Knockendarroch Hotel

Lots of 5* reviews about this hotel however in our opinion it didn't quite hit the mark. We had booked for 2 nights b&b in a balcony room then added on dinner at a later date. I had requested an early check in which of course we didn't get however we just walked down into the centre until we could check in at 3pm. The room was on the top floor and as this is an older building there was no lift and the stairs up the 3rd floor were quite steep. The room was lovely, well maintained and spotlessly clean, good bedding, pillows and towels in the bathroom, there were the usual amenities in the room with tea/coffee and a biscuit. The view from the balcony was stunning however we couldn't sit on the balcony furniture as the chairs were in poor condition due to being rusty and uncofortable which was a disappointment. Sadly being invited for drinks and canapes in the lounge before dinner made me think this was a complimentary drink, however that wasn't the case. There is no bar so it's waiter service which was absolutely fine, once seated they bring you a drinks menu which you choose from and the dinner menu, the waiters' were attentive considering their time is split between serving in the lounge & the dinning room. There is absolutely no atmosphere in the lounge and it's very hard not to tune into other guests' conversations if they are sitting close by, definately some gentle background music in here and in the dinning room wouldn't go amiss. The chef is talented and the food served in the evening was excellent, well presented and very tasty, breakfast was decent as well but no different from other hotels we've stayed at, I did ask for baked beans however I was told they don't serve them. The staff were friendly and efficient and the housekeeping team and the chefs an do amazing job. Although we had a pleasant enough stay, Knockendarroch is not a hotel we would return to. For the price the hotel charges we expected something outstanding and it didn't live up to our expectations especially after reading all the positive reviews but this is only our opinion.

Really enjoyable stay. Lovely staff & food. Stayed in a garden room which was lovely. Hotel handy for town Main Street. Extensive & reasonable wine list. Stayed 2 nights & it was good to see menu at dinner changed each night. Good choice for breakfast. Would recommend a stay here.

It's not often that you can describe a hotel as 'perfect' but Knochendarroch really is. Our room was lovely and well equipped (including tea and coffee facilities) and had good views over Pitlochry to the surrounding hills. The food was outstanding, with a menu that changed every day, and the service from all the staff was impeccable. Both breakfast and dinner were a delight. Glad to see that dogs are discouraged, not being allowed in the main hotel building. We were sorry to leave!

This hotel had a discounted rate from £357.00 down to £257.00 per night. While I could say the room was nice the bed wasn’t very comfortable as they had put twinned beds together creating a ripple down middle of the bed. The breakfast was meagre to say the least and the scrambled eggs were slimy. I couldn’t eat them. Tbh if I’d have been charged £357.00 I would have been very let down.

We were looking for a hotel near enough to Blair, this one was recommended and wow what a great find. For us from arrival on Friday to departure on Sunday we would say 5plus star. The grounds are well kept the outside of the buildings very clean, even the area outside the kichen very tidy, many 5 star hotels we’ve stayed in this area always lets them down, not here though. The staff are all to be highly commended for their professionalism, kindness and ability to make you feel valued. The rooms are all individually decorated we had a room on 2nd floor with a lovely balcony overlooking the village and the view was awesome. There is no lift so take your time with luggage upto room. Immaculately clean as is the whole house. Bed was one of the most comfortable we have slept in. Breakfast was individually prepared and delicious. Dinner is a must, include it in your daily room rate when you book. When check in give them a time to eat. We loved it when we came down for dinner we went to drawing room, ordered drinks and chose from a varied(changes every night) menu . When drinks arrived came with canopes. The wine list is excellent and they have an extensive range if single malts. The food is in our opinion worth a Michelin star. This is a hidden gem of a hotel and massive thank you Highly recommend but book dinner in advance and ask for a front facing room, if you can afford it treat yourself to a suite ,

We have stayed at Knockendarroch many times and it’s always 5 star quality and service. We tried a different room type (garden room) this time, as it was a late booking and our usual room type wasn’t available. It was lovely, and we enjoyed having a room with a bath, as we only have a shower at home. Great for a soak after a long walk. Food superb. Service superb. Always clean and you feel at home here.

All the five star reviews are correct! The Knockendarroch has excellent staff, excellent food and lovely rooms. The key to a stay here is that - everything just works. If you are in Pitlochry, this is the place to go. No bling, just an excellent experience.