Easter Lodge

About this property

Edwardian properties are known for their simple design, spacious rooms with high ceilings and ornate handcrafted features. This property, built on the edge of the Cairngorm National Park, reflects the character of the era with fabulous wood-panelled rooms, wide-open hallways and generously proportioned rooms.

A former shooting lodge at the end of Glenshee, set in its own fenced policies, this home was designed to cater for larger house parties, making it ideal for group and family gatherings of up to 21.

The adjoining Cairngorm National park covers an area of just over 4.5 thousand square kilometres and is a popular destination for walkers, wildlife and outdoor activities, including seasonal skiing. Adjacent Strathmore is home to many top-class golf courses. Trout fishing, together with the use of 2 boats is yards from the door, and salmon fishing is available on the estates own River Blackwater, as well as the nearby Rivers Ericht, Isla and Tay.

Guests will enjoy the three large reception rooms with both the capacity and grandeur for special occasions. Off the magnificent panelled entrance and hall, they consist of the main drawing room with open fire, bay window with padded window seats, a smaller sitting room with open fire and picture windows, and a large games room with wood-panelled wainscoting, table tennis table, small snooker table and a large seating area. It’s a perfect space for house guests to enjoy a few Scottish reels at the end of the evening with the furniture moved to the edge of the room.

The grand entrance hall is a beautiful space with its decorative wood panelling; wide handcrafted staircase leading up to the first-floor gallery landing. Access to the modern conservatory is off the drawing-room; outside is a paved area with seats, perfect for relaxed BBQ’s.

The dining room with large windows looking out onto the front lawns and hills beyond has a long table seating up to 20 guests. A large sideboard, perfect for buffet breakfasts and formal dinners alike, provides toasters, warmers, glassware and cutlery.

The farmhouse kitchen is fully equipped to cater for groups and comes with a 6 door AGA, together with a range style electric oven and gas hob. There is a cold store, a pantry with 2 dishwashers, a laundry with washing, drying and ironing facilities. There is a boot/gunroom and a WC by the back door.

There is another ground floor WC off the games room. There is separate accommodation for visiting catering staff available by prior request.

The house is set in its own 1500 acre estate and working farm in the Perthshire Hills. Guests are welcome to wander where they will within the constraints of farming activities, keeping dogs on leads or under close control, and leaving gates as they are found.

The landscaped grounds are a mix of lawns, borders and shrubs. There is a tennis court (please bring your own racquets and balls). There is plenty of parking space at the front and rear.

The adjoining Cairngorm National park covers an area of just over 4.5 thousand square kilometres and is a popular destination for walkers, wildlife and outdoor activities, including seasonal skiing. Adjacent Strathmore is home to many top-class golf courses.

Trout fishing, together with the use of 2 boats is yards from the door, and salmon fishing is available on the estates own River Blackwater, as well as the nearby Rivers Ericht, Isla and Tay.

Glamis, Blair Atholl and Balmoral Castles are all a drive away.

Edinburgh Airport is just over an hour, Perth and Dundee are less than an hour.

Accommodation

This property, built on the edge of the Cairngorm National Park, reflects the character of the era with fabulous wood panelled rooms, wide open hallways and generously proportioned rooms.
Ground Floor
- Grand entrance hall with decorative wood panelling
- Main drawing room with open fire and bay window with padded window seats
- Sitting room with open fire, picture windows and comfortable armchairs
- Large games room with wood panelled wainscoting, table tennis table, small snooker table and a large seating area
- Separated formal dining room for 20 people
- Fully equipped farmhouse kitchen with a 6 door AGA, electric oven and gas hob
- Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
- Pantry with two dishwashers
- Boot/gunroom
- Two W.C
First Floor
- Master bedroom with double bed and en-suite with bath, wash basin and WC
- Bedroom with two single beds and hand basin
- Bedroom with two single beds and hand basin
- Bedroom with two single beds and hand basin
- Bedroom with two single beds and hand basin
- Bedroom with a single bed and wash basin
- Shared bathroom with bath/shower unit
- Shared bathroom with bath/shower unit
- Shared bathroom with WC
- Two WC
Second Floor
- Dormitory style bedroom with four (or five) single beds and a small seating area in the turret
- Bedroom with two single beds and hand basin
- Bedroom with two single beds
- Bedroom with two single beds
- Bathroom with bath and shower, hand basin and w.c
- Bathroom with bath and shower, hand basin and w.c
- Bathroom with bath with shower attachment, hand basin and w.c
Exterior Grounds
- 1500 acre estate
- Working farm
- Mix of lawns, borders and shrubs
- Outdoor dining
- Tennis court
- Garden furniture
- Private parking
- Barbecue
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Central heating
- Freeview TV
- Cot
*** The resident managers provide 2 hours daily housekeeping which includes re-laying the fires and filling the log baskets, attending to the public rooms and keeping the bathrooms and w.c's clean and tidy.  They live separately in one end of the house and are readily available and pleased to offer help and advice.