Eating Out – Restaurants & Cafes near the Cuil an Daraich Guest House

There are many restaurants and cafes nearby for eating out and enjoying a great evening meal, lunch or coffee & cake, here are some that we would recommend.

Restaurants – advisable to book in advance

Inn On The Tay – 01887 840760

Situated 3 miles away in the village of Grantully, it provides great food and has a perfect location on the banks of the River Tay

The Auld Smiddy Inn – 01796 472356

Located in Pitlochry, a 1900s building with a fresh contemporary design inside, serving fantastic food.

Pitlochry Golf Clubhouse – 01796 472334 (dog friendly)

Offering something for everybody. You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy The Clubhouse! Open 1000-1900

The Moulin – 01796 472196 (dog friendly)

Moulin Pub has been the most popular choice of locals in Pitlochry and Moulin for over three centuries.

Port Na Craig – 01796 472777 (dog friendly beer garden)

Historic village on banks of the River Tummel across from Pitlochry

The Old Mill – 01796 474020

Fresh local produce and wide ranging menu.

Cafe Biba – 01738 444699

Good menu for the younger visitors.

Cafes

Lochside Cafe – closed Tuesdays.

Escape Routes Cafe – closed Mondays.

The Water Mill Cafe & Bookshop – in Aberfeldy

Highland Safari – Safaris, Cafe, Shop – located in Weem, between us and Aberfeldy

Pitlochry Hydro Dam – takeaway and outdoor seating only

Some suggestions for Things To Do Locally

Junie0628

12. May, 2021.

Halfway to the Highlands This was a lovely place to stay, Rachel was very welcoming, room (purple) was very spacious and got a wow! from me, with a super view. Breakfast was equally as nice and all covid rules adhered too, if we need a halfway house again, this would be the one. The Motor Grill is only five minutes by car if you don't want to go back to Pitlochry to have dinner. We would certainly recommend.

dod1903

9. May, 2021.

Rainy night in perthshire First time away for a long time,but so glad we stayed here.Hosts really welcoming,room really nice and cosy and warm ,weather rubbish so a tv you could see without squinting ,lovely big hot bath and good company ,nice night away.Breakfast really good ,recommend good place to stay.Thanks rachael and gordon.

Willsy13

26. October, 2020.

Congratulations to Cuil an Daraich My wife and I sadly only booked here for one night on our way to Inverness and the Highlands - we wish we had booked for longer. Rachael and Gordon gave us a very warm & hospitable welcome, notwithstanding the Covid restrictions. Breakfast was excellent, as was our room - we could not have asked for better. We will go back for sure.

alan h

19. September, 2020.

Takes some beating! My wife and I stayed here for the night on our way to the highlands, and it was an excellent choice of accommodation. Nice and friendly welcome, immaculate giant room with a lovely view over the hills and river, All Covid measures in place , which was reassuring. We had a brilliant breakfast which was one of the tastier I have had in a while. Free WIFI and good parking. Near to all local attractions, It certainly takes some beating. I couldn't recommend it highly enough.

ABee

6. September, 2020.

Great short break We visited this lovely guest house for a short family break after our trip abroad had to be cancelled. We used the Guest House as our base while we explored the area and took in some local attractions. On arrival check in was fast, friendly and contactless, just what we were hoping for. The room was huge and immaculately clean, with lovely facilities and comfortable beds. Tea and coffee facilities were provided as well as a hairdryer and bath /shower toiletries which was a nice touch. Breakfast was included and was very impressive. Considering the current situation, some of the bedrooms have been put out of service to accommodate better spacing. This meant that when we arrived at breakfast we had our own table which was allocated to us for the duration of our stay, as well as our own mini buffet table beside it with a small selection of fruit, cereal, tea and coffee, fruit juice, milk and our own toaster and individually wrapped bread packs. A hot food order was taken by the lovely owner, who also chatted with us and gave us recommendations for local attractions and restaurants to try out. The food was great and service even better. If you're looking for a safe, family friendly place to stay this is it. We'll be back very soon!

David T

19. August, 2020.

Looking forward to returning! Where many other places have struggled, Cuil-an-Daraich have succeeded in combining meticulous hygiene precautions with a warm and friendly welcome - we felt in very safe hands during our stay. Room, facilities, breakfast, location all excellent. Fantastic value for money.

missytc

28. July, 2020.

Family stay in the tartan room We stayed in the tartan room just after lockdown ended. I loved that the room had proper beds for everyone - hate family rooms that are a double and a couch - it had a lovely view, and was really quiet at night. Room was very clean. There were wine glasses and a corkscrew - wish I'd known before we'd left home! Rachel and Gordon had really thought out the distancing breakfast situation, and it was really well done.

Jen P

24. December, 2019.

Fantastic B&B very close to Pitlochry I was visiting family in Edinburgh for Christmas and we wanted to spend a few days in Pitlochry. This was the perfect location, close to the centre but in a beautiful peaceful location. Very clean, very friendly and the bed was really comfortable. I'm a vegetarian and so is one of the owners who made me a fabulous cooked veggie breakfast. We felt welcome, relaxed and enjoyed the stay. Lovely couple too!

Michelle R

25. October, 2019.

Gorgeous, in every respect. We came late one night and had the warmest welcome. The room was sensational and the view in the morning was magical. I loved the lounge area with DVDs (watch Maid of Honour, which unknown to us, is set in Scotland). Also an honest bar with £8 bottles of good wine. Better than paying that much for a glass ;-) Breakfast was delicious, plentiful and home cooked. Rachel was just lovely as was the lass who served breakfast. Very caring, as we had a horrid experience before arriving (with another hotel) and being warmly welcomed brought tears to my eyes.

MarkMelbourne19

25. September, 2019.

Perfect spot to stop We lucked upon this guest house just out of Pitlochry The owners were lovely, Gordon was so helpful and gave us tips about places to visit as we were heading north to Inverness. Rachael prepared a lovely breakfast. Room was clean and very comfortable, en-suite included. Gordon also enlightened us about the property, which used to be a poor house, accommodating folks who worked in the fields nearby. It has also been a nursing home in the past and has been well renovated. A very pretty view from the dining room in the morning as the mist lifted from the nearby hills. We very much enjoyed this property

Cuil an Daraich Guest House

Eating Out

Open again from 26th April.

We’re excited to safely welcome guests back again.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!