Cray House & Estate, Perthshire

Cray House is a beautifully restored Georgian shooting lodge set in 20 acres of private grounds in Highland Perthshire, on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. Blending traditional charm with modern comfort, it features spacious reception rooms, open fires, a well-equipped kitchen with Aga and stylish bathrooms throughout. The estate offers a wealth of outdoor activities, including a private trout loch with rowing boat, salmon fishing on the River Shee, a putting green and a children’s play park. It also benefits from a hot tub and outdoor sauna. Its location provides easy access to scenic spots such as Mount Blair and the Angus Glens, making it an ideal base for exploring the Highlands. Blairgowrie, Kirkmichael and Braemar offer shops and dining options, while additional catering can be arranged. Cray House is perfectly suited for group stays, celebrations, and relaxing countryside escapes.

Accommodation:

1^st floor

• Primary super king with dressing room, en suite with bath and separate shower
• Super king zip link, en suite with bath and separate shower
• Super king zip link, shares family bathroom with bath and separate shower
• Double, shares family bathroom
• Single, shares family bathroom

Middle floor

• Super king zip link, en suite with shower
• Super king zip link and single (triple room), shares family bathroom with bath and overhead shower
• Bunk room with double and single, shares family bathroom

2^nd floor

• Super king zip link, en suite shower
• Super king zip link, en suite shower

All bedrooms are furnished with bed linen from the White Company, towels and bathrobes.  All bathrooms offer shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and handwash

Cray House has been thoughtfully designed to ensure generous space and comfort for larger groups, making it ideal for gatherings, celebrations, and retreats. Guests can unwind in a choice of beautiful living areas, from the elegant drawing room with open fire to a more relaxed sitting room with TV, as well as a dedicated children’s lounge filled with toys and entertainment.

Dining is equally versatile, with a formal dining room for special occasions and a bright, intimate dining space for smaller groups, offering charming views of red squirrels on the patio. The spacious dining kitchen seats up to 20 and is fully equipped with ample storage, multiple fridges, and everything needed for effortless group catering.

Outdoors, the experience continues with a large furnished patio, hot tub, and sauna area, all set within extensive private grounds. Guests can also enjoy access to the loch and boathouse, complete with rowing boat and equipment provided.  Cray Estate is a child’s dream with the most wonderful play park private and exclusive for their use to play in every day, all day!

With exclusive use of both the house and its grounds, Cray House offers a rare sense of privacy and flexibility. Supported by attentive on-site estate managers, it is perfectly suited for weddings, corporate retreats, and unforgettable countryside escapes.