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Knockendarroch Hotel

Higher Oakfield
Rated 9.4 in 404 reviews

Nestled in the scenic town of Pitlochry, United Kingdom, the Knockendarroch Hotel offers a blend of comfort and elegance, making it an ideal retreat for travelers seeking a peaceful getaway. This boutique hotel is renowned for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and personalized service, ensuring guests receive a memorable and enjoyable stay.

Perched on a hill amid beautifully landscaped gardens, Knockendarroch Hotel provides breathtaking views of the surrounding Perthshire countryside. The hotel's well-appointed rooms are tastefully decorated, combining traditional style with modern amenities to offer a cozy and relaxing environment. Guests can unwind in the spacious communal areas, where they can enjoy a selection of books, board games, or simply take in the stunning views from the large windows.

Dining at Knockendarroch Hotel is a delightful experience, with the onsite restaurant offering a menu that emphasizes local and seasonal ingredients. Guests can savor a range of dishes that highlight the flavors of Scotland, complemented by an impressive selection of wines and whiskies to suit every palate.

The hotel's location makes it an excellent base for exploring the attractions of Pitlochry and the surrounding areas. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the many walking and cycling trails nearby or visit the famous Edradour Distillery. The enchanting setting and traditional charm of the Knockendarroch Hotel promise a tranquil escape, making it a favorite choice for those wishing to experience the natural beauty and hospitality of the Scottish Highlands.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Pitlochry and near Knockendarroch Hotel

Blair Athol distillery
Blair Athol distillery
Whisky distillery in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
440m / 480yd
Edradour distillery
Edradour distillery
Whisky distillery in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
1.5km / 0.91mi
Pitlochry Church of Scotland
Pitlochry Church of Scotland
Church in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
430m / 470yd
Black Castle of Moulin
Black Castle of Moulin
Castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
0.8km / 0.49mi
Pitlochry Dam and Power Station
Pitlochry Dam and Power Station
Hydroelectric power station in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
1km / 0.6mi
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Perth Road, Pitlochry
Church building in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
350m / 380yd
SALTIRE AWARD FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION 1981
Heritage organization
1.7km / 1.1mi
Tenandry Church
Tenandry Church
Church in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Aberfeldy Distillery
Aberfeldy Distillery
Whisky distillery in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
11.5km / 7.1mi
Blair Castle
Blair Castle
Country house in Blair Atholl, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
11.1km / 6.9mi
Castle Menzies
Castle Menzies
Castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
13.7km / 8.5mi
Birks Cinema
Birks Cinema
Cinema in Aberfeldy, Scotland
12.6km / 7.8mi
Falls of Moness
Falls of Moness
Waterfall in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
14.3km / 8.9mi
Camserney Mill
Architectural structure in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
15.3km / 9.5mi
51st Highland Division War Memorial at House of Bruar, Bruar Bridge,
51st Highland Division War Memorial at House of Bruar, Bruar Bridge,
War memorial in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
14.5km / 9mi
Dunkeld Cathedral
Dunkeld Cathedral
Church in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
17.4km / 10.8mi
Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld
Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld
Monument in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
17.5km / 10.9mi
Falls of the Braan
Falls of the Braan
Waterfall in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
17.7km / 11mi
Dull Parish Church
Church building in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
16.5km / 10.2mi
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Organization in Scotland, UK
17.5km / 10.9mi
Ossian's Hall of Mirrors
Ossian's Hall of Mirrors
Building in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
17.6km / 10.9mi
Dunkeld and Birnam railway station
Dunkeld and Birnam railway station
Railway station in Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
18.6km / 11.6mi
Taymouth Castle
Taymouth Castle
Castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
19.7km / 12.2mi
Comrie Castle
Comrie Castle
Tower house in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
18.4km / 11.5mi
Croft Moraig
Croft Moraig
Stone circle in the county Perthshire, Scotland
18.3km / 11.4mi
Birnam Oak
Birnam Oak
Quercus petraea in Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
18.3km / 11.4mi
Dalnaglar Castle
Dalnaglar Castle
Architectural structure in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
21.2km / 13.2mi
Clunie Parish Church
Church building in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
21.7km / 13.5mi
St Catherine's Tower
Architectural structure in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
21.4km / 13.3mi
Kenmore Parish Church
Kenmore Parish Church
Church building in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
21.4km / 13.3mi
Dunalastair House
Dunalastair House
Architectural structure in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
23.4km / 14.5mi
Càrn na Marbh
Bronze Age tumulus
23.3km / 14.5mi
Steeds Stalls Roman Camp
Architectural structure in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
23km / 14.3mi
Fortingall Yew
Fortingall Yew
Tree in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK; one of the world's oldest European yews
23.1km / 14.4mi
Scottish Crannog Centre
Scottish Crannog Centre
Museum in Kenmore, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom
22.6km / 14mi
Fortar Castle
Fortar Castle
Castle in Angus, Scotland, UK
24.7km / 15.3mi
Robert Nicoll's Monument, Little Tullybelton
Memorial in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
25.4km / 15.8mi
Glenshee Ski Centre
Glenshee Ski Centre
Largest ski resort in Scotland
27.9km / 17.4mi
Oatbank Crannog
Crannog on Loch Tay, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
26.1km / 16.2mi
Cargill, Roman fort
Roman fort in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
29.8km / 18.5mi
The Old Church Of Rannoch, Kinloch Rannoch
Architectural structure in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
28.1km / 17.5mi
Dugald Buchanan Memorial
Dugald Buchanan Memorial
Monument in Kinloch Rannoch, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK commemorating Dugald Buchanan, Scottish poet and translator
28.3km / 17.6mi
Meikleour Beech Hedges
Meikleour Beech Hedges
Hedge in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
29km / 18mi

What to do in Pitlochry and near Knockendarroch Hotel

Blair Athol distillery
Blair Athol distillery
Whisky distillery in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
440m / 480yd
Edradour distillery
Edradour distillery
Whisky distillery in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
1.5km / 0.91mi
Pitlochry Church of Scotland
Pitlochry Church of Scotland
Church in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
430m / 470yd
Black Castle of Moulin
Black Castle of Moulin
Castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
0.8km / 0.49mi
Pitlochry Dam and Power Station
Pitlochry Dam and Power Station
Hydroelectric power station in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
1km / 0.6mi
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Perth Road, Pitlochry
Church building in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
350m / 380yd
SALTIRE AWARD FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION 1981
Heritage organization
1.7km / 1.1mi
Tenandry Church
Tenandry Church
Church in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Aberfeldy Distillery
Aberfeldy Distillery
Whisky distillery in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
11.5km / 7.1mi
Blair Castle
Blair Castle
Country house in Blair Atholl, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
11.1km / 6.9mi
Castle Menzies
Castle Menzies
Castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
13.7km / 8.5mi
Birks Cinema
Birks Cinema
Cinema in Aberfeldy, Scotland
12.6km / 7.8mi
Falls of Moness
Falls of Moness
Waterfall in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
14.3km / 8.9mi
Camserney Mill
Architectural structure in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
15.3km / 9.5mi
51st Highland Division War Memorial at House of Bruar, Bruar Bridge,
51st Highland Division War Memorial at House of Bruar, Bruar Bridge,
War memorial in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
14.5km / 9mi
Dunkeld Cathedral
Dunkeld Cathedral
Church in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
17.4km / 10.8mi
Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld
Monument to 6th Duke of Atholl, The Cross, Dunkeld
Monument in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
17.5km / 10.9mi
Falls of the Braan
Falls of the Braan
Waterfall in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
17.7km / 11mi
Dull Parish Church
Church building in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
16.5km / 10.2mi
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Organization in Scotland, UK
17.5km / 10.9mi
Ossian's Hall of Mirrors
Ossian's Hall of Mirrors
Building in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
17.6km / 10.9mi
Dunkeld and Birnam railway station
Dunkeld and Birnam railway station
Railway station in Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
18.6km / 11.6mi
Taymouth Castle
Taymouth Castle
Castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
19.7km / 12.2mi
Comrie Castle
Comrie Castle
Tower house in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
18.4km / 11.5mi
Croft Moraig
Croft Moraig
Stone circle in the county Perthshire, Scotland
18.3km / 11.4mi
Birnam Oak
Birnam Oak
Quercus petraea in Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
18.3km / 11.4mi
Dalnaglar Castle
Dalnaglar Castle
Architectural structure in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
21.2km / 13.2mi
Clunie Parish Church
Church building in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
21.7km / 13.5mi
St Catherine's Tower
Architectural structure in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
21.4km / 13.3mi
Kenmore Parish Church
Kenmore Parish Church
Church building in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
21.4km / 13.3mi

About Pitlochry

Pitlochry, located in the heart of Scotland, offers a range of activities and attractions that cater to various interests. One of the most notable features of the area is its natural beauty, with stunning landscapes that provide ample opportunities for walking and hiking. The nearby Ben Vrackie is a popular hike that rewards visitors with panoramic views of the surrounding hills and lochs.

For those interested in culture and history, the Pitlochry Festival Theatre presents a diverse program of performances, making it a cultural hub in the region. The theatre is situated by the River Tummel, enhancing the scenic experience of attending a show. Additionally, the Edradour Distillery, one of Scotland's smallest distilleries, offers tours that delve into the whisky-making process, allowing visitors to sample some local spirits.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Tummel Valley, which provides various activities such as canoeing, fishing, and cycling. The Queen's View, a renowned lookout point, offers stunning vistas of Loch Tummel and the surrounding countryside, making it a worthwhile stop for photographers and nature lovers.

For a more leisurely activity, the Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder is an interesting site to visit. The fish ladder allows salmon to navigate the dam, and observing this natural phenomenon can be both educational and enjoyable. In the town itself, local shops and cafes offer a taste of Scottish hospitality, where visitors can enjoy traditional fare and unique crafts.

Overall, Pitlochry is a destination that balances outdoor adventure with cultural experiences, making it a pleasant place to explore.




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