Cairn Lodge
$287
/ night
Avg. for September
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$287
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Cairn Lodge average $187 in December, the cheapest month, and $329 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $201 |
| February | $223 |
| March | $243 |
| April | $313 |
| May | $321 |
| June | $328 |
| July | $329 |
| August | $326 |
| September | $287 |
| October | $214 |
| November | $195 |
| December | $187 |
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About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticke...
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
Located in Auchterarder, Cairn Lodge is a 3-minute drive from Gleneagles Golf Course and 5 minutes from Phoenix Falconry. This luxury hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Tullibardine Distillery and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Drummond Gardens.
What's nearby
Gleneagles Golf Course(1.3 miles)
Ochil Hills(2.9 miles)
Phoenix Falconry(3.3 miles)
Buchanty Spout(4.5 miles)
Tullibardine Distillery(4.5 miles)
Keltie Loch(4.7 miles)
Maggie Wall's Memorial(5 miles)
Rollo Park(5.6 miles)
Whitemoss Golf Club(5.7 miles)
Dunning Golf Club(5.7 miles)
St Serf's Church(5.8 miles)
White Moss Loch(6.1 miles)
Innerpeffray Library(6.4 miles)
Drummond Gardens(8.1 miles)
Crieff Visitor Centre(8.4 miles)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)(49 miles)
Dundee (DND)(35.3 miles)
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Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Bicycle Rental
Garden
Location
Orchil Road, Auchterarder, Scotland, United Kingdom
Gleneagles Golf Course (1.3 miles)
Ochil Hills (2.9 miles)
Phoenix Falconry (3.3 miles)
Buchanty Spout (4.5 miles)
Tullibardine Distillery (4.5 miles)
Keltie Loch (4.7 miles)
Guest reviews
9.5
Superb
Based on 483 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
6%
Couple
64%
Family
10%
Group
18%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across the reviews, Cairn Lodge stands out for warm, attentive staff, stylish interiors, and comfortable, spacious rooms, with many guests praising excellent dinners and breakfasts served in attractive spaces like the conservatory, atrium, terrace, and bar.
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What guests think
Across the reviews, Cairn Lodge stands out for warm, attentive staff, stylish interiors, and comfortable, spacious rooms, with many guests praising excellent dinners and breakfasts served in attractive spaces like the conservatory, atrium, terrace, and bar.
The location suits visits to Gleneagles and Auchterarder and works well as a base for exploring Perthshire. Some guests noted slow restaurant service or long waits, plus isolated issues such as room-type mix-ups, an unsatisfying tasting menu, and a billing error; breakfast can also start later than some expect. Expect a charming boutique stay with personable service and stylish, comfortable rooms.
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Facilities
Guests highlight attractive communal spaces, including the conservatory/atrium restaurant, terrace, and a well-liked bar. No other facilities are consistently mentioned.
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Paul
Jun 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay. Great staff. Lovely meal (tapas) on the terrace in the sun hosted by Maisy.
Great stay. Great staff. Lovely meal (tapas) on the terrace in the sun hosted by Maisy.
8
Craig
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely quiet hotel featuring relaxing lounge areas and a beautiful restaurant. Apart from breakfast which was excellent, we did not sample the evening dinner as chose to dine in the local village. Maybe another time.
Lovely quiet hotel featuring relaxing lounge areas and a beautiful restaurant. Apart from breakfast which was excellent, we did not sample the evening dinner as chose to dine in the local village. Maybe another time.
10
Elaine
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A beautiful hotel with lovely staff. Deluxe room was fabulous. Dinner and breakfast served in the conservatory were both excellent. Highly recommend!
A beautiful hotel with lovely staff. Deluxe room was fabulous. Dinner and breakfast served in the conservatory were both excellent. Highly recommend!
10
Lindsay
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A very friendly stay, with the staff excelling in making their guests feel welcome. The food was excellent and the bar service was the same. Couldn't fault anything and I'd definitely choose to stay here rather than the 'big name' hotel which is only one mile away.
A very friendly stay, with the staff excelling in making their guests feel welcome. The food was excellent and the bar service was the same. Couldn't fault anything and I'd definitely choose to stay here rather than the 'big name' hotel which is only one mile away.
10
James
Oct 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Small hotel with an attractive garden style restaurant on the premises. Room was high quality, and the bathroom was excellent. Only stayed one night that was restful.
Small hotel with an attractive garden style restaurant on the premises. Room was high quality, and the bathroom was excellent. Only stayed one night that was restful.
10
Michael
Oct 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Superb boutique hotel. Very comfortable, excellent food in restaurant and great bar. Our room and bathroom were tastefully presented. Staff uniformly excellent and young bar man very much passionate about his cocktails and whiskies. Great start to our trip heading for NC500 and great central location to discover Perthshire. Would happily go back again.
Superb boutique hotel. Very comfortable, excellent food in restaurant and great bar. Our room and bathroom were tastefully presented. Staff uniformly excellent and young bar man very much passionate about his cocktails and whiskies. Great start to our trip heading for NC500 and great central location to discover Perthshire. Would happily go back again.
10
Dennis
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
come from Eileen and all staff were friendly attentive and helpful. The hotel is beautifully decorated and lit, the bar area a
come from Eileen and all staff were friendly attentive and helpful. The hotel is beautifully decorated and lit, the bar area a
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Lynne
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel with very friendly and efficient staff. A little tired around the edges but the staff make up for that. Food is excellent; dinner and breakfast menus are very good. Conservatory area is lovely with nice outlook. Excellent place for a short break.
Lovely hotel with very friendly and efficient staff. A little tired around the edges but the staff make up for that. Food is excellent; dinner and breakfast menus are very good. Conservatory area is lovely with nice outlook. Excellent place for a short break.
10
Jane
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Cairn Lodge is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed. Beautiful historic architecture in wooded setting, well maintained, accent lighting, beautifully furnished and stylishly decorated. We loved dinner and breakfast in the atrium. Food and service were impeccable. Relaxing bar area, easy parking. Easy in and out. Rooms were also beautiful. Comfortable. Richard gave us a warm greeting and service along with all waitstaff. Highly recommended. Great value!
The Cairn Lodge is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed. Beautiful historic architecture in wooded setting, well maintained, accent lighting, beautifully furnished and stylishly decorated. We loved dinner and breakfast in the atrium. Food and service were impeccable. Relaxing bar area, easy parking. Easy in and out. Rooms were also beautiful. Comfortable. Richard gave us a warm greeting and service along with all waitstaff. Highly recommended. Great value!
10
Alfred
Dec 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great accommodation, great food , comfortable bed, the rooms, bar and dining areas are luxurious, this was our second trip here and I would highly recommend it.
Great accommodation, great food , comfortable bed, the rooms, bar and dining areas are luxurious, this was our second trip here and I would highly recommend it.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe the property and rooms as very clean and well maintained, with fresh-smelling rooms noted. A few comments mention minor wear and attention-to-detail issues.
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Maria and Robert
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were nice. The property was clean and well maintained.
Staff were nice. The property was clean and well maintained.
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Coral
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Have used hotel previously and staff are great, very accommodating. Only thing would be breakfast at an earlier time maybe 7.30 instead of 8, Al & Trip-A state 7am but not correct. The staff did advise if we ask them ahead of time they’d accommodate the 7am start though. Clean & roomy rooms with great bathroom area. Definitely use again.
Have used hotel previously and staff are great, very accommodating. Only thing would be breakfast at an earlier time maybe 7.30 instead of 8, Al & Trip-A state 7am but not correct. The staff did advise if we ask them ahead of time they’d accommodate the 7am start though. Clean & roomy rooms with great bathroom area. Definitely use again.
10
David
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Hotel is Superb the staff are amazing and very friendly and helpful. The food is fantastic . The hotel is very very clean . The surrounding area is beautiful. Must place to visit. We are definatley coming back to stay again.
The Hotel is Superb the staff are amazing and very friendly and helpful. The food is fantastic . The hotel is very very clean . The surrounding area is beautiful. Must place to visit. We are definatley coming back to stay again.
10
Dawn
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved our short stay in Cairn Lodge. The hotel is so beautifully decorated, the staff is warm and welcoming, the food was delicious. The room was clean and smelled so fresh. The bed was super comfortable. This place hasn’t missed a single thing. I easily give it 5 stars!
We loved our short stay in Cairn Lodge. The hotel is so beautifully decorated, the staff is warm and welcoming, the food was delicious. The room was clean and smelled so fresh. The bed was super comfortable. This place hasn’t missed a single thing. I easily give it 5 stars!
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Lynne
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel with very friendly and efficient staff. A little tired around the edges but the staff make up for that. Food is excellent; dinner and breakfast menus are very good. Conservatory area is lovely with nice outlook. Excellent place for a short break.
Lovely hotel with very friendly and efficient staff. A little tired around the edges but the staff make up for that. Food is excellent; dinner and breakfast menus are very good. Conservatory area is lovely with nice outlook. Excellent place for a short break.
10
Jane
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Cairn Lodge is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed. Beautiful historic architecture in wooded setting, well maintained, accent lighting, beautifully furnished and stylishly decorated. We loved dinner and breakfast in the atrium. Food and service were impeccable. Relaxing bar area, easy parking. Easy in and out. Rooms were also beautiful. Comfortable. Richard gave us a warm greeting and service along with all waitstaff. Highly recommended. Great value!
The Cairn Lodge is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed. Beautiful historic architecture in wooded setting, well maintained, accent lighting, beautifully furnished and stylishly decorated. We loved dinner and breakfast in the atrium. Food and service were impeccable. Relaxing bar area, easy parking. Easy in and out. Rooms were also beautiful. Comfortable. Richard gave us a warm greeting and service along with all waitstaff. Highly recommended. Great value!
8
Nicholas
Apr 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautifully renovated main dining area and bar. Lovely food and drink. Unfortunately seemed a bit short-staffed the evening we dined and service was quite slow. Ran out of orange juice both mornings for breakfast. Room comfortable and spacious-quirks included non-functional telephone and safe. Would return and recommend to others. Perhaps just a bit more attention to detail (dead plants in hanging basket outside lodge rooms) for a 5-star rating.
Beautifully renovated main dining area and bar. Lovely food and drink. Unfortunately seemed a bit short-staffed the evening we dined and service was quite slow. Ran out of orange juice both mornings for breakfast. Room comfortable and spacious-quirks included non-functional telephone and safe. Would return and recommend to others. Perhaps just a bit more attention to detail (dead plants in hanging basket outside lodge rooms) for a 5-star rating.
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Cat
Apr 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The accommodation was really good, the room was clean and tidy and the bathroom was excellent. It was well porpotioned and appointed. The property fails however in their culinary offerings. We asked about the tasting menu but advised that we happy if this was not available. The staff advised that the tasting menu could be done however we would have to have canapes at 6:45pm - not sure why as the restaurant was not busy. The canapes came and were the size of a main meal and it only went downhill from there. As a tasting menu it was not as expected. There was no hint of refinement. There was no offering or pairing of wines. Quite frankly the meal was subpar. Clearing the price tag was for the amount of food rather than the sophitication. On the other side of the coin, breakfast was ok. The staff were extremely nice, and friendly.
The accommodation was really good, the room was clean and tidy and the bathroom was excellent. It was well porpotioned and appointed. The property fails however in their culinary offerings. We asked about the tasting menu but advised that we happy if this was not available. The staff advised that the tasting menu could be done however we would have to have canapes at 6:45pm - not sure why as the restaurant was not busy. The canapes came and were the size of a main meal and it only went downhill from there. As a tasting menu it was not as expected. There was no hint of refinement. There was no offering or pairing of wines. Quite frankly the meal was subpar. Clearing the price tag was for the amount of food rather than the sophitication. On the other side of the coin, breakfast was ok. The staff were extremely nice, and friendly.
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and stylish, often with large, well-appointed bathrooms. Occasional issues include room-type allocation mix-ups and minor maintenance quirks.
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Elaine
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A beautiful hotel with lovely staff. Deluxe room was fabulous. Dinner and breakfast served in the conservatory were both excellent. Highly recommend!
A beautiful hotel with lovely staff. Deluxe room was fabulous. Dinner and breakfast served in the conservatory were both excellent. Highly recommend!
10
Penelope
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous! Nothing was too much trouble. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and our room was very comfortable and stylish.
Fabulous! Nothing was too much trouble. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and our room was very comfortable and stylish.
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Walter
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cairn is a top knotch, first rate organization. We put it at the top of the 7 places we stayed in Scotland on our adventure there. Very nice property - wonderful room and bathroom - very large and 5 star nice! The staff are extremely responsive! Highly recommend!
Cairn is a top knotch, first rate organization. We put it at the top of the 7 places we stayed in Scotland on our adventure there. Very nice property - wonderful room and bathroom - very large and 5 star nice! The staff are extremely responsive! Highly recommend!
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Coral
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Have used hotel previously and staff are great, very accommodating. Only thing would be breakfast at an earlier time maybe 7.30 instead of 8, Al & Trip-A state 7am but not correct. The staff did advise if we ask them ahead of time they’d accommodate the 7am start though. Clean & roomy rooms with great bathroom area. Definitely use again.
Have used hotel previously and staff are great, very accommodating. Only thing would be breakfast at an earlier time maybe 7.30 instead of 8, Al & Trip-A state 7am but not correct. The staff did advise if we ask them ahead of time they’d accommodate the 7am start though. Clean & roomy rooms with great bathroom area. Definitely use again.
10
Del
Feb 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The food was first class and the staff were exceptional. Slight problem with the booking, wherby a signature double was booked and paid for, but a classic double was presented. The hotel made a local adjustment which was fine
The food was first class and the staff were exceptional. Slight problem with the booking, wherby a signature double was booked and paid for, but a classic double was presented. The hotel made a local adjustment which was fine
10
Eric
Nov 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
First class service from beginning to end. Beautiful room and spacious bathroom.
First class service from beginning to end. Beautiful room and spacious bathroom.
10
Nicholas
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing boutique hotel, wish I had booked a longer stay. The rooms were spacious and luxurious with a wow bathroom. Everyone of the staff were friendly, Courteous ans extremely helpful. Dinner was one of the best I have eaten, I couldn’t not find fault with this gem of a hotel. I will will definitely be back again.
Amazing boutique hotel, wish I had booked a longer stay. The rooms were spacious and luxurious with a wow bathroom. Everyone of the staff were friendly, Courteous ans extremely helpful. Dinner was one of the best I have eaten, I couldn’t not find fault with this gem of a hotel. I will will definitely be back again.
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Jane
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Cairn Lodge is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed. Beautiful historic architecture in wooded setting, well maintained, accent lighting, beautifully furnished and stylishly decorated. We loved dinner and breakfast in the atrium. Food and service were impeccable. Relaxing bar area, easy parking. Easy in and out. Rooms were also beautiful. Comfortable. Richard gave us a warm greeting and service along with all waitstaff. Highly recommended. Great value!
The Cairn Lodge is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed. Beautiful historic architecture in wooded setting, well maintained, accent lighting, beautifully furnished and stylishly decorated. We loved dinner and breakfast in the atrium. Food and service were impeccable. Relaxing bar area, easy parking. Easy in and out. Rooms were also beautiful. Comfortable. Richard gave us a warm greeting and service along with all waitstaff. Highly recommended. Great value!
10
Alfred
Dec 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great accommodation, great food , comfortable bed, the rooms, bar and dining areas are luxurious, this was our second trip here and I would highly recommend it.
Great accommodation, great food , comfortable bed, the rooms, bar and dining areas are luxurious, this was our second trip here and I would highly recommend it.
10
A S
Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great comfortable room and staff were friendly and excellent service.
Great comfortable room and staff were friendly and excellent service.
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Service
Service is frequently praised as warm, attentive, and professional across the hotel. Some guests reported slow meal service and one billing error.
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Nicola
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Warming and welcoming reception. Staff couldn’t have been more pleasant and helpful. Food was delicious !
Warming and welcoming reception. Staff couldn’t have been more pleasant and helpful. Food was delicious !
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Walter
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cairn is a top knotch, first rate organization. We put it at the top of the 7 places we stayed in Scotland on our adventure there. Very nice property - wonderful room and bathroom - very large and 5 star nice! The staff are extremely responsive! Highly recommend!
Cairn is a top knotch, first rate organization. We put it at the top of the 7 places we stayed in Scotland on our adventure there. Very nice property - wonderful room and bathroom - very large and 5 star nice! The staff are extremely responsive! Highly recommend!
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Warren
May 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was excellent but they overcharged my credit card. I had a pre arrival charge and instead of including that in the tot as l they charged my card for the full amount. When it c as me to their attention we were told we would have to take up their error with the credit card company. This is wrong and should be their responsibility to corrrct. I have a heart condition and do not need the added stress.
Everything was excellent but they overcharged my credit card. I had a pre arrival charge and instead of including that in the tot as l they charged my card for the full amount. When it c as me to their attention we were told we would have to take up their error with the credit card company. This is wrong and should be their responsibility to corrrct. I have a heart condition and do not need the added stress.
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Dennis
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
come from Eileen and all staff were friendly attentive and helpful. The hotel is beautifully decorated and lit, the bar area a
come from Eileen and all staff were friendly attentive and helpful. The hotel is beautifully decorated and lit, the bar area a
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Mary L
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
This is a wonderful place to stay. The rooms are great, but that is not what makes this place so wonderful. It is the people…they treat everyone like family! They anticipate your every need.
This is a wonderful place to stay. The rooms are great, but that is not what makes this place so wonderful. It is the people…they treat everyone like family! They anticipate your every need.
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Elizabeth
Nov 5, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great atmosphere. Staff efficient and helpful. Service a bit slow at meals
Great atmosphere. Staff efficient and helpful. Service a bit slow at meals
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MELINDA
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent experience, staff are super attentive, friendly and helpful. Room was beautiful, food in their restaurant fantastic. If you dont have a car though be sure to request taxi numbers ahead of time, there is no other transport from the Gleneagles train station.
Excellent experience, staff are super attentive, friendly and helpful. Room was beautiful, food in their restaurant fantastic. If you dont have a car though be sure to request taxi numbers ahead of time, there is no other transport from the Gleneagles train station.
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R J
Feb 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel with beautiful decor. Rooms very nice and food was first class. What made the visit most enjoyable though were the hotel staff. From Aileen on reception to the Manager (Lasse?) to the barman and waiting staff, they could not have been more friendly or attentive. This will ensure our return will be sooner rather than later.
Lovely hotel with beautiful decor. Rooms very nice and food was first class. What made the visit most enjoyable though were the hotel staff. From Aileen on reception to the Manager (Lasse?) to the barman and waiting staff, they could not have been more friendly or attentive. This will ensure our return will be sooner rather than later.
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Max
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Service of all the staff was excellent and the stay was amazing. The quality of the food every meal was outstanding. Highly recommend.
Service of all the staff was excellent and the stay was amazing. The quality of the food every meal was outstanding. Highly recommend.
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Sandra
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. The property is lovely, and the staff was very kind and polite. The restaurant is top notch with excellent food. Flawless experience.
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. The property is lovely, and the staff was very kind and polite. The restaurant is top notch with excellent food. Flawless experience.
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Location
Convenient for Gleneagles and Auchterarder and a good base for exploring Perthshire or the A9 corridor. Public transport from Gleneagles station is limited, so taxis may be needed.
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James
Oct 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location to GlenEagles and food, beverage and staff quality was first rate.
Great location to GlenEagles and food, beverage and staff quality was first rate.
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Dorothy
Feb 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I travel throughout the UK for work & tge Cairn Lodge is by far tge best & my favourite to stay in, it’s a hidden gem between the village of Auchterarder near Perth & the world famous Glen Eagles golf club. The ambience, style, the staff, beautiful rooms & amazing restaurant, make your stay an absolute haven
I travel throughout the UK for work & tge Cairn Lodge is by far tge best & my favourite to stay in, it’s a hidden gem between the village of Auchterarder near Perth & the world famous Glen Eagles golf club. The ambience, style, the staff, beautiful rooms & amazing restaurant, make your stay an absolute haven
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Michael
Oct 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Superb boutique hotel. Very comfortable, excellent food in restaurant and great bar. Our room and bathroom were tastefully presented. Staff uniformly excellent and young bar man very much passionate about his cocktails and whiskies. Great start to our trip heading for NC500 and great central location to discover Perthshire. Would happily go back again.
Superb boutique hotel. Very comfortable, excellent food in restaurant and great bar. Our room and bathroom were tastefully presented. Staff uniformly excellent and young bar man very much passionate about his cocktails and whiskies. Great start to our trip heading for NC500 and great central location to discover Perthshire. Would happily go back again.
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Gavin
Jan 4, 2024
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This is a beautiful hotel, handy for Gleneagles and Auchterarder town centre. Very nice room, helpful staff.
This is a beautiful hotel, handy for Gleneagles and Auchterarder town centre. Very nice room, helpful staff.
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MELINDA
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent experience, staff are super attentive, friendly and helpful. Room was beautiful, food in their restaurant fantastic. If you dont have a car though be sure to request taxi numbers ahead of time, there is no other transport from the Gleneagles train station.
Excellent experience, staff are super attentive, friendly and helpful. Room was beautiful, food in their restaurant fantastic. If you dont have a car though be sure to request taxi numbers ahead of time, there is no other transport from the Gleneagles train station.
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Laureen
Oct 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My husband and I stayed overnight after a 330 mile drive on our way to Peterhead. A beautiful building in a very nice location. Ate at the restaurant where the food was excellent.
My husband and I stayed overnight after a 330 mile drive on our way to Peterhead. A beautiful building in a very nice location. Ate at the restaurant where the food was excellent.
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Glenn
Oct 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great property, warm and inviting and easy access to the A9. Nice spacious bedroom and luxurious well presented bathroom. Unfortunately dining was unacceptable. Waited 1hr 20 mins for the food to appear. It didn't so we left, finished our drink in the bar and went to bed. We would only stay again if kitchen problems were solved.
Great property, warm and inviting and easy access to the A9. Nice spacious bedroom and luxurious well presented bathroom. Unfortunately dining was unacceptable. Waited 1hr 20 mins for the food to appear. It didn't so we left, finished our drink in the bar and went to bed. We would only stay again if kitchen problems were solved.
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Jane
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Cairn Lodge is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed. Beautiful historic architecture in wooded setting, well maintained, accent lighting, beautifully furnished and stylishly decorated. We loved dinner and breakfast in the atrium. Food and service were impeccable. Relaxing bar area, easy parking. Easy in and out. Rooms were also beautiful. Comfortable. Richard gave us a warm greeting and service along with all waitstaff. Highly recommended. Great value!
The Cairn Lodge is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed. Beautiful historic architecture in wooded setting, well maintained, accent lighting, beautifully furnished and stylishly decorated. We loved dinner and breakfast in the atrium. Food and service were impeccable. Relaxing bar area, easy parking. Easy in and out. Rooms were also beautiful. Comfortable. Richard gave us a warm greeting and service along with all waitstaff. Highly recommended. Great value!
10
Rebecca
Feb 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great service, location and restaurant. Thank you we’ll be back
Great service, location and restaurant. Thank you we’ll be back
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William
Sep 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A great place to stay if you are touring the area.
A great place to stay if you are touring the area.
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Dining
Food at dinner and breakfast is widely lauded, with many calling it excellent or outstanding, and some enjoying the bar and terrace offerings. A few reports cite slow service and an unsatisfying tasting menu.
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Paul
Jun 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay. Great staff. Lovely meal (tapas) on the terrace in the sun hosted by Maisy.
Great stay. Great staff. Lovely meal (tapas) on the terrace in the sun hosted by Maisy.
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Elaine
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A beautiful hotel with lovely staff. Deluxe room was fabulous. Dinner and breakfast served in the conservatory were both excellent. Highly recommend!
A beautiful hotel with lovely staff. Deluxe room was fabulous. Dinner and breakfast served in the conservatory were both excellent. Highly recommend!
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Michael
Oct 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Superb boutique hotel. Very comfortable, excellent food in restaurant and great bar. Our room and bathroom were tastefully presented. Staff uniformly excellent and young bar man very much passionate about his cocktails and whiskies. Great start to our trip heading for NC500 and great central location to discover Perthshire. Would happily go back again.
Superb boutique hotel. Very comfortable, excellent food in restaurant and great bar. Our room and bathroom were tastefully presented. Staff uniformly excellent and young bar man very much passionate about his cocktails and whiskies. Great start to our trip heading for NC500 and great central location to discover Perthshire. Would happily go back again.
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Nicholas
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing boutique hotel, wish I had booked a longer stay. The rooms were spacious and luxurious with a wow bathroom. Everyone of the staff were friendly, Courteous ans extremely helpful. Dinner was one of the best I have eaten, I couldn’t not find fault with this gem of a hotel. I will will definitely be back again.
Amazing boutique hotel, wish I had booked a longer stay. The rooms were spacious and luxurious with a wow bathroom. Everyone of the staff were friendly, Courteous ans extremely helpful. Dinner was one of the best I have eaten, I couldn’t not find fault with this gem of a hotel. I will will definitely be back again.
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Glenn
Oct 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great property, warm and inviting and easy access to the A9. Nice spacious bedroom and luxurious well presented bathroom. Unfortunately dining was unacceptable. Waited 1hr 20 mins for the food to appear. It didn't so we left, finished our drink in the bar and went to bed. We would only stay again if kitchen problems were solved.
Great property, warm and inviting and easy access to the A9. Nice spacious bedroom and luxurious well presented bathroom. Unfortunately dining was unacceptable. Waited 1hr 20 mins for the food to appear. It didn't so we left, finished our drink in the bar and went to bed. We would only stay again if kitchen problems were solved.
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Max
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Service of all the staff was excellent and the stay was amazing. The quality of the food every meal was outstanding. Highly recommend.
Service of all the staff was excellent and the stay was amazing. The quality of the food every meal was outstanding. Highly recommend.
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Sandra
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. The property is lovely, and the staff was very kind and polite. The restaurant is top notch with excellent food. Flawless experience.
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. The property is lovely, and the staff was very kind and polite. The restaurant is top notch with excellent food. Flawless experience.
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Nicholas
Apr 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautifully renovated main dining area and bar. Lovely food and drink. Unfortunately seemed a bit short-staffed the evening we dined and service was quite slow. Ran out of orange juice both mornings for breakfast. Room comfortable and spacious-quirks included non-functional telephone and safe. Would return and recommend to others. Perhaps just a bit more attention to detail (dead plants in hanging basket outside lodge rooms) for a 5-star rating.
Beautifully renovated main dining area and bar. Lovely food and drink. Unfortunately seemed a bit short-staffed the evening we dined and service was quite slow. Ran out of orange juice both mornings for breakfast. Room comfortable and spacious-quirks included non-functional telephone and safe. Would return and recommend to others. Perhaps just a bit more attention to detail (dead plants in hanging basket outside lodge rooms) for a 5-star rating.
10
Frank
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
You cannot fault this hotel, the staff were excellent, the food was delicious. First class
You cannot fault this hotel, the staff were excellent, the food was delicious. First class
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Cat
Apr 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The accommodation was really good, the room was clean and tidy and the bathroom was excellent. It was well porpotioned and appointed. The property fails however in their culinary offerings. We asked about the tasting menu but advised that we happy if this was not available. The staff advised that the tasting menu could be done however we would have to have canapes at 6:45pm - not sure why as the restaurant was not busy. The canapes came and were the size of a main meal and it only went downhill from there. As a tasting menu it was not as expected. There was no hint of refinement. There was no offering or pairing of wines. Quite frankly the meal was subpar. Clearing the price tag was for the amount of food rather than the sophitication. On the other side of the coin, breakfast was ok. The staff were extremely nice, and friendly.
The accommodation was really good, the room was clean and tidy and the bathroom was excellent. It was well porpotioned and appointed. The property fails however in their culinary offerings. We asked about the tasting menu but advised that we happy if this was not available. The staff advised that the tasting menu could be done however we would have to have canapes at 6:45pm - not sure why as the restaurant was not busy. The canapes came and were the size of a main meal and it only went downhill from there. As a tasting menu it was not as expected. There was no hint of refinement. There was no offering or pairing of wines. Quite frankly the meal was subpar. Clearing the price tag was for the amount of food rather than the sophitication. On the other side of the coin, breakfast was ok. The staff were extremely nice, and friendly.
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Wendy
Jun 3, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
The Deluxe room was excellent with a large en suite bathroom. Very comfortable with helpful and friendly staff. The breakfast menu was extensive and the food delicious. I shall definitely return in the future. The hotel building is impressive and is situated in delightful surroundings with stunning scenery all around.
The Deluxe room was excellent with a large en suite bathroom. Very comfortable with helpful and friendly staff. The breakfast menu was extensive and the food delicious. I shall definitely return in the future. The hotel building is impressive and is situated in delightful surroundings with stunning scenery all around.
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John
May 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice stay at Crain lodge
Very nice stay at Crain lodge
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Jordan
May 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice property. Dinner was delicious, and the bar had a good selection of cocktails and wine. The rooms were beautiful and very clean, and the staff was friendly.
Very nice property. Dinner was delicious, and the bar had a good selection of cocktails and wine. The rooms were beautiful and very clean, and the staff was friendly.
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James
Apr 2, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We got a lovely welcome upon check in and shown around the dining room and bar area to familiarise us with the layout. Our room was very well presented and spotlessly clean. The en-suite bathroom was very opulent and spacious with nice toiletries. Breakfast was very good with the smoked salmon being some of the best I have ever tasted.
We got a lovely welcome upon check in and shown around the dining room and bar area to familiarise us with the layout. Our room was very well presented and spotlessly clean. The en-suite bathroom was very opulent and spacious with nice toiletries. Breakfast was very good with the smoked salmon being some of the best I have ever tasted.
10
James
Dec 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff and rooms
Excellent staff and rooms
FAQs about Cairn Lodge
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Auchterarder, just a 3-minute drive from Gleneagles Golf Course and 5 minutes from Phoenix Falconry. It is approximately 4.5 miles from Tullibardine Distillery and 8.1 miles from Drummond Gardens.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-09-20: 335.04600122680665USD
- 2026-09-21: 338.7496649963379USD
- 2026-09-22: 409.15787416992185USD
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- 2026-10-06: 402.8509135864258USD
- 2026-10-07: 398.9400848083496USD
- 2026-10-08: 405.50464595336916USD
- 2026-10-09: 372.2583304443359USD
- 2026-10-10: 398.5353953186035USD
- 2026-10-11: 372.2583304443359USD
- 2026-10-12: 394.6101057495117USD
- 2026-10-13: 372.2583304443359USD
- 2026-10-14: 389.77637369384763USD
- 2026-10-15: 411.9500827880859USD
- 2026-10-16: 404.6721226196289USD
- 2026-10-17: 464.9579552978516USD
- 2026-10-18: 372.2583304443359USD
- 2026-10-19: 376.6378589782715USD
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- 2026-10-21: 390.2601013305664USD
- 2026-10-22: 372.2583304443359USD
- 2026-10-23: 376.6378589782715USD
- 2026-10-24: 398.9400848083496USD
- 2026-10-25: 390.2601013305664USD
- 2026-10-26: 282.4919069213867USD
- 2026-10-27: 279.19374783325196USD
- 2026-10-28: 282.4919069213867USD
- 2026-10-29: 279.19374783325196USD
- 2026-10-30: 332.70757081298825USD
- 2026-10-31: 352.6000901245117USD
- 2026-11-01: 282.4919069213867USD
- 2026-11-02: 292.7100684356689USD
- 2026-11-03: 279.19374783325196USD
- 2026-11-04: 292.33228027038575USD
- 2026-11-05: 279.19374783325196USD
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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