estate Bothies Conversion

coming online in 2020

Work has begun on our conversion of the existing stable block and little Estate Bothies. The suite and rooms will be available from Easter 2020. Schehallion, Rannoch, Blair, Struan and Atholl will be available in our booking system shortly. If you have any queries or reservation enquiries please email us directly on [email protected]

The Georgian Suite

The Georgian wing was added to the building in 1842. 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.

Your perfect indulgent retreat