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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. Our bed and breakfast guesthouse enjoy excellent locations in Blair Atholl village, within easy walking of village shops and amenities
The Firs Accommodation
· Guests' lounge (no TV) with an adjoining conservatory dining-room.
· Spacious superior front bedrooms, all en-suite.
· Comfortable standard bedrooms, all en-suite.
· Twin, double and family bedrooms.
The Firs Facilities
· TV / DVD, courtesy coffee / tea tray, hairdryer and complimentary
toiletries in all bedrooms.
· Free Wi-Fi for use with your own laptop.
· Ample off-street parking for all of our guests.
Type of Board
· Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast
Enjoy a bed and breakfast stay at The Firs, our luxury guesthouse in Blair
Atholl in Highland Perthshire, just a short drive north of Pitlochry and
on the southern edge of the Cairngorms National Park.
A full Scottish breakfast is served from 8.15 until 9:00 am.
· Early Breakfast By Arrangement
Dining
· Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles
· Packed Lunch By Arrangement
· Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop
Speciality Diets
· Vegetarian Meals Available
Child Policy
· Under Sevens
No charge is made for bed and breakfast for pre-booked under sevens sleeping
on a mini-bed in a standard room.
· 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
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 is not permitted in The Firs.
Transportation Facilities
· Free Parking On-Site, 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, follow signs to Blair Atholl, North or Inverness. Picking
up Blair Atholl signs. Enter Village and take first left after filling
station. The Firs is signposted.
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, The Firs is clearly signed.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
From Edinburgh or Glasgow Airports, go North to Stirling and Perth. Follow
signs to Inverness. 7 miles North of Pitlochry follow signs to Blair Atholl.
From A9 take first left after filling station.The Firs is clearly signed.
Email The Firs enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
