Good. But at 24c, they should’ve said all balconies & patios out of bounds 60th birthday treat for friends & family. A
Lodges have downstairs accommodation, kitchen lounge, patio & outdoor balcony 1st floor. All... read more60th birthday treat for friends & family. A
Lodges have downstairs accommodation, kitchen lounge, patio & outdoor balcony 1st floor. All good. Weather 24c
But. On arrival told all upstairs balconies closed for safety remediation. But outdoor furniture all on there.
Sensible to have a)told us before b)discounts or bottle /pack of bacon & c) move outdoor furniture to grass outside. read less

Lunch was lovely A friend had given us a voucher for dinner in the Whisky Bar. However, we preferred to use it... read moreA friend had given us a voucher for dinner in the Whisky Bar. However, we preferred to use it at lunch time and asked if this would be okay. After being told it would we settled at our chosen table. This was our first visit to Duchally. Our waitress was a lovely lady called Moira who was friendly, chatted with us and made us feel very welcome. The atmosphere in the bar was relaxed and we spent a lovely few hours there. The food was tasty, well presented and a good range of options were available between the various menus. The only reason I have not given the visit 5 stars was because the temperature of the food was not hot enough for me. I like my soup piping hot but my Cullen Skink, though very tasty, was tepid and I'm not sure the legal minimum for food temperature. My main had obviously been in the microwave which meant the centre was hot but there were areas of the lasagne that were cooler. My husbands option was steak and seemed hotter. It didn't stop us eating it all, we just had to eat it a little faster than I might have if it had been warmer. I'd happily return as Moira made our visit a lovely, chilled occasion which was an ideal way to spend some time off work. read less

Fantastic location in the countryside with lovely lodges and leisure facilities This is our 3rd visit and like always they don't disappoint. This time we stayed in a lodge across from... read moreThis is our 3rd visit and like always they don't disappoint. This time we stayed in a lodge across from the gym, which was excellent I could pop out the door and be there in minutes. The leisure facilities are the reason I go back as they have a small gym and lovely swimming pool that my family's children can join us. They also have a log fire and snacks at the pool, which is great. The units are well equipped and so clean that you really don't need to go down to the town. We had problems with no wifi in our lodge, but the staff were great and got it working within 48hrs. Maybe something they could check at random as we had to wait 2days to get it working and managing an online business overseas it was a bit difficult having to sit in the gym to conduct my work. The manager was fantastic and personally delivered a voucher to our door to apologise for the inconvenience and we were able to enjoy this on our last night for a drink and snack read less

Lovely family trip We booked a last minute 2 night break from the 15th - 17th April in a 3 bedroom lodge.
We... read moreWe booked a last minute 2 night break from the 15th - 17th April in a 3 bedroom lodge.
We have been to other resorts in Scotland’s staying in lodges and weren’t sure how this would compare but were pleasantly surprised!
The lodge was a great size and very clean. (Far cleaner than a lodge we stayed in at Piperdam last year) We have two young daughters aged 2 and 11months so the fact this lodge provided stair gates at the top and bottom of the stairs was fantastic. There was also a high chair waiting in the room for us as we had requested and a travel cot all set up in the bedroom.
A welcome package was waiting in the kitchen for us which included milk, bread, orange juice, eggs, dishwasher tablets and more which was great.
Our lodge (608) had a decking area with outdoor table and chairs which would’ve been lovely had the weather been better. The only downside was this was not fully enclosed with no gate at the stairs so we were unable to let our daughter out alone to watch the ducks who liked to waddle around our lodge.
We didn’t eat at the hotel but there is a restaurant and you can order take away pizzas from the on site leisure centre.
We used the swimming pool and were pleased to find the water temperature was warm enough for babies.
We loved walking around the well kept grounds, fish pond and our daughters enjoyed watching out for squirrels, pheasants, chickens and ducks.
All in all a short but very pleasant and relaxing stay. We would love to return in the summer months to make the most of the outdoor areas in the warmer weather. read less

Fantastic

Weekend visit I usually don’t leave reviews but we enjoyed our wee get away so much it would be a shame not... read moreI usually don’t leave reviews but we enjoyed our wee get away so much it would be a shame not to share!
We stayed in one of the hotel rooms which seem to have been refurbished recently - lovely, clean and spacious. Didn’t make it to the leisure centre but we enjoyed a walk around the resort. The ducks, chickens and wildlife are a quirk that you don’t get many places.
We had dinner in the restaurant and I cannot fault any part of it. The girl serving us was absolutely lovely and really went the extra mile to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves, you could see she was run off her feet but this did not affect how well she dealt with everything (sorry I can’t remember her name but she mentioned only working weekends). The food was absolutely gorgeous, I had a seasonal chicken special and my boyfriend had a steak - the best one he had had in a while! The management are clearly doing a great job keeping everything running smoothly on a busy night in the restaurant.
The only negative point would be the pet policy as I hate leaving our spaniel behind when we go away anywhere but can understand it might not be possible because of the ducks etc. read less

5 STAR VISIT This was our 4th and best visit to Duchally.
Due to previous visits we decided to return for a 4... read moreThis was our 4th and best visit to Duchally.
Due to previous visits we decided to return for a 4 night stay for a joint 25th and 50th wedding anniversary celebrations.
We had asked if possible for a lodge at back of hotel and we were accommodated in lodge 602.
The lodges remain of a very high standard and although a number of balconies being replaced in adjoining lodges building noise was kept to a minimum. The balcony was lovely to sit out on during the day to take advantage of the lovely Scottish weather it was in the mid 20s during our stay.
We ate in the restaurant on one evening and the meal was lovely and excellent value for money. We had handed a cake into reception in advance and this was delivered while having tea and coffee.
The leisure facilities are in fantastic condition and lucky enough very quiet during our stay.
All the staff we interacted with during our stay either at reception, cleaning or in restaurant were very friendly and helpful.
This will definitely not be our last visit to Duchally. read less

Stunning Minimoon After a very disappointing night away at a Stirling hotel, we booked the Duchally on Saturday night for a stay... read moreAfter a very disappointing night away at a Stirling hotel, we booked the Duchally on Saturday night for a stay the next evening. We had the Deluxe Double room with balcony and were totally delighted.
Service was amazing from the moment we arrived, with Reception congratulating us on our wedding, walking us to our room and a fruit platter of chocolate covered strawberries arriving moments later.
The whisky bar was cosy and had lots of gin on offer! In the restaurant we were given a really nice table and the food was delicious!!
Couldn't fault the hotel at all, staff were lovely, location was fabulous. So glad we decided to try our minimoon a second time, would thoroughly recommend. Cant wait to come back . read less

Family Celebration to remember Spent a 3 night long weekend in a lodge on the estate with my family to celebrate my 60th birthday... read moreSpent a 3 night long weekend in a lodge on the estate with my family to celebrate my 60th birthday
6 adults and 2 young children
Lodge had everything required for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Standard of the lodge is very high with 2 ensuite plus 1 common bathrooms large kitchen dining and living spaces. Large veranda stretching out from the upstairs living space with a table suitable for 8 people. Great for when the weather was good enough for dining outside. A welcome pack gives you the basics and a nice touch.
The grounds are superb and well worth a wander around to admire the well kept gardens, woodland and wildlife.
The onsite leasure centre was a hit with us. We enjoyed the swimming, steam room, sauna and small but adequate gym. Facilities are well kept.
Staff in all areas from hotel reception, ground staff, leasure centre and the hotel restaurant are exceptionally good at making you welcome and ensuring your every needs are attended to in a timely manner. They were all very courteous and friendly.
We celebrated my birthday with a meal in the restaurant conservatory. The food was excellent, no complaints in fact everyone was extremely happy with their meal. Atmosphere was so family friendly and we had a very good time. As said before service was spot on.
All in all I was extremely happy with my decision to celebrate with my family at this lovely location. We will certainly be returning for maybe a longer stay to explore the surrounding areas a bit further than we had the chance to. read less

Great weekend! Lovely stay for the night in the hotel. Very big room and to a high standard.
The restaurant in the hotel... read moreLovely stay for the night in the hotel. Very big room and to a high standard.
The restaurant in the hotel is fantastic! We got a lovely evening and breakfast buffet the following morning.
Live singer in the bar for the evening, which provided a lovely atmosphere.
The leisure facility is good; jacuzzi wasn’t working during our visit so a little disappointing. With this being a family area with the cottages and lodges, the leisure facilities were not relaxing for couples.
Overall I would recommend. read less

We had our wedding here and it was amazing. Was everything they promised as we had never visited, eaten there... read moreWe had our wedding here and it was amazing. Was everything they promised as we had never visited, eaten there or had any trials/tasters prior. Fully trusted the venue and communication was great. Amber was very thorough and covered …Read more on TripAdvisor read less

Excellent From when we arrived to when we left everything was fantastic room was amazing very spacious beautiful toilet n a... read moreFrom when we arrived to when we left everything was fantastic room was amazing very spacious beautiful toilet n a lovely balcony (ROOM 1 )the food was very tasty as was the beer and we also used the steam room sauna and the swimming,the waitress and waiter service was very good also and reception staff to all in all a lovely stay 👍Thanks again would recommend read less

Wonderful setting We stayed one night while travelling around, stayed in one of the 2 bedroom lodges. Very well equipped, well presented... read moreWe stayed one night while travelling around, stayed in one of the 2 bedroom lodges. Very well equipped, well presented and of a high standard. The grounds are very nice to wander around, our lodge was looking out onto the lawn in front of the main house .
The leisure facilities were very good, steam room, sauna, swimming pool and gym. Again well presented and clean & tidy.
We decided just to make dinner rather than go to the restaurant, but the menu looked very interesting and lots of choice.
All in all we really enjoyed our stay just across the fields from Gleneagles. read less

This was our 4th and best visit to Duchally. ||Due to previous visits we decided to return for a 4... read moreThis was our 4th and best visit to Duchally. ||Due to previous visits we decided to return for a 4 night stay for a joint 25th and 50th wedding anniversary celebrations. ||We had asked if possible for a lodge at back of hotel and we were …Read more on TripAdvisor read less

Had a lovely stay, excellent facilities and the staff are very friendly. Would have given 5 stars but our room... read moreHad a lovely stay, excellent facilities and the staff are very friendly. Would have given 5 stars but our room was uncomfortably hot despite having two fans going all night. read less