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Ptarmigan House Blair Atholl Perthshire Scotland PH18 5SZ.
Tel /
Fax : 01796 481269
gordon@ptarmiganhouse.co.uk. Welcome to Ptarmigan House. Gordon and Lin Muirhead are pleased to welcome you to Ptarmigan House, a Scottish Tourist Board Three-Star guest house created from a 19th century shooting lodge. We offer first class bed and
breakfast accommodation. Our
bedrooms are bright, tastefully decorated, and all have en
suite facilities. The House sits in its own grounds with ample
parking.
Pubs,
restaurants,
swimming pool, leisure facilities and a
golf course are all within five minutes' walk. Blair Atholl is an ideal
centre or touring the Highlands, walking the hills and mountains,
golf and mountain biking. We are just one mile from Blair Castle, traditional home of the Dukes of Atholl and the Atholl Highlanders, and one of Scotland's best known castles. Three miles to the south is Killiecrankie, site of the famous battle. We also offer Three-Star self catering accommodation in a separate house that sleeps up to eight.
Ptarmigan House (pronounced Tarmigan) lies on the south side of Blair Atholl. The house was originally a shooting lodge and possesses fine views towards the hills. The
rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with
television and
tea and
coffee facilities. All
rooms have en
suite facilities.
Breakfast is served in the large
dining room. Guests can choose either a continental
breakfast or a traditional cooked
breakfast. Your hosts are Gordon and Lin Muirhead. Born in Blair Atholl, Gordon has represented Scotland at curling, gaining two World Silver Medals. He also plays
golf and has taken up motorcycling. Lin is a shopaholic and is always ready to point our lady guests toward a bargain! They have three childen, Glen, Eve and Thomas. Blair Atholl has a population of about 300 and is located at the southern gateway to the Scottish Highlands. The focal point of the village is Blair Castle, which is open to the public from Easter until late September.
Blair Atholl and Perthshire. Blair Atholl is an ideal
centre for touring the Scottish Highlands. To the north lie the Cairngorm Mountains, Loch Ness and Inverness (90 mins), while to the west are Loch Tummel, the famous Queens View, Loch Rannoch, Schiehallion, and bleak Rannoch Moor. On the southern side are Dunkeld, Crieff and Perth (all within 45 mins). To the east is Glenshee and Braemar, and Balmoral is just over 50 miles away. Pitlochry lies 7 miles to the south, famous for its Festival Theatre. There are also two whisky distilleries, one of which is the smallest in Scotland, and enough
shops to keep the ladies happy. And in Blair Atholl itself there are a number of attractions, with Blair Castle, one of Scotland's best known castles, chief among them. Walking : Blair Atholl is a walker and hill walker's paradise.
Golf : We can help you choose and book your tee-times on some of the most scenic courses in Scotland, all within a short drive. Mountain Biking : The many miles of forest and glen trails make this one of the most popular pastimes in the area. Fishing and Shooting : Some of the finest salmon fishing in Scotland is available locally on the Rivers Tay, Tilt and Tummel. Trout fishing is also readily available in the rivers, streams and hill lochs nearby. We are also situated in the heart of some of the finest
game country in Scotland. Let us arrange fishing or shooting for you. Motorcycling : We welcome motor cyclists. Blair Atholl is an ideal base for a biking holiday. Great scenery and twisties in every direction. No motorways up here!
Bookings and Enquiries. You can contact us by
telephone,
fax or e-mail.
Rates are shown per person per night inclusive of
breakfast. Where mentioned, child prices apply to children under 14 years. We accept payment by credit card. Please contact us for exact pricing and availability.
Single Room (low season only). From £65 per
room based on 2 adults at £25 each, sharing with 2 children under 14 years at £15 each.