Auchterarder, United Kingdom
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort HeritageOutside the door
Highland sporting estate
Life across the 850-acre estate moves from falconry lawns and off-road driving tracks to fireside single malts.
“jolly doormen in tweeds whisk open the doors to a cavernous, woodland-hued fire-warmed entrance hall.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Complimentary railway transfers and tableside gueridon service inside The Strathearn.
Exceptional
Three championship golf courses and falconry lawns spread across an 850-acre estate.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Europe
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
its strong sense of tradition may seem imposing, Gleneagles is really no more formal than any private country club, and the staff's particular brand of Scottish hospitality is more warm and hearty than gruff.
“it’s impossible to ignore the Gleneagles staff’s warm, personality-driven service that gets you on a first-name basis and eagerly booking in return trips.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Moorland and the heather-coated Ochil Hills surround the estate, two miles outside the town of Auchterarder.
The rooms
Rooms blend dark wood furniture and bespoke tartans with heated marble floors in the bathrooms.
The pools and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Two indoor swimming pools join a thermal vitality bath, Finnish saunas, and a mirrored fitness studio.
The spa
Treatments draw on natural botanicals, and daybeds sit beneath a timber pergola in the relaxation courtyard.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Restaurant Andrew Fairlie holds two Michelin stars. Across the estate, cocktail salons and conservatory brasseries overlook the fairways.
The Century Bar is one of Scotland’s grandest, most atmospheric spots for imbibing — there are more than 400 drams from which to choose.
How it began
The Caledonian Railway Company opened the resort in 1924, billing it as the Riviera in the Highlands.
“The sprawling resort, which turned 100 in 2024, is famous for its championship golf courses—three in all.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.