The Residence by Atholl Arms

Hotels
9 (214 reviews)
Tay Terrace Tay House , Dunkeld , GB

Paid

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Hiking
Fishing
Express check-in/check-out
Cycling
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable accommodations
Cons:
Some cleanliness issues
Limited TV access in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Some guests noted instances of dirty glasses in the room.
Service
9.68
Guests praised the lovely staff and excellent service throughout their stay.
Location
9.22
Fantastic location in Dunkeld, close to shops and local attractions.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms were described as comfortable and well-appointed, despite some being small.
Amenities
9.2
Great amenities including a well-stocked kitchen for breakfast.
Value for Money
8.66
Considered a great value given the quality and location.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Breakfast options were excellent, though self-service may not suit everyone.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall, a fantastic experience with many highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:52

Property Description

River Views and Self-Catering Comfort
Discover Tay House in Dunkeld, where the River Tay flows gracefully by your terrace. Enjoy the self-catering convenience of a kitchen for exclusive hire and a cozy lounge on the ground floor.

Outdoor Adventures and Relaxation
Embrace the outdoors with hiking, canoeing, and bike hire right at your doorstep. After a day of exploration, unwind on the terrace with breathtaking river views.

Convenient Location and Shuttle Service
Located just 23 km from Perth and 46 km from Dundee, Tay House offers easy access to nearby cities. Take advantage of the paid airport shuttle service for a stress-free arrival and departure experience.

Book your stay at Tay House now for a delightful blend of nature, comfort, and convenience.

Important information:

We only have 2 dog-friendly rooms at the Residence.

Please note that dogs are only allowed upon request and subject to approval.

Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of GBP 25 per day for 1 dog and GBP 35 per day for 2 dogs.

Please inform the property in advance of your stay if you plan to bring a dog.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 214 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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jill • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Large bed and spacious room. Lovely view. Extremely clean throughout.
Breakfast good.

Cons:

Moving between buildings for dining. Would be unpleasant in bad weather. Small tables in dining room.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Neden • couple • gb
6
Acceptable
Pros:

Room comfortable

Cons:

Decor
Food acceptable

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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virginie • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
Pros:

food was excellent but service on the slow side

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Fit Nick • solo_traveller • gb
9
Room with a River View
Pros:

Large comfortable room with fantastic dual aspect views right in the heart of Dunkeld.

Cons:

Emptying the glass bins at 7am was an 'eye opener' on Friday morning.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Tanja • couple • de
7
Grds schönes Hotel, aber Preis-Leistungsverhältnis stimmt nicht ganz.
Pros:

Schön gelegen am River Tay.
Schöne Gartenterasse.

Cons:

Wirklich kleines Zimmer. Man hatte eigentlich keinen Platz um einen grossen Koffer offen zu lassen.
Blick in den Hinterhof für 330 Euro

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Nuno • couple • pt
7
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Alessandra Vanessa • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Cenare in ristorante.

Cons:

La camera era piccola.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Diego Vittorio • couple • it
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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daniela • couple • it
10
Tutto perfetto
Pros:

Struttura molto bella così come la stanza. Staff gentilissimo

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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david • couple • pt
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pleasant accommodation, work to be done on food service.
Pros:

The accommodation was spacious, comfortable and well equipped. We enjoyed overlooking the street outside and people watching. We also had a view of the river Tay and the distant hills which was beautiful

Cons:

The food service was, at best, average. After arriving we decided to eat at The Atholl Arms Annexe, across the road, Azura, we were asked to order via a QR code to its app, which we duly did. We ordered starters and a main course each. We waited perhaps 20 minutes or so for the dishes to arrive but when they did so, all 4 dishes comprising our order, came together. We asked to have the starters first and the main course dishes put to one side. We were told that fresh ones would be prepared, but when we were ready for them, it was clear that was not the case as they were both lukewarm.
For a business that touts itself as 4-star accommodation, it's inconceivable that those on the kitchen don't understand starter courses from main courses. However, this was more or less, the explanation provided.
Breakfast was included in the price of our accommodation, but we found the hot dishes we ordered, were over done and not particularly tasty.
From our experience, there seems to be a lot of work necessary in the kitchen and in the food service.
We enjoyed our stay, but would think twice about booking again.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

We had a issue with the shower but was dealt with very quickly

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Dunn • couple • gb
9
A quick pit stop on the way home. Lovely area, great breakfast and polite, helpful staff
Pros:

Ideal location over looking the river
The room we had was small but perfectly adequate for our one night stay

Delicious breakfast

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely stay, I would go back
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Sylvie • couple • ch
9
Petit joyau à Dunkeld
Pros:

Avons appris à notre arrivée que nous serions logés dans le bâtiment principal et non à la résidence ! La classe !
Chambre vaste , confortable , machine à café Besoresso ! Youpie

Cons:

Un porteur de bagages ou un ascenseur ??!!

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee