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The Abbotsford

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Bracklinn Falls Bridge and Callander Crags

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Exterior
Lounge
Suite
Superior Suite, Ensuite (5)
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Stirling Road, Callander, Scotland, FK17 8DA
  • Callander - Balquhidder Trail
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bracklinn Falls Bridge and Callander Crags
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Scottish Real Ale Shop
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite, Garden View (1 Ground Level)

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite, Garden View (1 Ground Level)

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (2 Ground)

Classic Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (2 Ground)

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Local meal delivery service
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (5)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Callander

At The Abbotsford you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Bracklinn Falls Bridge and Callander Crags and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Callander hotel include Scottish Real Ale Shop and Nick Nairn Cook School.

What's nearby

  • Callander Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Callander - Balquhidder Trail - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bracklinn Falls Bridge and Callander Crags - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Scottish Real Ale Shop - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Blair Drummond Safari Park - 16 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Dunblane Station - 17 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mhor Bread Bakery & Tea Room - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ben Ledi Coffee Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Desh - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Riverside Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bank - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Abbotsford

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Bracklinn Falls Bridge and Callander Crags
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Abbotsford also features a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and local meal delivery service. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Callander hotel.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1890
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Abbotsford offers 13 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. This Callander hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5 per person
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property allows no late check-in whatsoever.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 5 per person
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Abbotsford Callander
Abbotsford Lodge
Abbotsford Lodge Callander
Abbotsford Lodge Callander, Scotland
The Abbotsford
Abbotsford Lodge
The Abbotsford Hotel
The Abbotsford Callander
The Abbotsford Hotel Callander

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Abbotsford ?

Yep, The Abbotsford has a free self car park.

Does The Abbotsford serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is served daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Abbotsford ?

No, The Abbotsford does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Abbotsford ?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Abbotsford 's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Abbotsford ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Abbotsford ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Abbotsford ?

There isn't one on site, but Callander Golf Club is a short 9-minute walk away.

Reviews

The Abbotsford Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 369 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brodie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a great property with a good restaurant on site. The breakfast was also delicious and the staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Highly recommended

Evening dinner was lovely and breakfast was amazing quality and value. Service always with a smile. Few small issues with room, main light was temperamental and room door was quite difficult to open. Didn’t spoil our stay at all. Bed was super comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptional, they were very welcoming and attentive to details. The room was nice with a modern bathroom. A good hearty breakfast for a reasonable price. Only comment would be around the cleanliness of small points in the room like the mugs and tv remote. Otherwise a perfect stop !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros and cons: Pros. The staff were lovely, rooms clean and the food pretty good. Cons. Rock hard pillows, none of us got a good night's sleep because of them. Appalling bad water pressure to the shower. And I'd just rubbed shampoo into my hair and it went from stone cold to very, very hot several times before it finally settled warm enough for long enough for me to wash the shampoo out. Because of these 2 things none of us want to go there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The B & B is lovely, staff is incredibly friendly and good options at the hotel offered a quintessential Scottish experience. Absolutely lovely and I would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Fantastic Visit

Beauriful accommodation, staff friendly and helpful. Restaurant first class. A few minutes walk into Callender. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facil
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

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

Beautiful room

Beautiful room with a bay window. Gentle walk into the town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice all around experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The cost of the hotel for 1 night, was a lot more than it should have been
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, comfortable beds and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christalleni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely – room was clean and tidy. Very quiet and lots of parking. Staff were attentive and really helpful when needed. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory

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

Overnight stay

Well run hotel with friendly and attentive staff. Rooms clean and spacious. Breakfast freshly cooked and excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kiera was great. She was very attentive to us and answered many questions about Scotland and the local info on things to do. Very attentive service .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recently renovated I'd guess, couldn't fault it. I would certainly go back again. One slight complaint, but seems to be common in the UK, not enough staff on duty, specially at breakfast time. One poor girl trying to manage the breakfast room and checkout area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly. Good location and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy

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

Good hotel but small areas for improvement

The hotel was lovely, good customer service and the room was a great size and well decorated. The bed was super comfortable but we had problems with a poor shower that didn't work properly for the 2 days we were there. The location is good and a 5 minute walk into the village centee Food in the restaurant was good, but breakfast took too long even though there went many tables.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Great place to stay. Breakfast is amazing. Just a bit far from town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

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

New Year Break

Beautiful old building with wide open staircases and entrance hall. Our deluxe suite was warm and cosy and a nice place to be. Its set far enough back from the road that theres no noise. We had breakfast both days (breakfast roll and full Scottish) and both both were fantastic but the New Years Eve meal was by far the winner, couldnt fault any of it. Staff were friendly and accomodating even when I had to move our dinner reservation slightly at the last minute. The hotel is far enough away from big towns to benefit some lovely views and drives nearby and even has a waterfall and walks right out the back, but not too far from towns that you are isolated. The only thing I could possibly fault was the shower. The water pressure was so poor it was just a trickle that barely tinsedthe soap off you. Whilst the temperature of the water was eother stone cold freezing or out of the kettle boiling with nothing in between no matter how minir the adjustment to the dial was. Whilst the shower was disappointing we wouldnt hesitate to stay again as overall we had a wonderful trip away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023