To beat the new year blues, the Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire invites guests to experience its Winter Escape & Adventure Pass package and enjoy the best of its seasonal country pursuits, complete with a complimentary room upgrade for that extra luxurious stay. From 7th January to 14th March, this all-encompassing pass will channel guests’ adventurous spirit through a range of experiences on Gleneagles’ legendary 850-acre estate. The cozy pop-up Winter Lodge, complete with roaring fires will offer the perfect spot in which to unwind after a day in the great outdoors, complete with live music, board games and fireside tipples for the ultimate decompress.
Begin your day in the adults-only Winter Lodge (which is exclusive to Adventure Pass holders), open from 12.00pm until 6.30pm, Sunday to Thursday, with complimentary tea, coffee and scrumptious home baked cake for you to enjoy. As the winter skies darken, Adventure Pass holders can choose between a firelit falconry display showcasing the handsome Harris Hawks and Golden Eagles that will show off their captivating looks, or you can try and 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.
The late afternoons are a time for 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 Winter Lodge, perfect after a day of adventures,
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.
Beyond the Winter Lodge & Adventure Pass, guests can 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. No matter what age or experience level, there are endless opportunities to reconnect with nature and revel in the magic of the Scottish Highlands.
Adventure Pass holders will enjoy:
HOW: The Winter Lodge & Adventure Pass is available Sunday to Thursday from 7 January to 14 March 2024 (excluding 11-22 February), with rates starting from £350 based on two sharing on a B&B basis. www.gleneagles.com
