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Crieff
Welcome
to Galvelbeg House it is a high quality family run guesthouse offering
Bed and Breakfast or self catering accommodation in Crieff, Scotland.
It is situated on the east side of Crieff on the main Perth Road.
The house enjoys uninterrupted views of the Ochil Hills and Strathearn
Valley.
The town centre is only a few minutes walk and has an interesting selection
of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Galvelbeg House Accommodation
Bedrooms:
Galvelbeg House has seven letting rooms in total, two twins, four doubles
and a family room which can sleep up to five. All have en-suite facilities.
Each room has a TV, double-glazing and a refreshment tray with tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits which are much appreciated after a long journey or a busy day sight seeing. There is also ample parking to the rear of the house for all guests.
Outdoor Activities:
Golf:
We at Galvelbeg would be pleased to help with organizing any golf requirements
for our guests. From reserving tee times, arranging transport to booking
restaurants, we tailor the trip to suit you.
Crieff is the perfect base for golfers. It has a beautiful course of its
own and it is only a short drive from Gleneagles and Rosemount.
The three courses at Gleneagles are all World class and the PGA centenary course will be the venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
The Rosemount Course in Blairgowrie is also well known and is ranked
in Scotland's top ten courses.
There are also courses at Auchterarder, Pitlochry, Dunblane and Callander
which are in superb condition and would be a test for any golfer and a
bit easier on the wallet.
St Andrews and the many Fife links are an hour at most from Crieff for those who want to mix the beauty of the Perthshire courses, with some traditional links golf.
WALKING:
Crieff is the ideal base for any walking holiday. Straddling the Highland
Boundary Line, it enjoys the best of Scotland's upland and lowland scenery.
Rugged and rocky Highland mountains rub shoulders with rolling Lowland
hills, carved and shaped by the majestic River Earn and its tributaries.
Built in 1894 and restored in 1992 the Galvelbeg House has a warm and friendly atmosphere which puts guests at ease with the surroundings and makes for a comfortable stay, whether over night or longer, you are sure to enjoy this beautiful house in Crieff.
Crieff itself has eight walks that form part of an extensive paths network for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Ranging from 1 to 8 miles long and covering a wide variety of terrain, the walks embrace some of Strathearn's finest scenery. You can link walks together or even invent your own, what ever you choose you are sure to enjoy the wildlife, fresh air and beautiful views Crieff has to offer.
There are also many Munro's very accessible from Crieff for the more committed walker.
We have drying facilities for our guests just in case you catch the wrong type of weather.
SHOOTING & FISHING:
With an Approved Gun Cabinet, good storage and drying facilities Galvelbeg
House is perfect for hunters and anglers visiting the area. We also offer
a flexible breakfast to allow you to be on the moor or riverbank at prime
time.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
There are many Outdoor Activity Centers in Perthshire which can be taken
advantage off from Crieff.
They offer many activities including: Jet Biking, River Rafting, Canoeing,
Powerboat Rides, Sailing, Wind Surfing and Canyoning on the water.
For those who prefer dry land, activities include: Quad Biking, Mountain
Biking, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Gorge Walking and Orienteering.
Local Attractions:
There are many local attractions and places of interest near Galvelbeg
House such as the Glen Turret Distillery, the oldest in Scotland, Stuart
Crystal, Thistle pottery, the Crieff Visitors Centre, Drummond Castle
Gardens and some of Scotland's most beautiful scenery.
Guided tours through the working distillery. Self guided tour in Visitor
Centre - audio guides available in 7 languages.
Beatrix Potter Exhibition concerning family connection with the area and Beatrix friendship with Charles MacKintosh, local Perthshire naturalist. Cafe, facility seating 50+, other exhibitions/displays.
Historic House and still a family home. Magnificent collections of Art, Furniture, Porcelain etc. Historic grounds, crowning, place of Scottish Kings. One time home of Stone of Destiny.
Caithness Glass factory and Visitor Centre. Marvel at the skills of glassmakers. Well stocked factory shop. Licensed restaurant. Audio visual theatre. Childrens play area. Tourist information centre. Admission free.
Scotlands smallest distillery. Free tours include an audio-visual presentation, a guided walk through the distillery and a dram of Edradour single malt whisky.
MacBeth experience. Audio visual presentation comparing Shakespeare's MacBeth with the real Scottish king.
One of Britain's oldest museums. Significant collections in all subjects. changing programme of exhibitions.
Pottery painting studio with soft play area, cafe and shop. A friendly and welcoming environment where the whole family can come to paint.
Enjoy a guided tour through Scotlands oldest distillery followed by the water of life audio visual presentation and Spirit of the Glen exhibition. Free tasting. Glenturret whisky and gift shop.
Trout farm and fishery offering farm visits and trout fishing in six stocked ponds. Farm shop and fishing tackle for hire and sale. Free tuition each afternoon.
180 seater licensed restaurant. Highland Drovers Exhibition. Buchan Thistle Pottery visitor gallery. A fully stocked garden centre with ideas for every garden. A wide selection of quality gift ideas in our showrooms.
The Loch Lomond Portal is run and maintained by local enthusiasts, it provides a definitive link to all sites on the Net with relevant and useful Loch Lomond content.
At the Visitor Centre there is a display on the history of mountaineering in the glen, a video programme on the massacre, a shop, a snack-bar and a picnic area.
About Crieff:
Crieff is very central and has something for everyone. Golf, fishing,
walking, hunting, water sports or just sight seeing, you will not have
to go far to find what you are looking for.
The town centre of Crieff is only a few minutes walk and has an interesting
selection of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Within Crieff itself there are eight walks that form part of an extensive
paths network for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Crieff is the perfect base for golfers and has a beautiful course of its
own. It is also only a short drive from Gleneagles and Rosemount.
Crieff also has its own Highland Games with Sports, Highland Dancing,
Pipe Bands and Fun Fair which takes place on the third Sunday in August
every year.
Email Galvelbeg House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
