Fonab Castle Hotel

Fonab Castle sits in the heart of Highland Perthshire at Pitlochry, and it presents itself as a five-star castle hotel. The aim is a blend of the historic and the contemporary, with the building’s past as a starting point and the odd modern twist added.

Castle rooms and lodges

An important detail for choosing a room: the hotel has 42 bedrooms spread across four locations in its grounds, and the styles differ. Some are traditional castle rooms, while others are contemporary lodges. Only the castle rooms are inside the historic building, so if sleeping in the castle matters to you, ask for one when you book.

Every room is bespoke in design. Rooms come with crisp white linens and Vispring beds, and the hotel highlights its sumptuous bedding as a guarantee of a good night’s sleep.

Eating and drinking

The main restaurant is the 1892 Grill, where Scottish produce, coal-fired cooking and panoramic loch views come together. Afternoon tea is served as a feature in its own right, and Pod Dining offers an exclusive private dining option with loch views and personal service.

Spa

The Woodland Spa is built around the idea of nature’s calm, and the hotel sells spa breaks and two-night packages that combine bed and breakfast with a dinner allowance and spa treatments. Seasonal offers change through the year, so check what is running for your dates.

Setting and getting there

Fonab Castle is in Pitlochry, within about a mile of the railway station. Ben Vrackie is under two miles away, and Faskally Forest around two and a half miles. The hotel suggests it for exquisite dining, woodland strolls and relaxing spa treatments.

Practical notes

Fonab Castle is part of the Crerar Hotels collection. Rates vary by season and package, and offers such as spa breaks are published on the hotel website.