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Cairn Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Terrace/patio
Interior
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Located near Gleneagles Golf Course, Cairn Lodge offers free cooked-to-order breakfast and a daily manager's reception. Guests can cycle through scenic countryside, visit Tullibardine Distillery, or relax in the garden or coffee shop. Visitors praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Signature Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cosy Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Cosy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Tullibardine Rd, Auchterarder, Scotland, PH3 1LX

What's nearby

  • Gleneagles Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Tullibardine Distillery - 5 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Phoenix Falconry - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery - 18 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Drummond Castle Gardens - 22 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gleneagles Station - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Kisa - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Strathearn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Craigrossie Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dormy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Century Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cairn Lodge

Luxury hotel near Gleneagles Golf Course
Located close to Phoenix Falconry and Tullibardine Distillery, Cairn Lodge provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cairn Auchterarder
Cairn Lodge & Hotel
Cairn Lodge & Hotel Auchterarder
Cairn Hotel Auchterarder
Cairn Lodge Auchterarder
Cairn Lodge Hotel Auchterarder
Cairn Lodge Hotel
Cairn Lodge Hotel
Cairn Lodge Auchterarder
Cairn Lodge Hotel Auchterarder

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairn Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cairn Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cairn Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cairn Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Cairn Lodge located?

Situated in Auchterarder, this luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Gleneagles Golf Course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Phoenix Falconry and Tullibardine Distillery. Drummond Gardens and Crieff Visitor Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km). Gleneagles Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Cairn Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 212 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is well worth a visit. Lovely staff. Beautiful hotel and superb room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Amenities
Parking was right out front. Bar had a good selection.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Lovely place!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning boutique Hotel

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful lodge in Auchterarder

Absolutely beautiful everything was perfect. Will definitely be back. Rooms were luxurious and food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHUCK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can’t wait to visit again

Elegant and comfortable! We thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing stay. Warm and nice people also ensured our stay was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay in very well appointed rooms. Bar and restaurant warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tor Ole Reitan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top service and accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

V. Good

Staff all excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wedding Anniversary night in Scotland.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow! One of the very best hotels havevever stayed in! A total credit to both the owners and all the staff we encountered.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Outstanding hitel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cairn Lodge is quite exceptional

Our stay at Cairn Lodge was absolutely superb in every respect. The quality of service and hospitality was quite exceptional and reflected a true five-star establishment. The genuine friendliness and caring attitude that we experienced from all levels of management and staff was second to none. The Garden Restaurant delivered food of the highest standard via a very well balanced menu underpinned by an extensive wine list that catered for every palate and budget. We are already booked to return with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both the room and staff were excellent. Highly recommend Cairn Lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place, we had rooms in the other building, cute room building overly warm couldn’t sleep. Can’t open windows at night… bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, staff, breakfast and food are tremendous! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You cannot fault this hotel, the staff were excellent, the food was delicious. First class
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb experience

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MICHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bel établissement, mais beaucoup trop cher pour sa catégorie.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Coral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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