Stunning location on the banks of the River Tilt in Blair Atholl, Otter Lodge looks out onto spectacular river and mountain views. Situated within Parc Royale, this cosy lodge sleeps 2/3 comprising one double bedroom and a comfortable small sofa bed in the living area, fully fitted kitchen and recently refurbished shower room. The lodge is well placed within the Cairngorms National Park offering opportunities to explore the mountains, forests, moors, rivers and lochs. Blair Castle is just on your doorstep, and the town of Pitlochry only a 15 minute drive with its array of shops; the famous Festival Theatre and the equally famous Salmon Ladder at the Hydro Electric Dam.
Just 5 minutes walk from the lodge you will find:
- The Steadings Spa - Indoor heated Swimming Pool Spa and Gym (short term membership for your stay or just a session can be arranged through the Park Reception) NOTE STEADINGS SPA UNDER RENOVATION AND DUE FOR COMPLETION IN 2022
- The Loft Country Kitchen & Restaurant for Brunch, Lunch and Evening Meals
- Blair Atholl Golf Club - a challenging nine-hole using natural contours and landscape to the best effect and The Tulach restaurant
- Fishing on the Tilt and the Garry - permits available from the Spar Grocery store.
Extend that to 10 minutes walk and you will find:
- Atholl Estates Ranger Service where you can take part in a number of guided walks and countryside events
- Blair Castle and Grounds where you can discover the fascinating past of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl
- Atholl Country Life Museum
- Food in the Park - Fish and Chips and Pizza eat in or take away
- Bothy Bar at The Atholl Arms for all day meals in cosy informal surroundings
- Watermill Tea Room and Bakery - a working watermill with home baked breads and cakes
Places of Interest
- Glen Tilt
- Falls of Bruar
- House of Bruar ; Scottish Country Clothing, produce and art specialists
- Pass of Killiecrankie
- Six Munros in the vicinity
- Pitlochry Festival Theatre
- Blair Atholl Distillery - Pitlochry - the home of Bell's
- Edradour Distillery - one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland
Otter Lodge is situated in Highland Perthshire and the picturesque Upper Tay valley, amidst some of Scotland's grandest scenery, combining lush low ground with the rugged grandeur of the mountains. Take time to travel west on the Road to the Isles and stop at Queens View where the vista over Loch Tummel towards Glencoe is world famous.
