Knockendarroch Hotel - Pitlochry

Gold status award-winning hotel with a carbon-neutral footprint and two AA Rosette dining in Pitlochry

Dining & Culinary Excellence

The Knockendarroch Hotel Pitlochry holds two AA red rosettes, awarded every year since 2014 for its restaurant. Each evening, the dinner menu changes daily and is prepared using locally sourced ingredients, with a daily changing menu that includes vegetarian options. Guests begin their meal with canapés and drinks in the lounge before being seated, and coffee is served back in the lounge after dinner.

Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Practices

Knockendarroch Hotel has been a certified carbon-neutral hotel since 2020, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability. The property operates with a focus on environmental responsibility, including on-site electric vehicle charging facilities for guests. This eco-friendly approach complements the hotel's setting in 0.5 hectares of elevated grounds in Highland Perthshire.

Accommodations & Views

The hotel offers 18 individually styled rooms, each with en suite bathrooms and TVs, and most provide stunning panoramic views of the Tummel Valley, Ben Vrackie, or the gardens. Room categories include Classic Doubles, Premier Rooms, Balcony Rooms, Garden Rooms in the Larch House annex, and the Larch House Suite. All rooms are located in the main Victorian building or the separate Larch House, which sits 30 metres to the south-east down about 30 steps.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Set in 0.5 hectares of elevated grounds, Knockendarroch Hotel Pitlochry is a five-minute walk from the town centre and less than 2 km from the Pitlochry Festival Theatre. The hotel offers complimentary theatre transport for guests attending performances. The surrounding Highland Perthshire area is known for cycling, walking, fishing, and hunting, with Edinburgh city centre a 1-hour 25-minute drive away.

Services & Amenities

Knockendarroch Hotel provides an adults-only environment with a cozy lounge featuring crackling log fires, local art, and a selection of malt whiskies, gins, and wines. Additional services include daily housekeeping, laundry, luggage storage, and packed lunches on request. The property also has CCTV in common areas, smoke alarms, and designated smoking areas, along with free parking and board games for guests.

• Dining: Two AA Rosette restaurant with daily changing menu using local ingredients
• Sustainability: Carbon neutral since 2020, with on-site electric vehicle charging
• Rooms: 18 individually styled rooms offering panoramic Highland views
• Location: 5-min walk to Pitlochry centre, complimentary theatre transport
• Award: Good Hotel Guide 'Scottish Hotel of the Year' and Gold status by Visit Scotland