2 Best Hotels in Stirling and the Central Highlands, Scotland

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We've compiled the best of the best in Stirling and the Central Highlands - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Crieff Hydro

$$ | Off A85, Crieff, PH7 3LQ, Scotland

One of Scotland's great Victorian hydropathy centers (treating illnesses using water), this grand resort hotel on 900 acres has been owned by the same family for more than 100 years. Today it focuses on outdoor activities, though it also has a pampering spa. Its modernized rooms are of a standard but attractive design and some are fairly cramped, but most have king-size beds. The hotel caters especially to families, with a wide range of activities for children, as well as golf and tennis, a tree-top adventure course, and a gym. The hotel has six restaurants, from a pizzeria to the more formal Meikle restaurant.

Pros

  • Extensive grounds
  • Variety of activities
  • Wonderful spa

Cons

  • Some rooms are rather dull
  • Some activities are quite expensive
  • Can feel a little impersonal
Off A85, Crieff, PH7 3LQ, Scotland
01764-655555
hotel Details
220 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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MHOR 84

$ | FK19 8NY, Scotland

Balquhidder Glen is the perfect place for walkers and cyclists, and this modest but casually chic hotel has been designed with them in mind. It combines all-day fine cooking with attractively minimalist, cheap, and practical rooms done in mostly white, with pops of color. Hearty and filling, the food is suitable for the end of an energetic day; also look for occasional luxuries like oysters and mussels. A big breakfast costs £10. Families will appreciate the games room, with a pool table, TV, and board games. The all-day food menu (from noon until 9 pm) is geared towards active guests.

Pros

  • Beautiful setting
  • Great quality for the price
  • Good food

Cons

  • A rather isolated spot
  • Breakfast costs extra
  • Used above all by walkers (thus not for intimate retreats)
FK19 8NY, Scotland
01877-384646
hotel Details
7 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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