DescriptionThis grand railway hotel dates from 1832 and comprises:
• Hotel - 31 en suite bedrooms
• Bothy Bar (maximum capacity 100)
• Atholl Suite & Lounge Bar (maximum capacity 50)
• Baronial Hall with Minstrels Gallery (maximum capacity 120)
• 2 commercial kitchens to serve bar/restaurant and functions respectively
• Staff accommodation - 14 rooms
• Various outside stores including a car service pit
LocationThe hotel sits adjacent to Blair Atholl Railway Station and close to the entrance to Blair Castle, in a prominent location on the B8079. House of Bruar, the luxury retailer, is nearby on the main A9 Edinburgh / Perth to Inverness road.
Pitlochry with its Festival Theatre is close by to the south and the whole area is renowned for a thriving tourism industry and outdoor activities as well the Enchanted Forest which draws in business through the quieter winter months. Whisky tourism is also a strong driver with well known distillery Dalwhinnie just to the north.
Blair Atholl sits within the Cairngorms National Park and this status further enhances its appeal to both domestic and international tourists. The area is well known as the southern gateway to the Highlands and the rest of the National Park.
Fixtures & FittingsThe majority of fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale to allow the business to fully trade.
A list of personal items which will be removed by the present owner will be made available at the time of viewing.
Current TarrifsApril to October 2025
Standard B&B - £165 (per night)
Superior B&B - £180 (per night)
Standard D,B&B - £235 (per night)
Superior D,B&B - £250 (per night)
Letting AccommodationThe hotel inventory comprises standard and superior rooms with the latter being generally larger and better located within the hotel.
4 Family Rooms
12 Superior Rooms
15 Standard Rooms
There is one single room included.
External DetailsThere is an attractive beer garden adjacent to the Bothy Bar.
The hotel has an extensive car park and rear yard area with additional parking and various storage buildings with the potential to be developed further.
The OpportunityThe Atholl Arms Hotel has been in family ownership for 25 years and is being sold as the family seek to focus on other business interests.
This is a landmark hotel / pub in an excellent tourist location. A new owner has multiple business streams to focus on as well as potential for additional development.
StaffRestricted staff information will be provided to seriously interested parties on completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
The business will be sold as a going concern and staff would transfer under TUPE legislation in the usual way.
No direct approach is to be made to the business or staff.
Trading InformationThis will be provided to suitably qualified parties on request and after completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Business RatesThe Rateable Value as at 1 April 2026 is £86,700.
Confirmation of actual rates payable can be obtained from the local Authority.
RegulatoryPremises Licence