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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Alessandra Vanessa solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Cenare in ristorante.

Cons:

La camera era piccola.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Nuno couple pt
7
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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Karen solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Christopher extended_group us
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
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Alan solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Everything lovely here but Room 5 (which was a really generous size) had a very uncomfortable bed, to the point we both scarcely slept.
The bed was super king sized which would be great but the mattress was very tired and old fashioned. The slightest movement of one person was transmitted through the bed making the whole bed wobble and bounce.

Cons:

Only the old and uncomfortable mattress

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely
Pros:

Lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller de
9
Empfehlenswert Und schöne Lage am Fluss Tay
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage und sehr freundliches Personal

Cons:

-

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Abigail couple ie
8
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Alex family_with_children gb
8
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Giuseppe solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

View

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Diane couple gb
7
Great stay, but over priced
Pros:

The location was great.

Cons:

Over priced, small room should have been a single.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee