The very best places to stay in
Perthshire
If the Highlands are wild and untamed, Perthshire is their gentler, lusher sibling — a heartland of deep glens, silver birch woods and rivers that flash like quicksilver in the sun. Known as Big Tree Country, it’s home to some of the most beautiful ancient forests in Scotland, where oaks, pines and redwoods tower over mossy paths and mirror-like lochs.
The whole region feels like one big exhale. Think wild swims in river pools, long, hilly walks beneath huge skies and misty mornings watching deer move through the glen. The seasons here are properly cinematic — golden autumn forests, snow-dusted hills in winter, spring carpets of bluebells and bright summer days when every walk ends in a dip. See our Kip tips for the region, below.
Our Perthshire hideaways range from quiet countryside cabins and beautiful converted barns to luxury lodges and riverside bothies tucked among woodland. Whether you come for a weekend of forest bathing, a curiosity-fuelled road trip or a base to explore the Highlands, we’ve found the dreamiest places to stay in Perthshire.
Featured stays in
Perthshire
Curate your Perthshire stay
Kip tips
must do
Walk the Hermitage near Dunkeld, a cathedral of Douglas firs lining the River Braan, with tumbling waterfalls and the occasional red squirrel darting overhead.
secret kip tip
Head to the tiny village of Fortingall to see Europe’s oldest living tree: the Fortingall Yew, thought to be up to 5,000 years old. Its ancient presence hums with history.
with kids
Take the narrow-gauge train through the woodland at the Strathspey Railway or visit Highland Safaris, where kids can spot red deer and golden eagles.
adventure fix
Perthshire is one of Scotland’s best adventure playgrounds. Try canyoning in the Falls of Acharn or kayaking down the River Tay for an exhilarating afternoon on the whitewater.
rainy day
Head to Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery for a warming whisky tour, or curl up in a cosy café with homemade cake and a local bookshop find.
culture stop
Visit Dunkeld’s tiny but beautiful cathedral on the riverbank, then wander the village’s pastel cottages and independent galleries.
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Why book a Perthshire holiday with
Kip Hideaways?
We endlessly research and curate the very best places to stay across the UK: all gorgeous and great value. Beautiful, unique style is a must for us but it’s the thoughtful detail and owners who really care that make our hideaways so special.
Our design-led hideaways include cabins with hot tubs, dog-friendly cottages, romantic treehouses and family-friendly houses.
