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

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

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

Excellent As a surprise treat for my husband we had an overnight stay in the hotel and room one with the... read moreAs a surprise treat for my husband we had an overnight stay in the hotel and room one with the balcony. The room is huge with an equally large balcony with stunning views of the hotel grounds. The setting is peaceful and so well kept with wildlife to be spotted such as red squirrels and we saw a partridge, never seen one before. The swimming pool area is good with a snack bar serving coffee and cakes. It is such a relaxing place with lots of places to sit and just listen to the birds singing or the sound of the cows and lambs. Our evening meal was great with good service cannot fault the staff here they were all so friendly and attentive, special wee mention to Moira and Patricia. After our meal we sat in the lounge where there was a girl singing and she was brilliant really enjoyed her music. Breakfast was delivered hot and a good plate full again cannot fault it. Wonderful stay , first class, we will return here for sure. Thank you. 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

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

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

Great lodges We stayed in the lodges over New Years. It’s a great way to get a big group together. The lodges... read moreWe stayed in the lodges over New Years. It’s a great way to get a big group together. The lodges are very comfortable, clean, well equipped, spacious and great for entertaining in. The scenery is also beautiful and there are plenty of amenities and facilities to enjoy too. read less

One Night Away Very last minute decision to go away the friends. Age ranged from 5-50! House was lovely and quite! Until we... read moreVery last minute decision to go away the friends. Age ranged from 5-50! House was lovely and quite! Until we got there with four children. We had loads of fun in the pool mainly to ourselves. We realised we had been in nearly 3hrs, after using the pool, stream room, sauna and jacuzzi we went home to cook dinner. Kids played in the woods just outside our house. The next day we had a great breakfast in the hotel.
Set us up for the day. We decided to walk the nature trail. Only down side we didn’t see any red squirrels. Back in the pool then lunch in the garden.
The staff where very friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. We will definitely be back. read less

Brilliant self catering accommodation We stayed here as a family for 2 nights for a family funeral. The accommodation and quality of customer service... read moreWe stayed here as a family for 2 nights for a family funeral. The accommodation and quality of customer service was top rate. Accompdation was clean and well thought out.. All staff were very helpful and nothing was too much bother. Will definitely book again. read less

great for a stress free break This is an excellent place to explore much of Scotland, its also an ideal spot to unwind and relax ,... read moreThis is an excellent place to explore much of Scotland, its also an ideal spot to unwind and relax , it has a nice swimming pool and sauna / steam room and gym.The staff are helpful and friendly while the pizzas available at the café are wonderful. read less

great for a weekend break we stayed recently in a 3 bedroom lodge to celebrate a friends birthday.
we were really impressed with standard and cleanliness... read morewe stayed recently in a 3 bedroom lodge to celebrate a friends birthday.
we were really impressed with standard and cleanliness of the lodge and there was plenty of room for 3 couples without feeling over crowded.
lodge was well stocked with utensils and we stayed in the first night and cooked our own food.
we ate in the bar second night and food was a good standard at reasonable prices.
the entertainment was a local folk singer who was excellent - think he enjoyed his night as much as the guests.
we used the leisure facilities and found them to be a good standard. pool, sauna, and steam room were good, but the Jacuzzi was cold.
lovely setting at night with all the lights.
the whole state was very nice and I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area. a car is required though as there are no pavements to walk into auchterarder which is about 1hr walk away.
lots of lovely towns to visit nearby if driving. creiff, comrie, st fillans, perth etc. read less

Superb lodge! Fabulous lodge accommodation. A fully equipped 2 bed house in the hotel grounds. Could have moved in for a long... read moreFabulous lodge accommodation. A fully equipped 2 bed house in the hotel grounds. Could have moved in for a long while! Lovely grounds and setting. Only wish we had more time to walk and explore the lovely surroundings. The staff were so lovely and helpful. read less

Fantastic accommodations, great price Stayed at a cottage here for 4 nights and wish it were longer. The cottages are amazing. Spacious, tastefully decorated,... read moreStayed at a cottage here for 4 nights and wish it were longer. The cottages are amazing. Spacious, tastefully decorated, comfortable, and modern. Nice view from the deck. All the kitchen conveniences were there, along with plenty of dishes and cutlery. There are many electrical outlets throughout, although be sure to bring a travel adapter if your stuff doesn't have UK-style plugs. The price for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 level, full kitchen & porch was fantastic. I suspect price is managed by charging guests a priori, i.e. no refunds really.
The staff was friendly and helpful. Cleaning is not daily, it's based on duration of stay however there are a dishwasher & washer/dryer in the unit. The Leisure Center on grounds is free to guests and excellent (also serves as health club for locals). The pool was warm and steam room warmer. Staff and guests were pleasant, no one gave my son looks for roughhousing with me and going into the steam room. There is an good restaurant on premises, too.
You *will* need a car if staying here unless you never plan to leave the premises. Nothing is "down the street" nearby. And even if you're willing to walk a couple miles to town, these are country roads not friendly for pedestrians. Hired drivers are more like charters than cabs and charge at least £10 to go anywhere.
We hope to return here in the future! read less

Lovely place to relax We just came back after staying in a 3 bedroom lodge 706
The accommodation was beautiful, clean spacious and had everything... read moreWe just came back after staying in a 3 bedroom lodge 706
The accommodation was beautiful, clean spacious and had everything we needed.
The pool was nice and warm and changing facilities were good.
The hotel facilities however are non existent there isn’t really anything to do, no entertainment the 4 days we were there.
The restaurant is very small and very expensive for standard pub food.
It’s nice to get away from it all and relax but if your looking for lots to do then you would be bored, you definitely need a car to get about but need to travel far to get anywhere decent.
Saying that the grounds and accommodation was lovely and we would return for a quite getaway. read less