Fonab Castle Hotel - Pitlochry
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5-star Highland castle retreat on Loch Faskally with 3 AA Rosette dining
Dining at Fonab Castle Hotel
Fonab Castle Hotel offers two on-site restaurants: Sandemans Fine Dining Restaurant, which holds a 3 AA Rosette award, and the Fonab Brasserie for lighter meals. Sandemans serves a seven-course tasting menu with locally sourced ingredients, while the Brasserie provides loch-side dining with al fresco options on the terrace. Guests can also book private Pod Dining experiences with adjustable mood lighting and a personal host for an inside/outside meal by the water.
Wellness & Spa
The Woodland Spa at Fonab Castle features a 49 ft swimming pool, a spa pool, sauna, steam room, and an outdoor hot tub overlooking the grounds. Guests can book tailored treatments including full-body massages, facial treatments, body wraps, and couples massage in the spa's treatment rooms. Spa packages also include use of the thermal suite, aroma relax room, and spa lounge with complimentary access to the fitness center.
Outdoor Activities
The hotel arranges outdoor pursuits such as shooting, cycling, and fishing on Loch Faskally, with equipment available through the concierge. Guided walking tours, bike rentals, and themed dinner nights are offered on-site, while the nearby Cairngorms National Park provides additional hiking and wildlife opportunities. Fonab Castle also partners with local providers for white-water rafting and Land Rover 4x4 tours through the Perthshire Highlands.
Rooms & Accommodations
Each of Fonab Castle's 42 rooms is individually designed, with some located in the original castle and others in woodland lodges or lochside suites. Castle rooms offer views of Loch Faskally or Ben Vrackie, while lodge accommodations include private balconies and separate sitting areas. The penthouse suite provides spacious living with panoramic Highland views, and all rooms feature Egyptian cotton linens, Thierry Mugler toiletries, and Nespresso coffee makers.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Set on the banks of Loch Faskally, Fonab Castle is a 5-minute drive from Pitlochry Golf Course and a 20-minute walk to the Victorian town of Pitlochry. Nearby attractions include Blair Castle, Faskally Wood, and the Cairngorms National Park, all within a short drive. The hotel also provides valet parking and electric vehicle charging stations for guests exploring the Scottish Highlands.
- Location: On Loch Faskally, 5 min from Pitlochry Golf
- Dining: 3 AA Rosette restaurant & Pod Dining
- Wellness: Woodland Spa with thermal suite & outdoor hot tub
- Activities: Shooting, cycling, fishing, and 4x4 tours
- Rooms: 42 individually designed castle and lodge rooms
- Pet-Friendly: Pet-friendly accommodations available
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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With view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Indoor swimming pool
Pedicure
Manicure
Jacuzzi
Facial
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Archery
- Fishing
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room view
- With view
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Fonab Castle Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 235 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 40.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Dundee, DND |
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