This large country estate in Perthshire (about an hour's drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow) stands out for its almost overwhelming array of on- and off-site activities, including horse-riding and watersports, earning it consistent placings in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for best family hotels in the UK. Other inducements include an indoor pool, a softplay area, free childcare for ages 2-12 years, a cinema and a spa.
Accommodation comprises both hotel rooms and self-catering options, the latter being dog-friendly. The lodges and cabins were all upgraded in 2017. With some accommodation sleeping up to 14 people, this a brilliant option for holidaying with extended families, other families or grandparents.
What to Expect:
Dog-friendly
Gym
Golf
Self catering
Tennis
Watersports
Wi-Fi
Cafe/restaurant
Cots
Crèche
Family rooms
Great for babies
Great for kids 4-12
Great for teens
Great for toddlers
Horse riding
Indoor play
Indoor pool
Kids' club
Open year-round
Outdoor play area
Spa
Childcare
BIG Country Kids' Club (ages 2-12; free for 6 hours per day per child; trained staff).
Accommodation
254 accommodations.
Hotel rooms with two spaces sleep 1–6 people in 1 or 2 rooms.
Self-catering options (lodges, apartments, cottages and Cozy Cabins) sleep 2–14 and are dog-friendly.
Facilities
Childcare (see above).
Indoor pool; spa.
Restaurant and brasserie (kids' menus available; high tea daily); clubhouse; coffee shop; health food bar.
About 60 activities including archery, basketball, bushcraft, golf, horse-riding, watersports, woodland combat, treetop adventures, Segway and mini-golf.
Soft-play area; adventure play area.
Cinema.
Family entertainment (live music; disco; quiz; children's games).
Budget guidance
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School holidays at Crieff Hydro
Whether you are looking for a short break for half term, an Easter escape or a holiday during the summer, Crieff Hydro is the perfect place for quality family time. Head to Perthshire and stay in the hotel or on-site self-catering properties, under 2's stay free as well as up to 6 hours free childcare per day for 2-12 year olds, free day and evening entertainment plus access to the pool, gym and cinema and a full Scottish breakfast each day ... why not Book now
Kids stay free at Crieff Hydro
Enjoy a family break at this luxury family hotel in rural Perthshire from just £155 per night. This price includes free kids places (for 0-11 year olds), two-course dinner and high tea for the little ones, full Scottish breakfast, free daily entertainment, free daily childcare for 2 – 12 year olds, free access to the leisure pool, gym and cinema and access to over 60 on-site activities ... why not Book now
Location
Crieff Hydro is about an hour's drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, and about 50km from Dundee Airport.
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Quad pods at Crieff Hydro.
Self catering cottages.
Fun in the snow.
Feeding time.
Cozy Cabin.
Horse riding.
