Dunalastair Estate is located in Highland Perthshire, an area renowned for its beautiful scenery and quiet glens such as Rannoch where the estate is situated. Only 2 hours drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow, our nine individual, luxury cottages are a perfect base for touring. The area has a huge number of activities for all ages from walking and cycling to visiting distilleries, from bungee jumping to white water rafting, horse-riding to cycling, gardens to theatre, safaris to geocaching and so much more.
Set apart on a 10,000 acres hill-farming estate, the cottages are all different and sleep 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8. Some are by the river and all have wonderful views and you can frequently see interesting wildlife near the cottages such as deer, osprey, red squirrels, whooper swans, otter, pine marten.
All cottages have woodburning stoves or open fire and all (except Bridge Cottage) have TV and WIFI. Changeover days are Fridays and Saturdays, depending on the cottage, but short breaks are often available, particularly out of the main season.
There is a tennis court available and trout fishing on the river or from rowing boats on Dunalastair Loch, and other traditional sporting activities are sometimes available at certain times.
We had a wonderful week at The Old Laundry. It had everything that was required and more. The location was tranquil and relaxing. The office were extremely helpful in answering our queries. It was difficult to leave.
Second time Around and still one of the best cottage we ever booked on our every year walking-week in Scotland. We would be very happy to return! Well worth the trip from The Netherlands.
Yet again we had an amazing holiday at East Lodge on the Dunalastair estate. The weather was absolutely wonderful, not having to wear a coat all holiday.
Some of the items in the cottage have been updated, the couches, chair, fridge freezer and washing machine, all being top quality items and extremely comfortable couches.
We always find that everything you could possibly need is provided and the welcome touches are perfect. The cottage is extremely warm and very cosy with all of the comforts. The scenery and area are perfect, and we never run out of things to do, bit if you just want t...more
We loved our few days at Balmore cottage. Lovely remote setting, could have sat at the window all day! We seen a red squirrel, woodpeckers and all sorts of birds from there. Our little one loved the space to roam around. Cute little tree swing and stream out the back behind garden space also. We were in and out of Aberfeldy and Pitlochry the first couple of days and did start to struggle with the 35 min single track road drive so decided to stay nearby agter that, but we were well aware of the location beforehand and would definitely return.
This was our first visit to Maragdubh. It is a very attractive, well maintained and furnished house with great views over to Schiehallion. The house was spotless and there was a much appreciated welcome tray waiting for us so we could have a cuppa on arrival. The house was a great base for walks nearby and there was lots of useful information there to help us. Beatrice, the manager could not have been more helpful.
As Maragdubh is out in the countryside the sky is really dark so it was wonderful to star gaze on clear nights.
We enjoyed watching the many birds that visited. If you like bird w...more
Nice cottage, with all comfort needed for a weeks stay. Big kitchen and sitting room with wood fire place. Shower could be more powerful and tall people could'nt stand upright under it.
This was our second visit to the Dunalistair estate this year. Lovely to have milk tea and coffee available as soon as you arrive after a long journey, and a phone call to check you have arrived ok.
West Drumchastle is in a lovely elevated position with a garden securely fenced which was excellent for the dogs. Very peaceful and comfortable cottage. This is a brilliant base to explore the area, with lovely walks around the estate and easy connections to go further afield.
We hope to visit again soon.
We had a wonderful break at Tuim Cottage. Perfect location, lots of wildlife, great views and a lovely little walk right outside the door. There were some really nice personal touches by the owners and the cottage had everything we needed. The enclosed garden was brilliant for the dog. Thank you, we will definitely be back.