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Magnificent Scottish Country House near Dunkeld, Perthshire.<br>

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7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Hair dryer, towels
In the heart of Highland Perthshire, Stenton House offers a warm and inviting space for family gatherings and celebrations. Unwind in the conservatory, challenge friends to a game of snooker or tennis on the outdoor court. With seven spacious bedrooms, six bathrooms, and beautifully landscaped gardens leading down to the river bank with barbecue area.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Magnificent Scottish Country House near Dunkeld, Perthshire.<br>

Stenton House is the perfect house for a family gathering, a salmon fishing week or a special celebration. There are seven bedrooms and six bathrooms, providing accommodation for up to 14 guests. The dining room table seats 12 comfortably.

There is a private principal bedroom suite, with a dressing room and well-appointed bathroom, leading from the master bedroom. Six further bedrooms, four of which have en-suite bathrooms and a separate family bathroom complete the first and second floor accommodation.

Games room with snooker table and outdoor tennis court.

The accommodation briefly comprises:

Ground Floor
Entrance hall, Dining room, Drawing room, large Kitchen/ Breakfast room, Conservatory, Games room, Office, Utility room, Cloakroom, 2 x W/C’s.

First Floor
Master bedroom (en-suite & dressing room), 2 x Double/Twin Bedrooms (both en-suite), 2 x Double/Twin Bedrooms, Family bathroom, Laundry

Second Floor
2 x Double/Twin Bedrooms (both en-suite)

Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in the house but there are indoor kennels in an adjacent outbuilding.


Gardens
The gardens and grounds have been carefully designed and laid out to give privacy and a magnificent setting for Stenton House. On the south side of the house parterres lie on either side of ornate stone steps with box hedges, paved paths and manicured flower beds. Impressive lawns sweep from the terrace by the house down to a beech hedge that leads to the river bank and an attractive barbecue area with stunning views over the river. To the east of the house the drive is flanked by immaculate lawns and impressive topiarised cypress trees. A children’s play area and a recently resurfaced tennis court sit at the far end of the garden protected by a beech hedge.

Tennis court
There is a recently resurfaced tennis court for Stenton House guests to enjoy.

Dunkeld
The ancient town of Dunkeld lies three miles north-west, on the north bank of the River Tay. Once the ecclesiastical capital of Scotland, the picturesque town is steeped in Scottish history and is the setting of the magnificent Dunkeld Cathedral, which dates from the 14th Century. Today, Dunkeld serves the surrounding rural community with several independent shops and services that cater for day-to-day needs including several hotels and restaurants. The neighbouring village of Birnam, which is well-known by literary enthusiasts as the favoured Scottish holiday-spot of Beatrix Potter, has a railway station which provides sleeper services to London, as well as more local connections to Perth, Pitlochry, Inverness, Edinburgh and Stirling.

Local attractions include the Hermitage Woodland Gorge, Birnam Arts and Conference Centre and Beatrix Potter Exhibition Centre, the Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve, as well as the House of Bruar Retail Centre and Blair Castle at Blair Atholl.

Dunkeld Golf Course is one of the most picturesque in Highland Perthshire.

Mountain bike and Electric Mountain hire can be arranged in Dunkeld.





Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Magnificent Scottish Country House in Perthshire
Magnificent Scottish Country House Near Dunkeld Perthshire
Magnificent Scottish Country House near Dunkeld Perthshire.<br>

About the area

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Dunkeld, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Birnam Oak - 12 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Ossian's Hall - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Dunkeld Cathedral - 13 min drive - 7.6 km
  • The Hermitage - 15 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Scone Palace - 29 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Dunkeld & Birnam Station - 12 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Perthshire Visitor Centre - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Uisge Bar & Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Taybank - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Garden Bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Bankfoot Inn - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnificent Scottish Country House near Dunkeld, Perthshire.<br> pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Magnificent Scottish Country House near Dunkeld, Perthshire.<br>?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificent Scottish Country House near Dunkeld, Perthshire.<br>?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magnificent Scottish Country House near Dunkeld, Perthshire.<br> located?

Situated in Dunkeld, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Birnam Oak, Ossian's Hall and Dunkeld Cathedral. The Hermitage and Polney Loch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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