Accommodation

Situated in a magnificent setting, Lude Estate offers seven holiday cottages and one shepherd’s hut, with unsurpassed views high over the Vale of Atholl towards Blair Castle in the Cairngorms National Park.

Five cottages and a Shepherd’s Hut sit together at the ‘Tom of Lude’ (meaning Hill of Lude) and are superbly finished conversions of a previously working steading. Taken as one, sleeping 26 or as individual cottages (and hut!), they are all warm and welcoming. They are ideal for a relaxing family break, a sporting weekend, a walker’s retreat, a romantic getaway or for wedding guests.

The cottages and shepherd’s hut have their own garden in which to sit and enjoy the views, and for the young wishing to let off steam, there is a grassed childrens' play area at the back of the properties, perfect for kicking a ball about.

The estate now has a further two two-bedroom cottages,  which are situated between half a mile and a mile east of the Tom of Lude.  Garden Cottage is furthest away and found next to the estate’s walled garden. It is a gorgeous house, sleeping 4, offering luxury, privacy, and equally beautiful views east and west of the Vale of Atholl.   Poultry Cottage, sleeping 4/5 is our latest renovation, opened in October 2025 and is found close to the action of the working farm.  Poultry cottage, like Garden cottage offers complete privacy, luxury and peace.

As a family we are trying to be as environmentally friendly as we can be and with the use of our small hydroelectric scheme built in 1965, we manage to supply much of the estate’s requirements including the holiday cottages. In addition, the heating systems in the holiday cottages are Ground and Air Source heating (except The Farmhouse, Garden Cottage and Poultry Cottage at present). We are also looking to put in electric vehicle charging points for guests use in due course so please watch this space!