Lochs, lakes & mountains
Enjoy the great outdoors
EDDRACHILLES HOTEL Scourie, Sutherland
Tel: 01971 502 080 www.eddrachilles.com
Located on the North West Highlands coast, at Eddrachilles Hotel they’d recommend exploring the mountains of Assynt or the Far North, lingering on glorious beaches or spotting wildlife on a boat trip. Discounts for multinight stays. Dog-friendly.
TRUMP TURNBERRY Girvan, Ayrshire
Tel: 01655 331 000 www.turnberry.co.uk
Immersed in 800 acres of Scottish countryside, Turnberry offers a variety of watersports on the resort. Paddleboard along the Ayrshire coastline, Kitesurf on the Firth of Clyde, or kayak in Turnberry Loch where you can pitch up in the evening for a lochside summer barbecue.
BENMORE ESTATE Isle of Mull, Argyll Tel: 01680 300 229 www.benmoreestate.co.uk
Situated at the heart of the Isle of Mull, The Benmore Estate is surrounded by spectacular scenery. An oasis for the sporting enthusiast, the 32,000-acre estate offers some of the finest sport in Argyll. Accommodation options range from our traditional lodge, Knock House to cosy holiday cottages.
TORAVAIG HOUSE HOTEL Isle of Skye
Tel: 01470 373 737 www.skyehotel.co.uk/toravaig
Nestling in a stunning coastal location in the South of Skye, Toravaig offers exclusive use for 18 guests. Wake up to amazing views, enjoy delicious food and cosy evenings by the fireside. Located beside Torabhaig Distillery, award-winning Toravaig is perfect for family and friends or business colleagues to come together.
MAINS OF TAYMOUTH Perthshire
Tel: 01887 830 226 www.taymouth.co.uk
With Loch Tay watersports on your doorstep, plus the most spectacular scenery, Mains of Taymouth could not be better placed for exploring. Choose from a range of luxury self-catering properties sleeping 2 to 12 people. Mains of Taymouth is dog-friendly.
BALCARY BAY HOTEL Auchencairn, Castle Douglas Tel: 01556 640217 www.balcary-bay-hotel.co.uk
Balcary Bay is regarded as one of the best sea views in the UK. Over the sheltered bay, you look out to the historic Hestan Island, the Solway and the Cumbrian mountains. The magic is in the lighting which changes by the hour as the sun moves through the sky reflecting a range of colours across the landscape.
ARDOCH LOCH LOMOND Gartocharn, West Dunbartonshire Tel: 01389 710 401 www.ardochlochlomond.com
Ardoch Loch Lomond is a unique 18-bedroom exclusive-use venue set in 133 acres of rolling countryside, with spectacular views over Loch Lomond. Boasting plenty of indoor and outdoor space in a breathtaking away from it all setting with its very own lochan, it’s a special place where everything comes naturally. Ardoch is a perfect venue for weddings, private celebrations or business meetings and can host up to 50 for seated gatherings indoors and 120 outside with a marquee. Uniquely run as a profit with purpose venue, profits from all bookings at Ardoch go to Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).
ISLE OF MULL HOTEL & SPA Craignure, Isle of Mull
Tel: 01680 812 544 www.crerarhotels.com/ isle-of-mull-hotel-spa
Listen to the waves roll in on the coast and watch golden eagles soar above as you admire the mountains and islands surrounding you when staying in a Seaview Suite at Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa with private Juliette balcony.
VENTURESAIL Tel: 01872 487 288 www.venturesailholidays.com
Explore the world under sail. Their fleet of classic boats, tall ships and expedition yachts will take you to beautiful anchorages and hidden coves with up close wildlife encounters. Join an allinclusive skippered sailing holiday with the best sea views every day. No previous experience needed to climb aboard – just a lust for adventure.
KILCAMB LODGE Strontian, Argyll Tel: 01967 402 257 www.kilcamblodge.co.uk
Ardnamurchan is one of the hidden delights of the Scottish Highlands. It is a large finger of land which protrudes into the Atlantic Ocean just north of Oban and south of Fort William. A short two-minute ferry crossing (Corran to Ardgour) will transport you to a different world of unsurpassed hidden Highland beauty that is hard to beat.
DEVERON VALLEY Huntly, Aberdeenshire Tel: 07983 770 561 www.deveronvalley cottages.co.uk
Set in the heart of Aberdeenshire and nestled between the Cairngorms and beautiful coastline. There are five cosy, dog-friendly cottages with log burners. They sit on the Whisky & Castle Trail, so are the perfect place to enjoy a dram after a day exploring.