The Atholl Palace – A Favorite for Families in Pitlochry

The hotel sits on 48 acres of garden and forestry with sweeping lawns, walkways, and a Japanese garden with a meandering stream and waterfall viewing platform. Leisure offerings include an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, a 9-hole pitch and putt course, tennis court, and a snooker room. Guests also have access to a fully-equipped gym, a games room with billiards, and an outdoor picnic area with sun terrace.

The Lavender Spa provides a range of body treatments, facials, and massages including full body massage, manicure, pedicure, and waxing services. Spa facilities include a steam room, hot tub, indoor swimming pool, fitness/spa locker rooms, and a spa lounge/relaxation area with a selection of teas. Spa/wellness packages are available, and the hotel offers a tepidarium as part of the thermal experience.

The Verandah Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner with panoramic views across the highlands, and the hotel has received a CIE Tours Award for Outstanding Food. The Stag's Head Bar offers a fine malt whiskey selection and a cozy atmosphere with live evening entertainment, including a regular singer. Additional dining options include themed dining events, Sunday carvery, and a bar menu with meals like seafood platters and burgers.

Guest rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, and free WiFi. Room categories include Classic, Superior, and the Turret Suite, which offers a large bathroom and valley views. Some rooms feature high ceilings, large tubs with showers, and USB ports, while all benefit from daily housekeeping and room service.

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Pitlochry town centre, which has two distilleries for whisky tasting, and is 1 mile from Pitlochry train station. Nearby attractions include Black Spout Wood for hiking, Queen's View Visitor Centre for panoramic views, and local adventure sports like white-water rafting. On-site, guests can explore the hotel's own museum detailing its history, or enjoy the extensive grounds with a duck pond and sculpture walk.

Gardens: 48 acres with Japanese garden, waterfall, and duck pond

Spa: Lavender Spa with thermal baths, steam room, and full-body massage

Dining: CIE Tours Award for Outstanding Food

Activities: 9-hole pitch and putt, tennis court, snooker room, games room

Location: 5-minute walk to Pitlochry distilleries and train station

History: On-site museum detailing the hotel's heritage