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Amenities generally good, with some mentions of outdated facilities.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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Brendan • couple • gb
6
All fine, just too many rules
Pros:

Nice location, comfortable bar to enjoy evening drinks, good parking, good shower

Cons:

I felt I was back at school with so many rules - the welcome email was 7 pages long with a list of things you must not do; On arrival there were 6-7 signs to read full of more instructions, and then the person checking me in ran through a list of others dos and don’ts - I honestly felt like I was checking in for a life sentence! It did not make for a relaxing atmosphere - it was less like a welcome and more like a job interview!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo_traveller • us
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

Super nice and helpful hostesses with amazing food. Nice rooms

Cons:

A bit far from everything, but that’s not a bad thing

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
7
Rolling in the Deep with great breakfast
Pros:

Das Frühstück!
Freundliche Bedienung

Cons:

Der Inhaber ist ein sehr deutscher Schotte. Wir mussten 45 Minuten im Regen draußen warten statt unser Motorradgepäck wenigstens im Flur abstellen zu dürfen, weil wir vor dem offiziellen Check-in das waren.

Nachts hört man ein sehr lautes zyklisches Rauschen und Pfeifen. Trotz Ohrstöpsel wird man davon wach. Ich vermute das ist die Heizung.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Luc • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Staff was super nice.
Food was good if a bit pricey.
Nice location. Dog friendly.

Cons:

Unfortunately they charge parking fees for hotel guests, but not for restaurant users.
They also very annoyingly send tons of e-mails containing outside links: to book for dinner, to book for breakfast, to pay for parking, to pay the pet fee, etc. Very spammy!
Room waa not cleaned during our 2-nights stay.
Upstairs access by stairs only.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • de
5
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jovan • solo_traveller • gb
1
Cons:

It wasn’t open when I arrived. I didn’t realise check in closed at 21:00. (Earliest iv ever heard). No signal at all at the location and leading up to it. Received a text at 23:00 saying. Where now closed please find somewhere else to stay. I arrived 23:06. After driving 400 miles. No signal. (No maps no internet) couldn’t drive as I had used all my driving hours. Asked for a refund this morning. Refusing to pay. The stresss levels las night are something iv never felt before. Make sure you are not late or you will be left with no where to sleep. No signal and expected to pay to sleep somewhere else with no refund !

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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André • solo_traveller • de
8
Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen, korrekt, sauber, preiswert
Pros:

Zuvorkommendes Personal, online Kommunikation top. Alles gut geregelt.
Ganz nette Leute vor Ort

Cons:

Alles nur Online

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • solo_traveller • de
7
Idyllisches Hotel mit schwächen was Speisen angeht
Pros:

Die freundlichkeit des Personals, die Lage und die Atmosphäre.

Cons:

Preis-Leistungsverhältnis im Restaurant, sowie die Diskrepanz zwischen Anspruch und Wirklichkeit (Gräten im Fisch und ein Burgerpatty welches mehr gekocht satt gegrillt/gebraten war).

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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louis • couple • gb
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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louis • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
8
We had a great two days travelling and walking in the area.
Pros:

We had an excellent stay, the food was very good, we had breakfast and dinner on both days.

Cons:

The parking cost.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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jess • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

The whole thing. Lovely restaurant, friendly staff, great menu, nice room.

Cons:

Paying to park.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • nl
6
Pros:

Eten was erg lekker

Cons:

Schoonmaak, of er was geen zeep of er waren geen schone handdoeken. Na vragen wel alsnog gekregen.

Grootste minpunt was de lawaai van de keuken afzuiging direct buiten onze raam. Begon om 07:00 en werd pas uitgeschakeld als de keuken dicht ging, meestal rond 21:00.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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June • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Room was very clean and the garden around the hotel was great for walking our little dog. The bed was comfortable and the room though very small was nicely furnished. We were on a week long roadtrip during which we stayed in 5 hotels and this review of Bridge of Cally is based on comparisons and our experience of the 4 other hotels we stayed in.

Cons:

Having to pay an extra £5 to park at the hotel when we were residents. Also it was obvious that costs were being cut where possible. The food was average with cheaper unbranded cornflakes, and very small portions of toast and preserves at breakfast. Staff were polite but not really friendly with guests.
At checkout I mentioned two room maintenance issues to a member of staff (bath water draining out from a leaking bath plug and a constantly flickering main light in the bedroom). Unfortunately my comments were met with a shoulder shrug.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Greg • solo_traveller • gb
9
Really enjoyable this was my fourth visit
Pros:

Great location and evening meal and. breakfast really nice

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
8
The local staff were helpful and worked hard to make our stay a good one
Pros:

The Location and the building layout

Cons:

The lack of a curtain in the toilet / bath room

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Food was great. Bed was comfortable!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fandabidozi
Pros:

The cosy hotel....the staff...the food....👌 best soup ever!.

Cons:

Keep the hallway carpets clean.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Don • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

De locatie is heel fijn.

Cons:

Het moeten betalen voor het parkeren bij zo een landelijke accommodatie is heel vreemd. Het parkeerterrein ligt aan de overkant van het hotel, midden in een bocht. Best gevaarlijk om over te steken.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee