Blair athol distillery scotch whisky distillery malts. The grounds, kitchen garden, stunning main house, elegant dining room, luxurious guest rooms and other elements of blair athol estate speak for themselves. Blair athol is located 57 kilometres southwest of the sydney central business district, in the local government area of the city of campbelltown and is part of the macarthur region history. The sapphire suite was beautifuly appointed and very comfortable. The manor house, built in 1904, perfectly complimented emmas vintagestyle gown. Blair athol 12 years old flora fauna blair atho malts.
He also wrote a 5 volume family history the chronicles of atholl and tullibardine which is a mine of information on the family and the local area. Explore the grounds with gardens planted in the 1860s. We have 5 comfortable guest suites in our manor house and additional accommodation in our coach house. Guests can use the oilinfused infrared sauna or book a treatment in one of the beautifully. Gary always dreamed of developing the farm into a premier residential and golfing estate and knowing the terrain so well, he had been designing an awesome golf. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Blair athol estate invites you to experience luxury hospitality in our gracious 1904 manor house. Blair athol standard tour blair athol whisky malts. The northern inland 4x4 fishing caravan and camping expo, will be held in inverell at rugby park over three huge and fantastic days in november 2020. The atholl family have been interested in their archives for generations. History of blair athol listen if you had peered out to the west of campbelltown from a high city centre window in mid1995, you may have been forgiven for. Blair athol 12 years old flora fauna discover more about benrinnes whisky, including its flavour notes, taste and history at malts. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. My little one loves going in for story time and the kids room is amazing.
Our hostess kim greeted us warmly and took thr time to show us around the estate and give us an insight into the history of blair athol. Early settler james maclaren took up a pastoral run in the area in 1863 and named it blair athol after the village blair atholl, the location of blair castle of the duke of atholl in scotland. As you turn into blair athol estate, the beautiful bunya tree lined avenue. A huge three day event is planned for the optimum opportunity for all outdoor adventurists. Blair athol road, inverell, nsw 2360, au 02 6722 4288. Get a taste of how the whisky you love today came to be, with this brief blair athol timeline. It has all the charm you would expect from a country manor. Book a massage with one of the remedial massage therapists to take away the. It has all the charm you would expect from a grand country home. It offers luxurious and comfortable accommodation and a selfcontained cabin in the grounds. This hotel is situated 5 miles away from inverell pioneer village. Each room is outfitted with modern amenities and comfortable beds. Or you can choose to sit back and relax while on of our powered massage machines work on y. See more ideas about local history, history and old general stores.
Blair athol is excited to introduce our new, purposebuilt day spa for the pleasure and enjoyment of our guests and visitors. The full story was originally published in the february 2016 issue of australian country. While sinking a well in 1864, he discovered coal on the property. Rain is starting to patter on the dusty windscreen as we wind our way up the treelined driveway of blair athol estate, just outside inverell in northern nsw. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Laced with the history of the original family, including the last resting place of florence and theodore cooper, the.
If your visiting on a friday weekend book the day spa ahead, it is. Grand designs at blair athol estate australia country. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, guest rooms at the hotel have a tv and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a seating area. Duke of atholl, alternatively duke of athole, named after atholl in scotland, is a title in the peerage of scotland held by the head of clan murray. A friendly group of bird enthusiasts who are willing to share their knowledge and knowhow about your feathered friends. Leave your guests with shining memories of your wedding with accommodation at blair athol estate in inverell. Ring inverells finest accommodation and day spa to make a booking for your next.
It is located only 6km from the prosperous town of inverell. Our inverell accommodations are outfitted with the finest amenities so you have a comfortable, relaxing holiday when you stay with us. Blair athol boutique hotel and day spa accommodation. People and places dont just shape a single malt scotch whiskys flavour. Includes a dram of blair athol single malt whisky and tasting glass.
Indulge your senses in our mineralrich heated pool and bubbling spa filled with trace elements. Blair athol boutique hotel and day spa invites you to experience luxury hospitality in their elegant 1904, manor house. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. The village of blair atholl with the atholl spelt slightly differently to that of the distillery is a few miles north of the distillery and is home to the th century blair castle, home of the duke of atholl and the uks last private army, the atholl highlanders. Blair athol is a suburb of sydney, in the state of new south wales, australia. The regional australia bank inverell sapphire city festival runs over 10 days with activities for the whole family. Rachel sullivan and her family discover a grand manor in sapphire country. Blair athol distillery stands at the gateway to the scottish highlands in the picturesque town of pitlochry, perthshire.
For further information or exhibitor enquiries go to. Experience the ultimate indulgence in our decadent day spa. Blair athol s dam was the outstanding racemare blink bonny, who won the derby in 1857. They are the only remaining private army in europe, and act as the personal bodyguard to the duke of athol l 1 chief of the clan murray, a family that has thrived in perthshire for some 750 years. Sip a complimentary predinner sherry or afterdinner port, while you relax in the drawing room or parlour. The infrared sauna helps detoxify you at a cellular level where toxins reside. The finale of the festival starts with the festival parade and continues into the evening with carnival rides, food, entertainment for the whole family and the festival queen and princess crowning ceremony, concluding with a fireworks spectacular. British settlers began moving into the area in the early 19th century, establishing farms and orchards in the fertile soil. Blair athol was slow to mature and did not race as a twoyearold. Latest event details are yet to be confirmed inverell birdkeepers group are hosting their annual bird sale.
Guests can unwind with a book or magazine on any of the comfortable daybeds or lounges whilst enjoying the view from the terrace overlooking the panoramic country vista. Blair athol is a beautiful 1904 manor house,set in magnificent heritagelisted gardens on 54 acres,yet only 6kms from inverell. The twin swans motel is located on the eastern edge of inverell, a short drive to the town centre, offering 24 airconditioned units with ample off road parking for all patrons as well as a parking area for long vehicles. Location was quiet, peaceful with an interesting history. Set in open moorland south of the town, in the foothills of the grampian mountains, blair athol s ancient source of water the allt dour flows through the grounds from the slopes of ben vrackie, contributing to the whiskys, mellow quality and smooth finish. The atholl highlanders is a scottish ceremonial infantry regiment. Couple and best friends emma and drew irwin were married on the 2nd of april, 2016, at the historical blair athol estate in inverell, new south wales.
Indulge in the blair athol bed and breakfast experience with antique furniture, open fireplaces and graceful surroundings. Blair atholl has been the players family home for so long and a place that they love dearly. Our stay at blair athol estate was a night in absolute luxury and old world charm. History and heritage in the blair atholl area of highland perthshire. The hotel also provides free wifi and free private parking.
The coopers stay on for another 3 generations and sold blair athol estate in 1938. Including clan donnachaidh centre, bespoke highland car tours, glen tilt, blair atholl water mill. Blair athol is a beautiful turnoflastcentury manor house, set in gardens. They have almost all, in one way or another, left their mark on blair castle. It was created by queen anne in 1703 for john murray, 2nd marquess of atholl, with a special remainder to. Inspired by the roman bathhouses of the past with grand columns and an atrium roof, the day spa houses a 10. His four granddaughters were all born upstairs, in the original master suite.
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