July 30th, 2009
The Gleneagles Hotel
Set in 850 acres of stunning Perthshire countryside in the heart of Scotland, overlooking the rolling Ochil hills, The Gleneagles Hotel is only an hour from either Glasgow or Edinburgh airports. Take a morning walk around the grounds, absorb the stunning views, fill your lungs with the fresh Scottish air, and wile away the time with the great offering of leisure facilities and country pursuits activities.
The Gleneagles Hotel, renowned as the ultimate destination for luxury and hospitality, recently revealed a stunning redesign of its top floor accommodation. This comprises 10 new ‘Spirit’ suites, named after brands from the world leading drinks company Diageo, Gleneagles’ parent company. Included within the configuration is the split-level Blue Tower Suite, which is housed in the original main tower, sitting grandly over the hotel’s main entrance. The Blue Tower Suite undoubtedly offers the most luxurious accommodation in Scotland.
Measuring approximately 170sqm, this magnificent suite is split over two levels boasting two luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms situated on the lower floor, with a spiral staircase leading up to a mezzanine lounge. Perfect for relaxing after a stroll across the estate, the lounge is a large, light filled space with a dining area and features a wall mounted Sony home cinema and PlayStation 3.
Award-winning international interior designer, Amanda Rosa, has been commissioned to create the interiors, which will incorporate boldly patterned contemporary fabrics in rich bitter chocolate and teal tones contrasted against neutral coloured walls. Highly polished wood and chrome furniture, elegant lamps and rich leathers will create a sleek look, along with the oversized sofas, perfect to sink back and unwind in.
The Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA
The new Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA is a sanctuary within the hotel. The design of the spa draws on a winning combination of contemporary and classic, resulting in a cutting edge spa experience that is in keeping with the hotel’s image. The spa includes 20 spacious treatment rooms, many of which have private bathrooms. One of the boldest features of the spa is the dark brown, almost black, vitality pool, lit by fibre optics to stunning effect. In contrast to the dark sumptuousness of the heat and relaxation spaces, the Courtyard is light and airy.
Golf
With sweeping views from all around the tees and springy moorland turf underfoot, it’s no wonder Gleneagles is famous for its golf. The Gleneagles Hotel offers the chance to play on the world’s finest golf courses with its three championship golf courses: The Queen’s Course, threading through beautiful woodland; the King’s Course, which has been testing golfer since 1919; and the challenging PGA Centenary Course, which will host the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Other Activities
Gleneagles have recently refurbished their Club Area facilities with a Games Room for teens, equipped with Sony Playstations, a jukebox and beanbags, and a Play Area for children with sand pit, water play area and storytelling corner. Other activities available at Gleneagles include fly-fishing, horse riding, falconry, a shooting school and Gundog school.
Gleneagles offers some of the finest country pursuits and leisure activities to try out while on holiday in Scotland. There are indoor and outdoor experiences for everyone, including:
• The world famous Shooting School
• The Equestrian School – one of the most impressive riding centres in Europe
• The British School of Falconry
• The Gundog School – the first of its kind in the world
• Off-road 4×4 driving on two specially developed courses
• The Club, with two swimming pools, outdoor hot pool, tennis courts, gymnasium, cycle hire and walking/running tracks
Whether you try out new activities or build on existing expertise, all the equipment will be provided and the facilities and passionate staff are second to none.
To book an activity, complete our activity request form and a member of Resort Sales will contact you to confirm your booking.
Mountain Drives
Based at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire is the ideal retreat if you are looking to explore the scenic mountains and lochs of Scotland. Gleneagles offer in-house chauffeurs to drive guests to picturesque sights such as Grampian Mountains, Cairngorms, Lake of Menteith and Loch Tay. Prices start from £40 per hour.
Short Break Package:
Activity Break:
Prices start from £600.00 per room per night*, and includes full Scottish breakfast, use of The Club facilities, and the choice of one of the following leisure pursuits for each guest:
· 1 round of golf on either the PGA Centenary, King’s or Queen’s Courses
· 1 hour lesson at The Golf Academy
· 45 minutes of horse-riding or carriage driving
· 50 clays and cartridge at The Gleneagles Shooting School
· Introduction to falconry lesson
· Introductory gun dog lesson
· 2 ∏ hour trout fishing (minimum of two guests)
· 1 hour argocat driving in an all-terrain vehicle (minimum of two guests)
· 1 π hour off road driving lesson with a fully qualified instructor (minimum of two guests)
· Up to 80 minutes of treatments at The Spa by ESPA
* Price quoted is for a Classic Room
For reservations Black Card readers should call 0800 704 705 or go to www.gleneagles.com
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