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Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with spa, near Pitlochry Festival Theatre

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Experience the perfect blend of modern and classic styles at this sleek hotel, featuring a contemporary glass facade and a well-maintained exterior.
Relax by the pool, surrounded by a stunning view of the landscape.
Experience the charm of this historic building, featuring a prominent turret and round tower, set amidst a well-maintained area with a paved driveway.
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valley unfold from this room.
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa, near Pitlochry Festival Theatre, offers a tranquil retreat with a hot stone massage and golf course. Unwind in the garden or by the firepit while enjoying free WiFi. Explore nearby distilleries like Bells Blair Athol Distillery and Edradour Distillery after an energizing breakfast at one of two on-site restaurants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is €320
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

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  • 1 King Bed

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Soundproofed
Heating
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Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Woodland Suite

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Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
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Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8.8 out of 10
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Heating
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Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
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Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Foss Road, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5ND

What's nearby

  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pitlochry Power Station and Dam - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fish Ladder - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Edradour Distillery - 4 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 78 min drive
  • Pitlochry Blair Atholl Station - 10 min drive
  • Dunkeld & Birnam Station - 15 min drive
  • Pitlochry Station - 18 min walk
  • Free train station pickup
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪Scotch Corner of Pitlochry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Auld Smiddy Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Iain Burnett - the Highland Chocolatier - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blair Athol Distillery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mackenzie's Coffee House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

At Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials, and Fonab Brasserie, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a hot tub are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle available 24 hours a day
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 0.5 miles*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Archery
  • Boat tours
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1892
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Wine-tasting room
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free wired Internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Fonab Brasserie – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sandemans Fine Dining – This fine-dining restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open selected days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Fonab Castle Hotel Pitlochry
Fonab Castle Hotel
Fonab Castle Pitlochry
Fonab Castle
Fonab Castle Hotel Pitlochry, Scotland
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa Pitlochry
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa Hotel Pitlochry

Frequently asked questions

Does Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 30.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as archery and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring, game drives and game viewing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa also has an indoor pool, a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring garden views.

What's the area around Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa like?

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa is a short 9-minute walk from Pitlochry Festival Theatre and 14 minutes' walk from Fish Ladder.

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Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and cooked to order with a great selection of options. (17 reviews)
  • The spa facilities were excellent, with a brilliant hot tub, nice pools, and outstanding treatments. (17 reviews)
  • The pool facilities were relaxing and a big draw, offering a great experience for guests. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Another great stay
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing surroundings, very clean and the staff couldn’t do enough to help you.
3-night trip

10/10

Had an amazing night's stay with dinner and breakfast. The staff were excellent, from reception to restaurant, bar and concierge. We used the pool and jacuzzi which was really relaxing and a big draw for us using the hotel. Would highly recommend.
1-night trip

10/10

Great staff, plenty walks, lovely food.
1-night trip

10/10

The staff were friendly and courteous. The bedroom was well-appointed. Dinner was amazing.
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel in an extremely picturesque location. Food was excellent and staff could not do enough for us. A five star hotel providing a five star service. Looking forward to returning.
1-night trip

10/10

All the staff were excellent and very accommodating. Would stay again as the location was in an Ideal spot for many activities and the gateway to visiting other towns and cities. Will just have to save up 😅😅
2-night trip

10/10

Phonab Castle setting is spectacular. The staff made us feel very welcome and were professional. We had a lovely meal in the restaurant and the breakfast was perfect. I would definitely stay again.
1-night trip

10/10

Fantastic as always
1-night trip

10/10

Great expetie
2-night trip

10/10

Stunning location, great staff and superb food. Would recommend to anyone.
1-night trip

10/10

Fonab was a great place to stay. A real treat. Beautiful grounds and professional staff.
2-night trip

6/10

A lovely location on the lake amongst the forest unfortunately the rooms are not five star standard they are rather small and don’t have baths or bar fridges. Kindly the hotel upgraded us to a suite which is more the size you would expect for a five star country hotel. The service was mixed the concierge was really lovely and went out of their way however reception were very awkward. They charged us £20 for checking out an hour late when we had told them we going to be late as our baby was sleeping. It was the sort of penny pinching you expect at a roadside travel lodge not a five star hotel. There are lots of better places to stay.
1-night trip

10/10

It was an amazing stay and the staff is second to none.
1-night trip

10/10

Nice hotel, very friendly staff, good food and value for money
1-night trip

10/10

A fantastic stay from arrival to departure. Great location, beautiful views, stylish facilities and outstanding food.
1-night trip

10/10

A fantastic stay, wonderful staff, great food, and amazing facilities
1-night trip

10/10

Loved our superior woodland lodge upgrade,the friendliness of staff,an amazing facial and massage and the tasting menu in the beautiful sandeman dining room. Didn't enjoy our steak . Had to buy sides and steak was tough. All other food fantastic.
3-night trip

10/10

Was a relaxing stay , friendly staff , very helpful and always look after you
2-night trip

10/10

My husband and I booked 2 nights at Fonab Castle and we had a wonderful time. We were greeted at the door by very friendly door staff who helped us with our luggage and gave us a tour of the castle. All the staff were extremely friendly and very accommodating . The castle is beautiful and the room was spotless and very grand. We had our dinner and breakfast at the castle which was excellent. We also had spa treatments on our last day, treatments were so relaxing. Would highly recommend Fonab Castle as a stay, we will definitely be planning another trip.
2-night trip

6/10

The setting is absolutely stunning and with a few tweaks here and there this would be a fabulous hotel. However, unfortunately there was clearly some sort of mould issue in the bathroom which is not very pleasant and not expected in a 5 star hotel. We also did not receive our evening turn down service and as a result had to go to the reception for new towels etc. We ate in the restaurant for lunch and the food was good, albeit more on the expensive side. Breakfast was also nice. Overal
1-night trip

10/10

First class as expected
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel, excellent food and great spa facilities. Staff are the highlight here - they are so friendly and attentive.
2-night trip

10/10

Beautiful premise and excellent location. Good service, good food.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent staff and food. Lovely surroundings
1-night trip