Conned into giving bank details and had to pay 99 pound admin fee, fell for it because was assured I would be able to stay in the lodges at Duchally, on the date I neeeded (as a teacher need school holidays). Said I wouldn't entertain a silly con that happens all the time when people phone to say you have won a holiday, but was told time again it was safe to pay up as I WOULD get the destination and dates of my choice. The booking team rang 3 days after I had paid, but was told I couldn't have the dates or destination I had asked for. Grateful to have escaped a hard sell presentation with Club la Costa because I find truth an imperative value when dealing with companies who have access to you bank details.

Background Having been fortunate enough to have stayed at Duchally Country Estate on a number of occasions now, I feel it is time to share my experience with the world. Where Is It? Set in the beautiful and tranquil Perthshire countryside, Duchally is a stones throw from Gleneagles, Auchterarder. About an hours drive from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, and only 15 minutes from Perth, it is conveniently located for many tourist attractions. What Is It? Duchally Estate consists of a 4 star hotel and 55 five star self catering lodges with set in 27 acres of green and leafy grounds. I have never stayed in the ...  Read the complete review