Tucked away in woodland grounds, this beautiful Victorian Lodge provides high quality accommodation comprising 2 double, 1 twin and 1 family room. Set in an elevated position, and surrounded by extensive woodland with a bubbling stream and a duck pond, all rooms provide outstanding views of the town and the hills beyond. The centre of Pitlochry with all amenities and restaurants, the well acclaimed Moulin Inn and brewery, and the many walks in and around the area are only a stone?s throw from Craigmhor Lodge. Privately owned and managed by Calum and Jane MacLellan, the whole team at Craigmhor Lodge aim to ensure that our guests a relaxed homely atmosphere and high standard of service and housekeeping.
The lodge provides a perfect base from which to explore Perthshire and the Highlands. It is also ideally situated for sporting activities including fishing, walking, golf, and water sports. Our hotel is a non-smoking and no pets establishment. Wireless internet access is available and those arriving by car will find complimentary parking on site. It is of the utmost importance to us that our guests experience a truly delightful stay with us.
Courtyard Rooms and Suites
New for 2009
12 new rooms in a brand new development adjacent to the lodge. All rooms are large in size and are furnished in a contemporary manner using muted colours of the Perthshire landscape. All are finished to a very high standard with large 6ft super king beds, 32 " wall mounted plasma televisions with separate DVD player and also i pod stations to allow you to listen to music in your room or bathroom through your own surround sound system. All rooms also have internet access available. Bathrooms are luxurious with most benefiting from both a large shower and separate free standing bath. They also have the luxury of underfloor heating.
Superior rooms are an excellent size with either twin beds or fabulous 6ft double beds. The en suite has an extremely large walk in shower,two wash hand basins, under floor heating and surround sound audio system. All have a courtyard outlook.
Deluxe rooms are larger in size with either twin beds or fabulous 6ft double beds - some rooms also have the facility to sleep up to 5 people in comfort. These bathrooms are impressive, providing both a free standing bath and luxury shower. Additionally, these rooms have the added luxury of a private balcony or garden terrace to allow you to relax and watch the wiildlife in the adjacent pond and hills beyond.
Pictures of the new development and rooms will be shown on our website by the end of May 2009.
Why us?
See Our Breakfast Menu
Breakfast at Craigmhor Lodge is a highlight using only the best of local produce. It is served in our large comfortable conservatory with a panoramic view of the town and Tummel Valley. Breakfast is served each day between 8 and 10 a.m. Early breakfast is available by arrangements.
A Contintental Hamper Breakfast is also available in our courtyard bedrooms to allow you to relax and enjoy a leisurely breakfast either in your room, on the balcony or garden terrace.
Packed Lunches
We're happy to prepare a packed lunch for you to take out for the day. Our packed lunch consists of home made deep filled sandwiches, fruit juice, fruit, chocolate and crisps. Should you have any specific requirements, please let us know the night before and we will be happy to accommodate your wishes.
Eating Out
Pitlochry has a great selection of restaurants and cafes offering both traditional Scottish and continental cuisine. You will also find fish and chips bars where you can purchase a simple carryout fish supper. All eating places are within a 10 minute stroll. To find a restaurant that suits your taste and budget, please browse the list below. ?and if you wish to reserve a table, we will be pleased to do it for you.
Something Exclusive:
Fern Cottage Restaurant and Tea House
www.ferncottagepitlochry.co.uk
Victoria?s Restaurant and Coffee Shop
www.victorias-pitlochry.co.uk
The Old Armoury
http://www.theoldarmouryrestaurant.com/
Moulin Inn and Restaurant
http://www.moulininn.co.uk/
Port-na-Craig Inn and Restaurant
www.portnacraig.com
Free tours. Open Jan-Feb: Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm and Sun, 12-4pm
Mar-Oct: Mon-Sat, 9.30am - 6pm and Sun, 11.30 - 5pm
Nov - Dec: Mon - Sat, 9.30am - 4pm and Sun, 12 - 4pm
Closed Jan 1 & 2, Dec 25 & 26
Pitlochry Festival Theatre's 2008 season features Wild Honey, a dangerously sweet comedy by Micheal Frayn, She Stoops To Conquer, a chaotic Georgian comedy of errors by Oliver Goldsmith, Habeas Corpus, an action packed farce of lust and longing by Alan Bennett, Arcadia, a dazzling clever romantic mystery by Tom Stoppard, Heartbreak House, a comic masterpiece about money, morality and idealism by Bernard Shaw and Outlying Islands, a dark and passionate Scottish drama, by David Greig.
Discover Blair Castle, a 5 star castle that has been the ancient seat of the Dukes & Earls of Atholl for almost 740 years, with 30 rooms on display, licensed restaurant, gift shop & gardens.
The Pass of Killiecrankie, is renowned for its outstanding beauty and natural history. It has been gouged into the landscape by successive ice ages and meltwaters. The River Garry flows at the bottom of the Pass, while ancient mixed woodlands dominate the sides. Located 3 miles north of Pitlochry the site is owned and managed by The National Trust for Scotland.
Queen's View. Scotland's finest and most photographed view, 6 miles west of Pitlochry on B8019. Forest walks and activities nearby. Free exciting audiovisual presentation with Forest Shop and Tea Room.
Open 10am to 6pm daily, April to October. Site open all year.
Blair Athol Distillery, Pitlochry, one of the oldest working Scottish distilleries. An easy walk from town. Open for tours all year round.
1st January
Pitlochry New Year’s Day Street Ceilidh - The New Year celebration was started by Pitlochy’s Community Council to mark the new millennium in 2000.New Year's day celebrations in Pitlochry's main street Atholl Road It was such a success that it has continued and grown year on year, with some 2,000 to 3,000 people participating each year. Atholl Road, Pitlochry’s main street, is closed to traffic from 2pm to 4pm on New Year’s Day and everyone literally Ceilidhs . The local Butchers MacDonalds Bros supply gallons of hot soup, sausage rolls, pies which are free of charge but are funded by a donations with a bucket at the end of the table to help fund next year’s supply. An extremely good way to start the New Year.
17th May
Etape Caledonia Closed Road Cycle Challange Cyclists heading off from the start of Etape Caledonia cycle raceIs Britain’s first and currently only closed road timed cycle event which is open to the ordinary cyclist and is the equivalent event to a marathon for those thousands who jog. The route takes in 81 miles of Highland Perthshire, starting and finishing in Pitlochry. The event brings in many people to Highland Perthshire for the first time to cycle in our clean air and our breath-taking scenery. The 2009 Etape Caledonia event has 3,500 entrants and takes place on the morning of Sunday 17th May.
23rd May 2009
Atholl Highlanders Annual parade - Blair Atholl The very colorful Atholl Highlanders Annual Parade, with inspection by John Murray, 11th Duke of Atholl, will take place on the parade ground before Blair Castle at 2.30 pm on Saturday, 23rd May 2009. Accompanied by their Pipe Band, the Highlanders will open the proceedings with the traditional firing of their mountain gun, a ceremony guaranteed to start things with a 'bang'.
Summer Season 2009
Pitlochry Festival Theatre - There’s No Place Like . . .. . . Pitlochry Festival Theatre - and the 2009 Summer Season plays (literally) to their strengths! The six productions this year offer superb entertainment and
the familiar Festival Theatre trademarks of fantastic costumes, beautifully realised sets and thrilling performances from a talented acting company.
And to make sure that everyone can share in the Pitlochry Experience, the theatre have introduced a new auditorium seating plan which increases the number of seats in the lowest price band from 24 to 140!
August 2009
The Highland Open Golf Competitions.
August 2009. Once described as "the Switzerland of Scotland", Pitlochry Golf Course offers the visitors to the course the chance to play one of Perthshire's most scenic and visually appealing layouts. With each hole a different challenge in its own way, the course is a good test for all levels of players in superbHighland Perthshire surroundings. Please visit website for more details on the open.
27th Aug 2009 - 30 Aug 2009
Blair Castle International Horse Trials
One of the main events of the Horse Trials and Country Show is the Three Day Event which was originally intended to test the all-round ability of both the cavalryman and his military charger. Over the years it has evolved into three modern phases of the sport - dressage, cross-country and show jumping. In and around the arena in the grounds of Blair Castle, there is much more entertainment besides the international competition, including falconry, gun dogs and terrier racing, as well as a programme of children's activities such as climbing walls, outdoor play equipment, bouncy castles and mini quad bikes. The castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl, enjoys one of Scotland's finest settings in the heart of Highland Perthshire and is open to the public throughout the event.
12th September
The Pitlochry Highland Games. These games were first held on the 10th September 1852 and have been held annually except for the period of the World Wars. The Pitlochry Highland Games Committee have always tried to make sure the games are run along the lines of a traditional Highland Games with competitors coming from all over Scotland and further afield to participate. Pitlochry Highland Games takes place in 2009 on Saturday 12th September, at its usual Recreation Ground venue in Pitlochry, Perthshire
30th October - 8th November
Perthshire Amber. ‘The Dougie MacLean Festival’ – Pitlochry is very fortunate to be the base for this fabulous music festival of one of Perthshire’s finest musicians. The event takes place for 10 days in a variety of venues across Highland Perthshire each autumn. People come from all around the world to the festival. Concerts, open mic, workshops, walks and spontaneous music sessions! Friday 30th Oct- Sunday 8th November 2009
16th October - 1st November
The Enchanted Forest. This extremely popular event runs for 17 nights at the end of October each year with an extravaganza of lighting and music as you walk through the woods. Some 17,000 people attend the event each year. (Friday 16th October to Sunday 1st November 2009)
16th October - 31st October
The Pitlochry Autumn Festival runs on the same nights as the Enchanted Forest until 8pm each night. Its prime purpose was to add to the experience of those who came to Pitlochry each year for the Enchanted Forest, by having a number of events actually in Pitlochry’s main street, these include street entertainers, Halloween Marquee, Story Telling Yurt, Tours, and a treasure hunt. (16th to 31st October 2009).
Room Tariffs
Bed and Full Breakfast is available all year round and the tariff rate for 2009 is shown below:-
Summer rates from 1st April to 31st October 2009
Standard Rooms: £75 per room per night
Superior Rooms : £90 per room per night
Deluxe Rooms and Suites: £100 to £120 per night
The rates quoted above all include VAT at 15%
Please phone us for our competitve rates for the winter season.
Check in and check out times:
Check in on the day of your arrival is from 15.00 p.m.
Check out on the day of your departure is by 11.00 a.m.
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Craigmhor Lodge
27 West Moulin Road
Pitlochry, Perthshire
PH16 5EF
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