Pitlochry Hydro Hotel in Perthshire has been sold for an undisclosed sum. The luxury property, built in the style of a traditional hunting lodge, describes itself as a “stunning example of original Highland architecture”. It has been sold by Christie & Co on behalf of Coast & Country Hotels, who owned the site for just three years.
The new owner is Bespoke Hotels, which has acquired several Coast & Country Hotel sites. It marks the third set of owners for the hotel in just over four years. In May 2020, when the hotel was shut during the first Covid-19 lockdown, .
34 members of staff employed by the hotel lost their jobs. When Coast & Country Hotels snapped up the site – which has been welcoming guests for more than 130 years – it re-employed the majority of workers who had lost their jobs. The Perthshire hotel has 73 bedrooms, two lounges, a restaurant and leisure club.
It has been sold to as part of a portfolio deal for four properties. The other sites are the Caledonian Hotel in Fort William; the Great Western Hotel in Oban and the Marine Hotel, Llandudno. Bespoke Hotels chairman Haydn Fentum said: “I’m delighted to announce the acquisition of these four regional hotels.
“This represents a significant step forward in our growth strategy. “These properties align perfectly with our vision of offering exceptional hospitality experiences across the UK. “We are confident our expertise in management and operations will enhance the value of these assets.
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