Bridge of Cally Hotel

Spring break isn’t just for American college kids wearing skimpy bikinis in Miami. At this time of year we all need a little respite from the daily grind, and where better than the scenic splendour of Perthshire?

Today’s Big Deal extends an invitation to escape, at least for a night or two, to the picturesque surroundings and relaxing comfort of the Bridge of Cally Hotel near Blairgowrie.

A log fire, fine dinner, a decent malt and the glorious surroundings are beckoning.

Scenic getaway

The Bridge of Cally Hotel is just 30 minutes drive from Perth or Dundee, not much more from Glasgow and Edinburgh, but on arrival you are immediately in a different world.

The hotel is situated in the foothills near Glenshee, at the gateway to the Highlands. For lovers of the outdoors, it’s the ideal base for a spot of hiking, mountain biking or bird watching.

Available seven days, the Big Deal option one is for two people to enjoy an overnight stay in a standard twin or double room, with hot and cold buffet breakfast.

Option two extends the stay for two nights and adds dinner on the opening night.

Inviting rooms

The contemporary décor twin or double en suite rooms offer all the facilities of a modern hotel in the tranquil setting of a country establishment. Amenities include flat screen TVs, luxury Inspired Scotland toiletries and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Local cuisine

The deal includes a hot and cold buffet breakfast to set you up for the day’s stroll. For guests taking the dinner option, the hotel restaurant is renowned for its locally sourced and home-cooked meals, served in the relaxed conservatory with a real log fire.

The menu has a strong Scottish accent. Starters include a haggis and Stornoway black pudding tower, or Craigellachie smoked salmon with fennel seared king prawns.

Mains include lamb shank with curly kale and mash, and slow-cooked short rib of beef in a Scottish ale jus. The restaurant also offers traditional pub classics and a selection of gourmet burgers.

Out and about

The Bridge of Cally Hotel is situated on the Cateran Trail, and makes a handy base for enthusiastic walkers and mountain-bikers. Perthshire is also classic golf and fishing country, so pack the rods and clubs.

If the elements are against you, well there is the ample consolation of the hotel’s cosy log burning stove and an extensive selection of single malts and real ales.

Looking further afield, the tranquil market town of Blairgowrie, with its small shops, restaurants and pubs, is just six miles away.

Impressed guests

The Bridge of Cally Hotel has attracted plenty of positive feedback on TripAdvisor, including these recent reviews, edited for length:

‘The rooms are very clean, spacious and well decorated. The staff were all very friendly and made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was excellent.’

‘Location perfect, food I’ll never forget – great beer, great people, great sleep, great walks. We will return!’

‘This is a friendly hotel with good food in a pretty location with nice walks.’

Spring break

A great choice for a getaway, this Big Deal to the Bridge of Cally Hotel near Blairgowrie would make a welcome gift to mark a birthday or anniversary.

Within easy reach of the city, it offers all the beauty of rural Perthshire on your doorstep.