Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. During lockdown we had Wi-Fi installed with a router in each lodge. It’s been a great success (touch wood!) and appears to be working really well. Ericht and Isla have Smart TV’s and Wi-Fi has let our guests cosy up to the latest box sets.

Well yes and no! Blairgowrie is situated on the western bank of the River Ericht and the lodges are situated on the eastern bank of the river. On this side of the river you are in Rattray. Although Rattray is smaller, it offers more of a residential and country setting.  But of course, just across the bridge in Blairgowrie you have all the advantages of a larger town with shops, supermarkets, garages, gift shops etc. Our lodges have a secluded setting but just a short walk, by pavement and street lighting, takes you into the town, letting you enjoy the best of both worlds.

We have developed an Accessiblity Statement which hopefully will let you see how accessible the lodges and grounds are. If you have any further questions regarding this please get in touch by email, letter or phone 0781 867 1405 and we will be delighted to answer any concerns you may have.

We supply a hand towel, bath mat and tea towels. You need to bring bath towels. We have a limited supply for hire at £4 per bath towel and £1 per hand towel.

Yes all beds are made up as required before your arrival. Our rates do not include the hire of towels; these can be booked in advance for £5 for a set of 2. We do supply tea towels, a bath mat and hand towel per lodge.

No, all our lodges are now strictly non smoking. Ashtrays are available on the balcony for our guests convenience, however we require the French windows to be kept closed at those times whilst smoking outside. Please see our booking terms for further information.

Yes absolutely, they are our VIPs! Of course, in order to continue to make our lodges dog friendly we must insist on a few rules.
We hope you enjoy our many walks around Rattray and Blairgowrie, whilst in the grounds we must insist that your pet is kept on a lead at all times.
Please clean up after your dogs; it is really important for the health and hygiene of our other visitors.
At no point should dogs be left in the lodges on their own.
Dogs are definitely NOT allowed in bedrooms on beds or on any other furniture even if a cover is applied.
The current charge per pet per week is £25 or £4 per night for short stays. Read more on our Pet Charter.

Unfortunately, we don’t accommodate cats.  

Around a 5-10 minute walk. Blairgowrie and Rattray are fortunate to have a wide variety of pubs, restaurants and takeaways to make your holiday a real break from those every day chores. If you do love to cook you will be spoilt by our independent fish monger, butchers, deli and farm shops and green grocers. Set in the fertile Strathmore Valley , Blairgowrie is blessed with access to high quality beef, lamb, fish and game, fresh asparagus (May), strawberries (June-Oct), Raspberries (July-Aug).

Yes we now have a small laundry with a coin operated washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a washing line by each lodge and a clothes horse in each lodge.

We are a short walk to town centre which is by pavement, some steps and is is well lit with street lights. We have main line train stations in Dundee and Perth. And a bus service to Blaidrgowrie usually ever hour from there. Taxi rank at bus stop.

Prices may vary depending on when you stay.  Please check availability by searching dates for pricing here or click any of the ‘Book now’ buttons.

Yes, there are kitchens in the lodges, with an oven and hob, microwave and a fridge with a small freezer compartment.  There are also pans, crockery and cutlery.

• There is full gas central heating in the lodges.  It keeps the lodges super toasty on the chilly nights!

On some occasions we may be able to offer a late check-out.  We own and manage the lodges ourselves, so it is sometimes not possible to offer a late check-out time if we have another booking the same day.  

There is a parking space by each of the lodges.  

We are 7 miles from Butterstone.

Unfortunately, no – we don’t have hot tubs.

Unfortunately, no you can’t fish on our riverbank.  There is however fishing further down the river.  Permits and information are available in the two local shops, Kate Fleming and J Crockharts.

Yes!  We just ask that you let us know in advance, the date of the visit, and the number of guests visiting as well as their car registrations in advance.  This is for site safety.