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Blair Atholl
Enjoy
a relaxing holiday in the quiet Perthshire village of Blair Atholl,
a short drive north of Pitlochry and set amidst spectacular scenery on
the edge of the majestic wilds of the Grampian Mountains and the Cairngorms
National Park.
The Firs, our friendly, family-run guesthouse, offers quality bed and
breakfast accommodation in the centre of Blair Atholl village, just one
mile from Blair Castle and Blair Atholl Railway Station.
We offer B&B guesthouse accommodation in The Firs and a choice of
comfortable and well equipped self-catering holiday cottages
The Firs Lodge Accommodation
The Firs Lodge Self Catering Accommodation:
The Firs Lodge is a cosy self-catering holiday home with a warm timber
interior and a secluded garden / barbeque area. It is perfect for couples
and families seeking an easily accessible holiday base in Highland Perthshire.
Our self-catering holiday cottages in Blair Atholl village are a great
choice for enjoying the great outdoors or touring by car locally in Highland
Perthshire, the Cairngorms National Park and farther afield.
We offer a choice of two fully-equipped self-catering holiday cottages that are ideal for holidays in Highland Perthshire. The Firs Lodge and Greenlea each sleep four and are conveniently located in the centre of Blair Atholl, close to village shops and amenities.
Dining
· Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles
· Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop
Technical Facilities
· Dishwasher
· Electric Central Heating
· Electric Cooker
· Electric Shaver Point
· Freezer
· Fridge
· Hair Dryer In Room
· Microwave
· Television
· Video Recorder
· Washing Machine
. Tumble Dryer
Additional Facilities
· Linen Provided On Request
· Towels provided on request
· Z Bed available on request
· Indoor Drying Facility
· Outdoor Drying Facility
Child Policy:
Children are welcome
· Cots And High Chairs
We can provide travel cots (please bring your own bedding) and high chairs
(please bring your own straps) at no extra charge provided they are reserved
in advance.
Pet Policy:
· Pets
A pre-booked pet can sometimes be accepted subject to room availability.
Pets cannot be left unattended in bedrooms and do not have access to public
areas.
Smoking Policy:
· Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in The Firs.
Transportation Facilities
· Free Parking On-Site
· Private Parking. Our car park surface is gravel.
Things to do:
Glen Tilt on Atholl Estates is one of the most impressive glens you will
see. You can cycle as far as you wish - up beside the River Tilt to the
beech avenue at Gilbert's Bridge (4 miles), on to Marble Lodge or Forest
Lodge (8 miles), or a full day's hard ride through to Royal Deeside. Only
estate vehicles can use this route, so it is virtually traffic-free.
Cycling
For more relaxed cycling, our mountain bikes are well suited to the quiet
lanes around the village, and there are some low level trails behind Blair
Castle and through the forests to Bruar that are ideal for the less energetic.
Munro-Bagging
We have a regular stream of 'Munro-baggers' and other more casual mountaineers
and hill-walkers hiring our bikes to cover the long walk into the three
peaks of the Beinn a Ghlo Massif, as well as Ben Dearg and Carn a Chlamain.
Mountain Bike Hire And Information
All of our bikes are from the quality Trek brand and suitable for both
off-road and on-road leisure and touring, and they are available in a
wide range of sizes. We also offer more comfortable hybrid bikes for gentler
usage. Most bikes have front suspension for added rider comfort.
If mountain bikes are new to you, don't worry; we're show you the ropes and advise on routes. A half-day hire is a good way to start.
Close to Pitlochry and just off the main Perth-Inverness road (A9) and
London Inverness railway, Blair Atholl is an ideal quiet holiday centre
with easy access to all the major centres in Scotland and farther afield.
Attractions:
Standing at the traditional 'Gateway to the Highlands', now the Gateway
to the Cairngorms National Park, Blair Atholl is the perfect easy-to-reach
destination for your Highland holiday. Positioned between the busy little
town of Pitlochry and the famous 'House of Bruar', the
area caters for all.
Blair Atholl is most famous for Blair Castle, the traditional home of
the Dukes of Atholl and the Atholl Highlanders, Europe’s only remaining
private army. In Blair Castle, some 30 fully-furnished rooms are
on display, as are the castle's wonderful gardens and planned
historic landscapes.
Our village caters for all with a selection of shops and a choice of places to eat, including a 'chippie and pizza place', and a 'bothy' bar in our local friendly pub serving bar meals. By day, the Blair Atholl Water Mill (a real one!) serves a great range of coffees, teas and home-made fare.
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perhshire
Blair Atholl is home to one of Scotland's most iconic castles. Blair Castle,
the historic home of the Dukes of Atholl, is also one of the country's
top visitor attractions
Accessibility:
Pitlochry, just a short drive away, offers a wider range of eateries
as well as busy high street shopping and a renowned festival repertory
theatre.
We are 7 miles from Pitlochry; 31 miles from Perth; 49 miles from Aviemore; 66 miles from St Andrews; 78 miles from Edinburgh, 85 miles from Inverness; and 95 miles from Glasgow.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From Pitlochry Tourist Information centre follow signs to Blair Atholl,
North of Inverness, picking up Blair Atholl signs, enter village and take
first left after filling station. Check in at The Firs 150 yards from
the Main Street and clearly signed.
Getting There by Railway:
From Blair Atholl Station on the Perth/Inverness line, turn right and
follow the Main Street past the Atholl Arms Hotel and over the River Tilt.
Pass the Glen Tilt Hotel, Tilt stores and a small park. Turn right down
St Andrews Crescent. Check in at The Firs, 150 yards and clearly signed.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
From Edinburgh or Glasgow Airports route North to Stirling and Perth.
Follow signs to Inverness when they appear. Seven miles North of Pitlochry.
Follow signs to Blair Atholl. From A9 take first left after filling station
for 150 yards.
Pick up keys at The Firs, which is clearly signed.
Email The Firs Lodge enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
