Hotels 1 to 3 in Crieff, Perth and Kinross

Crieff Hydro Hotel - In 900 acres of Perthshire countryside, this 4-star hotel is a complete family resort, offering a range of leisure pursuits for all ages, including golf, swimming and quad biking. Child- and family-friendly, the Crieff Hydro Hotel offers over 40 on-site activities, from relaxing spa treatments to climbing, and from horse riding to swimming in one of the two pools. With the beautiful scenery of the Strathearn valley as a backdrop, you can enjoy off-road driving, archery or air rifle shooting. BIG Country, the hotel's 700m? indoor childcare facility, offers inclusive daily childcare for 2 - 12 year olds. Extensively redeveloped from top to bottom, guests can choose from a range of contemporary 4-star family accommodation and all of the room rates include access to the hotel's leisure facilities and entertainment. The Meikle Restaurant offers all the formal splendour of a grand Victorian room, while the Brasserie offers a more relaxed and informal Mediterranean-style atmosphere for all the family.

Knock Castle Hotel and Spa - Nestled amid the rolling hills of the Strathearn Valley, this luxurious hotel and spa is set within a 19th century former Baronial home in Crieff, with panoramic views across the beautiful Perthshire countryside. An oasis of peace and tranquillity, Knock Castle Hotel & Spa boasts 3.5 acres of woodlands which you can stroll through at your leisure. It also offers a range of health and beauty treatments, designed to rejuvenate and refresh, alongside a comprehensive gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna and steam room. To complete your day of pure relaxation and indulgence, head to the Rooftop lounge where you can enjoy a pre-dinner drink whilst overlooking the spectacular surroundings. Dinner is served in the hotel's fine dining restaurant.

Merlindale - This luxury 4-star bed and breakfast has quality, spacious rooms with large en suite bathrooms. Merlindale is an imposing, south-facing stone villa in a quiet area of Crieff. Jacky and John Clifford offer a warm welcome at Merlindale, which has won many awards, including a listing in the 2009 Michelin Guide. The bedrooms at Merlindale have plenty of space. Tea, coffee and biscuits are free of charge throughout your stay. The superb en suite bathrooms have free-standing Victorian baths and ultra-modern power showers. In the lounge is a plasma-screen satellite TV. Alternatively, Merlindale has a large library with a huge variety of books for you to read. Fresh breakfasts made with local ingredients are served in the dining room. Merlindale has a beautiful position in the Grampian foothills, a 75-minute drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. There is a popular French restaurant next door to Merlindale.