Crieff Hydro Hotel

Crieff Hydro Hotel frequently asked questions

Who owns Crieff Hydro Hotel?

A stately home in the heart of Perthshire. Crieff Hydro Hotel is a historic estate surrounded by 900 acres of grounds. With 150 years of history, the hotel first opened in 1868 under the guidance of Dr Thomas H. Meikle. Over the years it’s been expanded and renovated but remains under the ownership of the same family, now run by Stephen Leckie, the original founder's great-great-grandnephew.

How do you get to Crieff Hydro Hotel?

Set across 900 acres of Perthshire countryside, Crieff Hydro Hotel is easy to get to by car. They have free on-site parking for guests at both the hotel and self-catering lodges. The closest train stations are Gleneagles, Perth or Dunblane which are all around a 30-minute drive away. The closest airports are Glasgow or Edinburgh which are both about a one hour drive from the hotel.

What is included in a spa day at Crieff Hydro Hotel?

What's included in a spa day at Crieff Hydro Hotel depends on the experience that you book. Spa facilities include a gym, 20-metre indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, ice room, relaxation room, and spa baths. There are 5 treatment rooms where therapists use Decleor and Aromatherapy Associates products across a range of treatments. Within the hotel there is also a hair salon.

What is near Crieff Hydro Hotel?

Set in the Perthshire region of Scotland, Crieff Hydro Hotel is within an hour’s train journey of both Glasgow and Edinburgh, and is in an ideal location for exploring everything Scotland has to offer. Nearby attractions include:

• Action Glen
• Loch Earn Watersports Centre
• Scone Palace
• Drummond Castle Gardens
• The Strathearn Gallery

When was Crieff Hydro Hotel built?

With 150 years of history, the hotel first opened in 1868 under the guidance of Dr Thomas H. Meikle. Since then it’s been expanded and renovated but the hotel remains within the ownership of the same family, now run by Stephen Leckie.

What amenities does Crieff Hydro Hotel have?

This gorgeous four-star hotel in the heart of Scotland has everything to offer for your stay. There are over 60 activities available including two golf courses to enjoy. Ferntower is their 18-hole course, while Dornock has nine holes. There is also horse riding, archery, quad biking, five-a-side football pitches and basketball, badminton and squash courts.

The hotel itself has over 200 rooms and 50 self-catering properties to stay in. There is a range of dining options available including breakfast at Meikle or coffee and cakes at the Winter Garden. For casual meals enjoy Italian inspired fare on the Terrace, burgers and sport at The Hub or pints, paninis and nachos at Basecamp Action Glen’s Bar and Cafe. For more formal dining an evening of Asian flavours at Tiffin is a joy.

Spa facilities include a gym, 20-metre indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, ice room, relaxation room, and spa baths. There are 5 treatment rooms where therapists use Decleor and Aromatherapy Associates products across a range of treatments. Within the hotel there is also a hair salon.

Accessible facilities include:

• Guide dogs are welcome
• Level access parking to the hotel
• Three accessible lifts to take you to your floor or facilities
• Ground floor rooms with wheelchair accessible bathrooms
• Accessibility to all restaurants expect the lower level of the terrace
• Hoist access to leisure pool
• Wheelchair access to victorian baths
• One of the self-catering lodges (Abercairney Cottage) is fully accessible including open-plan living, accessible en-suite bathroom with hoist in both the bedroom and the bathroom

Please note the rooms in the hotel itself do not have any hoists, only the Abercairney cottage (self-catering).

What are the food and drink options at Crieff Hydro Hotel?

There is a range of dining options available including breakfast at Meikle or coffee and cakes at the Winter Garden. For casual meals enjoy Italian inspired fare on the Terrace, burgers and sport at The Hub or pints, paninis and nachos at Basecamp Action Glen’s Bar and Cafe. For more formal dining an evening of Asian flavours at Tiffin is a joy.

How many treatment rooms are there at Crieff Hydro Hotel?

There are 5 treatment rooms at the hotel, where therapists use Decleor and Aromatherapy Associates products across a range of treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

If you are staying in the hotel then check in is from 3pm and check out is 11am. You are welcome to arrive early and use the facilities from 10am. Self-Catering check in is 4pm and check out is 10am. Early or late check in/check out can be arranged when you book. The spa is open from 9.30am to 6pm weekdays and 9am to 6pm on weekends. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.