Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate

The location is beautiful, quiet, and central with great views, and guests appreciated the luxurious decor, comfortable beds, and soft towels. However, some found the accommodation to be too quiet for their liking.

Unless the meaning of the word has changed, this is a gross misrepresentation. An Estate it is not. After looking forward to visiting Dunkeld for a long time and after what I experienced throughout my recent visit, the only thing I am glad about is that I will never visit this so-called Estate again. I found it very difficult to summarise this unfortunate list any more, so please bear with me and believe me it pains me as I also once loved this place. Dishes that seem to have never been washed, thick yellow grime, disgusting! Miss matched dishes, furniture, tiles. Missing freezer drawers, the one that is there is broken. Missing tiles, missing light bulbs(VERY DANGEROUS), lose electrical appliances with exposed wiring(VERY DANGEROUS) Filthy, the whole place was just dirty. Water damage in just about every room. Door handles are broken and doors don't close properly. And surprisingly don't open cleanly either, bang into the pathetic “dresser table” or the toilet, it's a joke really. Hanging shelves, closets that are not deep enough for the coat hanger in them. The mountain bike trail is not maintained as they assured me it was. Fallen trees, yes multiple, not marked clearly, and broken crossing bridges (VERY DANGEROUS). The vista outlook is so battered some railings and floor boards are non-existent. The entertainment area comes across more as a staff hangout than anything. As early as 8am some days blaring FILTHY language music, including reception, and throughout the day ensuring that the game just don't wander near that quadrant of the resort. Harsh or nit-picky it may seem, the extensive investment it takes to visit a place like this and considering how they advertise them self I can assure you I am unable to put in words how disappointed I am with everything I experienced here.

We spend 4 nights with my family. Roads leading to the place are not good at all. However views from the gate to the reception are spectacular. Check in was quick. We booked at the equestrian which is a bit far from the reception. Our two bedroom villa was big enough. We used 1818 restaurant most of the time. We even braided on our last night. There are activities to do inside the estate, including fly fishing. We visited Highland gate golf and Trout Estate. We also went to Milly”s Farmstall and restaurant. It’s peaceful and quiet. I would definitely go back.