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Old Churches House

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished
Property entrance
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Kirk Street, Dunblane, Scotland, FK15 0AN
  • Place, Dunblane Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunblane Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Dunblane

With a stay at Old Churches House, you'll be centrally located in Dunblane, within a 10-minute drive of Stirling Castle and Dunblane Museum. .This hotel is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cathedral Museum.

What's nearby

  • Dunblane Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dunblane Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Stirling - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Stirling Castle - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Dunblane Station - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Meadowpark - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Highland Gate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Kailyard - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Birds & Bees - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Old Churches House

Old Churches House offers 16 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 16 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and wedding services.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Old Churches House.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Old Churches House Hotel Dunblane

Old Churches House Hotel

Old Churches House Dunblane

Old Churches House

Old Churches House Dunblane, Scotland

Old Churches House Hotel

Old Churches House Dunblane

Old Churches House Hotel Dunblane

Old Churches House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 240 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property had a really easy check in procedure. The room was clean and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The check in was easy and we had no problems with noise or anything else
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maria Elena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Contactless check-in/check-out. No staff to interact with. Basic but comfortable room. Restaurant closed during our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here before, so kind of knew what to expect and the place didn't disappoint. I only have one comment on my stay there, this time. I checked in late as I'd been visiting relatives in Dunblane and spent the evening with them on both nights of my stay, so I arrived each night at circa 10:30pm. The room was cold and the heating was off. However, during the first night, I was woken by a noise in the room, which turned out to be the noise of the water pumping through the radiator, AT 3AM! Within a few minutes, the radiator was very hot, so I turned it off. The second night I turned the radiator off fully, before getting into bed. I suspect that the on/off heating clock may be out of kilter, explaning why the heating went off well before 10:30 and came on at 3am. Other than that, the stay was great, thank you, and I would recommend. Allan Dyer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent facilities, very comfy bed, lovely setting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Hilary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shabby and unkempt looking. Checking in was too late and the staff were not helpful. The hotel needs some work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure where to start really. I'm sure many other reviewers have mentioned the lack of staff. The whole place clearly is a ghost of something far grander that used to exist. According to some locals we spoke to, in it's heyday Old Churches was a great hotel, had a lovely restaurant and was one of the town's cornerstones. This might be why is still enjoys a high rating on many sites. But for whatever reason (COVID maybe), the place has become a shell of whatever former self it enjoyed. It is all self check-in/out, there's no front desk. Which certainly wasn't the worst aspect of our stay, but added to the place's eary feel. The fact there are still so many signs for things that no longer exist (restaurant, reception, even a gym!) made the place seem like some old abandoned building. However, as I said, this wasn't the worst part. The hotel is very very dated. The room we had was one of the most tired and grotty I've stayed in, if not the worst. And it was quite dirty. A quick look under the bed, or behind a piece of furniture showed the room desperately needed a deep clean. And don't get me started on how uncomfortable the bed was. Overally the only enjoyable aspect of the hotel was the location. It is right in the centre of town and has a lovely view of the cathedral across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure where to start really. I'm sure many other reviewers have mentioned the lack of staff. The whole place clearly is a ghost of something far grander that used to exist. According to some locals we spoke to, in it's heyday Old Churches was a great hotel, had a lovely restaurant and was one of the town's cornerstones. This might be why is still enjoys a high rating on many sites. But for whatever reason (COVID maybe), the place has become a shell of whatever former self it enjoyed. It is all self check-in/out, there's no front desk. Which certainly wasn't the worst aspect of our stay, but added to the place's eary feel. The fact there are still so many signs for things that no longer exist (restaurant, reception, even a gym!) made the place seem like some old abandoned building. However, as I said, this wasn't the worst part. The hotel is very very dated. The room we had was one of the most tired and grotty I've stayed in, if not the worst. And it was quite dirty. A quick look under the bed, or behind a piece of furniture showed the room desperately needed a deep clean. And don't get me started on how uncomfortable the bed was. Overally the only enjoyable aspect of the hotel was the location. It is right in the centre of town and has a lovely view of the cathedral across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What’s not to like?

Great location in Dunblane near to rail station. Street parking right outside hotel door. Really easy check in and departure. Large comfortable room, clean and well maintained. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leigh Ann

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
This was a cute little place across the street from a church. I would have liked fans to circulate air, but otherwise we were good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs some TLC
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stay here a lot,very central for restaurants public transport. I like having no contact with staff as your sent room no and key us waiting for you when you go in to room,I love the size of their towels,no complimentary shampoo etc,room on the cold side for summer,I’m happy to recommend and il stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good base and clean

This was good for us as a base and a comfortable and clean place to stay. The room was that just a room with a bathroom. Had twin beds rather than a double but didnt matter, beds were comfy enough but no space to move and no chest of drawers or wardrobe. This place was cheapest we could find for a gig nearby and seemed there was a few others staying doing the same. Shower was fab but some mould in shower and roof. Free parking nearby and outside( it was full when we arrived) and a few pubs/cafes within 5 mins. Train station 5 minute walk so ideal for getting about. Beech tree cafe was great for food and breakfast next day. Its not luxury but not basic(premier inn) so i would stay for a pitstop but not for romantic break or longer break.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Derek

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would we stay again - No

Positive Location with Cathedral View Free parking close by Dunblane is great Negatives Would not stay again for a number of reasons: Not clean Tired rooms with mould on shower roof, cobwebs, no air conditioning, not cleaned to appropriate standard, general scapes and marks both in room and in communal areas. No staff appear to be on duty and no reception area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Missed having a breakfast. A pity about the UHT milk. Very anonymous - not even a receptionist. But otherwise comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property for our quick overnight before heading North after our flight to Glasgow
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

LESLEY

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Babs

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No service or assistance. Shower drain blocked, bathroom floor uneven and slippery when wet. Bed comfortably room adequate Not told room was up marrow stairs, not suitable bc for the elderly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old house. Room comfortable. No staff on site. Checkin easy though and instructions sent in timely fashion
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024