Just a 5 minutes walk from the centre of the small country town of Kinross, this hotel is a welcoming haven for anyone looking to get away from it all. 

Kinross-shire is beautiful county bordered by Perthshire, Fife and Clackmannanshire. Set amidst gently rolling hills the Windlestrae it is the ideal location for hill-walking, cycling, fishing, bird watching, enjoying the beauty of Scotland not to mention golfing with 2 18-hole courses directly adjacent to the hotel.  Kinross town is within an hour’s drive of Edinburgh , Glasgow , Perth, St Andrews and Dundee and just  one mile from junction 6 of the M90 motorway connecting you to a host of attractions, including Loch Leven Castle , Scone Palace and Glamis Castle.  There is a railway station in Kinross for onward connections.

The Windlestrae is set amidst landscape gardens, perfect on a summer's day to enjoy a drink from the bar overlooking the lovely pond and admire the beautiful woods, shrubs and colourful flower beds.  The Windlestrae, and it's nearby sister hotel The Green Hotel which is also in Kinross, share their own two 18 hole golf courses - The Bruce and The Montgomery.  The courses have been named after the two families that have owned the estate around Loch Leven for most of the last three centuries. Guests receive a discount on green fees on both courses. Pre-booking of tee times is advised, especially at weekends. No minimum handicap or club certificate is required.  Please bring your own clubs, as clubs are not available for hire.

There are many other courses for you to test your game – Gleneagles, Carnoustie and St Andrews are all within an hour’s drive of the hotel.  There are over 550 golf courses in Scotland and many are within easy reach from The Windlestrae Hotel.  And quite a few castles, historic houses, whisky distilleries...!  There is also a curling rink & trout fishing in season.

The hotel has 48 spacious bedrooms including 4 deluxe doubles & 2 Suites.  Al bedroomsoffer modern facilities and are decorated and furnished to high standards of quality and comfort.  Free Wi-Fi high speed internet access is available to hotel guests.

You can dine in style at the Fairway Restaurant with its modern Scottish cuisine with international twists in a warm, informal environment and a comprehensive wine list.  Or relax in Rushes Bar with a light menu available throughout the day and bar suppers, as well as an extensive selection of drinks from cocktails to malt whiskies.

A host of leisure opportunities are guaranteed to help you relax and unwind.  The Gravity Health & Leisure Club has an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, a substantial steam room and an invigorating jacuzzi.  

Securely located on Castle Island in nearby Loch Leven, Loch Leven Castle had an important role in Scotland's history for over three hundred years. Yet it is perhaps best remembered as Mary Queen of Scots' prison from June 1567 to May 1568, and the place where she was forced to abdicate in favour of her infant son James VI on 24 July 1567. There is a small boat service across to the island.  The loch also attracts around 15,000 geese every autumn (fall).

Kinross House, built by Sir William Bruce, is another example of the fine architecture in Kinross. Though not open to the public, you can appreciate it from the stately gardens - famous for their yew hedges, herbaceous borders and rose beds.

VisitScotland (Scottish Tourist Board) graded 3 stars Hotel.