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Dundarach Hotel: Traveller Reviews

Perth Road, PH16 5DJ, Scotland
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Dundarach Hotel
Ranked #8 of 26 hotels in Pitlochry
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
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London
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“A clean decent hotel in Pitlochry”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

Having rapidly checked out of the Hotel Acarsaid and Lodge (we left after 20 minutes) we needed somewhere to sleep in Pitlochry in a hurry. We rang the Dundarach. "Have you a room that can sleep two people tonight please"? "Yes" was the answer. After the thundering disappointment at the Acarsaid we asked if we could please inspect the room before we checked in. "Yes, of course you can" came the helpful reply.

My first impression of this hotel was that it was warm with good quality carpeting. Nothing jawdropping or to really wow your socks off - it's a clean decent hotel. Our room had a "to die for" view from the window of the mountains, which you could also enjoy whilst sitting up in bed drinking tea. It was clean and well furnished with a reasonable shower. They provided plenty of decent towels (both in size and quality) and the hair dryer was not attached to the wall (what a difference that makes).

It would be fair to say the breakfast was adequate. Not a terrific choice of cereals, fruit etc. I chose boiled eggs and they were cooked to perfection and I was delighted to find squeezy marmite was available. My other half went for the full cooked breakfast. After the hearty breakfasts of the Aaron Glen (Edinburgh) and the Camo Estate (St Andrews) the full Scottish breakfast at the Dundarach was fairly spartan by comparison. (I was really glad I chose the boiled eggs). If there is one area this hotel could look at instantly improving, it is the breakfast. They serve the bare minimum.

However you cannot apply the same value to the service here. The service at this hotel is great. We had an attentive waiter at breakfast who had humour, was fast and unobtrusive. The receptionist was also helpful and polite.

The hotel is nicely located for the main town. You simply cross the carpark and find the white gate. After crossing the railway turn left and you are in the centre of town after a few minutes walk. It's also v. handy for the Blair Atholl Distillery.

In summary, this hotel didn't wow or charm us. We needed a reasonable place to sleep for one night. As a last minute fix, this did the job and the Dundarach would be more than fine for a travelling rep.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A pleasant surprise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2011
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We have often stayed in Pitlochry, but were never really aware of this hotel. It appears to be on the outskirts, but in fact, there is a shortcut (on foot mainly) which takes you quickly into the centre and within walking distance of the theatre. We stayed in aground floor of an annex and had a very comfortable, well appointed room.
The service good and the staff, very friendly.
The dining room provides great views over the countryside, and the food was of high quality and well cooked.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Nice stay, very peaceful, charming”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2011
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Hotel Dunderach was selected in a drive-by in Pitlochry. Very quaint, older property. Gorgeous on the outside. Very receptive staff, made identifying room options a breeze. Slightly older property, with a few dated rooms. Rooms were spacious and very clean, well appointed and safe. Convenient to Blair Castle and the lower Highlands. Would stay there again.

Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Most enjoyable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2011
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Just returned from our stay at the Dundarach, we arived early, our intention was to leave the car in the hotel car park and go for a walk until check in time, we were informed by the very helpful staff that our room was ready and we had been given a complimentary upgrade to a four poster room.
The room was excellent, well decorated with a huge bathroom and great views over the countryside.
As we were meeting friends we ate elshwere for dinner but the breakfast was plentiful served in the dining room with good views, the staff were very good, nice to have a cooked breakfast served at the table instead of served buffet style,
Normally when in Pitlochry we stay another hotel but on the strength of our stay here when we return to Pitlochry in August our first choice will be the Dundarach.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Pleasant Weekend in Pitlochry”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2010
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My wife and I spent the May Bank Holiday weekend at the Dundarach. On arrival we were given a warm welcome,we were checked in quickly and soon had the keys for our room, which was located in an annex adjacent to the main building. The room had everything we had expected and was well proportioned. We took all of our meals in the hotel restaurant which is located in the main building. The restaurant has large windows with beautiful views over the Perthshire countryside. Food was to a high standard, a four course menu with a range of choices to suit most tastes. During our stay the staff were very pleasant and attentive. The town of Pitlochry is a little gem with adequate shopping a fine theatre and many excellent walks in the immediate area. I would recommend both Pitlochry and the Dundarach.

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Perth Road, PH16 5DJ, Scotland

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