Dun Aluinn, Perthshire

Dun Aluinn, Perthshire

On an elevated site overlooking the vibrant market town of Aberfeldy and the River Tay, Dun Aluinn is cradled by 5.5 acres of private grounds with a sweeping terrace offering stunning views down the Tay Valley to one of Scotland’s most famous mountains, Schiehallion.  Those panoramic views can also be enjoyed from the wood-fired, cedar hot tub, hidden away in the woods beside the house.

Design Interiors

This restored Victorian home brings the landscape of the Tay Valley to life with its wood panelling and open fires.  The original mosaic tiles and front door make a striking first impression.  A design led exclusive use property with luxury interiors throughout – the orange corner sofa is a B&B Italia Tufty-Too design by Patricia Urquiola, while the tables are from Oasiq.   An outdoor terrace with Oasiq chairs next to a Kadai Fire Bowl.   A 1940s drinks cabinet came all the way from Fins de Siècles in Barcelona.   Continued to each stunning bedroom and a white stone bath in the master bedroom has dual views over the valley. This oak four-poster bed from Benchmark in England is covered with beautiful throws from Johnstons of Elgin in Northern Scotland.

We were delighted to open the newly renovated Lodge at Dun Aluinn in July 2021.  Similar to Dun Aluinn, the Lodge has been beautifully restored with superb attention to detail and finishing throughout.   This restored caretaker’s Bungalow has been transformed and brings home the landscape of the Tay Valley to life.  A superb decking area at the front of The Lodge offers sweeping views across the valley and towards the River Tay.

Dun Aluinn and the Lodge can be hired independently of each other or rented together providing a total of 13 luxury en suite bedrooms.

Accommodation

A sophisticated style mansion that boasts the luxury proportions of a country house and the love of being an original Scottish Villa.  This is your private-hire designer refuge that accommodates up to 18 guests in 9 bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms, superior Egyptian cotton bedlinen, towels and bathrobes from Harper London.  Two of the rooms also feature free-standing bath tubs (including a striking Japanese soaking tub), while one room also has its own steam-room. At Dun Aluinn, no two rooms are alike, each has a unique identity and style.

This mansion has an abundance of space in which to enjoy with the open plan Drawing Room and Dining Room with stunning views.  A second lounge and TV room in which to relax the hours away.  The kitchen has been especially designed around catering where your Chef shall create some wonderful and authentic delights of local produce.

Catering

Our dining table is a 5.5m-long work of art.  The legs and frame are made from bronze and it’s topped with oak. It’s thought to be the longest bronze table in the world and can comfortably seat twenty guests.

Our pricing is Accommodation only and all catering is exclusively by or own private Chef John Christie.  Locally sourced seasonal produce, served with real passion, all tailored to guests’ requirements.

Entertainment and Activities

A must is to relax in the wood fired natural cedar Hot Tub nestled in the woods beside the house – its large enough for 10-12 guests – imported from Finland.  For the little ones in the group we have a wonderful play den in the House, with a great mix of books and toys.

Enjoy our Cinema room with Bose surround sound and in the evening sit round the fire pit on the terrace and lovely outside seating and throws. Bose surround sound music system in the lounge, connected wirelessly to Spotify.

Dun Aluinn is within a short walking distance (600m) into Aberfeldy, where guests will find lovely bookshops, coffee shops, restaurants, interior shops.  Amazing walks directly from the house – including the Birks of Aberfeldy, named after the Robert Burns song which was inspired by the birch trees and the Falls of Moness.

We work with many wonderful local suppliers to create bespoke experiences for our guests and the Guest Experience Manager will create a full and fun packed itinerary to ensure you sample some of the best our area of Scotland has to offer.  Some experiences our guests enjoy:

  • Whisky Experience tours and tastings at Dewars of Aberfeldy and The Glenturret Distillery
  • Beyond Adventure taking our guests in guided hikes, bike tours and water adventures
  • Fishing on River Tay and surrounding Lochs
  • Isle of Skye Helicopter tour
  • Wee Adventures looking after your littles ones and experiences they will love
  • Call of the Wild and experiencing nature walks
  • Dinner and story telling in Castle Menzie
  • Wilderness Dining

 

For more details and to enquire email Susan Reid sjr@susanreid.co.uk

Our digital proposals are all tailored to each booking and is priced on average £5,000 per night pending season and number of nights and inclusive of:

  • Exclusive use of Dun Aluinn house and grounds
  • 9 bedrooms all en suite bathrooms with underfloor heating, free standing baths  in two bedrooms and one bathroom with its own steam room (add the Lodge for a further 4 en suite bedrooms at a supplement)
  • Morning housekeeping
  • Evening turndown
  • Morning Coffee and tea with cake
  • Afternoon Tea and coffee with cake
  • Guest Experience Manager appointed at time of booking to create your bespoke itinerary and arrange all details for your arrival
  • Butler/Host to oversee your entire stay
  • Flowers to decorate the house lounge, sitting room and dining area
  • Welcome selection of Dun Aluinn’s whisky on arrival
  • Full management of Wood Fired Hot tub through the stay

 

A remarkable setting… to relax and discover tranquillity with a view of Scotland’s beauty

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    • Exclusive use
    • Scotland’s first design led property
    • 9 en suite bedrooms
    • Sleeps 18
    • Add Lodge for total 13 bedrooms sleeps 26
    • Staffed full service with Host, Housekeeping and Chef
    • Suitable for house parties and family gatherings and special occasions
    • Corporate Retreat
    • Wedding venue
    • Cedar wood fired hot tub
    • Walking distance to local village
    • 5.5 acres private grounds

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