Spotlight on.....Dun Aluinn - Escape to the Highlands

Spotlight on.....Dun Aluinn - Escape to the Highlands

Over the years, we've built up longstanding relationships with fantastic clients who return to us time and time again for their bed linen needs. 

One of those clients is the fabulous Dun Aluinn, a private exclusive-use Hotel in Perthshire. Consisting of a grand Victorian main house sleeping up to 20 guests, and a 4 bedroom Lodge, Dun Aluinn has used our Island Collection Bed linen in all of its rooms, complimenting its contemporary, quiet luxury vibe. 

THE HOUSE

On an elevated site overlooking the vibrant market town of Aberfeldy and the River Tay, Dun Aluinn is cradled by 5.5 acres of private grounds with a sweeping terrace offering stunning views down the Tay Valley to one of Scotland’s most famous mountains, Schiehallion. 

Dun Aluinn is a handsome Victorian house which has been painstakingly renovated and converted into a contemporary, design-led hideaway, while still retaining many original period features. Against the backdrop of high-ceilinged, historic grandeur is juxtaposed a collection of carefully curated pieces including a low-slung, tangerine sofa and elegant dining table, 5.5 metres-long and cast from bronze and able to seat up to 20 guests.

Add to this a strong colour palette and hand-picked modern artworks. Textures, shapes and materials work together to create a house which is not only striking but sumptuous, and with roaring fires in the grates and sheepskin-strewn sofas, Dun Aluinn manages to feels cosy and homely, despite its splendour.

To help you settle in there are all the services of a boutique hotel - a full catering team, butler, housekeeping & laundry team, plus a Guest Experience Manager offering a full concierge service to create fabulous unique Highland Experiences.

Their own Head Chef, John Christie, who has worked in Michelin star restaurants for over 15 years, in Scotland, London and France, has returned home to Perthshire to work at Dun Aluinn.

THE LODGE

Commanding its perch on the raw, untamed landscape of Highland Perthshire, The Lodge at Dun Aluinn is a bold architectural statement—an unapologetic fusion of cutting-edge design and rugged wilderness. Wrapped in sleek cedar and shrouded in mystique, this self-catering hideaway isn’t just a retreat; it’s a mood, a movement, an experience. Whether booked solo or alongside the stately Dun Aluinn, The Lodge is where seclusion meets high design, and every moment is drenched in effortless cool.

Inside, it’s a masterclass in razor-sharp minimalism and fearless aesthetics. Muted earthy tones whisper restraint, while electric-hued Dutch sinks, slouchy leather sling chairs, and draped sheepskin throw up the ante. The open-plan kitchen and dining space isn’t just for meals—it’s a stage for indulgence, designed for up to eight guests to revel in long, lazy feasts. A hulking built-in fireplace dominates the lounge, its flickering flames casting cinematic shadows across floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the wild majesty of the Tay Valley.

Four en-suite bedrooms sleep eight, each an understated sanctuary of stripped-back luxury and cosmopolitan bathrooms in a gorgeous sorbet orange by the brand Not Only White, founded by Dutch designer Marike Andeweg. Two super-king and two king-sized beds are swathed in our crisp percale Island Collection Bed Linen, while the en-suite bathrooms channel high-art minimalism, blending striking design with calming functionality.

Outside, the drama unfolds. The expansive, covered decking stretches into the void, an invitation to dine under the open sky with nothing but the valley sprawling below. A fire pit smoulders into the small hours, surrounded by low-slung seating and impossibly soft throws. And then there’s the swing seat—a moment of stillness, a front-row view of Scotland’s cinematic skies shifting from moody twilight to inky midnight.

A stone’s throw from Aberfeldy, with Loch Tay, Pitlochry, and the legendary Birks of Aberfeldy Walk within reach, The Lodge at Dun Aluinn doesn’t just promise an escape—it delivers a full-throttle immersion into Scotland’s most intoxicating landscapes. This isn’t just a place to stay. It’s a manifesto of style, solitude, and soul-stirring adventure.

Our bed linen was designed to elevate your sleep experience like no other, so we couldn't think of a better pairing than London & Avalon and Dun Aluinn. Escape to the Highlands here.

 

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