Perfect Manors - Journalist Weekend

Perfect Manors - Journalist Weekend at Achnagairn House

Perfect Manors' exclusively elegant Achnagairn House had the privilege of hosting a group of journalists from a number of prestigious newspapers and magazines in October. Indeed, the event was a sumptuous one, helping to showcase both the serenity of the beautifully scenic Inverness’ countryside as well as the splendour of Achnagairn House and its luxury accommodation five star Perfect lodges.

Treated to an assortment of delights, the guests were indulged with excellent food and drink in the magnificent ballroom. Steeped in a sense of rich tradition and pride - boasting oak panelled walls and vaulted ceilings - the spellbinding ballroom provided the perfect opportunity for the journalists to relax in a setting like no other. Consequently, entertainment was provided in our intimate and beautiful reception room, where an elaborate fireplace and cosy interior facilitated in providing a blissfully enjoyable time for all. With an assortment of cocktails, canapés and fresh local produce from the highlands, our guests were treated to an array of truly mouth-watering delights. Achnagairn House truly offers some of the finest accommodation Inverness has to offer. 

Consequently, our guests were treated to an exploration of Loch Ness with a fantastic Jacobite cruise, discovering the scenic beauty of the area. A thrilling time was further enjoyed with Boots N Paddles Archery which took place in Achnagairn Houses’ own elegant grounds before guests enjoyed a fun-filled time with segways.

Offering some of the finest self-catering luxury accommodation Inverness has to offer and perfect for accommodating ten to twelve guests, Achnagairn House’s five star lodges will provide a truly unforgettable escape for all to enjoy. Indeed, the journalists were full of praise following their stay, commending Achnagairn House for our inviting welcome and fantastic treatment.

Choose to stay with us and indulge yourself in some of the finest self-catering luxury accommodation and elegant rooms which will cater for all manner of tastes. Perfect for hosting weddings, family getaways or other gatherings, Achnagairn House can certainly cater towards your every desire - undoubtedly offering some of the finest luxury accommodation Inverness has to offer. 

Festive Breaks at Perfect Lodges, Inverness

Lazy mornings, afternoons spent exploring the tranquil countryside and relaxing evenings by a roaring fire with hot cocoa and card games, there’s nothing quite like an authentic Christmas or New Year break in bonny Scotland. A Scottish festive break has all the ingredients to transform that traditional Christmas card image into a reality for you and your loved ones. This year, Perfect Manors are delighted to present the latest addition to our portfolio: the luxurious, five star Perfect Lodges. Set in the grounds of Achnagairn estate and surrounded by the stunning Inverness-shire countryside, our Perfect Lodges encapsulate tranquility, beauty and five star luxury for our guests.
All of our Perfect Lodges house between 10 and 12 guests meaning that you and your family and friends can comfortably enjoy a Christmas break together. Our homes have been renovated to the highest standard and we promise that you will not experience self-catering luxury like this anywhere else. Each and every room in each lodge has been individually themed and designed providing a unique, exclusive and breathtaking array of accommodation: a festive stay in one of our luxury lodges really is a Christmas present in itself for you and your nearest and dearest.
Each luxury lodge boasts a fully equipped and high spec kitchen: whoever is in charge of Christmas dinner this year will benefit from a kitchen fit for top class chefs! Alternatively, should you all wish to escape from cooking this year, we can source a personal chef to cater for you and the rest of the guests. After enjoying a delicious Christmas dinner with all the traditional trimmings, recline to a beautiful open planned living room and carry on your evening in luxury. All our lodges have TV and DVD facilities so stick on your favourite Christmas classic and unwind with the likes of ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’.
Yes, there’s more to enjoy at Perfect Lodges this winter! Continue with the festive spirit and organise a breakfast hamper to be delivered for Boxing Day morning. After a tasty brunch, you’ll be full of energy to explore the scenic surroundings or enjoy a brisk country walk through the frosty forests. Following an afternoon by the banks of Loch Ness, retreat back to your beautiful country lodge and soak up the festivities with your loved ones!
If this sounds like an ideal Christmas getaway for you this Christmas, then visit our site or contact us now at enquiries@perfect-manors.com or 0845 057 4212 to avoid any disappointment.

2014 Weddings at Perfect Manors

If you and your significant other are looking to get married in the summer of 2014 and are searching for a location that encapsulates beautiful scenery, tradition, elegance and flexibility then Achnagairn House, Inverness is the place for you. Achnagairn House in Inverness encompasses all the requisite ingredients for a spectacular summer wedding in the Highlands. Our luxurious five star mansion set within the picturesque Scottish countryside boasts beautiful private gardens providing the perfect backdrop for an exclusive, fairytale summer wedding. Not only does this magical backdrop unveil a beautiful setting for your wedding photographs but it also allows provides an ideal space for a marquee should you wish an outdoor wedding in the grounds of Achnagairn House. For those who’d rather their wedding to take place within the traditionally elegant mansion, our stunning ballroom can seat 200 guests and takes 260 guests for dancing the night away. The House can accommodate an intimate wedding of 10 people up to a larger wedding party of 260. Either way, Achnagairn works with some of the best caterers offering gourmet catering to satisfy all taste buds! The choice you and your significant other have at Achnagairn is endless. At Achnagairn House, there is a wealth of luxurious accommodation for the happy couple and their guests. We make sure you are able to surround yourself only with your nearest and dearest: as an exclusive-use venue, you and your guests will occupy the five star mansion exclusively. With its triple aspect view, its 4 poster bed and its very own whirlpool bath, our bridal suite is the perfect place for newlyweds to begin married life together. And don’t worry about your friends and family!Each of our 24 bedrooms is individually designed and we promise you that they’ll be living in luxury too.We appreciate that for some couples they wish to spread their celebrations over a couple of days, having time to relax with the family and catch up with old friends. With this in mind, we are entirely flexible and able to offer varied lengths of stay. If you are looking to make a weekend out of your wedding, why not surpass any shy introductions between families and do something different? We can organise activities within the grounds such as falconry or mini Highland games for you and your guests to enjoy in the Scottish sunshine. You’ll have your in-laws acquainted in no time.

Suspend it like Beckham - Achnagairn House

Situated to the North of Hyde Park in London, encompassing Zen inspiration and minimalistic art, the Hempel Hotel was a celebrity favourite attracting the likes of the Beckhams and Michael Jackson to name but a few. In March of this year, the iconic boutique hotel was bought by a property developer leaving the contents of the 40 bedrooms and 20 suites to be auctioned off.

Here at Perfect Manors, we were particularly excited to learn that the contents of the Lioness Suite - the Beckham’s favourite - were to appear at the eagerly anticipated auction. And, yes, it gets more exciting! Perfect Manors were the lucky winners of the suite’s contents and we are delighted to announce that the suspended bed, the glass coffee table, the mini bar and the two TVs will feature in one of our  fantastic properties, we are not sure of the exact location just yet, however we expect it to be incorporated into one of our amazing new lodges.

In order to fully preserve the beauty of the Lioness Suite and give our guests the chance to live like the Beckhams, we plan on suspending the 10ft 5in by 8ft 2in bed frame from the ceiling. With the luxurious, five star contents of the Hempel Hotel being transported to one of the Perfect Manors locations, we plan on bringing a little bit of stylish and cosmopolitan London to the Scottish Highlands.

Our accommodation in Inverness is breathtaking, exclusive and unique. At Perfect Manors, we believe that these values are most applicable to our recent purchase. With our glorious bedrooms, bathrooms and ballroom, Perfect Manors has the ‘wow’ factor and the capability to take anybody’s breath away. There is no doubt that the modern, suspended stainless steel bed will do exactly that too. As for uniqueness, where else in Scotland would you have the opportunity to sleep in not only bed that David Beckham has slept in, but in one that hangs from the ceiling? Moreover, where else in Scotland has an exclusive London suite and its entirety been transported? Nowhere. If this post has brought you as much excitement and anticipation as the auction brought us then please keep an eye out for further details and look forward to living like a Beckham!