Killiecrankie House

That's a great choice! Killiecrankie House is a highly regarded destination in the Scottish Highlands. It is primarily known as a five-star fine dining restaurant with rooms, located near Pitlochry in the Cairngorms National Park, Perthshire. Here is a summary of its key features: * Cuisine and Concept: Killiecrankie House is celebrated for its unique and inventive tasting menu. The dishes blend Modern Scottish cuisine with influences from Japanese kaiseki tradition, using local, seasonal Scottish produce. The experience is often described as theatrical and playful. * The Experience: Guests arrive for a full evening experience, starting with drinks before sitting down to a complex, multi-course dinner that can last several hours. The chefs often present the dishes personally. * Accommodations: The property also offers several luxurious, beautifully decorated bedrooms for overnight stays. Guests receive a gourmet breakfast and often have the option for guided whisky tastings. * Location: It is situated in the picturesque village of Killiecrankie, nestled within four acres of gardens, and close to the famous Pass of Killiecrankie and the River Garry. * Ownership: The current, acclaimed establishment was opened by chef Tom Tsappis and sommelier Matilda Ruffle, who renovated the historic country house (originally built in 1840) into a contemporary luxury retreat. I'd be happy to find more specific details, like a recent review, their latest menu style, or information on nearby attractions if you're planning a visit!

The whole experience was an absolute delight! We were running a bit late, but Matilda was incredibly kind—she waited for us and made sure we didn’t feel stressed for a moment. Being welcomed with drinks and snacks in the garden immediately set the tone: peaceful, thoughtful, and as if we were visiting a dear friend’s home. The food was exceptional. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. The sauces were exquisite, and while it’s hard to pick favourites, the fish and the ramen stood out for me—they were simply unforgettable. We stayed overnight, and the room was perfect. Every detail was high-end, from the luxurious bed linens to the curated washroom products and the carefully chosen tea selection. Highly recommended—we truly hope to return!

Stayed here in June 2025. The property is lovely. Large rooms with large bathrooms with tub and shower. Very attentive and personal service from all staff and proprietors Matilda and Tom. A unique and very enjoyable experience. Delicious breakfast. Nice wine and sake list. A cool, separate and well-stocked bar. A pre-dinner and hanging out lounge with an extensive cookbook library and vinyl collection (music played on record players in the dining room and the lounge). Topping it all is a first class tasting menu dinner. To find all this in a slightly remote location in the Scottish highlands is a delight, a travel experience to be remembered.

Best dining experience I have ever had. Everything we ate was top notch in taste and presentation. The order of the menu tastings were done to perfection. The chef, his wife, and staff are all very professional but friendly and approachable. We booked our stay during a trip to Scotland from USA based on a friend's recommendation. She said it was the best meal she'd ever experienced anywhere in the world. Our experience exceeded that high praise. We will return if we ever return to Scotland.

Our children gifted us the tasting lunch for our 60th birthdays and it was beyond fantastic. (We travelled from New Zealand!) Greeted by Matilda for cocktails in the garden followed by an incredible tasting lunch accompanied by music (old vinyl) chosen by the chef. Attention to detail-amazing. Highly recommend as a high end dining experience. What an amazing job Matilda and Tom have done reinventing themselves away from the corporate life in London into a most beautiful peaceful environment. We wish you every success and hope to come back one day. Thank you for a very memorable day.

Michelin where are you? What an amazingly thoughtful and creative tasting menu. We loved it all - from start to finish! Such detail and care put into the food, overall atmosphere and music selections. Lovely place to visit! Thank you so much for the recommendations on places to eat in Edinburgh! Good luck. P.S. Open a spot in Santa Fe! :)

We travelled to killiekrankie for our honeymoon and had an absolutely brilliant time. Matilda and Tom are really incredible hosts and the hotel itself is stunning. We were lucky enough to stay for two nights and had the chef’s table on the evening we had dinner in the restaurant. Tom took the time to explain how he’d developed his dishes and was super attentive despite running service. Matilda is such a knowledgable sommelier and has curated a fantastic wine list. She also did a whisky tasting for us which was really interesting and very fun as we tried to guess what all the different aromatics were. Mollie, the hotel mixologist, was equally friendly and has created some really delicious and interesting concoctions - both alcoholic and non. We loved our time at Killiekrankie and will definitely be back. The team have created something really special that you won’t experience anywhere else.

A truly remarkable experience in every way. We did the Chef’s Counter experience and had the absolute best time! Incredible food, friendly and knowledgeable people, and wonderful space - if you’re even considering booking, just go ahead and do it. Thank you Tom and Matilda!!