Gleneagles Hotel is one of the most famous luxury resorts in the world. From it's 2 Michelin Starred restaurant Andrew Fairlie to the countless awards and even a Ryder Cup, the star quality of Gleneagles is evident at every turn.
The three wonderful championship golf courses at Gleneagles bear the hallmarks of two of golf's greatest names; five-time Open Championship winner James Braid laid out both the King's and Queen's courses, while all-time great Jack Nicklaus added the Ryder Cup host PGA Centenary Course. Playing any of the three courses at Gleneagles is a truly memorable experience, with the springy moorland turf underfoot, the green hills to the South, and the peaks of the Trossachs and Ben Vorlich to the West.
The hotel is of such quality that it attracts as many guests as the phenomenal golf courses, nestled among the pure Scottish countryside, Gleneagles is located in Perthshire just an hour north of Edinburgh. The opulent building and surrounding manicured gardens offer but a taste of the unparalleled level of comfort you will receive inside, where the hotel retains one staff member for each hotel guest. The country estate also offers a range of outdoor activities such as horse riding, shooting, fly-fishing, falconry and many more country pursuits.
Gleneagles was named the European Golf Resort of the Year for 2019 by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.
The King's Golf Course has been a frequent stop on both the PGA Tour and Ladies European Tour since its inception in 1919. James Braid was determined to create a course which placed the emphasis on the golfer's ability to shape his shots and be creative, which explains why Lee Trevino, one of the most natural players to ever play the game, said that, "If Heaven is as good as this, I sure hope they have some tee-times left."
Did you know?
The King's course hosted the first informal Ryder Cup match with Great Britain winning 9-3
Awards:
Readers of 'Celebrated Living', the luxury magazine for American Airlines, voted the Kings course 6th in their Platinum list of International Golf Courses
Signature hole- No. 18 (Kings Hame): Par 5, 525 yards (Blue), SI 5
Kings' signature 18th is a brilliant finish to a fantastic round and was included in the book, Classic Golf Holes. Straight from the tee, the golfer is presented with a risk-reward shot, whereby, if they can clear the ridge and catch a down-slope, the large green is easily reachable in two. However, the risk comes in the form of two bunkers either side of the ridge, meaning that a few yards could be the difference between birdie and bogey. Once at the green, the golfer is allowed no let up and an uphill front half of the green makes for a challenging finish to a compelling round.
Curtis Cup, Dunhill Trophy, Scottish Open, WPGA Championship of Europe
Tees
White
6,790 yards
Par 71
SSS 73
Yellow
6,471 yards
Par 70
SSS 71
Green
5,873 yards
Par 75
SSS 75
Red
5,220 yards
Par 71
SSS 71
Queens Course
Threading through the high ridges on the north and east side of the estate, the Queen's Golf Course has many moorland characteristics and offers beautiful woodland settings as the course meanders through the glen. With indigenous lochans and streams incorporated as water hazards, this is a beautiful and genuine heathland classic.
Signature hole- No. 12 (The Tinkers Gill): Par 4, 433 yards, SI 2
The Queens Course highlight is the 12th hole. From the tee, the best position is to aim slightly right of the fairway, so that the hole is opened up when the fairway doglegs downhill and left. There is little danger on this drive too, so it is better to be longer in order to make for a shorter approach to a green. When attempting at the well protected green, it is better to aim past the pin in order to leave an uphill putt.
Jack Nicklaus' monster PGA Centenary Golf Course joined the list of Ryder Cup courses when it hosted the 2014 matches, and while most agree that the Golden Bear has created a modern classic, Jack himself gave the credit to the canvas he was supplied with, saying that it was "the finest parcel of land in the world I have ever been given to work with."
Did you know?
Perhaps the best performance at Gleneagles was by Adam Scott in the 2002 Diageo Scottish PGA Championships. The Australian shot a remarkable round of 23 under, beating the rest of the field by 10 shots!
The gem of the PGA Centenary is the 5th, and at stroke index 1 it will certainly test every golfer. The hole requires much in the way of accuracy and throughout the long par 4, you have to make your way down a narrow fairway. The approach is dangerous too and any mis-hit shots will be swallowed up by the lake short of the hole. A nerve-racking hole with the potential to be a real scorecard wrecker!
The Gleneagles Hotel is part of the Five Red Star Resort, and has recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. The quality of service on offer is unrivalled, with the hotel retaining a member of staff for each hotel guest.
The grandiose building was designed to emulate the opulent style of a French chateau, while the manicured gardens were inspired by the celebrated 18th century horticulturalist Capability Brown.
Whilst it is luxurious and impeccably furnished, the management maintains a relaxed attitude, in contrast to the stiff, austere atmosphere of other 5* hotels.
Set amidst 850 acres of Scotland's most beautiful scenery surrounded by mature Perthshire countryside, there are few finer destinations for a relaxing getaway.
Food & Drink
Gleneagles offers some award winning restaurant options, eat in Chef Andrew Fairlie's restaurant, the only eatery in Scotland to be awarded a second Michelin Star.
The Strathearn Restaurant provides fine dining using the finest Scottish ingredients or try the Deseo Contemporary restaurant for Mediterranean cuisine.
The hotel's elegant bar stocks over 100 single malt whiskies, with The American Bar providing a breathtaking array of cocktails and more that are the perfect way to end an evening at this amazing golf resort.
Leisure Facilities
The estate offers a wealth of outdoor pursuits including horse riding, shooting, fly-fishing, falconry, mountain biking, tennis, squash and off-road driving. Indoors at 'The Club' there is state of the art fitness equipment, swimming pools, spa, Turkish baths, a sauna as well as first-class health and beauty treatments.
Gleneagles is located in Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross the resort is within easy reach of both Glasgow and Edinburgh airports, both are less than 60 minutes by car, Gleneagles is the perfect luxury leisure getaway.
Address: Auchterarder, Perth And Kinross, PH3 1NF
Gleneagles Reviews
Overall rating:9.4 / 10
Hotel reviews
9.49.4 / 10
Bar / Restaurant
9.4 / 10
Facilities
9.8 / 10
Location
9.8 / 10
Room comfort
9.4 / 10
Staff
10 / 10
Value for money
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10 / 10
Incredible place to stay for a long weekend, will definitely be returning
8 / 10
The hotel was very good. A large hotel with a few bars and restaurants. If you have lots of money you could have a great time.
10 / 10
It was first class all the way . The problem was as I highlighted before I left our reservation mentioned 3 nights in the body of it when we were booked and paid for 4 nights . This caused much confusion
10 / 10
Excellent hotel. Best golf resort I’ve stayed at
10 / 10
Amazing probably the best hotel I have ever stayed in. Its a must....
10 / 10
Rarely have we stayed somewhere with such a wonderful welcome and such super hospitality throughout. Nothing was too much trouble, the children were so well catered for. The activities we took part in were brilliant, so well run. The restaurants and spa were also fabulous, we would love to return soon!
8 / 10
I felt this year wasn't as good as 2 years ago when we went.
Prices have increased dramatically, the breakfast isn't now a USP of Glen Eagles it was average, The bedroom was good though the ventilation supplied too much cold fresh air into the room which we felt at night.
The courses were excellent as usual and staff were kind and helpful as also, couldn't get a seat in the club house after playing golf too.
Hope this helps.
Steve Farrell
10 / 10
The Hotel is a fabulous, high quality, luxury hotel. It was an absolute pleasure to stay here. Staff were friendly, professional,but not over bearing. I can not recommend the hotel highly enough.
10 / 10
10 / 10
Sensational experience, albeit a little overpriced in places
8 / 10
The Gleneagles package is pretty special. We had a manor room which was large and very comfortable. Friendly staff. Surprised to see that one of the bar / restaurants was closed due to lack of staff but still lots of choice for food and drink. One disappointing meal in the dormy house otherwise food incl portion size was good. We played the Wee course as a warmup on day 1 and wouldn’t recommend it - £37.50 per person for 9 holes was poor value. Also played the Centenary course and Queens course. Both excellent although unfortunately we had severe (wet) weather for our round in the Centenary course and although we managed 18 holes the course was almost unplayable with standing water on greens and fairways.
Overall we really enjoyed our trip and although it’s very expensive Gleneagles does deliver.
10 / 10
Really can't describe the experience if you haven't stayed at Gleneagles you haven't experienced the best hotel in the world!
10 / 10
Staff are excellent. Very helpful and creating a relaxed environment to enjoy yourselves.
10 / 10
A beautiful hotel with very attentive staff. Excellent service all round. We can very highly recommend the Andrew Fairlie restaurant. A fantastic dining experience and well worth the price.
6 / 10
6 / 10
We visited during Covid restrictions which curtailed the hotel operations to minimise contamination risk. For example breakfast options were served at the table rather than personal choice from a buffet and restricted menu choice. Not cheap but then that is the Gleneagles experience, sadly curtailed by Covid. However do not be put off the hotel has a lot to offer and would like to visit again in "normaltimes"
10 / 10
I just wished we could have stayed here for a week and not 2 nights. Everything was just superb. Without doubt this for both my wife and I was the most fantastic place we have ever stayed.
The staff were so friendly, helpful and professional and the facilities outstanding. The setting just idyllic.
10 / 10
Stunning venue of course, but what stood out even more were the staff. You kind of expect 5*.....ALL staff we met - hotel ,golf, leisure centre, restaurants, bars....were above that!
10 / 10
Perfect
10 / 10
10 / 10
All fabulous loved the hotel the experience was fantastic.
10 / 10
Many thanks for organising our golf trip to Gleneagles. The
weather conditions on the day were extremely mixed, resulting in us being given
a voucher to play the course on another date. The facilities within the
Clubhouse (The Dormy House) are first class, however we do feel their tariff
for food and beverages are a bit on the high side.
Our suite in the hotel was simply fabulous, our dining
experience at the Strathearn Restaurant was superb and overall we were made
extremely welcome by the hotel. We would recommend Gleneagles to all age groups
as a top quality sporting venue. We will go back and would have to give
the overall experience a 10 out of 10 rating.
YGT handled our booking very efficiently and I would
definitely recommend you guys to friends.
10 / 10
I would like to thank yourgolftravel.com very much for
arranging our recent trip to Gleneagles for my husband’s 60th
birthday. We had the most wonderful time and everything about the holiday was
simply fantastic.
The hotel was excellent and the staff couldn't do enough for
you. Thank you also for kindly arranging an upgraded room; it was beautiful.
The food was also delicious and the golf was superb.
We hired bikes while we were there and the spa and leisure
club were the best I have ever been to. We will definitely book through your
company again....and probably go back to Gleneagles!
10 / 10
There is one word I would use to describe the Gleneagles experience,
and that word is 'sumptuous'.
From the moment of arrival, and a friendly welcome from Ian,
resplendent in kilt and tweed jacket at the front door, to Joe the porter who
immediately took charge of our luggage, to the concierge, "can I park your
car for you, sir?", the warmth and friendliness completely enveloped
us.
We were lucky to be placed in a corner room, which gave a
view of the rolling Perthshire hills on one side and the tennis courts on the
other. Luxurious comfort awaited us in this lovely room, and the quiet and
stillness of the place ensured undisturbed sleep.
The 18 holes on the Queen's Course the next day proved
challenging for me, a relatively novice golfer, but the splendour of the views
around us more than made up for the average quality of our golf! We were even
lucky enough to have a couple of deer run across in front of us at one point.
The whole golf experience is extremely well organised, and the Dormy Clubhouse
was alive and buzzing with Ryder Cup fever.
Back at the Hotel there were many other delights waiting to
be explored. The Spa is the last word in luxury and comfort, and in the
evening, the food and service in the Strathearn Restaurant rounded off an
incredible experience.
We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have tasted
the experience of two days with golf at Gleneagles Hotel. We are
going to be working as Marshalls during the Ryder Cup, and we now know the
experience which awaits the teams of golfers. Lucky boys!
10 / 10
I would like to say a huge thank you to Your Golf Travel for
helping to organise our golf trip to Gleneagles.
Everything was 1st class from the initial point of
booking, to the hotel, golf courses, the 19th hole and even the
weather! I would recommend Gleneagles and Your Golf Travel to
anyone.
The hotel was amazing and probably the best I’ve stayed in. Breakfast
was brilliant and we had dinner in one of the restaurants at the hotel which
was also very good.
The members of staff at Gleneagles couldn’t do enough
for us whilst we were there.
Once again, many thanks to you and your team.
10 / 10
We are just back from a truly magnificent golf trip to Gleneagles. The hotel, staff and golf courses were all amazing. The experience was
one we will truly remember for a long time to come so thanks to YGT for
organising a memorable 10th wedding anniversary trip.
We played the Queens Course which was fantastic. Unfortunately there was lots
of rain so the PGA Centenary Course was pretty wet to play.
The clubhouse was beautiful with a fantastic atmosphere and decently
priced fare.
Hotel prices were steep but considering the 5* rating, it was worth
every penny - a real trip back to how hotel service used to be. 11/10 all day long.
8 / 10
What a fabulous trip to Gleneagles - probably the
best hotel I have ever stayed in. I isn’t cheap but definitely a very, very
special 5* luxury treat. The Scottish breakfast is a magnificent meal from a
bye gone era - we only needed a bar snack in the new Dormy House at the end of
the round before retiring to the Spa such was the quality of the breakfast.
The two long established courses – King's and Queen's – are
really enjoyable with beautiful scenery, plenty of wildlife. Every hole is
great fun and they aren’t overly long which adds to the appeal for the average
golfer. The challenge simply comes from just clever design. Both courses make
for a great warm up for the PGA Centenary Course which is a must for any golfer
with a handicap of 18 or under.
I for one cannot wait to revisit and overall I’d have to
give the break 10/10 and would be very happy to recommend YGT for their
excellent service.
10 / 10
We have just arrived back home after a memorable time in
Scotland culminating in the visit to Gleneagles.
Let’s do golf first. Heather played the Kings on the
first afternoon with just a caddie but there was an enormous society and the
round was slow so she stopped at the 14th as we would have missed
dinner. On day 2 she played the Queens with two other golfers and a very
good caddie. She had a great round and thoroughly enjoyed it.
My fishing was superb both at Breco and then on the Gleneagles lake
dry fly fishing for brownies; a great honour for me. The ghillies were
very friendly and I was even allowed to take Archie to the lake.
Gleneagles hotel is an experience in itself; magnificent
service in every department, two great restaurants with food that above all was
flavoursome and enjoyable. The room in Braid was perfect, especially with
the patio to let Archie out and then to walk him. We could go on and on
about the quality of this hotel forever.
So we will sign off with wonderful memories of Gleneagles made
possible by your service which was of the highest quality.
10 / 10
Thank you for arranging our golf break to Gleneagles;
it really was special. I was a bit dubious before arriving at the hotel that
you had actually managed to get us booked in. I had made several attempts to
make a booking but was told there were no vacancies. I was recommended your
website by my son-in-law and following the great service we received we will
recommend it to friends and family.
The booking had been made as a birthday celebration for my
husband’s 60th birthday. On checking in he was immediately wished 'happy
birthday'; a little personal touch which spoke volumes for their attention
to detail. Not only did this happen on three separate occasions throughout our
stay, but the hotel also delivered a small gift for him to our room with a hand
written gift card, making our stay very special indeed.
After spending a restful evening we enjoyed our breakfast
which offered a large variety of choice, to be eaten while enjoying stunning
views out over the grounds to the distant hills. Suitably fuelled up my husband
took on the challenge of the Kings Course.
From standing on the first tee he was anticipating a very
enjoyable round of golf. The course was a challenge and very well maintained.
The greens were faster than what he was used to with a lot of blind shots and a
few words of encouragement from a green keeper, pointing out how to play the
twelfth hole, was greatly appreciated.
It was a beautiful day to play golf and I'm sure he would
like to try the challenge of the other two courses. I know I wouldn't object to
staying at the hotel again! We recently stayed at another well known 5* hotel
in London but I'm afraid it was way behind the standard of Gleneagles.
10 / 10
Our visit to Gleneagles was everything we hoped it
would be and more – apart from the damp weather that is but this was Scotland in
April and not Spain in August!
The golfers still played though and absolutely loved the 2
courses. It was such a lovely touch to come off the 18th wet and have the golf
clubs taken away to be cleaned, dried, stored and ready for the next day’s
play.
The spa was such a lovely experience too and the massage for
the ladies was blissful. What can you say about Gleneagles hotel that
hasn't been said before; unpretentious luxury, superb staff and service and the
best breakfast you’ll find anywhere anywhere.
Our only disappointment was in the mix up over our rooms in
that we weren't allocated Sovereign rooms. However when this was realised
during our checkout the hotel gave me a part reimbursement against my 4
room booking. Again...top class service.
8 / 10
We had a great time at Gleneagles. We arrived a little
early as we were playing in the afternoon but it was not a problem and our
luggage was ready and waiting in our room after our round. Top class service
from the off!
We played the Kings course which was simply stunning, our
tee times were prompt and the pace of play good. The clubhouse and shop were of
very high standard too; as you would expect.
Our room overlooked the gardens, and was very well
appointed.
We ate in the Mediterranean style restaurant which was a
real spectacle of food, and breakfast was very traditional and tasty.
We’d recommend Gleneagles to anyone and would recommend yourgolftravel’s
service too, as it was very easy to book and all requests were satisfied
efficiently.
10 / 10
Our Gleneagles Golf Break was excellent. Our hotel room was
stunning, overlooking the driveway to the resort, the gardens and the croquet
lawn; a truly beautiful setting. We enjoyed a lovely lunch in the Dormy before
I set off for 18 holes on the Kings and my partner went to the spa. When we met
again later, my partner was delighted with the spa treatments and she couldn’t
talk highly enough of all the staff and the condition of the spa.
The golf course was in excellent condition; however the
greens had been heavily sanded which made them play quite a bit slower than
normal (have played the Kings a few times), and introduced the odd bobble to
the greens. Highly unusual as Gleneagles greens on all courses are
normally pristine.
We decided to dine out at a small restaurant we know in
Dunblane that evening. However, breakfast the next day was fantastic. We
probably overdid it a bit!
After a walk around the grounds and down to see the gun
dogs, we checked out and received a complimentary box of shortbread “for the
journey”. As we were leaving my partner declared that she “absolutely loved the
place”. A result as this means I can disguise these golf breaks as “romantic
breaks” going forward!
