Ballathie House

Description

Ballathie House

Situated only a few miles from the city of Perth and on the doorstep to the Scottish Highlands, Ballathie has an enviable location on the banks of the River Tay. This magnificent country house hotel was constructed in 1880 and consists of a main building and a separate building calle Read more

Ballathie House

Situated only a few miles from the city of Perth and on the doorstep to the Scottish Highlands, Ballathie has an enviable location on the banks of the River Tay. This magnificent country house hotel was constructed in 1880 and consists of a main building and a separate building called Riverside. The main hotel comprises a total of 25 rooms, with Riverside offering a further 16 rooms, all with charming period features, spacious en suite bathrooms and tea and coffee facilities. The in-house restaurant serves seasonal dishes prepared using local produce and market fresh meats. Guests may look forward to afternoon tea and sandwiches in the drawing room overlooking the splendid gardens, and those who enjoy the outdoors and sports might make the hotel a base for golfing, fishing, and cycling holidays.

Features

Room Amenities

Room Information

The individually decorated and elegantly furnished rooms all come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer. Further fittings include a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio and wireless Internet access with a modem point. Central heating, an iron and ironing board, carpeting, and tea and coffee making facilities are also provided in all accommodation units as standard.

Additional Information

Number of Rooms: 41

Location

This hotel is located in the heart of Stanley and is one of the leading country hotels in Scotland. It lies in an idyllic position above the River Tay, gateway to the Scottish Highlands, with the tree-lined sweeping lawns that lead to the river providing an excellent backdrop. The Scottish Highlands and Perthshire offer some of the finest scenery in Scotland, while in 25 minutes guests will reach shops, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. It is around an hour by car to Edinburgh, while Scone Palace and Dunkeld are some 25 minutes away. The hotel is an ideal location for those wishing to take day trips to Fort William, Edinburgh, or Perth. From the hotel numerous sights lie within easy reach, such as St. Andrews, Loch Ness, Pitlochry, Royal Deeside, Speyside, and Aviemore. The nearest public transport stops can be reached within 10 minutes, as can the lovely tourist centre of Blairgowrie. From the hotel, it is about 80 km to Edinburgh Airport, 125 km to Glasgow International Airport, and some 170 km to Dyce Airport.