Featuring the likes of firelit falconry displays, axe throwing sessions, exclusive hideouts and a complimentary room upgrade, here’s everything you need to know about Gleneagles Hotel’s new Adventure Pass package
To help beat the new year blues, the prestigious Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire is inviting guests to experience the ultimate Winter Escape with a new Winter Lodge & Adventure Pass package. Designed to offer the best of seasonal country pursuits, the new package also includes a complimentary room upgrade for an added dose of luxury.
Since opening its doors in June 1924, Gleneagles has been one of Scotland’s most iconic hotels and sporting estates. Set beneath the Ochil Hills, in the heart of Perthshire, it has been a covered destination for travellers for nearly a century.
Available from 7 January to 14 March and ideal for a dose of adventure in the great outdoors, this all-encompassing pass offers access to a range of experiences on Gleneagles’ legendary 850-acre estate.
Of course, all adventures need a base camp. Cue the cosy pop-up Winter Lodge, complete with roaring fires, providing the perfect refuge in which to unwind after a day of exploring – complete with live music, board games and fireside tipples for the ultimate decompress.
The adults-only Winter Lodge (exclusive to Adventure Pass holders) will be open from 12.00pm until 6.30pm, Sunday through to Thursday where complimentary tea, coffee and scrumptious home-baked cake await.
Experiences included within the package centre around traditional pastimes and country pursuits. As the winter skies darken, Adventure Pass holders can opt for a firelit falconry display showcasing the handsome Harris Hawks and Golden Eagles, or can attempt to master the skill of Axe Throwing with a Gleneagles instructor, who will demonstrate how to wield the mighty tomahawk axe in a supervised free-throwing session.
Guests can also choose to expand their itinerary with the choice of over 50 country pursuits led by the resident expert team – from casting fishing flies at Laich Loch to cracking clays and shooting arrows at the shooting range.
The late afternoons meanwhile are dedicated to live music and games of Ring Toss, Scrabble, cards or dominoes, accompanied by a complimentary fine Macallan whisky cocktail and a sharing charcuterie board by the roaring fire back in the snug surrounds of the Winter Lodge.
Following a relaxing overnight stay in a glorious Manor Room and a hearty breakfast, guests can enjoy a guided ramble across the estate with the Gleneagles’ team, providing ample opportunity to spot local wildlife and soak up the scenic snow-capped hills and Munros of Perthshire.
The full package includes:
● A complimentary upgrade to one of the hotel’s luxurious Manor Rooms, including a hearty Scottish breakfast
● Access to the seasonal Winter Lodge (from 12.00pm until 6.30pm) including traditional games and live entertainment
● Complimentary tea, coffee and scrumptious home baked cake in the Winter Lodge
● A fine Macallan whisky cocktail per person in the Winter Lodge
● A sharing charcuterie board
● A Bird of Prey Display or a Tomahawk Axe Throwing experience
● A magical guided winter walk on the 850-acre Gleneagles estate
● Access to all wellness facilities at The Spa at Gleneagles including gym, sauna and swimming pools
Make it happen
When: The Winter Lodge & Adventure Pass is available Sunday to Thursday from 7 January to 14 March 2024 (excluding 11-22 February)
Wallet: With rates starting from £350 based on two sharing on a B&B basis.
How: Find out more and make a booking via gleneagles.com
