As guests approach Bolfracks House & Gardens on the River Tay and outskirts of Aberfeldy, close to Loch Tay, they will be struck by its grandeur and beauty. The house is surrounded by stunning gardens that are meticulously maintained and offer breath taking views of the surrounding countryside.

A stunning location and setting for intimate weddings. Forty acres of glorious gardens and grounds surrounded by breath taking views, this property and its surroundings are a real treat. .

Accommodation

Inside the house, guests will find themselves transported to another time. The period details, such as the wood panelling, antique furnishings, and ornate fireplaces, create an atmosphere of luxury and elegance. However, modern amenities have been added to ensure that guests have everything they need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The house features a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living areas, games room and comfortable bedrooms.

Cuisine

Bolfracks House welcomes guests if they wish to enjoy their own self catering for some of their stay and we also have an array of wonderful chefs whom we can put you in touch with to arrange part or full catering. The local area also have some lovely eateries in which you can sample whilst visiting this lovely region of Scotland.

Gardens

Bolfracks House sits at the heart of about 40 acres of glorious gardens and grounds. Set within are sensitively designed and beautifully maintained formal gardens and about 2 acres of woodland garden. There has been an ornamental garden here since the mid-18th Century but the garden originates from the 1970s and is the work of the late Mr J Douglas Hutchison. The stunning gardens are renowned for their impressive collections of rare and unusual plants, including a superb display of rhododendron, azaleas, acers, daphnes, heaths, phyllodoces, polygolas, oldfashioned roses and an array of herbaceous perennials. The stream garden was planned and constructed by Ian Lawrie of Dundee in 1928 along the course of the Bolfracks Burn. It was restored and replanted between 1975 and the present day. Facing north, with fabulous views over the Tay Valley. The summerhouse was built around 1930 for Mr Hutchison and his brother and sisters as children and has been completely rebuilt in 2018. The family mausoleum in the burial ground contains the tombs of two members of the Menzies family and their wives, who originally developed the garden. The property passed out of the hands of the Menzies family in 1806.

For weddings staying at Bolfracks the beautiful gardens simply complement a wonderful experience not to mention your own private tennis court to have a game to calm the wedding nerves.

History

The history of Bolfracks House dates to the 17th and 18th centuries, when it was owned by the Menzies family. The estate was later sold in the late 18th century to become part of the Taymouth Castle Estate. In 2020, Athel and Annie Price sold their beloved estate to Davide Fregonese and Ivana Todoric, who fell in love with it at first sight during a brief visit in the summer of that year. The couple is dedicated to preserving the garden as per the original designs of Douglas Hutchison. They have also made some updates to the house, such as adding modern amenities while still preserving its historic character.

Overall, Bolfracks House is a truly special place for intimate weddings in the property and we can also discuss one off bespoke weddings in our grounds for up to 60 guests.