Isle of Eriska (WEST COAST/WESTERN ISLES)

 

Ledaig, Oban, Argyll PA37 1SD, Scotland
Tel: 01144 (0) 1631 720 371   Fax: 01144 (0) 1631 720 531
Email: office@eriska-hotel.co.uk   Website: www.eriska-hotel.co.uk
Represented on the East Coast by Rebecca Recommends
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Situated on a private island in one of the most beautiful spots on the west coast of Scotland, this family-run hotel offers an unparalleled feeling of peace and tranquility. The island is a nature reserve and bird sanctuary and provides an area of great beauty in which to walk, paint or just sit and look at the view. For those who want action, there is a six hole golf course, an indoor swimming pool and spa and fishing on the loch. The food is superb, and fish is brought in daily. The hotel has its own smokehouse and the scallops found just off the Isle of Eriska are flown out to the top restaurants all over the world. The island’s location, just north of Oban, means that the ferries to the Western Isles can be reached easily. From here one can journey by boat to Skye, Mull and the ancient, windswept monastic settlement of Iona settled by St. Columba in 563 AD and now a place of pilgrimage.
 

 

CATEGORY

Jan. - Mar./May-Sept. '10
Nov.-Dec. '10 (pnproom rate)

Apr. & Oct. '10
(pp 3-night min.)

STANDARD KING/TWIN

£315 £500
DELUXE KING/TWIN £385 £580 
SPA SUITES £440 £650
*LILAC COTTAGE / ROWAN COTTAGE (2 bedroom suite w/ private sitting room & garden) *£590 *£590

Single Occupancy in Standard Dbl. is £240 pppn inclusive breakfast. Dinner £40 per person per night. These rates (except Lilac and Rown which is based on four people) are inclusive of a full Scottish breakfast, use of Spa and VAT at @ 17.5% and may be subject to change. *Lilac Cottage weekly rates on request. Lilac Suite nightly rate for 4 people includes breakfast and VAT. Two night minimum required for advance reservations. A non-refundable [30 days prior to arrival] booking deposit of £100 per couple is required. Deposit is refundable 31 days or more outside of arrival date with written cancellation. (We advise travel insurance against unforeseen cancellation.) You may postpone reservation within the year but forfeiture is considered a cancellation.


22 rooms & suites 

OWNER/MANAGER
Beppo Buchanan-Smith

NEAREST RAIL STATION
Oban

NEAREST AIRPORT
Glasgow (2 hours)



 

ARDUAINE GARDENS: These lovely gardens are nationally known for their rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias. The gardens are located 20 miles south of Oban.

INVERARAY CASTLE: The headquarters of the Clan Campbell since the 15th century and the seat of the dukes of Argyll. There is a fine collection of tapestries, pictures and 18th-century furniture.

ISLE OF MULL: The island is definitely worth a visit for its spectacular scenery and for the fine gardens at TOROSAY CASTLE. A visit to the ISLE OF IONA is a must while on Mull. This remote, windswept island is one of the most ancient and venerated places in Christian history. St. Columba came here in the 6th century to found his monastery and abbey church. Nothing of Columba's church remains today but crosses and stones from the period do. The 12th-century St. Oran's Chapel still stands as does the 13th-century abbey, which stands on the original site of Columba's church.

GLENCOE: Known for its gruesome massacre. Glencoe is nonetheless one of the most dramatically scenic valleys in Scotland. The terrible crime happened in the 17th century when the Clan Campbell was billeted on the Clan MacDonald. Forty of the MacDonald Clan were murdered by the Campbells, and to this day it is almost unheard of for a Campbell to marry a MacDonald or for them even to sit down to dinner together.

FORT WILLIAM: This busy little town is situated at the southern end of Loch Ness, known for its monster, and at the foot of Ben Nevis, which is the highest mountain in Scotland. From here there is a very pretty drive out to Mallaig known as "The Road to the Isles." This road can be quite crowded in the summer months as it links up with the ferry to Skye. The longer road to Skye links up with a toll bridge.

LOCH AWE: The longest and one of the prettiest lochs in Scotland. This is Campbell country and there are good views of Kilchurn Castle across the loch.

LOCH LOMOND: Only 20 miles from the center of Glasgow and known for its legendary beauty as the "Queen of Scottish Lochs." Loch Lomond is the widest and deepest of the Scottish lochs and runs for over 23 miles to the north of the city.

 

Edinburgh - 3.5 hours
 
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