A luxury establishment built in the 1830s by Battle of Waterloo veteran Sir William Ogilvie is on the market for £1.2 million.
The Lands of Loyal Hotel in Alyth is up for sale, more than three years after it was bought by David and Verity Webster.
Over the last 18 months, Mrs Webster has dedicated much of her time to the C-listed mansion house, living on-site and taking on the role of general manager.
She has described the decision to sell the establishment as a ”wrench,” telling The Courier she feels her family now needs her more.
”I’m leaving, really, for personal reasons,” said Mrs Webster. ”I’ve got an older family who need me a bit more now, so I have decided that I really have to leave and free up some time.
”I own and manage it by myself but I think it’s really a job for a couple or a very experienced person who can dedicate lots of time to it.
”It was in decline a couple of years back, from general managers operating it, so I decided to play a more hands-on role and things have really turned around.”
The property has a long and illustrious history, having first been built as a stunning family home by Sir William on his triumphant return from the Battle of Waterloo.
His descendants went on to play a key role locally during the Second World War, with the building used to shelter members of the Polish aristocracy and the 4.5-acre gardens turned over to the war effort.
Mrs Webster, who has taken a keen interest in the background of the Lands of Loyal Hotel, added: ”The family who owned the building enlisted in the army and their names are all over the war memorial.
”After the war, a group of four people quietly pulled together their ration tokens and opened the place up as a hotel. There really is a very special history here because since this building was constructed almost 200 years ago, it has put a spotlight on the area.”
One of the main focal points of Lands of Loyal is the hallway, which was modelled on the cruise ship Mauretania as the building and boat enjoy a shared history, both playing a role during the Second World War.
Between 1939 and 1947, the Mauretania was requisitioned by the Government and used as a troop ship.
While the steamship was scrapped in 1965, the 17-bedroom hotel has continued to go from strength to strength, a pattern that Mrs Webster hopes will continue under the guidance of a new owner.
She said: ”I would be sorry if people found the place had changed and decided not to come back any more. I’d like to see someone who appreciates the impact that country sports has on the economy because it brings in a lot of funds for the area.
”I am also very proud to employ everyone locally there is no-one from outwith the local area working here and that is another thing I would be sorry to see change.
”I know I’m asking a lot of people who may come here, but this represents the things I would like to see.”
The agent for the sale of Lands of Loyal is Edinburgh company Colliers International, which is also handling the sale of another Perthshire establishment, the Lochearnhead Hotel.
It is on the market for £495,000 and boasts 10 bedrooms, southerly views over the west end of Lochearn to the hills and mountains beyond and there is separate, five-bedroom private accommodation for resident owners.