Aberfeldy is home to Perthshire’s highest mountain and Scotland’s longest river, River Tay, Europe’s oldest living thing. Only 90 minutes drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow, Aberfeldy is worlds apart from the big city and perched in the Scottish Highlands. Aberfeldy is Scotland’s first Fairtrade town and is also home to Errichel House B&B in the Scottish Highlands.
To be honest, I’d never heard of Aberfeldy before our epic Scotland and Wales road trip. I found Errichel House on Instagram because I was drawn to Rebecca Newman’s photo of her charming boys, Storm and Airgead (“Silver” in Gaelic.) I’ve dubbed these Highland ponies the official welcoming committee of Errichel House B&B in Scottish Highlands because they are so dang adorable and reflect Scotland’s friendly hospitality!
Errichel House B&B in Scottish Highlands
Errichel House is a family-owned and operated 4 star hotel in the Scottish Highlands. It’s also a working hill farm in Tay Valley with horses, goats, cows, pigs, sheep and ducks. The family-friendly property offers sustainable luxury and a chance for guests to reconnect with nature.
Situated in the center of Scotland, Aberfeldy is an ideal location as a home base for your holiday. We traveled from here to visit Falkirk to see The Kelpies, the highest and largest equine sculptures in the world. We also took a Highland Safari to see the red deer and we took a farm walk with Becky Newman and Errichel’s Shetland pony, Massey Ferguson. As you can tell, there’s a lot to see and do in the Scottish Highlands, but I digress.
“We breed rare breed native species,” said Owner Rebecca Newman. “You’ll see native Scottish farm animals on the property.”
Dine at Thyme
You won’t need to leave Errichel farm to search for a satisfying meal or two. Owner and Chef Paul Newman creates outstanding field to fork dishes at Thyme restaurant. The award winning 2AA Rosette restaurant features Shetland grass-fed beef and lamb, local Scottish cheese, a fine wine list and house made desserts. Be sure to try Becky’s shortbread cookies (there’s even gluten free options.)
A full Scottish breakfast is included in the price for Errichel House guests. £19 per person for cottage guests. Cooked to order breakfast includes farm fresh eggs, cured meats and bacon from Large Black pigs raised on property.
Need to know:
Errichel House has 4 ensuite bedrooms on property, in addition to 3 holiday cottages. The Garden Cottage (2 bedrooms, sleeps 2 adults and 2 children.) Margmore Cottage is 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6. Croit na Greine is 4 bedrooms and sleeps 8. Prices range from £89 – £ 299 per night.
In addition to farm tours, for an additional fee, guests have the option of in-room Swedish massage and cooking classes are available with advance reservation.
Pets are welcome in cottages for an additional £40 per pet. WiFi is complimentary. Free onsite parking.
Check in: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Check out: 10:00 a.m.
Insider Tips:
Rooms 1 & 2 have superking beds and awesome views of Highland Perthshire. Room 3 has two separate beds – ideal for a family with a child or two people requiring separate beds.
Make sure to join Becky to feed the ducks by the pond. If you want to join Massey on a guided farm tour or you’d like a table in Thyme Restaurant advance bookings are essential.
Just 6 miles west of town is Loch Tay, the largest lake in Perthshire. The lake is home to 18 ancient dwellings called Crannogs. If you want to take a Highland Safari in a Land Rover, Becky can arrange your visit. For additional insider tips follow luxury travel writer @Nancydbrown on Twitter or Instagram @Nancydbrown and Errichel on Instagram.
If You Go:
Errichel House B&B +44 (0) 1887 820850
Crieff Road, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2EL, United Kingdom
Errichel House Bed and Breakfast review, YouTube video and all photography by travel writer Nancy D. Brown. As is typical in the industry, I received a complimentary media stay, however, all opinions are my own.