Stay at The Old Cross Inn in Blairgowrie, a 4.6-rated inn with free Wi-Fi, parking, pet-friendly rooms, and a restaurant near Glamis Castle and Cairngorms National Park.
Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and quality food at this historic inn with a restaurant and pub. While rooms offer comfortable stays, some practical drawbacks are noted.
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The Old Cross Inn is a historic coaching inn dating back to circa 1865, located just off the A926 road in Rattray, near Blairgowrie. This laid-back inn offers unfussy rooms complemented by a lounge bar and an on-site restaurant, which receives positive comments for its quality and variety, including vegan and pet-friendly options. Guests appreciate the relaxed atmosphere and the convenience of dining and socializing without leaving the property.
Rooms at the inn are described as comfortable and spacious, with practical touches such as complimentary tea and coffee, although some feedback notes that certain bathroom features and furnishings may show signs of wear. Check-in starts at 15:30, with check-out by 10:30. Free Wi-Fi, parking, and family-friendly amenities are available, alongside accessibility features, catering to a range of visitors including families and those traveling with pets.
Situated just a mile from Newton Castle and about 14 miles from the Cairngorms National Park, the location serves well for those interested in regional attractions. Nearby points of interest include Glamis Castle and scenic natural areas such as The Hermitage. Several other accommodation options are located within a short drive or walk, offering alternatives for travelers exploring the area.
Overall, The Old Cross Inn suits visitors looking for a straightforward stay with the charm of a historic property and the convenience of an on-site restaurant and bar. While some reviews highlight minor shortcomings, many guests commend the friendly service and quality of food, making it a practical choice for those visiting Blairgowrie and its surroundings.
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Lovely family run hotel with comfortable and spacious rooms with everything you need for a stay, would recommend if you're looking for a place to stay in Blairgowrie. Also a tasty restaurant downstairs with good coffee and a bar.
Booked for a meal with dogs in the bar area. Staff were great, nice menu. Only a couple of tables for eating in the bar with dogs. Food was excellent.
The care and kindness with my gluten I tolerance was beyond amazing. The food we ordered was extraordinary.
I liked the main bedroom, looked very cozy and welcoming. Lots of space, good decor. Nice complimentary tea/coffee in the bedroom. Bed was comfortable. Good to have a restaurant and pub just downstairs! In the restaurant, the "special" dessert "Oreo chocolate cake" was absolutely divine and huge! The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The bathroom was ok, but could see it was renovated cheaply. Electric shower has low water pressure as usual, no door on the shower. Little space for toiletry. Also no table in the bedroom, despite lots of space available. The bed lined was a bit worn and had some marks. In the restaurant, the "chicken" main was tasty but the portion a bit small. Overall, very good stay for an "inn", good restaurant and pub just downstairs.
We visited here last week (me, my husband, son and his partner) as we were staying in a holiday cottage about a minutes walk away. The gentleman serving was polite and chatty, and asked us about our holiday and where we'd been. We all had 3 courses which arrived really quickly and was absolutely incredible! It is definitely the best food we've had in a long, long time. (I forgot to take a photo of the main course!).
Had breakfast here and the food was excellent, very high quality produce and served hot and fresh. The restaurant was quiet when we went in but the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Stornaway black pudding and proper butcher sausages made the Scottish breakfast worth every penny, my daughter had pancakes with fresh strawberries and Nutella which were also excellent.
Very well appointed, a class above most other pubs around, great service by well trained staff.
This place is amazing! There are so many vegan options to choose from. We had the bang bang cauliflower, fried rice with veggies and "chicken", garlic mushrooms and vegan chicken bruschetta. They were all delicious. My partner had sticky toffee pudding for dessert which he really enjoyed. The bar area is dog friendly which was perfect for us. The atmosphere was really relaxed and friendly, we're already planning our next trip back!
In a former coaching inn dating from 1865, this laid-back restaurant with rooms is off the A 926 road. It's a mile from Newton Castle and 14 miles from the edge of Cairngorms National Park.
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