🇬🇧 Perth, United Kingdom
Old Smiddy
📍 Old Smiddy Kinclaven by Stanley, Kinclaven PH1 4QJ, UK
Your stay — Old Smiddy
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The Property — Old Smiddy
Old Smiddy is a converted 19th-century smithy in the centre of Perth, with stone walls, low beams and a small bar that feels like a local pub. It's a functional, no-fuss 3-star: fine for a one-night stopover on the way to the Highlands, but too basic for a romantic retreat. Standing in the lobby you smell faint woodsmoke and hear staff rattling keys at reception — it's honest, not cosy.
Chronicles of Perth
Perth was a royal burgh from the 12th century and served as Scotland's capital until the 15th century, when the king moved to Edinburgh. Its medieval core was largely rebuilt in Victorian sandstone after fires, giving it a grid of solid 19th-century banks and churches along the Tay. Today it's a regional service hub with a developing food scene centred on the Perth Concert Hall and the redeveloped city square. The 2024 opening of the Perth Museum has revived interest in the town's ancient role as the ceremonial heart of Scotland.
Best Time to Visit
Full Perth guide →Best months
May and September: mild days (15-18°C), little rain, crowds thin before/after summer holidays. June can work but risks a washout.
Peak / festival surge
July-August: school holidays bring families to Scone Palace and the Highland Perthshire attractions. Hotel prices rise 30-50%, and the Old Smiddy often sells out. The Perth Festival of the Arts (late May/early June) also bumps occupancy.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: cheaper rooms by 20-30%, fewer tourists, but expect rain and 8-12°C. Good for budget travellers who pack layers.
Weather & packing
Perth's climate is famously damp — it gets over 1,200mm of rain a year, mostly as drizzle. Pack a waterproof jacket and sturdy shoes on top of your summer clothes; a midday sun shower is normal.
Live City Briefing — Perth
- The new Perth Museum at the former city hall opened in 2024; check its Stone of Destiny exhibition if you have an extra hour.
- The Perth to Edinburgh rail line is partly closed for upgrades until July 2026 — expect bus replacements and a longer journey from Waverley.
- Construction on the Cross Tay Link Road, a new bypass, continues near the A9 junction; allow extra time if driving into town.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Old Smiddy, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request room 1 on the ground floor if you have mobility issues or want the easiest access—it has wide doorways and a roll-in shower. Otherwise, ask for a first-floor room at the rear (away from King Street) for less street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room directly overlooking King Street, especially on weekends—street noise from parking and passing traffic can be disruptive, especially with single-glazed windows common in converted Victorian properties.
Best views
The best view is from first-floor rear rooms overlooking the small garden or courtyard—you get a quiet outlook with greenery and a sense of the old smithy setting. Front rooms face King Street and a compact townscape.
Quietest floors
First-floor rooms at the back of the building are quietest; ground floor at the rear is also acceptable, but the lounge may generate some daytime noise.
🔊 Noise notes
King Street itself is a secondary road, so not major traffic, but parking on both sides and a nearby taxi rank (West High Street) can cause engine noise and chatter, especially early evening and late night. No on-site parking means guests arriving by car add footfall noise by the entrance.
Insider tips
1. For free overnight parking, try the two on-street spaces on King Street (first-come, first-served) rather than paying £6.50 at James Square—arrive before 6 p.m. to grab one. 2. The Wifi is single-login per device, so if you’re in a couple, agree to share a device hotspot or log in on separate devices sequentially.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Old Smiddy
Free unlimited WiFi throughout; one login per device, no time limit – typical speed 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload.
No lift – this is a converted Victorian smithy on two floors; all guest rooms are accessed via stairs only.
Free digital access to PressReader (20+ UK newspapers); physical copy of The Courier delivered on request for breakfast reading. The original stone forge chimney is visible in the lounge.
Check-in from 15:00 to 21:00; earlier bag drop possible with prior call; late check-out until 12:00 for £20 (subject to availability); after 12:00 full night charged.
Free luggage storage is available behind reception desk; key-code locker provided if room not ready.
No step-free main entrance (two steps up from street); ground-floor lounge and one accessible room (room 1) with wide doorways and roll-in shower – no lift to first floor.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is James Square Car Park (250m walk, £6.50 per 24 hours, pay by phone app); no EV charging on site; two unpaid on-street spaces on King Street (first-come, first-served, free overnight).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for all stays; a £50 incidental card hold is taken at check-in and released at checkout if no extras incurred.
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area exchange bureaux that charge high fees and poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are widely accepted in most shops, cafes and restaurants; some smaller places may prefer cash.
Not expected; rounding up the bill or leaving 10% for good service in restaurants is appreciated. Tip taxis by rounding up, and hotel staff only for extra service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter or instant coffee at a local cafe costs about £2.
A filled roll or sandwich from a bakery or supermarket costs around £4.
A pub main like fish and chips or a curry costs roughly £10.
No designated street-food area; cheap eats are in chip shops, bakeries, and pub lunch menus.
Tesco, Co-op, and Lidl are the common budget supermarkets in the area.
High-street chains like Primark and M&S in Perth city centre offer affordable clothing.
Stagecoach bus day pass is around £5; from the nearest airport (Edinburgh or Glasgow), take the Citylink coach to Perth for about £12.
Eat lunch specials instead of dinner menus; use a refillable water bottle at public taps; buy a Railcard if travelling by train for 1/3 off fares.
Good to know — Perth
Type G · 230V
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$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
PerthIn Perth, UK, dial 999 for police, ambulance, or fire. For non-urgent police matters, call 101. The local police station is at Barrack Street, Perth PH1 5SF. For health advice, call NHS 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Perth, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Old Smiddy
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Edinburgh Airport bus stop → Perth city centre (then 5-min walk to Old Smiddy)
💡 Buy through the Stagecoach app for £9—you can track the bus live.
Edinburgh Airport (stand D) → Perth Bus Station
💡 Buy a day return via the Stagecoach app for £15 – cheaper than two singles. The bus drops you at the bus station on Leonard Street, a 10-minute walk or short bus hop (route 1C) from Rhodes Villa.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Kayrene B&B, Perth
💡 Book through Perth Taxis (01738 629 222) for a fixed fare around £100. Avoid unlicensed cabs at the airport.
Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop (stand D) → Perth Bus Station (Leonard Street)
💡 The M90 is direct and drops you right at the bus station, which is a 10-minute walk from Adfern. Get off at stop 3 (Halbeath Road) if you want a shorter walk — it's a quarter mile up Glasgow Road rather than the longer route through town. Pay by contactless card.
Edinburgh Waverley station → Perth station
💡 Get an off-peak return from Haymarket—less busy and same price.
Edinburgh Airport Tram Stop → Perth Railway Station
💡 From the airport, take the tram to Edinburgh Gateway (12 mins, £6.50) then board the ScotRail service to Perth. Buy a combined ticket via the mTickets app to save £2. From Perth station it's a 12-minute walk to Adfern; exit via the west door onto Leonard Street and head up Glasgow Road.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus stop → Perth Bus Station
💡 Book online for a £5 discount. The bus drops you at the bus station, then a 15-minute walk or a short taxi ride (around £6) to Fernlea.
Edinburgh Waverley (via airport tram link) → Perth Railway Station
💡 Take the Edinburgh Tram from the airport to Haymarket (18 mins, £6.50, runs every 10 mins), then hop the ScotRail train to Perth. Off-peak returns cost £24. From Perth station, it's a 10-minute walk down South Street to Rhodes Villa.
Perth City Centre (South Street stop) → Fernlea Hotel, Perth
💡 From the station, walk 5 mins to South Street. Buses 1A and 2 both stop opposite Fernlea. Ask the driver for a day ticket if you plan more than one trip.
Perth Bus Station → Westview Hotel (Crieff Road stop)
💡 Get the Stagecoach app for live tracking; the stop opposite the hotel is called 'Crieff Road' and you can ask the driver to let you off.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) via Edinburgh Gateway station → Perth Railway Station
💡 Take the tram from the airport to Edinburgh Gateway (12 mins, £7) then the train. Cheaper than a taxi and just as fast if you hit the right connection.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus stop → Perth Bus Station (Lennox Street, 15-min walk to Kayrene B&B)
💡 Buy tickets on the Citylink app for a small discount. Sit on the left side for views of the Firth of Forth.
About Perth
Wikipedia ↗
Perth is a central Scottish city located on the banks of the River Tay. It is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and is the historic county town of Perthshire. It had a population of about 47,350 in 2020. There has been a settlement at Perth since prehistoric times. It is a...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Old Smiddy?
Request room 1 on the ground floor if you have mobility issues or want the easiest access—it has wide doorways and a roll-in shower. Otherwise, ask for a first-floor room at the rear (away from King Street) for less street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Old Smiddy?
Avoid any room directly overlooking King Street, especially on weekends—street noise from parking and passing traffic can be disruptive, especially with single-glazed windows common in converted Victorian properties.
Is Old Smiddy noisy?
King Street itself is a secondary road, so not major traffic, but parking on both sides and a nearby taxi rank (West High Street) can cause engine noise and chatter, especially early evening and late night. No on-site parking means guests arriving by car add footfall noise by the entrance.
Which rooms have the best views at Old Smiddy?
The best view is from first-floor rear rooms overlooking the small garden or courtyard—you get a quiet outlook with greenery and a sense of the old smithy setting. Front rooms face King Street and a compact townscape.
What are insider tips for staying at Old Smiddy?
1. For free overnight parking, try the two on-street spaces on King Street (first-come, first-served) rather than paying £6.50 at James Square—arrive before 6 p.m. to grab one. 2. The Wifi is single-login per device, so if you’re in a couple, agree to share a device hotspot or log in on separate devices sequentially.
What time is check-in at Old Smiddy?
Check-in at Old Smiddy is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Old Smiddy have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited WiFi throughout; one login per device, no time limit – typical speed 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Old Smiddy?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Old Smiddy?
A filled roll or sandwich from a bakery or supermarket costs around £4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Old Smiddy?
Stagecoach bus day pass is around £5; from the nearest airport (Edinburgh or Glasgow), take the Citylink coach to Perth for about £12.
When is the best time to visit Perth?
May and September: mild days (15-18°C), little rain, crowds thin before/after summer holidays. June can work but risks a washout.
Top Attractions in Perth
💡 Ask at the door for the key to the tower — if it’s unlocked, you can climb narrow stairs for a rooftop view of the town.
💡 Look for the small exhibition in the side chapel about the church’s role in the Reformation. The tower is not open to the public.
💡 The free guide leaflet at the entrance is worth picking up—it points out the hidden piscina and the 15th-century roof bosses. No photography during services, which are at 11am on Sundays.
💡 Check the small upstairs gallery for rotating contemporary exhibitions — often overlooked by visitors.
💡 Head upstairs for the small but excellent natural history cabinet with taxidermy and curios. The lift is slow; use the stairs if you can.
💡 The stained-glass window in the lobby is original but often overlooked; stand directly underneath to see the detail.
💡 Start at the bench near the old harbour wall at low tide — you can spot seals hauled out on the sandbanks.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid school groups. The top-floor art gallery often has overlooked works by local 19th-century painters.