What is it? A refurbished Highland manor house with a history dating back to 1832, when it was built to a design by renowned Scottish architect William Burn. The grand country pile, which sleeps 20 people, has the added benefit of being near to the amenities of Gleneagles Hotel.What is it? A refurbished Highland manor house with a history dating back to 1832, when it was built to a design by renowned Scottish architect William Burn. The grand country pile, which sleeps 20 people, has the added benefit of being near to the amenities of Gleneagles Hotel.
What is it? A refurbished Highland manor house with a history dating back to 1832, when it was built to a design by renowned Scottish architect William Burn. The grand country pile, which sleeps 20 people, has the added benefit of being near to the amenities of Gleneagles Hotel.

Luxury short-let options offering a wonderfully warm welcome for festivities

By Sarah Devine
Published 4th Nov 2023, 09:00 BST
Updated 6th Nov 2023, 13:16 BST
As ‘hosting season’ hoves into view, we feast our eyes on grand short-let options that would offer a wonderfully warm welcome for festivities.

Here is our gallery of exclusive rentals available for groups to enjoy a get-together.

Where is it? In a tranquil secluded setting less than half an hour by car to the west of Perth, and about an hour to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Auchterarder House is in easy reach of fantastic golf courses, hill walks and a range of historic castles.

1. Auchterarder House, Perthshire. Two nights from £26,500

Where is it? In a tranquil secluded setting less than half an hour by car to the west of Perth, and about an hour to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Auchterarder House is in easy reach of fantastic golf courses, hill walks and a range of historic castles. Photo: Beth McDougall Photography

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Interior: There are ten comfortable ensuite bedrooms, as well as an impressive drawing room, library, dining hall, billiard room, and cinema. Guests can enjoy jumping into its sauna after a work out in the gym.

2. Auchterarder House, Perthshire. Two nights from £26,500

Interior: There are ten comfortable ensuite bedrooms, as well as an impressive drawing room, library, dining hall, billiard room, and cinema. Guests can enjoy jumping into its sauna after a work out in the gym. Photo: Beth McDougall Photography

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Exterior: The property is enveloped in 20 acres of mature gardens and grounds, featuring a lochan. Contact: Loyd & Townsend Rose Castles

3. Auchterarder House, Perthshire. Two nights from £26,500

Exterior: The property is enveloped in 20 acres of mature gardens and grounds, featuring a lochan. Contact: Loyd & Townsend Rose Castles Photo: Beth McDougall Photography

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What is it? An elegant Victorian lodge built in 1877, and refurbished by Laura Ashley, which sleeps up to 14 with additional accommodation in its Eagle’s Crag and Ghillie’s Rest.

4. Alladale Lodge and Wilderness Reserve, Sutherland. A week stay from £20,000

What is it? An elegant Victorian lodge built in 1877, and refurbished by Laura Ashley, which sleeps up to 14 with additional accommodation in its Eagle’s Crag and Ghillie’s Rest. Photo: Innes McNeil

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