Perthshire
The House at Dun Aluinn
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Introduction
Set high above the Tay Valley, just a few minutes’ walk from the market town of Aberfeldy, Dun Aluinn reimagines the classic Highland getaway. At first glance, it’s a grand Edwardian manor – all sandstone elegance and sweeping staircases – but step inside and you’ll find something unexpected: a cool, design-forward retreat where B&B Italia sofas sit comfortably beside crackling fireplaces, and where bronze, linen and oak replace the more usual tartan and taxidermy.
This is a house with personality. It sleeps up to 18 across nine en-suite bedrooms, each one different – two feature freestanding tubs (one Japanese, one roll-top), while another comes with its own steam room. Downstairs, there’s a cinema room, a media snug, and a 5.5m-long bronze dining table that glows beneath Danish pendant lighting. It’s all very chic – but not too polished. Outside, guests can wander through a wildflower meadow or wrap themselves in a throw by the fire pit, whisky in hand. There’s even a cedar hot tub hidden among the trees, just in case the rest wasn’t quite relaxing enough.
The real luxury? This is all yours. The entire house – and its staff – is exclusively reserved for your group. Chef-prepared meals made with local produce, bespoke Highland experiences, and curated itineraries (falconry, hiking, whisky tours, pony picnics – take your pick) are all arranged to taste. Think of it less as a hotel, more as a well-heeled friend’s country estate – only with a butler, a cellar, and the Highlands on your doorstep.
Introduction
The driveway curves gently uphill, rising through woodland until the trees fall away and the house comes into view. Dun Aluinn sits quietly above Aberfeldy, a 1909 Queen Anne villa turned modern hideaway. The original features, panelling, fireplaces, plasterwork, have been carefully restored, and everything else has been rethought. Big, low-slung sofas, heavy linens, bronze and oak under your hands. It’s not flashy. Just deeply comfortable. Outside, 5.5 acres roll gently away to a fire pit, a wood-fired hot tub, a cedar-clad lodge tucked further up the slope. And beyond all that, the valley. When the mist lifts, Schiehallion is right there. You get the sense the house has seen a lot, once a school boarding house, now an exclusive retreat, but it doesn’t dwell. It’s here for whoever needs it next. And people keep coming back.
The House
Originally built in 1909, Dun Aluinn has been carefully restored with its Queen Anne architecture still very much intact. The rooms retain their scale and character, with high ceilings, timber panelling, and sash windows, now layered with contemporary texture and clean-lined design. In the drawing room, a low, tangerine B&B Italia sofa faces a working fireplace framed by original plasterwork. The adjoining dining space centres around a five-and-a-half metre bronze and oak table, long enough to seat twenty. Each of the nine en-suite bedrooms has been individually finished, with hand-selected textiles, bespoke joinery, and stone or timber detailing in the bathrooms. Two feature deep soaking tubs, including one custom-built in the Japanese style. Lighting has been chosen to suit the changing mood of the house, from bright mornings to darker evenings. There’s also a cinema room, a separate playroom, and a kitchen made for cooking well and cooking together.
How to Book
Dun Aluinn is offered on a flexible, exclusive-use basis, with options for fully catered stays or a mix of catering and self-catering, depending on your group’s needs. Butler and housekeeping services are included as standard. Pricing is tailored to each enquiry and includes your preferred length of stay, group size, and catering arrangements.
To begin planning your stay, visit the booking page and complete the enquiry form. The team will respond the same day with a full quote and availability details.
Start your booking: www.dunaluinn.com/book-your-stay
A 30% deposit is required to confirm your booking, with the remaining balance due two months before arrival.
Facilities & Services
The house is built for comfort. Nine bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. A long bronze dining table that anchors the room without needing to say much. Sofas where you can sit for hours. The fire usually gets lit in the evenings. There’s a cinema snug, a playroom tucked off the hall, and a kitchen that’s ready for proper cooking. Outside, a wood-fired hot tub sits quietly among the trees. The fire pit looks over the valley. Daily housekeeping is included. So is someone to help with the rest, whether it’s whisky, yoga, or just planning the next walk.
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Good to know
The house is rented on an exclusive basis, usually for three nights or more. You’ll have it to yourselves, with someone on hand to help when needed. Daily housekeeping is included, and private dining can be arranged if you don’t feel like cooking. The Lodge can be added for extra space. Mobile signal is strong, and the Wi-Fi works well throughout. One of the bedrooms is on the ground floor with easy access. Pets aren’t usually allowed. Best to book early, especially for summer or holidays. Once you’re in, you probably won’t want to leave.
What's nearby
Aberfeldy is just down the hill, close enough to walk for coffee, a paper, or a distillery tour. The Birks trail starts near the town square and winds up through waterfalls and oak woods. You’re near Loch Tay too, with Kenmore at one end and boat hire at the other. Castle Menzies is five minutes by car. For day trips, Pitlochry and Dunkeld are both within easy reach. Gleneagles is just over an hour if you’re golfing. Most guests don’t go far, though. With views like this, it’s often enough to stay put and breathe it in.
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