Old Churches House

3.0 star property
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December 2024
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite
Property entrance
Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1 Kirk Street, Dunblane, Scotland, FK15 0AN
  • Dunblane Museum
    1 min walk
  • Another Tilly Tearoom
    2 min walk
  • Dunblane Station
    6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    50 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Dunblane

A stay at Old Churches House places you in the heart of Dunblane, steps from Dunblane Museum and Cathedral Museum. .This hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dunblane Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Dunblane Museum - 1 min walk
  • Dunblane Cathedral - 1 min walk
  • University of Stirling - 8 min drive
  • Stirling Castle - 9 min drive
  • National Wallace Monument - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunblane Station - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Meadowpark - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Birds & Bees - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Riverside - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Allanwater Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Old Churches House

Hotel in Dunblane with free parking
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.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop

Conveniences

  • Corner/local shop

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair salon
  • Wedding services

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - Swedish

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 must contact the property in advance for 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

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Property is also known as

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Old Churches House Dunblane
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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

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and it was quiet, however during*the whole of my stay I saw nobody around. No staff present to greet or check to see that everything was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great as always
Amazing place to stay,straight across from Cathedral,handy for all restaurants and places of interest,I come to dunblane often and always stay here,I was upgraded to king room so very comfortable and a very quiet area to stay,highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay
Simple auotmated check in. Clean comfy room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023