Bridge of Cally Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1167 reviews)
Bridge of Cally , Blairgowrie , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
Hiking
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Expensive meals
Some dated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Mentioned as clean in many reviews, but some noted dated aspects.
Service
8.75
Staff were frequently highlighted as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.89
Many reviews praised the location as excellent and peaceful.
Room Quality
8.14
Rooms were described as warm and comfortable, but some need updates.
Amenities
8.47
Amenities generally good, with some mentions of outdated facilities.
Value for Money
7.93
Meals and drinks considered expensive by some guests.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Food quality received high praise, especially breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.35
Guests expressed overall satisfaction and a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:13

Property Description

Scenic Location and Outdoor Activities
Bridge of Cally Hotel is nestled at the foothills of Glenshee, offering a picturesque setting as the gateway to the Scottish highlands. Guests can explore the nearby Cateran walking trails or enjoy a 20-minute drive to the renowned Glenshee ski centre.

Cozy Accommodations and Dining
Each room at Bridge of Cally Hotel boasts a private bathroom and a TV, with some rooms offering stunning river views. The well-stocked bar serves local whiskies and real ales, while the restaurant provides homemade shortbreads and scones with views of the river bank and an inviting open fire. Guests can indulge in light lunches and a full à la carte menu daily.

Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located, the hotel is a short distance from the Blairgowrie Golf Club and a 45-minute drive to the historic Balmoral Castle.

Experience the charm of Bridge of Cally Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Pets can stay for an extra fee, £28 per a stay

No pets allowed in the One-Bedroom House

Group bookings more than 4 bedrooms flexible payment term changes to full payment 28 days prior to arrival and can only be modified or cancelled 28 days prior to arrival.

Electric vehicle charging is available at the hotel.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: DND

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1167 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Susan solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent Scottish Stay!
Pros:

Quiet, comfortable room. Very clean.
Good location & excellent food.!

Cons:

Nothing to dislike!

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
Good location good food relaxing environment apart from the noisy plumbing.
Pros:

Location, comfort and dinner was good value for money and the best Cranachan I've ever had.

Cons:

Paying £5 for parking at an isolated country pub (where else was one to park) if I'd known before hand I wouldn't have booked...also the noisy water heating/plumbing needs looked at as it was pretty noisy in our room not nice late evening/early morning.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Gail couple gb
6
Ok hotel
Pros:

Room clean and adequate and staff very pleasant.

Cons:

Breakfast very expensive, so we ate at a cafe. No lounge. Bar tiny. Bar closed very early for residents.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Markham solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The room was great, clean and tidy and had plenty of space.
Bar has a great choice of beers and wines to choose from aswell as bar meal.
Loved the place been out in the middle of nowhere, nice and quiet.

Cons:

The car park, it's gravel....it's fine if your in a car or van, but i was on a motorbike and that was not easy moving it around.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Colm solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

It's a little gem. And the walk along the river was a beautiful surprise.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff very friendly and helpful. Dog friendly hotel also in bar and dog friendly restaurant

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Yvonne couple de
8
Gerne wieder.
Pros:

Es war sehe ruhig und dad Essen war sehr gut. Es war sehe nähere am Highlands.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Lynda couple gb
9
Perfect location, Magical stay
Pros:

Loved our repeat visit. Loved our room. Will ask for room 15 for future visits..So quiet, only heard the river outside. Magical. Very comfortable & clean xx

Cons:

Everything was great. Only slight niggle, couldnt work out the TV. But we were happy to do without.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple au
10
Cons:

Very clean and comfortable, pleasant staff great food.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Lauren solo_traveller gb
7
Lovely spot
Pros:

Its a lovely little hotel and staff are nice

Cons:

They always shut everything down early
I was not happy they charged me £5 just to park my car in the car park
I have parked before and not charged They had a sign if you are eating or at bar you park for free
I dont actually see why someone paying probably more for a room is charged to park in what is a large car park
I can see why they dont want anyone just parking and not using the facilities

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple gb
8
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Antonio solo_traveller gb
1
Bat, stains, and a hotel that never once said sorry.
Pros:

Good location with parking. Dinner wasn't the highlight of the stay, overpriced and nothing special for the price, especially compared to how the dishes were described on the menu. It did the job, though, and compared to the other issues I had, it's not something I'd complain about much.

Cons:

The listing stated American Express was accepted, which I relied on as my primary business travel card. At the property, my Amex was declined without any attempt to process it, and as the hotel is cashless, I had no other way to pay except a personal card.
Separately, my first room had a bat in the bathroom, and the replacement room I was moved to had visible staining on the mattress protector, which needed to be replaced as well.
Both issues were resolved practically, but no apology or acknowledgement was ever offered by the hotel, including during a phone call to head office, where the payment issue was blamed elsewhere and the room issues were dismissed as ordinary for a countryside property. I submitted a formal written complaint over a week ago and have received no response whatsoever.
A poor stay is one thing. Not being taken seriously enough to even receive a reply is another.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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jean luc couple be
7
un vrai hotel d'étape
Pros:

Rien en particulier. Tout est assez 'moyen' dans cet établissement

Cons:

La localisation en bordure de route n'est pas idéale pour assurer un repos complet et le parking situé de l'autre côté de la chaussée présente des risques à chaque fois que l'on souhaite y accéder.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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brian couple gb
10
Pros:

Excellent dinner

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller be
9
Pros:

Lovely staff, fabulous breakfast and great walk directly from the beer garden along the river

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple ch
9
Tolles Hotel und freundliches Personal.
Pros:

Sehr gute Küche, morgens wie Abends.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Ellis couple gb
7
Adequate for a break in our long journey
Pros:

The setting was nice, albeit situated on a main road.

Cons:

I feel it was rather expensive for a room only stay. The car park sited over the main road not ideal.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Kenneth couple gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Location and it was very friendly with dogs which was excellent

Cons:

Noise in room 8 from
Kitchen fans. It went off around 10pm after kitchen closed.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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J. solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Lovely restaurant.

Cons:

Loud dan just outside the window.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee