About this hotel
General information
Gleneagles was the idea of Donald Matheson, general manager of the Caledonian Railway, who pictured a palatial country house hotel with golf while on holiday in Strathearn. James Braid’s King’s and Queen’s courses opened in 1919 and the hotel followed on 7 June 1924. The 850-acre estate has since hosted the 2005 G8 summit, the 2014 Ryder Cup and the 2019 Solheim Cup.
Since 2015 the hotel has been owned by a group led by Sharan Pasricha, founder of Ennismore. A six-year renovation, the largest in its history, added new bars, restaurants and children’s spaces and redesigned every bedroom and suite. Today there are 205 rooms and 28 suites, and Gleneagles is known for classic Scottish glamour, championship golf and an exceptionally wide range of country pursuits, from falconry to riding.
Location
The estate lies in central Scotland near Auchterarder in Perthshire. Gleneagles has its own railway station two minutes away on the London–Inverness line, with direct trains from King’s Cross taking just over five and a half hours and a complimentary transfer from the platform. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports are about an hour’s drive; the hotel’s own chauffeurs handle transfers, and helicopters can land on site.
Spa
The Spa at Gleneagles has 20 treatment rooms, a steam room, a sauna, a warm, dark vitality pool, a light-filled relaxation courtyard and a healthy café. Signature treatments use the hotel’s own oil blends made with Perthshire botanicals, alongside Dr. Barbara Sturm and EviDenS facials, advanced wellness massage and The Aesthetics Club. Nearby are the Bob & Cloche beauty lodge and Gym & Swim, with an adults-only pool, a lagoon-shaped family pool, a bubbling outdoor thermal pool, a herbal sauna, a Himalayan salt sauna, a steam room and a gym equipped with Technogym ARTIS and Skill.
Sports & leisure
Country pursuits and sport on the estate:
- golf: James Braid’s King’s and Queen’s, Jack Nicklaus’s PGA Centenary, host of both the Ryder and Solheim Cups, the nine-hole Wee Course, practice facilities and the PGA National Academy
- a shooting and fishing school, gundogs and falconry, and an equestrian school with country hacks, arena jumping and dressage
- off-road driving for adults and children, padel and tennis, climbing and bouldering, woodland adventures
- walking and cycling routes, with road, hybrid and Pashley bikes
- Frandy Water, ten minutes away: a wood-fired lakeside sauna for six, Canadian canoes, kayaks and fishing
- a gym, group classes and personal training
For children
Little Glen is a supervised crèche and play space for ages 2–8, and The Den a games-filled hangout for 6–15-year-olds. In the school holidays the Glen Adventurers programme runs for ages 3–7 and 8–12, and most adult pursuits come in junior versions, from low ropes to mini off-road driving. Nappies, car seats, bike seats, children’s Pashley bikes and chef-made baby food are available on request; babysitting is arranged through the local Little Royals service, and The Strathearn has its own children’s menu.
Restaurants & bars
Dining ranges from grand fine dining to relaxed clubhouse fare:
- The Strathearn — the original 1924 dining room, with modern Scottish cooking, guéridon trolleys, candlelight and live piano; also serves breakfast
- Restaurant Andrew Fairlie — an intimate two-Michelin-starred room with French-inspired cooking
- The Birnam — an Italian-American grill with an open fire pit, house-made pasta and a garden room; brunch on selected Sundays
- The Dormy — the golf clubhouse restaurant: stone-baked pizza, tandoor curries and hearty classics
- Afternoon Tea in the Glendevon — seasonal tea service
- The Garden Cafe — coffee, long lunches and pastries from the hotel’s own kitchen
- The American Bar — a 1920s-style cocktail lounge with rare whiskies and fine Champagne
- The Century Bar — an all-day bar with 400 whiskies and light classics
- The Cellar — a private dining room for up to 12 in the historic wine cellar, with a five-course tasting menu paired with Dom Pérignon
- Auchterarder 70 — craft beer and comfort food overlooking the greens
- The Inglenook — an adults-only fireside spot at The Dormy for whisky and cigars in the open air
Guests are encouraged to dress for dinner in The Strathearn, and smart attire is expected in The American Bar; picnics can be packed for days out on the estate.
Pets
Dogs up to the size of a Labrador are welcome in the hotel, with a bed, bowls and mats provided, and there are kennels on the grounds. Vaccination certificates and a registration form sent ahead are required; dogs are not allowed in the restaurants and bars, though the atrium of The Garden Cafe welcomes them. Pets are not permitted in the Glenmor lodges.
Rooms
The 205 rooms and 28 suites are spread between the historic Main House and the newer Braid House wing, recently redesigned with Scottish textiles and fresh colours; every suite is in the Main House. Separately, the Glenmor village on the estate offers private self-catering lodges.
King-size bed, pillow menu, robes and slippers, luxury bath products, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV with free films, fridge, kettle, hairdryer and iron.
Estate Room, Braid House
The largest bedroom category, in the Braid House wing near the spa and pools, with a working fireplace, a generous bathroom and sweeping estate views.
Estate Room, Main House
A spacious room in the historic Main House with original period features, a generous bathroom and estate views; an extra bed for a child can be added.
Manor Room
In the main part of the hotel, either larger with limited views or smaller with estate views; an extra bed or cot can be added.
Country Room
The cosiest category, individually designed and set in the main part of the hotel, with limited views; no extra beds or cots.
Royal Lochnagar Suite
The signature suite, with a four-poster bed, a sitting and dining room, a large bathroom with powder room and a complimentary bar; panoramic views to the Glendevon and Ochil Hills.
The Tower Suite
The largest suite, a one-bedroom residence over two floors of the former library, with a central staircase to the lounge and library, a private dining room with pantry, a marble bathroom and a rooftop terrace.
Two Bedroom Whisky Suite
Two bedrooms, a generous sitting room and bathrooms with underfloor heating, looking over the estate; well suited to families.
One Bedroom Whisky Suite
An individually designed suite with a bedroom and a sitting and dining room overlooking the estate; an extra bed or cot can be added.
Estate Suite
A bedroom and an intimate sitting room with a dining area, looking over the hotel grounds.
Two Bedroom Lodge
A lodge in Glenmor village with two en-suite bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area and a terrace.
Three Bedroom Lodge
A Glenmor lodge with three en-suite bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area and a terrace.
Four Bedroom Lodge
The largest Glenmor lodge, with four en-suite bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area and a terrace.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.