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Crieff Hydro’s Riding Centre in the Local Press

Published April 19, 2013 Charity , Children , Crieff Hydro Hotel , Healthy living , Kids , Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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crieff hydro riding centre and livery yard

Crieff Hydro Hotel’s Riding Centre has been in the local news !! An article was written in the Strathearn Herald last week discussing a Strathearn group who teach young disabled people to ride, and their recent a cash boost to fund extra equipment. The Riding For The Disabled Association Strathearn Group, which is actually based at Crieff Hydro’s very own riding stables, have been given £1717 from Sportscotland’s Awards for All fund. The Riding For The Disabled Association Strathearn Group provides disabled people with the opportunity to ride and/or to carriage drive to benefit their health and well being in the Perth, Kinross and Fife area and the team here at Crieff love working with this fantastic organisation.  To learn more about this amazing initiative please click here.

To find out more about Crieff Hydro’s Riding Centre and Livery yard, please visit the Riding Centre website at http://hydroriding.com/

Crieff Hydro Riding Centre

 

Find Fantastic Rates This December & Dine on us!

Published November 7, 2012 Crieff events , Crieff Hydro Hotel , Food and Drink , Healthy living , Winter/Festive Breaks Leave a Comment
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Finding a hotel that offers true fine dining can be a challenge, some places offer a very basic food offering or introduce hotel restaurant brands (not very inspiring). Our Executive Chef Bruce Price demands excellence and is very proud of Crieff Hydro’s range of restaurants.

This December, we are expecting Meikle to be very busy with the new Dine on us package. We think leisure and business guests would find it hard to ignore being able to stay at Crieff Hydro Hotel (with dinner in your choice of our restaurants, full Scottish breakfast and pool & gym access every day), all for as little as £36.50 per person, per night.This December Dine on is

The offer is for three night stays and presents as an amazing opportunity to stay at the renowned Crieff Hydro Hotel and enjoy everything the 900 acre estate has to offer. We also believe this is such great value that you might be able to enjoy a few extra indulgences while you are here.

Our minds automatically drift towards the fantastic Victorian Spa. Gentlemen could choose a Hot Towel Shave and Hair Cut (£35 – Shine Hair Salon) and ladies could enjoy complete relaxation with the Ultimate Pedicure (£47 – Temple Spa). It is haven of possibilities though – the ideal place to be during a chilly December.

We think Dine on us is the best value December offer in Scotland. With three night stays from £109 per person – you should book now to avoid disappointment!

Visit our official website for more amazing offers!!

 

Dining at Crieff Hydro Hotel – Brasserie Style

Published October 29, 2012 Activities , Crieff Hydro Hotel , Food and Drink , Healthy living , Kids , Local Events Leave a Comment
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Whenever you are trying to feed the family, finding the right restaurant atmosphere is always the first hurdle. At Crieff Hydro we offer such a great selection of dining options, that we have perfect venues for both family dining and intimate meals with friends or loved ones.

The Brasserie is the ideal venue for eating together as a family. Many of our guests gather here for their breakfast, lunch or dinner. Under 12 guests tend to eat here quite a lot, as Children’s High Tea is served daily – fuelling them for all of the fun activities involved in Big Country.

The informal atmosphere in The Brasserie makes everyone feel comfortable and it is not just for families; our stylish venue is a great place to enjoy breakfast with friends or to have a blether (with or without a tasty bite).

The Brasserie at Crieff Hydro

The Brasserie at Crieff Hydro – It’s a quality Scottish restaurant that caters for everyone!

We would always recommend reserving your table for evening dining and the great thing is that non-residents can enjoy The Brasserie experience as well!

Our menus have many dishes of Mediterranean and Scottish origin (with a few surprises) – for a substantial meal or a light bite. The Brasserie is a great destination for vegetarians. For lunch, our tapas share option or one of our scrumptious baked potatoes are a really tasty way of enjoying a lighter meal.

Our dinner menu will always have some daily specials to tempt your pallet. We try to offer a wide variety in the evening – everyone can find their favourite ingredients and you can always try different things over a long break at Crieff Hydro. The Brasserie has a fine array of delicious fish and grill options and our food is always cooked exactly how you like it.

For the grown up diners, The Brasserie experience always means choosing from a delicious range of cocktails, international wines (all available by the glass if you would prefer) and speciality coffees and teas.

The Brasserie is an elegant restaurant, beautifully lit and the large mirrors along one wall mean are great for watching the many comings and goings.

Please find below links to all of our sample menus:

 

Book Now to reserve a table!

For more information on all the food and dining options at Crieff Hydro, be sure to visit our website, follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook for all other information and offers!

Seasonal food in October at the Meikle Restaurant, Crieff Hydro

Published October 3, 2012 Autumn Breaks , Crieff Hydro Hotel , Healthy living Leave a Comment
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October is the month most of us start contemplating getting our winter jumpers out and looking for more cosy food. We have to say goodbye to strawberries, broad beans and lobster but we can look forward to fantastic root vegetables, mushrooms and of course, game season.

Bruce Price  — Executive Chef at the Meikle restaurant  —  is a triple winner of the Scottish Chef of the Year awards and is very passionate about using local, seasonal produce. Here is how the Meikle restaurant at Crieff hydro is starting to use seasonal produce in their menu:

Mushrooms

Wild mushrooms grow best in September in October, so look out for tasty varieties like ceps and chanterelle mushrooms. The Meikle restaurant has paired mushrooms with another seasonal favourite, game.

Game

Meikle Restaurant Crieff

Meikle Restaurant, Crieff Hydro Hotel

Game season is in full swing in October, with partridge, grouse and wood pigeon at their best. The Meikle restaurant’s chefs love working with game and have created a wood pigeon breast dish served with a mushroom cassoulet: a classic pairing of deep, earthy flavours.

Autumnal vegetables

Root vegetables and cauliflower start to come into season in the autumn. Our cream of cauliflower soup with Mull cheddar croutons is a bowl of seasonal, autumnal comfort while our potato and turnip puree does a great job of soaking up the whisky sauce which comes with our haggis.

Scotland has such a fantastic larder, so we try to work with local suppliers and respond to the seasons in our restaurants as much as we can. Have a look at the Meikle restaurant’s menu and book yourself in for a seasonal, Scottish treat. 

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Crieff 10k this Summer

Published June 27, 2012 Crieff events , Crieff Hydro Hotel , Healthy living , Local Events , Spa treatments , summer breaks , Visitor attractions Leave a Comment
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Crieff 10k run route map

Visit http://www.strathearnharriers.org.uk for full route map

If you’re staying at Crieff Hydro this summer and fancy keeping fit, get your running shoes on to take part in the Crieff 10k this July.

The Crieff 10k will take place on Sunday 8th July and is a multi-terrain race open to all runners aged 18 and over. The race will begin at 11am at Morrison’s Academy sports ground and the route will take you over Laggan Hill, past the Baird Monument and along the scenic path at Lady Mary’s Walk on River Earn.

You will be encouraged along the way by traditional pipers, and the promise of post race refreshments will drive you to the finish line. There will also be prizes offered for new Male and Female course records so let your competitive streak run wild and make a new record!

If your children also want to take part in a running event, they will be able to enter the Junior 1 Mile Race for 9-15 year olds starting at 11.10, costing £2 to enter, and prizes will be given to Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15 categories.

If you’re looking to treat yourself after completing the 10k, take advantage of the Special Offers available throughout the summer months at Crieff Hydro and retire to the Spa and take a well deserved dip in the pool to cool off.

Challenge Yourself and Climb Ben Ledi This Summer

Published June 25, 2012 Corbetts , Crieff events , Crieff Hydro Hotel , Healthy living , Hillwalking , Spa treatments , summer breaks , Visitor attractions Leave a Comment
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A snow-capped Ben Ledi with neighbouring Highland Cattle © Copyright Paul Davison and licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons Licence

Calling all hill walkers!

Visit Crieff Hydro this summer and challenge yourself with a walk up Ben Ledi. Standing at 879m high, Ben Ledi is classified as a Corbett and is the highest peak in the Trossachs; a rewarding climb for veteran hillwalkers and courageous beginners alike.

A short drive from Crieff Hydro to the Trossachs will bring you to Ben Ledi which, when translated into Gaelic, means ‘hill of the long shoulder’. Positioned on the edge of the highlands and known for its excellent view points, it is a favourite with hill walkers with well walked paths. Be sure to bring your wellies though as there are some boggy parts.

Along the walk you will catch breath-taking views of Callander and you may even be able to spot Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle in the distance. Some say Ben Ledi has the most romantic scenery in the Highlands and with an impressive waterfall to view along the walk you will see why.

When the walk is finished, head back to Crieff Hydro and take advantage of the adults only Victorian Spa – ‘the most relaxing place on the resort’ or pamper yourself in the salon with a wide range of treatments to help relax after your climb.


Ken Anderson Thai Therapy this Sunday at Crieff Hydro

Published June 20, 2012 Crieff events , Crieff Hydro Hotel , Healthy living , Spa treatments , Visitor attractions Leave a Comment
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Thai Therapy at Crieff Hydro Spa this Sunday

Just a quick reminder that renowned Thai Therapy expert Ken Anderson will be joining us at Crieff Hydro for a very special one-off all-day session this Sunday (24 June).

Ken is one of few practitioners of this ancient healing art in the UK and has treated several high profile clients including Actors, Premier League footballers and other Sporting Personalities.

Thai Therapy utilises a number of detailed massage techniques to combat physical and emotional strain and is known to radically reduce stress.

Ken, who first began studying Thai Therapy in order to relieve stress, learned and perfected his techniques first hand with Buddhist masters in Thailand, and has been invited on several occasions to return and further hone his craft.

Needless to say, we are delighted to have Ken with us this Sunday and if you would like to come and experience it for yourself, you can book an hour of Thai Therapy with Ken for £90, or half an hour for £50. Sessions are limited as this is a one-day only event, so get in early to avoid disappointment and enjoy the benefits of this ancient art of well-being.

At Crieff Hydro we also offer our own luxurious Spa services every week, so for more information on relaxing ways to unwind during your stay, contact us on 01764 651670.

Ken Anderson Thai Therapy Session Day – Sunday, June 24

Published June 5, 2012 Healthy living , Spa treatments , Visitor attractions Leave a Comment
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Come to Crieff Hydro for Thai Therapy on June 24

Crieff Hydro is delighted to announce that Thai Therapy expert Ken Anderson will be running a treatment day on Sunday, June 24.

Ken is one of only a handful of qualified Thai Therapists practising this ancient art in the UK and throughout his lengthy career, he has become famous for his ability having regularly treated several celebrities and high profile figures including actors, premier league footballers and many other sports personalities.

Thai Therapy is a form of massage with its roots in Yoga, Ayurvedic medicine and Buddhist spiritual practice that incorporates elements of meditation, twisting and deep stretching in order to combat both physical and mental health problems, most commonly stress and anxiety.

Ken discovered Thai Therapy through his own ill health caused by stress, and a course of Thai helped him where conventional medicine failed. His first few treatments were an emotional and physical turning point: “I was so euphoric, so incredibly alive and my sense of balance and well-being was restored,” says Ken.

Since graduating, he has travelled to Thailand where he was privileged to practice under the eagle eye of Buddhist masters. Ken also had the valuable experience of practicing at Bangkok’s famous Wat Pho Temple and thereafter Temples in Chang Mai. He has since been invited back to Thailand on two more occasions to gain further experience and knowledge from the Masters in Bangkok.

“It’s satisfying to be able to dispel headaches and relieve stress,” says Ken. “But the greatest reward is to be able to effect profound changes in people’s lives with this very powerful and truly holistic therapy which leaves you physically and mentally alert.”

On Sunday 24 June, you can book an hour of Thai Therapy with Ken for £90, or half an hour for £50. Sessions are limited as this is a one-day only event, so get in early to avoid disappointment and enjoy the benefits of this ancient art of well-being.

Call us on 01764 651 670 for more information or go to our Spa booking site.

Pampering Spa Days at Crieff Hydro

Published June 4, 2012 Crieff Hydro Hotel , Healthy living , Spa treatments , Visitor attractions Leave a Comment
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Luxury Spa Treatment at Crieff Hydro

Treat yourself this summer to a day of pampering and relaxation in our luxurious spa.

At Crieff Hydro we offer over 30 rejuvenating spa treatments to cater to a range of special occasions and beauty needs. From hot stone massage and luxury facial care to our expert hair salon, we aim to pull out all the stops to help you make the most of your stay and unwind from the bustle of everyday life.

We also offer specially-tailored gents services as well as a range of relaxing treatments for expectant mothers and young children. Upgrade to our deluxe Signature treatment room too and you’ll receive complimentary access to our adults-only Victorian Spa – complete with spa pool, steam room, sauna and spa bath.

Luxury Victorian Spa

We also over special Pampering Day packages, available from Mon-Thurs. Each package includes a delicious light lunch in our informal Brasserie Restaurant as well as day access to our Victorian Spa.

For more information, call us on 01764 651609. Or for a full range of treatments and prices, click here to download our Spa brochure.

So go ahead, book now, and spoil yourself this summer.

Crieff Gym Facilities – Be the first to give our gym equipment a work out.

Published May 17, 2012 Crieff Hydro Hotel , Healthy living , Spa treatments Leave a Comment
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High tech by TechnoGym at Crieff Hydro.

Crieff Gym Facilities

Crieff Gym Facilities

Be one of the first to stomp the running machine. We have just installed over £50k worth of new gym equipment, state-of- art equipment which can, if you so chose, push you to achieve your goals. Brand new treadmills, step machines, rowing machines, upright bikes, recumbent bikes and 1 Top XT machine which  is a pro upper body bike! And it’s all free for residents at Crieff Hydro, just part of the service.

Visit the site now for more details on our gym facilities in Crieff.

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