There’s a new spa in town

Announcing the arrival of the newest spa in Scotland. Knock Castle Hotel and Spa comprises of two beautiful Victorian mansion houses with extensive gardens and grounds and boasts glorious views over the town of Crieff to the rolling Perthshire countryside beyond.

Since the Henderson Group* bought the property in December 2007 for over £2 million they have undertaken a £1.5 million refurbishment to the property. Its facilities now include a state of the art gymnasium, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, 12 treatments rooms, fine dining restaurant, private dining facilities, residents cinema, 30 luxury bedrooms to fit all budgets from standard through to suite as well as a separate self contained lodge property for larger parties.

Guests can arrive under their own steam or take flight and book a private helicopter transfer available from anywhere in the UK using the Henderson’s fleet of private helicopters. Touching down a short distance from the property this mode of transport sets the scene for the guests stay and means they can arrive at the property in record time whilst enjoying serene bird eye views of the British Isles.

The star treatment begins the moment guests draw up outside this baronial castle whether it be for a day spa treatment or fine dining. Guests overnighting at the hotel can enjoy full concierge service to make the most of their stay. The spa features over 21 Phytomer spa treatments from hot stones to Thai foot massage through to seaweed wrap with as many therapies available for men as for women. Each guest has a personal consultation on arrival to match the best treatments to their requirements to ensure they get the most of their time at the spa.

Previously only open the residents, due to popular demand the hotel’s restaurant will open to non residents for the first time on Friday 4 July. Jason Henderson an accomplished chef who has worked at several prominent UK and overseas culinary establishments in his 15 year career is head chef of the property. Jason’s menu choices use the best of local Perthshire produce and an extensive wine list has also been introduced to complement his dishes.

Activities in the local area include six championship golf courses, fishing (loch and river) walking, shooting and watersports. Knock Castle Hotel is the perfect setting for weddings with two acres of grounds and several public rooms, wedding parties can hold their wedding reception at the property and a specialist wedding package can be tailored to their needs. Brides and grooms to be can also visit the spa for manicures, hairdressing and beauty treatments with their friends and relatives. Gift vouchers also make the perfect present for birthdays, Christmas or anniversaries.

Knock Castle Hotel & Spa – Drummond Terrace, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 4AN.

For more information, visit Knockcastle.com.