Blairgowrie House United Kingdom
Holiday Home Rental Description
This elegant Georgian mansion house, with its 13th century stone spiral staircase at the core of the building, is a well-appointed historic large holiday home. Brimming with period features and antique furniture, Blairgowrie House makes the perfect venue for your family holiday or weekend away.
On entering, there are a series of halls which run through the house like a railway carriage, with the entrance hall having a snug area. The main feature of this grand house is the large drawing room, which was added in the 1920’s and was designed by the renowned architect Robert Lorimer. It is a large impressive room with painted panelled walls, ceilings with swags, tall picture windows and is just a show-stopper of a room. With large sofas, grand piano, and antiques – this is a superb room to entertain in.
Steps take you along the corridor to what is known as the writing room, which is an area with some seating, then to the main inner hall and then to a secondary sitting room, which has comfortable seating and a TV. Additionally, there is the games room with full size snooker table which can be found on the floor below. The large kitchen on two levels can be found to the rear of the house, with two distinctive areas, one for cooking and the breakfasting area which has a country pine table that can seat up to 8 people. The kitchen was renovated to modern standards in 2018 and has been equipped with all the tools a budding chef could possibly need! The dining room is a long elegant room, just off the kitchen, which faces out to the main lawn. The dining room is a long elegant room, just off the kitchen, which faces out to the main lawn.
Blairgowrie House can comfortably accommodate up to twenty-four guests across thirteen well-appointed bedrooms. There is a variety of double, twin and single rooms to suit all groups, whether you are travelling as a family or a group of friends.
Situated within sixteen acres of well-maintained grounds and policy, there are lawns, woodlands and a walled garden to explore. In Summer, the whole group will enjoy splashing around in the outdoor swimming pool which is open and heated between June to August (weather permitting).It is located 18 miles north east of Perth, situated in the Vale of Strathmore, in the shadow of the Sidlaw hills. A village store, pub and hotels can be found within 2 miles of the property. Blairgowrie, Perth and Dundee have supermarkets for bulk shopping. Glamis Castle is nearby, with the Angus Glens and the Cateran Trail being ideal for walking trips. For those with an interest in golf, then the course of Rosemount is nearby, as well as numerous local courses at Alyth and beyond. In the winter months, nearby Glenshee provides a perfect base for skiing and winter sports. A clay pigeon shooting centre is in the vicinity.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfill your requests!