McArthur Manor is an exclusive use Scottish Manor in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, created for organised group stays where being together properly matters.
This is not simply a large house to rent, nor is it a package led venue built around fixed formulas. The Manor sits in its own space between a private country house, a well supported group stay, and a venue capable of hosting meaningful shared experiences under one roof. It is best suited to groups looking for something more personal, flexible, and thoughtfully run than a standard hotel or holiday rental.
Sleeping up to 33 guests across 15 en suite bedrooms, McArthur Manor is taken on an exclusive use basis, meaning the entire property is reserved solely for your group. That privacy is one part of what makes the stay special. The other is that the house has been shaped specifically around how groups actually want to spend time together.
Many large properties offer a good first impression, but once guests arrive, the reality can be fragmented. People end up split across drawing rooms, dining spaces, bars, and corners of the house that were never truly designed to hold a large group in one shared rhythm. McArthur Manor is different. It has been built around the experience of gathering well.
At the heart of the property is the McArthur Pavilion, a very large dedicated social and event space that transforms how the Manor works. This is not just an added function room. It is the architectural core of the group experience. Large enough to bring everyone together with ease, the Pavilion allows meals, meetings, screenings, games, celebrations, presentations, and late evenings to unfold naturally in one place rather than scattering the group across separate rooms.
The Pavilion combines scale with atmosphere. With 36 windows across two sides, walnut panelling on the others, and thousands of fairy lights woven through the space, it feels both impressive and warm. It is equally suited to a relaxed breakfast, a strategy session, a formal dinner, karaoke on the 4 metre screen, a red carpet movie night, a casino evening, or a proper Party that carries the group through the night without needing to leave the house.
A wide range of games and entertainment equipment is available within the Pavilion and across the property, including karaoke, pool, table tennis, cornhole, giant chess, beer pong, poker, croquet, football goals, and more. This is not entertainment for the sake of listing features. It is there because it gives groups an easy way to connect, unwind, and spend time together without needing constant external structure.
The Manor is especially well suited to:
overseas groups looking for one organised base in Scotland
business stays
retreats
leadership gatherings
company off sites
weddings where guests stay together
milestone celebrations
family and friendship groups wanting privacy with more support than a standard rental
One of the reasons McArthur Manor works so well is the flexibility of the hospitality model. Some groups choose to stay on a self catered basis and simply enjoy the house as their own. Others ask us to build in selective support, such as a few catered meals, drinks service, housekeeping help, or activities during the stay. Some prefer a more fully managed experience, where we help coordinate the structure of the trip from beginning to end.
From the first enquiry, you deal with one UK based point of contact who helps shape the stay around your group. During your time at the Manor, a daily guest attendant helps the house run smoothly in the background, supporting setup, coordination, light housekeeping, and food preparation where needed. That means organisers are not left carrying every practical task themselves, and the group can relax into the stay much more naturally.
This balance is important. McArthur Manor does not operate like a generic package venue, but nor does it leave guests entirely on their own. It gives groups the freedom of exclusive use, with the reassurance of having real support when needed.
Included with the Booking
Every booking includes:
exclusive use of the entire Manor
access to all 15 en suite bedrooms and communal spaces
daily guest attendant support during the stay
12pm check in
4pm standard check out
use of games equipment, banquet furniture, and decorations
one UK based point of contact to help organise services, entertainment, and the wider structure of the stay
The 4pm check out is one of the features guests value most once they experience it. Most large group properties bring the stay to an end in the late morning, which often means rushed packing, fragmented departures, and losing the final day to logistics. At McArthur Manor, departure still feels like part of the stay. There is time for one more breakfast, a final lunch, a slower morning, proper conversation, and a much more relaxed journey home. For many groups, it changes the emotional shape of the booking entirely.
Optional Services and Experiences
For groups who want to build more into the stay, we offer a wide range of optional extras. These can be arranged selectively or as part of a more fully managed itinerary.
Options may include:
airport transfers
day excursion planning to local castles, distilleries, and places of interest
full board catering or selected meals
drinks service using your own supplied alcohol, including cocktails and clearing up
the option to purchase kegs of beer or cider for the bar for our pull your own pints setup, or P.Y.O.P.
murder mystery experiences
casino nights
whisky tastings
dinner with the local Clan Chief, including bagpipes
Scottish history experiences with Highland dress and sword play
dine in movie nights
Highland Games
axe throwing
laser clay pigeon shooting
spa day experiences
afternoon high tea
full pipe band performances with 12 to 15 pipers processing up the drive
customised gift boxes
ghost tours
If a group has something particular in mind, we are always happy to discuss ideas and shape the stay accordingly.
Business and Retreat Stays
McArthur Manor is particularly effective for business stays and retreats because it offers something more distinctive than a hotel, while still being practical and easy to organise.
The Pavilion gives teams a large central space for meetings, planning sessions, presentations, shared meals, screenings, and more informal social time, without needing to split the group across multiple venues. Built in AV capability, projector facilities, flexible layouts, and the natural flow of the house allow the stay to move easily between productive and relaxed moments.
For organisers, this creates a strong balance of privacy, structure, and ease. Instead of coordinating separate accommodation, dining venues, and meeting rooms, the entire experience can happen in one place with one central plan.
A recent corporate guest wrote:
“Nicholas and the team were top notch. They created a specific individualised plan and coordinated our visit from A to Z. The prices were very reasonable.”
Audrey Johnson, corporate guest, March 2026
For eligible business bookings, all pricing includes VAT, which can be a meaningful commercial advantage.
Location and Local Area
McArthur Manor is located at:
McArthur Manor
Coupar Angus Road
Blairgowrie
PH10 6JN
Scotland, UK
The Manor sits in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, in a setting that feels private and scenic while still being straightforward to reach. Positioned on the edge of the Highlands, it gives groups the feeling of having properly arrived somewhere without being cut off from practical amenities or transport routes.
The property has off street parking for up to 20 cars on site, along with an electric vehicle charger.
Edinburgh Airport is around 1 hour and 10 minutes away by car, making the Manor accessible for both UK and international groups. We are also happy to assist with onward travel planning and airport transfers where needed.
Despite its private setting, the town centre of Blairgowrie is around a 10 minute walk away. This is particularly useful for group stays, as the town offers independent local shops, eateries, takeaway restaurants, and a larger Tesco supermarket for practical supplies during the visit.
The wider area makes the Manor a strong base for both relaxed and activity led stays. Nearby options include castles, distilleries, golf courses, Highland scenery, and walking routes. We have also created our own suggested local walks for guests who want to explore the area on foot.
Booking Policy
McArthur Manor is booked on an exclusive use basis, with the entire property reserved solely for your group.
All accommodation pricing includes VAT, which can be a meaningful advantage for eligible business bookings.
Cancellation and Postponement
Because the Manor operates on an exclusive use basis, once a booking is confirmed the property is reserved solely for your group and removed from the market.
Postponement
Bookings may be postponed to alternative dates, subject to availability.
a minimum of three calendar months’ notice is required to transfer a booking without penalty
transfers are limited to one occasion per booking
all payments made will be carried forward to the new dates
Please note that transfers to a future calendar year, or to peak periods including Christmas and New Year, may be subject to a price adjustment in line with current rates.
Postponement requests made within three months of arrival will not be accepted.
Cooling Off Period
You are entitled to a full refund of all payments made within 14 days of the initial payment, provided that the check in date is more than 28 days from the date of booking.
Summary
McArthur Manor is for groups who want more than impressive décor or a simple bed count. It is for organisers who want everyone together, for guests who value privacy and atmosphere, and for bookings where the structure of the stay matters just as much as the setting itself.
