This luxury 4-star bed and breakfast has quality, spacious rooms with large private bathrooms. Merlindale is an imposing, south-facing stone villa in a quiet area of Crieff. The bedrooms at Merlindale have plenty of space with a seating area and flat-screen TV. Tea, coffee and biscuits are free of charge throughout your stay. The superb private bathrooms have free-standing Victorian baths and ultra-modern power showers. Fresh breakfasts made with local ingredients are served in the dining room. Merlindale has a beautiful position in the Grampian foothills, a 75-minute drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. There is a popular French restaurant next door to Merlindale.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Crieff, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
10
High score for Crieff
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • R
    Rob
    United States of America United States of America
    Super friendly and helpful suggestions for our stay in the area. A beautiful place that is very well-kept by the owners. Loved the breakfast and homemade items! Highly recommended!!
  • Glenna
    Canada Canada
    Quality of the room, the bedding, the bed. And our hosts were amazing. Top notch. Helpful. Kind. Full of information.
  • Sam114
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast, comfortable room. I would highly recommend staying here if you are in the area.
  • M
    Meghan
    United States of America United States of America
    It was just stunning. And breakfast was 10/10.
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is clear to see that a lot of time and effort has been put into every aspect of the B&B by the hosts. From the interior design work, to the choice and presentation of food(s), to the social skills. The result being an absolutely awesome...
  • Janice
    Canada Canada
    The hosts, Paul and Helen were wonderful, kind, and helpful! Their place is exquisitely decorated with a lot of love! Breakfast was great too!
  • Kim
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was perfect, walking distance to the adorable village of Crieff. Innkeeper was exceptional - funny, kind, and helpful in making reservations, offering directions, and suggesting site-seeing stops. Whiskey carafe in the room was the above...
  • David
    Turks & Caicos Islands Turks & Caicos Islands
    Great location. Very comfortable and breakfast was excellent. Great choice with any local and home made cereals and products. Hospitality and experience was terrific. Paul and Helen were the perfect hosts.
  • Eeli
    United States of America United States of America
    Outstanding hospitality, easily the best place I've stayed in Scotland.
  • Ian
    Norway Norway
    Beautiful property in a convenient location. Nicely furnished.

Area info

Amenities of Merlindale
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Merlindale takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 12 are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £30 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroSoloCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    License number: E, PK12172F

    FAQs about Merlindale

    • Merlindale is 2,600 feet from the center of Crieff. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Merlindale include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Twin/Double
    • Check-in at Merlindale is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • The prices at Merlindale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Merlindale offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding