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Atholl Palace Hotel

Luxury Castle Hotel & Spa in the Heart of Perthshire

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Overview

A luxurious castle spa retreat surrounded by spectacular countryside, Atholl Palace Hotel combines refined elegance with a warm, dog-friendly welcome.

Set high above the rolling Scottish Highlands, this grand 4-star castle hotel is a dream destination for both you and your four-legged companion. Spend your days exploring the beautiful Perthshire countryside, strolling through the hotel's award-winning gardens, or teeing off on the golf course before retreating to the indulgent spa for a relaxing swim.

Perfect for celebrating a special occasion (or just because), Atholl Palace makes an irresistible choice for a spontaneous escape too. As evening falls, settle into the chandelier-lit lounge, sip a dram of local whisky by the roaring log fire, and soak up the magic of this truly iconic Scottish retreat… with your dog right by your side.

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Highlights

  • 4-star luxury castle hotel set in the stunning Scottish Highlands
  • Award-winning gardens perfect for leisurely strolls
  • Indoor swimming pool and indulgent spa for ultimate relaxation

Pooch Perks

  • Self-service dog wash available for a small fee
  • Close to sweeping lawns and beautiful woodland paths
  • Dogs welcome to join you in many outdoor areas

Bow Wow Factor

Let your pup roam the gardens and woodland from your spacious lodge, then pamper yourselves with all the hotel's spa and leisure treats.


Stay in one of Atholl Palace's dog-friendly self-catering apartments or Manor House bedrooms and enjoy a Highland escape with your canine companion! Nestled in woodland and garden surroundings, these spacious accommodations give pups plenty of room to stretch their legs, with easy access to scenic walks right from your doorstep. 


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Self Catering Apartments (One, Two and Three Bedroom apartments)

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  • A complimentary bottle of chilled Prosecco in your room on arrival.
  • Enjoy a three-course set menu dinner for two each night (value £55 per person)*
  • Full Scottish breakfast included each morning
  • Stay 2 nights+ and receive a complimentary cream tea for two
  • Stay 3 nights+ and receive a complimentary cream tea for two and noon late check out
  • Stay 4 nights+ and receive a complimentary cream tea for two, noon late check out, and a complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)
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Dine with Your Dog

While dogs aren't permitted inside the main restaurant or bar, you and your furry friend can enjoy delicious meals together in the hotel's lovely outdoor dining areas. Relax on the terrace or in the gardens where your dog is warmly welcomed to sit by your side as you soak up the fresh Highland air and stunning surroundings.



Need to know

This hotel has tennis facility
Tennis
This hotel has health spa facility
Health Spa
This hotel has indoor pool facility
Indoor Pool
This hotel has WiFi connection facility
WiFi Connection
This hotel has Accessible rooms facility
Accessible Rooms
This hotel has children welcome facility
Children Welcome

Atholl Palace Hotel Reviews


Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland, PH16 5LX

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Lovely hotel

Anon, stayed: December 2024

Rooms were nice and very warm, but as paid in advance and wife s birthday thought we would have been moved to a more central room and a bit larger as per the photos of the rooms that we paid for as hotel not that full. Food was excellent and staff helpful. SPA facilities bit sparse with heat room not warm at all. Grounds and walks were really nice, but their local map needs updating for walks, as some of the areas over grown.



Atholl Palace Hotel says...

Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad you enjoyed the nice and warm rooms, excellent food, and helpful staff.

We apologise for not meeting your expectations regarding room size and spa facilities.

We appreciate your suggestions about the local map and will work on improvements.

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Sixties couple, Northumberland, stayed: December 2024

Excellent short break, for excellent, especially the afternoon tea. Friendly and helpful staff, great frosty weather. Hotel has so much character and Pitlochry is a great little resort. Only minor gripes are only one comfy chair in bedroom, which can be a common feature, and I think the drinks are a little pricey.



Atholl Palace Hotel says...

Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your short break and our afternoon tea.

We appreciate your comments about the room comfort and drink pricing, and we'll take them into consideration.

We're glad you found our hotel full of character and enjoyed Pitlochry!

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PR, Fife, stayed: November 2024

We enjoyed our stay at Atholl Palace. It is a comfortable hotel with lots of sofa's in front of log fires. Staff are very friendly and so helpful. We had a lovely big room with a king size bed and a view of the hills. We ate in the restaurant every evening and the menu was changed each day and the food was really very good.

The only downside was the heating - it broke down during the first very cold week of this year but we werent told about this by the staff and we weren't updated on its progress. The housekeeper came to see if we were warm enough and when we went back to our room later in the day there was an extra duvet. We only knew it was working when the hotel was warm and you could get a seat near a fire. I feel Management should have been more obvious and available to answer questions



Atholl Palace Hotel says...

Thank you for your wonderful feedback about your stay at Atholl Palace.

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our comfortable hotel, friendly staff, and the delicious meals in our restaurant.

We sincerely apologise for the heating issue you experienced and acknowledge the need for better communication during such situations.

Your input is invaluable as we strive to improve our services and ensure a more seamless experience for our guests in the future.

We look forward to welcoming you back for another lovely stay!

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Map & Directions

Address

Pitlochry
Perthshire
Scotland
PH16 5LX


How to get here

By Train

Pitlochry Station is on the main rail line between London, Edinburgh and Inverness. Regular trains, and one overnight sleeper train, run through Pitlochry from London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Direct trains between London Kings Cross and Pitlochry run twice daily making London just over 6 hours away.

The station at Pitlochry has a bridge that can be difficult to negotiate for visitors with disabilities. Scotrail will make sure that you have all the assistance you require if you contact them in advance. It takes around 15-20 minutes to walk to Atholl Palace Hotel from the train station. Please bear in mind it is an uphill walk.
 

By Car

Approaching Pitlochry from the South, take the A924 (signposted for Pitlochry) off the A9. After passing the Blair Athol distillery on your right, continue under a railway bridge and turn right into the Atholl Palace entrance. From the north , take the A924 (signposted for Pitlochry) off the A9. The A924 is the main street through Pitlochry. Continue right through the town and turn sharp left just before the railway bridge.
 

Getting to Scotland By Air

The closest major airport is Edinburgh, at just over 1 hour away by car. Dundee also has a small airport, which is approximately 45 minutes drive away. Glasgow international is 90 minutes away and Prestwick 2 hours.


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Location & Local Attractions

Nestled in the heart of Perthshire, Pitlochry is a charming base for exploring the Highlands with your pup. Stroll the award-winning Victorian streets, browse quirky boutiques, or wander the nearby gardens and forests together. Adventure awaits in every direction from scenic riverside and woodland walks to dramatic climbs up Ben Vrackie.

Whisky lovers can enjoy local distilleries, many with dog-friendly outdoor areas, while active pups will love joining you on cycling routes or moorland trails. Iconic sights like Queen's View offer breathtaking photo ops, and rolling pastures and sparkling rivers make every outing picture-perfect.

With so much to sniff, explore, and enjoy, Pitlochry is a Highland escape both you and your dog will adore.



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