The Atholl Estate stretches across 145,000 acres of sprawling countryside, moorland and woodland, providing some of rural Scotland’s best views. While this Perthshire estate has a variety of places for guests to stay, none are as enveloped in nature as its duo of luxury shepherd’s huts, with vast views across the small village of Strathtay and beyond. Comfortable and well-equipped for two, these thoughtfully-decorated huts make for an ideal retreat for couples looking for a picturesque getaway.
The two huts, named Lapwing and Curlew, boast a classy, modern-but-rustic aesthetic with all the necessary amenities packed into a cosy living space. Each hut's bedchamber is occupied by a king-size double bed, there's a hot shower and flushing toilet, along with underfloor heating and a wood-burning stove for keeping things toasty. Winter's sorted here, then, though summer months are also well catered for thanks to the supplied fire pit and armchairs outside. Whether it's indoors or outdoors, you'll be able to enjoy a meal in at the dining table, or surrounding the fire while looking across the Tulliemet Valley. While the huts are just for the two of you, you're also able to take your furry friend with you for dog walks through the rolling Perth landscape — though make sure your hosts are aware of this four-legged visitor before your arrival!
Those staying in the huts are given free access to the Blair Castle and Gardens, with both attractions offering a window into Scottish history in the ancestral home of the Clan Murray and the seat of their chief, the Duke of Atholl. The vast estate also allows for exploration of Tulliemet Moor, which forms part of the Forest of Clunie SSSI, where visitors can enjoy the local wildlife such as osprey, deer and otters, or even catch a glimpse of the estate's newly-arrived resident beavers. Beauty spots throughout the moor can be viewed by way of following the shepherd's hill track from its opening, while guests can also book in Beaver Tours in advance. Or, if you want to get a little more hands-on with your natural surroundings, take a short drive to Nae Limits, which provides outdoor adventures both on land and in the water that'll surely get the adrenaline pumping.
