Bridge of Cally Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1224 reviews)
Bridge of Cally , Blairgowrie , gb

Paid
Children 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Amenities generally good, with some mentions of outdated facilities.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1224 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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Deborah couple gb
8
Really enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Food was great

Cons:

Paying for parking

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Lilia couple fr
8
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Katja couple de
8
Pros:

Ein nettes kleines Hotel, waren schon das dritte Mal da.Das Essen ist hervorragend, die Bedienung sehr freundlich.

Cons:

Die Preise für Essen und Getränke haben sehr stark angezogen. Ich vermute es hängt damit zusammen, dass das Hotel jetzt zu einer Inspire Gruppe gehört. Für den Parkplatz, der letztes Jahr kostenlos was musste man jetzt 5 Pfund bezahlen.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
Pros:

All meals were excellent

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Pat solo_traveller za
10
Quaint Scottish hotel
Pros:

It was a comfortabke hotel with a lovely walk and excellent food. Staff were amazing.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Alexandre couple fr
7
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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lynn couple gb
10
Comfortable,very relaxing and enjoyable.
Pros:

Lovely location.We have stayed here last year too, comfortable ground floor room.The staff here are all very efficient and friendly.Excellent choice for breakfast in restaurant,evening meals also very good ,we ate here every evening.Many lovely places to visit from here, also onsite parking.Thanks to Gareth for being very helpful and friendly,hopefully be back again sometime soon.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Lizzyanne solo_traveller gb
7
Needs folk that give a s##t in there
Pros:

Location ,apart from cars speeding past outside even though it's meant to be a 20 mph was great. I was walking nearby so suited me, room was nice and comfortable id paid for deluxe as had stayed before in just a double and it was tiny

Cons:

Same as last time I stayed, staff in restaurant need training ( it's not cheap) I asked what the east neuk caught haddock meant ( where is that?.) Waitress looked stunned said it was the house round the corner??? Guy in waist coat preumme was higher / manager 👨‍💼looked stumped said no idea... I informed them I came from Fife and stayed in Anstruther which was actually part of East neuk, not a house round the corner.. They need to know their menu with the prices they charge.. Specials were 4 bits of printed paper stuck squintly above table 1 !!! Anyone sitting at table 1 needs to be aware when waitress says our specials are over here ( Did the first night not the second I add) that the folk all then troop over to where they are sitting to read the specials!!!! Bloody ridiculous just tell folk or have a specials menu for each table. £5 per night charge for hotel guests to park yet you get 4 hrs free parking if come for a drink?? Not good...( reason I never left a tip TBH) hope they share the parking income with the staff. No one shows you to room all they talk about is paying up ... No tabs no cash only card, pay up before you leave each night for bed then just chuck your key in a basket when you leave, which has to be before 10am so no check out no interaction no how was your stay, lovely to see you etc , very impersonal... And trying to sell at other venues with the inspired thing??? Nothing was very inspiring at all ... Place really needs someone with some personality and a bit of common sense and just to understand basics about hospitality TBH and it could be a cracking place. Games room no one uses ( no one takes cash yet pool table only takes pound coins, and no cash on site, how can you play if you don't have cash yourself) part of cateran trail get someone to know about it and intice walkers and walking tour company's to choose there as a stop on the trail with luggage transfer etc.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Yvonne solo_traveller de
7
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Anne extended_group gb
5
Otherwise the stay was really ok!
Pros:

Food was Lovely at Dinner and Breakfast

Cons:

The Hotel need to make it clear that bikes are not allowed in the bedrooms. In fact the hotel and their policies really need to update to cater for bikes as it is a great biking area and it would add to their value. We were told that we could park our bikes by the side of the hotel where the bins were. The pool room could have been used when the last customer had vacated, plastic mats could be supplied if concerned about the floor. We have travelled and stayed in many hotels without it being a problem. More and more people are travelling and want to use bikes now, it is time to get updated!

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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George couple gb
10
Beautiful perfect small hotel nestled in great part of Scotland
Pros:

Staff, food and location

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
9
Lovely mid-week break
Pros:

We had a large room at the front of the hotel.
The restaurant was airy and bright, and the food was delicious.

Cons:

As it was mid-summer the room was hot during the night and leaving the window open meant lots of road noise as we were at the front of the hotel.
The bar shut early, 10pm. And check-out in the morning was by 10am.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
10
A stunning Scottish Hotel
Pros:

The location was stunning, the hotel was perfect, staff very friendly and the food was incredible. Thoroughly recommend a stay at the Bridge of Cally Hotel.

Cons:

Myself and my new fiance loved everything!

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
8
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Matthew solo_traveller au
8
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Laura couple it
1
Terribile
Pros:

Il verde

Cons:

Esperienza purtroppo molto negativa, nonostante la struttura sia immersa nel verde e si trovi in un contesto davvero piacevole.

Fin dal nostro arrivo l’accoglienza è stata poco cortese. Volevamo cenare e ci è stato detto che la cucina avrebbe chiuso alle 20, senza praticamente lasciarci il tempo di fare con calma il check-in e sistemarci in camera.

La cosa più assurda è stata la gestione del tavolo. Nonostante nella bella sala panoramica ci fossero numerosi tavoli liberi, inizialmente siamo stati sistemati in una sala chiusa e completamente vuota. Alla nostra richiesta di poterci spostare nella sala panoramica, siamo stati messi invece nella zona pet friendly. Solo dopo diverse insistenze siamo riusciti ad avere un tavolo nella sala principale. Ci era stato detto che gli altri tavoli erano tutti prenotati, cosa che ci ha lasciati piuttosto perplessi visto che molti sono rimasti liberi e la cucina, a loro dire, avrebbe chiuso alle 20.

Ma il problema peggiore è stato la pulizia della camera. Una volta entrati abbiamo trovato il runner/coperta decorativa sopra il letto pieno di lunghi peli grigi di animale. Una situazione davvero sgradevole e, soprattutto, poco igienica.

Abbiamo immediatamente segnalato il problema. La risposta è stata semplicemente che l’hotel è pet friendly e che non c’erano altre camere disponibili. Essere pet friendly, però, non significa certo che sia accettabile consegnare a un nuovo ospite una camera con tessili ancora pieni di peli lasciati dagli ospiti precedenti. Amiamo gli animali e non è assolutamente questo il problema: il problema è la pulizia.

Il runner è stato semplicemente portato via, senza che ci venisse proposta alcuna vera soluzione e, soprattutto, senza mostrare particolare attenzione o dispiacere per l’accaduto.

Peccato, perché la struttura e la posizione avrebbero del potenziale.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Francois couple fr
9
Très bien mais cher.
Pros:

Accueil efficace. Chambre très confortable. Petit déjeuner copieux.

Cons:

Prix élevé.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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thomas solo_traveller de
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee