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7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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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 Dunkeld and Birnam Sports and Leisure Hub and Perth Ice Rink. Perth Leisure Pool and Murray Star Maze are also worth visiting.
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.
How much does it cost to stay at Magnificent Scottish Country House near Dunkeld, Perthshire.<br>?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magnificent Scottish Country House near Dunkeld, Perthshire. on 14 Aug 2026 start from AU$2,478, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Magnificent Scottish Country House near Dunkeld, Perthshire.<br>?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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 Dunkeld and Birnam Sports and Leisure Hub are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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We had such a wonderful time at Stenton House - a beautiful, unique property, stunning grounds and views, and the owners and property manager were so responsive and helpful. We’d atrongly recommend!
It is a beautiful and very unique property. It has been extremely well maintained and could not be more comfortable. The grounds are spectacular and no detail has been spared in the design of the home.
The photos online don't properly do justice to this property. It is absolutely stunning. Every detail is just gorgeous including all of the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, lovely garden, and access to the river. You will not be disappointed!
Everything about this property is top notch. The rooms were amazing. The common areas were great for gatherings .
Waking up each morning was a delight. Looking out the large windows and seeing the well kept grounds and river was special
I hope I find a reason to return
The host and cleaner/manager was always a joy to contact.
Our group of 13 family members from 5 to 70 thoroughly loved our 9 days at Stenton House. The house and property are much more beautiful and spacious than the online pictures show. The location is ideal for day trips with many sites within easy driving time, or plenty to do if you just want to hang out at the property. Claire T. was exceptional help to us and answered our questions quickly. If you have a group don’t miss this place!
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Many thanks for your lovely review. We are so pleased you had such an enjoyable stay at Stenton and that Claire looked after you all so well.
Our family of 14 stayed at the Stenton House for one week and we could not have been more impressed by this beautiful property and the staff that maintains it. The house is magnificent as well as the surrounding grounds that provided both solitude and sporting opportunities for our family that loves the outdoors. We took advantage of fishing the river with Colin the property’s fishing guide and Claire the housekeeper was always available to provide anything we needed. The Dunkeld location is perfect for exploring the small local towns and we even took a great ride on the train to Edinburgh. Stenton House is a slice of Heaven on earth!
WOW! WOW! WOW!!!What an amazing week our extended family of 13 experienced at Stenton House! The house is impeccable decorated and completely updated with modern lighting and technology. The expansive 12,000 sq ft home is truly amazing and the 35 acre estate on the River Tay is beautiful beyond words. Our four families of aunt, uncle and cousins had a fabulous mini family reunion that we will never forget. We had a chef come in and cater dinner on two of our seven nights at the property, with wonderful candle lit dinners in the main dining room. The younger children fished in the scenic river and many had a great time on the tennis court.The nearby town of Dunkeld is truly charming, with multiple excellent restaurants and easy access to needed supplies, even a local butcher shop. A great central location to call home base while you takeoff on adventures that let you visit many of Scotland’s wonderful sites throughout the country! Cheers!
Très bon séjour dans une maison fantastique confortable conviviale et très accueillante.
Claire qui vous accueille est très sympathique et efficace.
Nous y retournerons régulièrement.
My family recently stayed at this wonderful Dunkeld house and it was one of the very best places we have ever rented. This is one of those rare cases when the photos actually don't do the house or the grounds justice. Its truly gorgeous, from the manicured lawn to the stunning gardens to the seating areas overlooking the Tay (where I had coffee every morning). The house had so much room, comfortable beds, huge bathrooms, a beautiful formal dining room, large billiards room, wine refrigerator and more. Dave and Jane are a delight -- they were incredibly helpful and very responsive throughout our stay. I cant recommend the Stenton Mansion House enough. Can't wait to return.
The Stenton Estate was perfect for the family Scotland holiday of my wife and I, our two sons and their wives, and our five grandkids ranging from 7-13. The house is spectacular; the photos don't do it justice. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and elegant, and spread across the second and third floors to provide privacy. Although the formal family room and salon are beautiful, we spent most of our time in the huge kitchen and breakfast room. However, the beautiful formal dining room provided plenty of room for our catered anniversary dinner.
The manicured grounds are just as magnificent as the house. The housekeepers live just down the road and were friendly, attentive and helpful. The owner helped us arrange two days of river fishing (with boat included) with the local Ghillie, Colin, who entertained us with his many fishing stories. Colin also arranged a guided stalk for our son, who killed a trophy Roe Deer.
The owner, Clare Parkes, was very helpful, attentive, and accessible, and always ready to answer questions and provide local information.
We can't wait to return to Stenton!
Unusually, the description does not give full justice to just how beautiful and well presented this property is. It was very easy to communicate with the owners and the assistance of the housekeeper was a bonus.