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The Hideaway Experience

★★★★★ Balkello Farm, Auchterhouse, Dundee, GB

10 guest rating· 27 reviews

The five stars

The Hideaway Experience holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Terrace, Sauna, Spa/wellness center, Sun terrace and Concierge service.

About this hotel

Luxurious Hideaway Experience in Beautiful Countryside

Exquisite Accommodations: The Hideaway Experience offers five 5-star hideaways designed for romance and pampering. From the traditional romantic country cottage to the modern eco-design properties, each hideaway promises a unique and luxurious stay.

Private Relaxation: Nestled in the countryside with expansive views, guests can enjoy ultimate privacy. Each hideaway features a private hot tub, dedicated spa room with sauna, a wood-burning stove, and a four-poster king-size bed for a truly indulgent experience.

Unforgettable Experiences: Indulge in a range of experiences from massages to gourmet dining, ensuring a memorable stay. With free parking, WiFi, and proximity to Dundee's attractions, The Hideaway Experience is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway.

Book now for an unforgettable escape at The Hideaway Experience!

Rooms & rates

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Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Sleeps 2 · 85 m² · King bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>915.00-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with hill views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Outdoor private hot tub and fireplace; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch Smart TV with premium channels, Netflix, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, fenced private yard, and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair-width doorways</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Honeymoon Apartment, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Sleeps 2 · 74 m² · King bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>796-sq-foot individually decorated room with a furnished patio </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Living room, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Outdoor private hot tub and fireplace; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch Smart TV with premium channels, Netflix, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, fenced private yard, and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Area rugs in room</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Luxury Cottage, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Sleeps 2 · 84 m² · King bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>900-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Living room, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Outdoor private hot tub and fireplace; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch Smart TV with premium channels, Netflix, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, fenced private yard, and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Area rugs in room</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Luxury Apartment, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Sleeps 2 · 74 m² · King bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>796-sq-foot individually decorated room with a furnished patio </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Living room, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Outdoor private hot tub and fireplace; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch Smart TV with premium channels, Netflix, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, fenced private yard, and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Area rugs in room</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Deluxe King Suite

Sleeps 2 · 85 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

This suite features is our "Stargazers Hideaway" with private hot tub, sauna. Dog friendly for additional fee

Deluxe King Suite

Sleeps 2 · 85 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

This suite has is our "Lovers Hideaway" with private hot tub, sauna.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Sleeps 2 · 85 m² · King bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>915.00-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with hill views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Outdoor private hot tub and fireplace; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch Smart TV with premium channels, Netflix, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, fenced private yard, and iron/ironing board</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair-width doorways</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Deluxe King Suite

Sleeps 2 · 80 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

This suite has is our "Honeymooners Hideaway" with private hot tub, sauna.

King Suite

Sleeps 2 · 70 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

This suite features is our "Romantics Hideaway" with private hot tub, sauna. Dog friendly for additional fee

Superior King Suite

Sleeps 2 · 80 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

This suite features is our "Dreamers Hideaway" with private hot tub, sauna. Dog friendly for additional fee

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Sauna
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Access to health care professionals
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  • Adult only
  • Allergy-free room
  • BBQ facilities
  • Beauty Services
  • Bike tours
  • Bingo
  • Bowling
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Movie nights
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pedicure
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Terrace
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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Balkello Farm, Auchterhouse, Dundee, GB

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say1027 reviews

+ Excellent service+ Cozy and comfortable stay
Cleanliness10.0
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality10.0
Amenities10.0
Value for Money10.0

Was amazing the best lodge we have ever stayed and we been to quite a few

10.0

The place was absolutely stunning exactly what we expected from the pictures and other reviews we will debe back the staff were amazing

− Could not fault anything

James · GB · 2026-02-26

Fantastic get away

10.0

The hideaway experience was superb cozy well finished and had everything we needed, quiet and the location was ideal for site seeing and exploring only 20mins away from everything. We have stayed in a lot of stay aways and it’s up there with the best. The staff were lovely too we will defiantly be back.

Zak · GB · 2025-11-01

Exceptional

10.0
Stephen · GB · 2024-11-10

Guest review

10.0

If you’re looking for a romantic getaway, look no further. Absolutely stunning with great facilities. We had an amazing time! A very special 10 year anniversary trip.

Jennifer · 2024-09-08

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is The Hideaway Experience really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children are not allowed.

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