Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel - Stirling

4-star historic country house hotel with Michelin star chef dining

Dining

The Kailyard restaurant serves hearty Scottish cuisine prepared under the direction of Michelin star chef Nick Nairn, using fresh local ingredients. Breakfast is served as a buffet with a wide choice of hot and cold dishes, including haggis and seasonal pastries. The stylish cocktail bar offers scenic views over the rolling lawns, and a gastropub-style menu is available for lighter meals in the lounge.

Wellness & Leisure

Guests have access to the LivingWell Health Club, which includes an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a fully equipped gym. The leisure centre is located in a separate building next to the hotel with communal changing facilities. A free car park with electric vehicle charging stations is available for all guests, plus accessible parking bays.

Accommodation

Accommodation ranges from standard rooms to junior suites, some with views over the Trossachs and the hotel's 4 hectare landscaped grounds. Family rooms include a sofa bed or a separate single bed, and cots are available on request (no bedding supplied). All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath, a safe, and a flatscreen TV.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Dogs are welcome at the Apex Dunblane Hydro and receive a dog welcome pack on arrival, with pet bowls and a pet basket provided in the room. Families can request highchairs and kids' meals from the restaurant menu. The hotel grounds offer plenty of space for children to play, and the LivingWell Health Club's pool is open daily for family swim times.

Location & Events

The hotel sits a 15-minute walk from Dunblane Cathedral and is a 10-minute drive from Stirling Castle. Nearby attractions include Blair Drummond Safari Park, which is a 15-minute drive away. The property has flexible meeting spaces for corporate events, and a dedicated team hosts weddings and civil partnerships on the spacious grounds.

• Location: 4 hectares of private landscaped grounds in Dunblane
• Dining: Kailyard restaurant by Michelin star chef Nick Nairn
• Wellness: LivingWell Health Club with indoor pool, sauna, and gym
• Rooms: Junior suites with views of the Trossachs
• Pet-Friendly: Dog welcome pack, pet bowls, and pet basket
• Weddings: Dedicated team for civil partnerships and ceremonies
• Nearby: 15-minute walk to Dunblane Cathedral, 10-minute drive to Stirling Castle