Luxury Healing Hotels Wyndham Duchally Country Estate
By Gleneagles, Auchterarder, PH31PN, United Kingdom
HOTEL OVERVIEW
Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Wyndham Duchally Country Estate – the name sounds pretty grand, but you know how these converted Scottish estates can go either way. Well, I’m happy to say this one absolutely delivers on the promise. The moment you drive through those gates, you get it. This isn’t just another hotel pretending to be fancy; it’s the real deal, sitting on 27 acres of properly gorgeous Perthshire countryside, maybe five minutes from Gleneagles if you’re keeping track of golf courses (and honestly, who isn’t around here).
The building itself has that perfect weathered stone look that you can’t fake – it actually was a Victorian country house, and they’ve done the conversion thoughtfully. No weird modern glass additions or anything jarring like that. What really struck me was how they’ve managed to keep the intimate feel of a house party while still running it like a proper hotel. The rooms vary quite a bit since they’re working with the original layout, but that’s part of the charm – some have those deep-set windows with views across to the hills, others tuck you away in what feels like your own private wing. The furnishings hit that sweet spot between country house authentic and actually comfortable, which isn’t always easy to pull off. I mean, nobody wants to sleep on a lumpy antique mattress just for atmosphere.
The restaurant’s worth mentioning because it’s not trying too hard to be London fancy – just solid, well-prepared food with a good selection of Scottish ingredients. They do an excellent job with game when it’s in season, and their breakfast actually runs late enough for normal humans to enjoy it without setting an alarm. The staff genuinely seem to know the area well, which makes a difference when you’re asking about walking routes or which distilleries are worth the drive. Speaking of driving, parking’s never been an issue in my experience, and the location gives you easy access to Crieff and Comrie if you want to explore beyond Auchterarder’s main street. The whole Trossachs area is right there when you want proper hiking, but you’re also close enough to Perth when you need actual civilization. It’s that rare spot where you feel properly away from everything without being stranded in the middle of nowhere – and with an 8.8 rating, it seems like other people are figuring that out too.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Reviews
Staff: 9.2
Comfort: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Free WiFi: 7.3
Facilities: 9.0
Cleanliness: 9.2
Value for money: 8.6
Mohammed from Saudi Arabia
Every thing the land scape, the location, the stuffs, the BBQ area and the easy check in and out.
Suzanne from United Kingdom
Lovely grounds. Clean and comfortable lodges.
Christmas lights and decorations around the hotel were really festive.
Graeme from United Kingdom
We love the location and the leisure facility. It's a great place to enjoy with family and friends .Every member of staff we met were exceptional
Michele from United Kingdom
Great location, lovely lodge.
John from United Kingdom
The apartments are a good size and well laid out. Comfortable, with everything we needed for our short stay. Great leisure facilities.
Robert from United Kingdom
We stayed in a lodge, but the facilities were excellent. We have stayed in hotels around the world at Christmas, but despite ghete being no snow, it had the most festive atmosphere of them all.
Bryony from United Kingdom
Staff where fantastic welcoming and friendly
Dinner was lovely
Room was great
Lovely walk around the grounds and leisure pool was nice
Karen from United Kingdom
Such a warm & welcoming environment. Beautiful hotel in stunning Scottish countryside. Lovely little spa, nice bar & restaurant on site. Staff were exceptional. Big shout out to general manager Raph, who went above & beyond to make our stay one we’ll never forget. Really appreciated the ‘lift’ customer service with bells on! Look forward to a...
Catriona from United Kingdom
Room big bed comfy
James from United Kingdom
Fantastic location. Very spacious lodges, very well equipped. Friendly staff
SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Market Park: 19 km
- Dallerie Playing Fields: 18 km
- Drummond Castle Gardens: 16 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Golf Inn: 4.8 km
- Restaurant The Dormy: 4.2 km
Ski lift:
- Firpark Ski Centre Ski Lift: 17 km
Closest airports:
- Dundee Airport: 58 km
- Glasgow Airport: 84 km
- Edinburgh Airport: 58 km
ROOMS
- 2 Bedroom Lodge with Balcony with 2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
- 3 Bedroom Lodge with Balcony with 4 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 7 adults, 4 children
- Accessible One Bedroom Lodge with balcony with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 3 children
- Double or Twin Room with 1 extra-large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
- Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony with 1 extra-large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
FACILITIES
View:
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- View
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
General:
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Children's high chair
- Electric kettle
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness:
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Activities:
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Evening entertainment
- Horse riding Additional charge Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Billiards Additional charge
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Fishing Additional charge Off-site
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Living Area:
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Auditory guidance
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
Cleaning services:
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Great for your stay:
- 3 restaurants
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Spa and wellness centre
- Bath
- Free WiFi
- View
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
Entertainment and family services:
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
2 swimming pools Pool 1 - indoor Free! Pool 2 - indoor Free!:
- Open all year
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool cover
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Parking Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Groups:
- When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Check-in:
- From 16:00 to 23:30
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 10:00
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
HOTEL ADDRESS
By Gleneagles, Auchterarder, PH31PN, United Kingdom
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