STAR TREATMENT IN DUNOON

Heavenly hot-tubbing at spectacular Stratheck.

run by the Clark family since the 1860s.

Whatever they are doing seems to work as the pub is heaving when we visit on a damp afternoon.

There’s also nearby Hunters’ Quay. This massive holiday park is owned by the same company that runs Stratheck.

It means you can use all their ample facilities, which is great for the kids.

While Stratheck is genuinely peaceful, for hyper kids there isn’t much to do when it rains.

On the other hand Hunters’ Quay – a 10-minute drive away – has two swimming pools, soft-play area, a restaurant, bars, and regular live entertainment.

It’s more than enough to tire out your tykes.

A word to the wise – it’s best to book ahead to get a table in Hunters’ Quay’s popular grill restaurant, which serves quality pub grub at reasonable prices.

There’s other options too on the food front – the recently renovated Cot House Inn and Shelia’s Diner offer reasonable fayre.

Another nice way to spend your day is visiting the nearby Benmore Botanic Gardens or a walk around the Puck’s Glen.

Although when we attempted it we were quickly soaked to the bone and so headed back to the hot tub for respite.

All too quickly our trip was over and we had to head home to a hot tub-less life.

I’ll miss the Cowal peninsula – it was lovely bubbly.