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

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Stenton House
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Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dunkeld, Scotland
  • Place, Loch of the Lowes
  • Place, Dunkeld Cathedral
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, The Hermitage
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

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.





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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

About the area

Dunkeld

Dunkeld is home to this holiday home. Active Kids Adventure Park and Blairgowrie Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Perth Ice Rink and Woodland Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at McDiarmid Park or Perth Racecourse.
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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

  • ‪The Taybank - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Uisge - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Garden Bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Bankfoot Inn - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Dunkeld Traditional Fish Bar - ‬23 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).

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Clare Parkes

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