Crieff Hydro, Perthshire
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 spectacular spa, perfect for adult-only time.
Accommodation comprises both hotel rooms and self-catering options, the latter being dog-friendly. The lodges and cabins were all recently upgraded with some accommodation sleeping up to 14 people; this a brilliant option for holidaying with extended families, other families or grandparents.
Location
Crieff Hydro is about an hour's drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, and about 50km from Dundee Airport.
What to expect
Childcare
BIG Country Kids' Club (ages 2-12; 2 free sessions per day, every day; trained staff).
Babysitting service (pre-book; extra cost).
Childcare for little ones at Crieff Hydro
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Crieff Hydro has spacious hotel family rooms
Accommodation
254 accommodations.
Hotel rooms with two spaces sleep 1–6 people in 1 or 2 rooms.
Hotel standard, executive and signature room types also available, depending on your budget and requirements.
Self-catering options (lodges, apartments, cottages and Cozy Cabins) sleep 2–14 and are dog-friendly.
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Cozy Cabin at Crieff Hydro.
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, quad bikes and mini-golf.
Soft-play area; adventure play area.
Cinema.
Electric bike hire.
Family entertainment (live music; disco; quiz; children's games).
Feeding time at Crieff Hydro.
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