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The Pend Dunkeld
The Pend, 5 Brae Street, Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, PH8 0BA"Luxury accommodation in the heart of Scotland," |  |
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| Luxury accommodation in the heart of Scotland |
| Hello, I'm Molly. Yes that's me in the doorway! |  |
 | Now I'd better tell you a bit about me. I'm a Westie - which is short for West Highland White Terrier. |
| I live at The Pend with my Mum and Dad, Marina and Peter, and I'm in charge of looking after guests, showing them where everything is and taking them for guided walks and things. I like the walks best because I usually get to chase the ducks down by the river - woof woof!I'm multi-lingual - so it doesn't matter where you come from - you can understand what I say............ (I mean) "bark". Mum & Dad tell me it's because I've got a pedigree - whatever that is?Oh... I can also type and play the bodhran (Irish drum) like my dad as well! Come on in and let me show you around our house and tell you what we do. |
| This is one of our bedrooms. We have a mix of three single/double or double/twin/family rooms. They aren't en suite but are tastefully decorated and furnished using many fine antiques and ornaments. |  |
| The rooms are comprehensively equipped with wash-hand basin, mirror, shaver socket, hospitality tray, towels, luxury bathrobes and colour TV. There are two large bathrooms for the use of our guests. |
 | This is our sitting and dining room. It's really cosy when the fire is on. Our guests eat at the big table and sometimes they talk so much I think they will never finish. Dad normally cooks breakfasts and Mum does the dinners. My Granny taught her how to cook on the farm they had in County Kildare, Ireland. |
| Breakfast is when you like it, within reason, and dinner starts at 19.30. It's a four course Table d'hôte menu using the rich variety of fish, meat, game, fruit, vegetables, cheeses and traditional culinary traditions of Perthshire and Scotland. We only use the best local provisions and suppliers. I like the butcher best because he always brings me a big bone to chew. For the last two years we have been awarded Taste of Scotland recognition at 4 Star - Dad as well! We can manage fine if you have particular dietary needs as long as we know in advance. This year we won the Johansens "Wine List of the Year" award out of all the Recommended Country Houses and Small Hotels in the UK and Ireland. |
| Nestled by the banks of the River Tay, amid stunning scenery, sits Dunkeld. You can almost feel the history in the atmosphere as you walk around what was once the ecclesiastical capital of Scotland. |  |
| Around the year 700 followers of St Columba founded a monastery in Dunkeld. In 878 the bones of St Columba were moved here from Iona for safety and remained until 1560. The Cathedral, now standing on the site of the former monastery, was started in 1318 and completed in 1448.During the bloody time of the Reformation the Cathedral was destroyed, but partially re-roofed in 1600 when it became a kirk. In the wake of the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689 most of the town was burned to ashes during fighting between Jacobite and Government forces.The Dukes of Atholl rebuilt Dunkeld in the 18-1900s. Perthshire is the garden county of Scotland. It's scenery ranges from luxuriant valleys to high craggy peaks and is a mecca for people who love the outdoors. White water rafting, hillwalking, bird watching, fishing, stalking and Highland Safaris are but a few. There are activities to suit all tastes and levels of fitness. For the sportsman, we have extensive contacts with the highland estates and can accommodate and organise hunting, shooting and fishing parties. The city of Perth lies 12 miles to the south. Further afield, Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh, St Andrews and Inverness are all within easy reach of Dunkeld. |
 | In between lie mountains. lochs, rivers, national parks, nature reserves, golf courses, ski slopes, castles, historic monuments, theatres and more history than you can possibly absorb. |
| In case you just want to relax closer to home, guests of The Pend can use the leisure club facilities of the nearby Stakis Dunkeld House Hotel at special discount rates. Facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, multi-gym, tennis, croquet, putting and archery. Massage, beauty treatments, sunbed, etc are also available. There are lovely walks by the River Tay and through the 199 acres of hotel grounds which also hosts 4x4 wheel driving, Europe's largest 12 bore shooting range, salmon fishing and mountain bike hire. After all the energetic pursuits of the day, relax to the sound of real music in MacLean's Real Music Bar. If you play why not join in, everyone is welcome. |
| Tariff | |
| Dinner, Bed & Breakfast | £50 per person |
| Bed & Breakfast only | £32.50 per person |
| There is no charge for children up to 3 years of age. | |
| Between 3 and 11 years a 50% reduction applies. | |
| Bookings are accepted on the basis of Dinner, Bed & Breakfast unless otherwise stated. | |
| Credit/Charge Card details are required to book in advance and a deposit of 25% is taken.In the case of cancellation within 7 days of the agreed arrival date your card will be chargedfor the full balance of the booking. A card refund will be processed if we can re-let the room(s). | |
| Other services include: Packed lunches Laundry / Ironing Facsimile transmission E-Mail facilities Photocopying | |
| Payment can be made by cash, cheque, Switch, Visa, MasterCard, Eurocheque, Delta, Solo, JCB, Amex or Diners Club | |
| Wedding Co-ordination The stunning beauty of the area - the tranquil serenity of the old Cathedral - the historic atmosphere of the valley and the majestic River Tay flowing by makes Dunkeld Cathedral the perfect place for your wedding no matter where in the world you live. Dunkeld is easily accessible by air, road and rail. There is accommodation ranging from basic to world class and ample superb venues for your reception. Itineraries can be arranged to keep your guests entertained whether it be for a day or a week. We can arrange anything or everything for your special day. Dunkeld is close to the A9 about 12 miles north of Perth. There is a main line railway station "Birnam & Dunkeld"on the Inverness line. If we know what time your train arrives we may be able to collect you from the station.We are within an hour's drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. |
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