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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Aerial view
Aerial view
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Crieff, Scotland
  • Harrisons Fine Wines
    3 min walk
  • The Loft
    4 min walk
  • Gleneagles Station
    16 min drive
  • Perth, Scotland (PSL)
    42 min drive

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Pool
Spa
Kids pool
Parking included
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (695)
The price is CHF 199
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Crieff Hydro

About this property

Interior Design Heaven - world class detailing and finishings

The Church Tower first opened its doors in 2009 and in 2023 we closed for 9 months and carried out a complete renovation of the Church Tower. We have deep experience of renovating old and Listed building in Perthshire, have a look at Dun Aluinn in nearby Aberfeldy. So when we started to design the renovations of the Church Tower, we brought all that past experience to bear, to create one of the most unique self-catering properties in Scotland. If you have a keen eye for design and absolutely obsessed with detail and cleanliness (like we are!), then The Church Tower perfect place for you to stay 🙂

Here are some important facts to note:

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms – all with walk-in showers
Beautiful Dornbracht showers and taps, in matt gold, underfloor heating in the bathrooms
Oak flooring throughout with a lovely mix of rugs
Superior Egyptian cotton bedlinen towels from Harper London
Bulthaup B1 kitchen and appliances – if you know Bulthaup then you know!
Dining for 6 guests, with high quality glassware, crockery and cutlery
Coffee machine – with complimentary coffee from Difference Coffee – the Worlds Best Coffee
TV snug room, with cozy sofa area
Smart TV
Superfast wifi
Superb views from the top of the Tower
Lovely balcony, with views towards the Glenturret valley and over the roof tops of Crieff
Under-Church secure parking space for 1 vehicle, with additional parking available on the street when the Church Tower is located
We are just 5 mins walk to the centre of town
Fresh wild flowers on through the Church Tower when you arrive

When you book The Church Tower, the following is included in the price:

Welcome Breakfast Hamper from our catering partners Ballintaggart Farm, including fresh sourdough, homemade jam & marmalade, butter, homemade granola and freshly baked cake
Shower gel, shampoo & conditioner from Nectarome, Moroccan products with essences, aromatic plants and essential oils
Housekeeping service (on request)
Fresh towels half way through your stay (on request)
Concierge service prior to arrival to recommend places to visit and restaurants to book in the area
Airport transfers can be arranged as part of our concierge service (additional cost for transfer)

WHAT TO DO IN THE CRIEFF AREA

Guests always ask what is the area like, so I created my Top 10 things to do in the Crieff area, If you manage to tick off these you will be guaranteed to have a wonderful time and want to come back again. So here we go....

PLACES TO EAT
Here are some lovely restaurants that we would recommend for lunch or dinner:

Glenturret Distillery – a short walk from the Church Tower along the river – it is the only Distillery in the world that has a Michelin star restaurant, they are open Weds to Sunday for dinner and lunch, might be tough to get a table at this stage, but a tour of the distillery and visit to the shop is well worth it
Gleneagles Hotel – iconic Scottish hotel (15 mins drive) www.gleneagles.com – lovely bar for cocktails and would recommend the Strathearn Restaurant for dinner. World famous golf course, if you are into golf.
Delivino’s – 5 min walk from The Church Tower, in Crieff town square – lovely spot for lunch or dinner
Grandtully Hotel (45mins) near Aberfeldy, lovely for lunch or dinner, after a long walk
Taybank in Dunkeld – see below

THINGS TO DO
Things to do in the area (can be done over a few days)

Drive from Crieff to Aberfeldy and stop off at the Watermill Bookshop & Cafe in Aberfeldy (in the town, just off the main street) – it was voted once as one of Top 75 Bookstores in the world, really nice collection of books. Check out the Gallery space upstairs, say hello to Zanna! downstairs there is an excellent spot for lunch (you will need to book to get a table or just wait – great daily vegetarian specials
Stop for a coffee at the Cow & Parrot just at the traffic lights at Aberfeldy – superb coffee ! say hi to Jamie & Nicola – lovely couple you own and operate it
From Aberfeldy continue towards Kenmore (wee village on the edge of Loch Tay), stop off at the Scottish Crannog Centre (might need to book in advance) and learn what life was like living on Loch Tay in the bronze Age – really interesting and well worth a visit
Stop for a pizza & beer at The Fisherman at the Marina
Continue the drive to Killin and enjoy the views of the Loch
From Killin continue to St Fillians, Cormie and back to Crieff.
In Comrie stop off at the old Royal Hotel, nice for a drink
If you like downhill mountain biking, stop off at Comrie Croft, halfway between Crieff and Comrie – nice place for lunch as well

Make sure you visit Dunkeld, lovely ancient village on the River Tay, about 30 mins from Crieff. Definitely book dinner at the Taybank (upstairs in the restaurant) or lunch downstairs in the bar is excellent (one of our favourites), go on a Wednesday or Thursday for live traditional music in the bar. All their produce is organic and grown in the castle wall garden. They have a lovely beer garden beside the River. There is a fabulous bakey in Dunkeld, just on the road street – good to pick up some bread there
Rent some bikes and a guide from Progession Bikes in Dunkeld, speak to Adam owner and ask for a guide to take you up on the trails for a day or halfday
When you are visiting Dunkeld, stop off for a walk at the Hermitage – ancient forest area along the River Tay
There is a great company called Beyond Adventure in Aberfeldy, speak to Julie or Ross (the owner), they can organise half day or full day adventures – canoeing on Loch Faskally and cliff jumping is a favourite, canoeing along River Tay, full day guide hike into the hills
During your stay at this castle, you're just a quick walk from Harrisons Fine Wines. Features include 1 hot tub.
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Harrisons Fine Wines and 7 minutes on foot from Gordon & Durward
As a guest of Interior Design Heaven - world class detailing and finishings, you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Crieff castle.

Property manager

john burke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Spa tub

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend stay
Apartment is stunning, there were 3 of us staying for 2 nights and we had 10 relatives over for drinks one night. Everyone agreed the apartment is unique and special. Amazing views from the balcony. The kitchen was appointed with everything you would need. From the basket of goodies that was left the lemon cake was amazing, as was the fresh orange juice. But the bread loaf was stale and the milk was sour. The beds were extremely comfortable. The real negatives come from the bathrooms. Dim lighting, one single small spotlight on the ceiling that is for accenting a picture, not lighting a room, ladies you will be putting on your makeup by candlelight. Also, hate the rainshowers only, ladies don't always want to wash their hair every time they shower and it's almost impossible not to get your hair wet, PLUS, the showers in 2 of the bathrooms spray everywhere, toilet, shelf where you want to put your stuff, everywhere. So you take a shower and after a few hours you go into the bathroom, your feet, socks, slippers are completely soaked. It just doesn't dry out, even if you leave the fan on, the floor never dries out from the RAIN shower right next to the toilet that sprays everywhere! The only other complaint was that there was a lot of "sand" on the floor under where the stone walls were. It was apparent the apartment had not been recently vacuumed. I found vacuum in closet and cleaned it before our guests arrived, it was that bad.Overall, think it was a little overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kari k.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Visit to Scotland!
After flight delays we made it to Church Tower! Emily was amazing, meeting us and showing us the church tower. So beautiful and comfortable, as described. A few concerns arose and there was a bit of confusion about who the point of contact was. It all got worked out and the much anticipated delicious welcome basket did arrive; and we were able to take our goodies with us to Inverness. Crieff was a beautiful area and we enjoyed the pubs, hikes, and drives. Thank you for a wonderful first experience in Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri I.

Liked: Cleanliness
great central location
The church tower was magical with a roof top deck to overlook the town of Crieff this was our home base as we traveled all over Scotland. The people are wonderful and the history you find adventures around every corner
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Crieff
The condo church tower was the most unique place we ever stayed. It was perfect for our family of five and could of fit six. Emilia was very accommodating even after we ran late for check in. The town is easy to get around, you just have to plan for dinner early. But if not there are convenient groceries for you to make dinner at the house. The owner John was able to answer all of our questions before arrival even though we were coming from the US Emilia answered any questions quickly while we were there. Very pleased and would highly recommend. The Richbourgs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glen B., Guerneville, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Apartment
We stayed in this unique property for 5 days in September. The apartment is on the third floor of the church building and is on 3 floors above that. It would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues. The views from the living room and tower are amazing and well worth the climb. The location is an easy walk to the town of Crieff and a great base for exploring the North.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique property.
A truly unique property with exceptional views.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A special and unique venue
A really enjoyable stay in a stunning, unique property. Even during the bad weather and power cut we had a wonderful time and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phyll M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Fabulous apartment, plenty of room for a party of six, wet rooms could do with upgrading, overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place ever!!!!
What a fantastic home!! Great location! Absolutely stunning views. Flowers and wine for us when we arrived. Emilia was amazing! We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super stay in glorious Crieff
The Church Tower is a cracking location, for a family or group stay. Really well located, and just a short walk into the centre of Crieff, and very well equipped kitchen enabling meals to be prepared in, if so required. Very clean and comfortable, with quality bedding and furnishings. Off-street parking in a secure garage was also a benefit for storage of kids bikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gloria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous apartment
We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, quirky apartment which exceeded our expectations. The views from the main lounge and the tower were spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family short break
This is a lovely property. Thoughtfully furnished, lovely touch of wine and flowers on arrival, and robes too. Would recommend. Perfect for family or group of friends. Very much enjoyed our post-lockdown getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year in the Tower
Flat itself had character and some nice features but the building overall was bland and very anonymous in the entrance areas and outside. We had problems with the creaky floorboards, raised and damaged floorboards, the entertainment system (which frequently refused to load properly), and general layout (each of the 3 floors were divided by an unheated stairwell), but otherwise this was a good experience in an interesting environment. Management was excellent as were all communications - very accommodating and helpful making our stay as stress free as possible.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crieff holiday
We loved it! Well appointed kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Denise P., Lakewood

Beautiful place with great location but too expensive.
This condo needs a good cleaning. Radios in the rooms .. really?! Isn't it 2019! More TVs please -- not that you want to watch TV when you are visiting such a beautiful place. Like other reviews - FIX the stove or at least provide a guide to tell you what the knobs are for. Price when booked far in advance is too high. Hot water / tour of place when we arrived --- these were problems! More attention to details would be nice. For long stays, make it obvious how to have new linens or towels arranged. Crieff is a lovely town.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Church tower in Crieff
This property exceeded our expectations. It had that ‘funky-wow’ factor we look for in a vacation rental. Check in was a breeze, Emilia was waiting for us with a smile, flowers and a bottle of wine! She gave us the grand tour and explained everything and even let us check in early. It was very tastefully and very comfortably decorated. Comfy furnishings are important to me (more than my hubby) and the beds, couches and chairs were all comfy and cozy. The apartment could comfortably hold 2-3 couples, although it was just my husband and I. We ate in mostly from the Co-op down the road, but ate twice at The Meadow Inn just next to the Co-op. Food was quite good here and in walking distance so no worries if having a pint of whatever... Location ideal for exploring much of the country. We were sad to leave, wish we had booked for longer, and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte & Bruno C.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolutely perfect stay
What a marvellous stay! We've had such a wonderful week in the church tower. It is perfectly equiped and very clean. The view from the tower is amazing. We couldn't stop watching the landscape changing. Crieff is a very nice town from where we started our tours. We'll surely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Church Tower experience
We were three couples that had a fantastic time in this interesting and unique VRBO. We loved Crieff pubs for food. Close enough to the Highlands and airports to be a perfect spot for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old St. Ninians Tower
Crieff is a great base for exploring Scotland, and this apartment is a wonderful place to stay in Crieff. Located just off the High Street in the older part of town, there are pubs, restaurants and food shops within easy walking distance. The architecture is stunning, with a modern home nestled within the exposed stone walls of the old church tower. We spent two weeks here, half of it with five adults, and enjoyed every day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent base for exploring Scotland
A wonderful property with fantastic views from the church tower! We enjoyed the house and location very much. 2 en-suite rooms and a family bathroom meant no queues for the bathrooms :) The house was exceptionally clean and the check-in / check-out process very flexible and straightforward. Communications from the property owner and caretaker were also incredibly prompt. The location made it easy to explore Scotland, whether travelling north, south, east or west. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gia D.

So fantastic!!!
A group of four of us (one couple, and two single people) booked this place as one of our stops during a two-week tour of Scotland. We couldn't have been happier! Our goal was to pick places where we could base out of while touring Scotland. This was a great location for touring along the shore as well as other destinations inland. Parking was never a problem, and I must admit, the tower was a lot of fun! They have remote-controlled, multi-colored lights that are SO fun to play with! And the top of the tower is actually quite fun for hanging out and gabbing. It's small, but the four of us were just fine up there! The bedrooms were fantastic, and the kitchen/living room area was great! Our hosts were prompt with any requests we had, and we had no issues at all while we were there. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Beautiful and unique home away
Could not have been more pleased with our rental in the old church. All the small things are included. We had a wonderful time and the rental proceed to be a great location for exploring the area. I would happily recommend it. We fit two families comfortably and had a couple of memorable nights coming in and enjoying our after dinner drinks in the belfry.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Quirky place great location in Crieff
Lovely time staying here while attending a family wedding in Crieff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Allyson S.

Wonderful place to stay. Charming and quiet with pretty views.
We enjoyed staying at the church tower very much. There was plenty of room and the bell tower was a great spot to enjoy coffee in morning and a glass of wine in the evening. We drove to many surrounding villages and found the area to be most beautiful! It’s a perfect spot for a quiet getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

The property was a unique and fun place to stay. It was very well set up and met all expectations.
We had a great stay at the Church Tower in Crieff. Comfortable accommodations in a great location. The property was well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018