Old Churches House

Christmas is lovely but, come January, it can leave you feeling like the piece of tinsel which the dog stashed behind the sofa for further chewing at a later date.

Or is that just us?

Refresh and revive, or simply recuperate, with today’s Big Deal on a B&B stay with an evening meal on the day of arrival at the lovely Old Churches House in Dunblane.

Convenient getaway

Less than a one hour drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Old Churches House is situated in the heart of Dunblane’s Cathedral Square.

Part of a row of 18th-century cottages, it is a welcoming spot with ensuite bedrooms and a charming restaurant serving fresh, locally sourced food.

It is the perfect base for visiting the Trossachs National Park or historic landmarks such as Stirling Castle.

Moreover, it is ideally located for those walking the Mary Queen of Scots Way. 

Valid from early January all the way to the end of March 2017, this offer would also make a thoughtful and very flexible Christmas gift.

Tranquil break

Available seven days a week, options one, two and three are for a one, two or three night stay for two people in a double or twin room.

Each option includes a main course from the a la carte menu plus a glass of house wine for each diner on the evening of arrival.

Each option also includes a full Scottish breakfast each morning.

Picturesque views

All the rooms have picturesque views across the cathedral square with its historic cottages, beautiful medieval cathedral and leafy kirk yard.

The rooms feature fluffy, Egyptian cotton towels; hot drinks trays and ensuite facilities. There is free WiFi throughout the building.

Atmospheric restaurant

Each evening, guests can enjoy a main course from the a la carte menu in the Dun Blathain brasserie.

A charming spot with pitched wooden ceilings and views across Cathedral Square, the dining room serves a lovely selection of traditional Scottish and British dishes using fresh, local and seasonal produce.

The menus change regularly but typical choices might be the pan-seared duck served on a chorizo and three bean casserole or perhaps the salmon and wild mushroom tagliatelle.

At this chilly time of year, we like the sound of the venison haunch braised in a cranberry-rich gravy and served with boiled potatoes and puff pastry.

Happy guests

Old Churches House has been winning fans on TripAdvisor where it is rated a fantastic 4.5/5. This is what a couple of recent guests had to say. We have edited them for length:

‘Spent three nights at Old Churches House Hotel and cannot think of one negative… The staff from arrival to departure could not be more pleasant or helpful. The breakfast was excellent… Our room was spotlessly cleaned… The location is close to the main street but very quiet at night… We would certainly recommend Old Churches House and will certainly be going back…’

‘Most enjoyable stay… Excellent. Very friendly, helpful staff. Eaten in restaurant last two nights and been great. Smashing breakfasts too. Nice rooms with bonny views. Good showers. All in all a very good choice. Glad we came. Would certainly return.’

Christmas gift idea

Explore all that Stirlingshire has to offer with today’s offer on a relaxing stay at Old Churches House in Dunblane.

It would make a lovely winter break. It’s the perfect cure to those pesky back-to-work blues.

And, as we mentioned, it would also make a thoughtful Christmas gift.