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Merlindale

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Crieff with free breakfast

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Double Room, 1 King Bed (Thistle Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room, 1 King Bed (Thistle Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room, 1 King Bed (Thistle Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Guests at Merlindale enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast each morning. The property offers practical amenities including WiFi for staying connected, secure luggage storage for convenience, and laundry facilities that make longer stays more comfortable.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Bramble Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Bramble Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room / Double Room, 2 Single Beds or Super King Bed (Calluna Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room / Double Room, 2 Single Beds or Super King Bed (Calluna Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed (Thistle Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed (Thistle Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed (Bluebell Room)

Double Room, 1 King Bed (Bluebell Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed (Bluebell Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor (Orchid Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor (Orchid Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Crieff is home to Merlindale. Crieff Golf Club Limited and Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Gordon & Durward and Harrisons Fine Wines. Drummond Gardens and Phoenix Falconry are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
Perth Road, Crieff, Scotland, PH7 3EQ

What's nearby

  • Crieff Golf Club Limited - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Crieff Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Comrie Croft - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Drummond Castle Gardens - 19 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gleneagles Station - 18 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Steading - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Glenturret Distillery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Winter Gardens | Crieff Hydro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Crieff Food Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Craobh - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Merlindale

Upscale bed & breakfast
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Merlindale. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A reception hall, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Merlindale include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Merlindale
Merlindale B&B
Merlindale B&B Crieff
Merlindale Crieff
Merlindale B&B Crieff, Scotland
Merlindale Crieff
Merlindale Bed & breakfast
Merlindale Bed & breakfast Crieff

Frequently asked questions

Is Merlindale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Merlindale?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Merlindale?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Merlindale?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Merlindale located?

Situated in Crieff, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Crieff Golf Club Limited and Gordon & Durward. Harrisons Fine Wines and MacRosty Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Merlindale Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ignace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great place and perfect hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Very friiendly, welcoming and comfortable.

Great location, very comfortable and very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

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

5 Star quality

Probably the best B and B we have ever stayed in. 5 star quality with regards to everything. The property is beautiful and very comfortable. Everything is very high quality. Owners , Helen and Paul made us very welcome. Breakfast was great. Would have liked to have stayed longer. Very recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Really Enjoyable Stay

Lovely room, breakfast was excellent and Paul is a very helpful and welcoming host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very personable hosts making for an excellent, relaxing stay. Highly recommended to all in an excellently preserved house.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Excellent

An excellent B&B in every way. Quality room and bathroom, first rate breakfast and a warm welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yardena

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

Awesome B&B in Crieff

We went based on a friend’s recommendation and were completely bowled over by the charm of hosts Paul and Helen as well as the comfort and charm of our room. The breakfast was amazing, too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

Superb Merlindale

Absolutely fabulous, superbly decorated and furnished, extremely comfortable bed. Probably the best breakfast I’ve ever had at a B&B or hotel. Wonderful friendly service from Paul and Helen. Cannot recommend this venue high enough, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Stunning B&B with excellent service

The hosts made me feel welcome as soon as I arrived. The B&B is beautiful and every care was taken to ensure I had a lovely stay. The room and bathroom was immaculate and the service second to none. I will definitely recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Outstanding

Paul and Helen have a lovely place. Very friendly, helpful and professional. Little touches such as wee dram and shortbread in room, very nice. Breakfast outstanding . Would thoroughly recommend. Thoughtful and tasteful decor too . Comfortable and homely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing. Such a lovely place. Paul and Helen were so accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Fantastic Bed and Breakfast

We stayed for 2 nights whilst watching the Senior Open Golf at nearby Gleneagles. We were so impressed with all aspects of the stay. The owners were charming and so hospitable - nothing was too much trouble. The house and rooms are immaculate , the bed extremely comfortable with great bedding. So many nice touches including coffee on arrival,malt whisky in the room,home made granola and fresh fruit for breakfast and , of course, a really excellen cooked breakfast. Can't recommend enough and hope to return in the future !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It takes a lot for me to give a place a 5 as always think there is room for improvement. This place we found faultless. Clean fresh beautifully decorated with friendly hosts who gave us a warm welcome and explained all the parts of our stay. The room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was truly amazing. Full Scottish, home made granola and yoghurt. Service was excellent. Couldn't have asked for anything more. We spoke to our hosts who took time to engage and chat with us. The house is an easy walk to the town centre and easy to find by car. I highly recommend this B&B if you're in Crieff or exploring the local area. Thank you Paul and Helen for a lovely stay and all the effort you put into those little personal touches like the wee dram of whiskey and home made shortbread. It makes all the difference.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Fantastic little GEM 💎

Very clean and immaculate facilities, fantastic and helpful hosts, great breakfast..... ticked all the boxes. Next time I will pick a diffrent room due to toilet preference, which i didnt know prior to booking - thistle room toilet isnt an ensuite or within the same room, its across the hallway and a key is required for both rooms (not great for a 2am toilet dash 😀) i only mention this as its not everyone cup of tea, i was constantly worrying i would meet someone in the hallway, had to keep getting dressed 😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss

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

Cannot recommend highly enough. Outstanding.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were looked after very well from the minute we stepped in the door. The host, Paul, welcomed us and explained everything we needed to know. There were treats awaiting us in the beautiful king-size bedroom: as well as the usual tea and coffee there was a wee dram for us in a beautiful crystal decanter and shortbread! The hosts have done an excellent job doing up the lovely old building. The decor throughout is beautiful, bright and tasteful. Our en-suite was modern and spotlessly clean as were the bedroom and breakfast room. The breakfast itself was also of an exemplary high standard re. choice and quality and service. Paul and his wife ensured that our stay was one to remember for all the right reasons.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners of the B&B were so warm, helpful, and accommodating. They have done a wonderful job restoring a beautiful manor house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hosts. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Melindale's is a wonderfully relaxing B&B with an amazing host family that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk through the door. The Bluebell room with private ensuite is highly recommended as it is comfortable, spacious, and has all the comforts of home, including TV and Netflix. I would recommend Merlindale's to anyone traveling through or to Crieff. A must stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

Beautiful Hotel and Great Hosts

The Merlindale experience starts when you arrive and meet the host Paul. He is very welcoming and cheerful. Paul explained the layout of the hotel and then showed us to our room. The room (ours was the Orchid room) was very tastefully decorated and the bathroom was large and very modern. All areas of the hotel were spotlessly clean and warm throughout. The breakfast is excellent with lots of homemade cereal and yoghurt as well as the traditional breakfast items all of a high standard and expertly cooked by Helen, Paul’s wife. The hotel is situated just 5 minutes walk from the high street which has shops, restaurants, cafés and some bars. Paul was very helpful throughout our stay and nothing was too much trouble for him. As we had an afternoon pick up to take us to Edinburgh, Paul allowed us to leave our cases and do some more exploring around town. Thank you Paul and Helen for a great stay in your beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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