Crieff Hydro - 4-Star Hotel in Crieff

Crieff Hydro is set on a 900-acre estate and offers over 30 indoor and outdoor activities, including a 9-hole par 3 golf course, horse riding, quad biking, and archery. Guests can use the indoor swimming pools, water slide, and kids' pool year-round, or try tennis, mini golf, and the tree-top course at Action Glen. The hotel also has a cinema, games room, and live evening entertainment such as music bingo and kids' discos.

The hotel has 6 on-site restaurants, including EAST for Asian small plates, The Meikle for family-friendly hearty meals, and The Terrace with panoramic valley views. Loggia offers brunch and afternoon tea, while The Hermitage is a speakeasy-style bar with a menu of single malts and handcrafted cocktails. The Ballroom Bar serves as a relaxed day-to-night bar, and the Hub provides snack-bar dining with a pizza takeaway option.

The tranquil adults-only Victorian Baths contain an indoor pool, steam room, sauna, and jacuzzi, and offer spa and wellness packages with treatments such as massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa lounge and relaxation area provide a quiet space, and guests can also book fitness classes with a personal trainer. Beauty services include manicures, pedicures, and make-up services, all led by expert therapists.

The resort provides free childcare facilities at Big Country for children aged 2 to 12, with qualified staff running kids' clubs, an indoor play area, and indoor and outdoor play equipment. Babysitting or child services are available at an additional charge, and the hotel offers a kid-friendly buffet, children's menus, and special diet options. Dog-friendly self-catering lodges allow families to bring pets, and the 900-acre estate includes a children's playground and horse riding for all ages.

The 4-star accommodation includes family rooms with satellite TVs, work desks, and tea/coffee facilities, while self-catering lodges on the estate can accommodate large groups. The hotel grounds feature a garden, sun terrace, picnic area, and outdoor furniture, with accessible parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Guests can walk to The Knock for hill views or visit nearby Drummond Castle Gardens and Laggan Park.

Activities: Over 30 activities including horse riding, quad biking, archery, tree-top course, and 9-hole golf

Spa: Adults-only Victorian Baths with pool, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi

Childcare: Free kids' club for ages 2-12 at Big Country

Dining: 6 restaurants including EAST Asian small plates and The Hermitage cocktail bar

Pet policy: Dog-friendly self-catering lodges with pet access

Location: 900-acre estate, 1 hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow