Hotel in Scotland

[pikey]

Hello,

As the GBPEUR is so awful, we're giving European driving a miss and instead are looking to spend about 2 weeks in Scotland in some romantic Castle-type place(s).

Looking on google we can find lots of cheap places but are having trouble finding something with a bit more quality.

Any recommendations?

Tar

Benjamino

[ewenm]

http://www.luxuryscotland.co.uk/

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

My parents are staying right in the centre tomorrow for 2 nights. When they get back I'll let you know their thoughts. They don't tend to do the cheap end of the market.

[Nicholas Blair]

Stayed here a couple of years back,http://www.glenappcastle.com/

would be good for a couple of nights then move on up north

[pikey]

Nicholas Blair said:

Stayed here a couple of years back,http://www.glenappcastle.com/

would be good for a couple of nights then move on up north

That does look nice

[Plotloss]

Place on Lomond is quite nice, Cameron House Hotel perhaps.

Great breakfasts, you could do the full two course affair.

Kippers and then a full scottish

[Cpt Stirling]

Not exactly a castle Ben, but the Torridon Hotel is good for a night or two if you're going to the west highlands. Was up there the week before last. The Kinloch Lodge on Syke is also good.

[pikey]

Thanks.

Maybe I should expand the scope to "where's really nice to go in Scotland". Romantic, relaxing, luxurious, few other people, decent sized budget. Have 2 weeks to play with. Whilst we don't want to spend the whole time driving, we do like moving round a little.

[clive f]

try this place, we stayed here a couple of years ago, fantastic service and food, family run you`d have a job to find better, and within walking distance of Fort Augustus if you fancy sampling a couple of locqal pubs one evening.

http://inchhotel.com/

[mechsympathy]

I really liked this place in Fort William, although it was a few years ago. Might be a bit down market for what you're after, and Fort William isn't the nicest place to visit.

[Workshy Fop]

Off the top of my head.

www.eriska-hotel.co.uk has the benefit of being in the old house or in a modern suite with a wee garden and a hot tub.

http://www.summerisleshotel.co.uk/ gorgeous

http://www.thealbannach.co.uk/ remote

I'd get tired of the full on restaurant food after a few nights though, so I don't think I'd do country houses and castles all the way. I'd also consider a few days in Glasgow and/or Edinburgh at either end. You can get a seaplane from Glasgow straight to some nice hotels which I've always wanted to do. BA do a flight to Barra where you land on the beach.

[pikey]

Thanks all

[jumplead]

http://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/hotels/Norton-Ho...

Not sure how well located that will be for you, but i've had some very good experiences with handpicked in the past. If you are an American Express card holder check the online deals too.

[Catz]

Not castles, more country houses and a little shabby chic, but great food and beautiful locations.

North of Fort William, Glengarry Castle Hotel. http://www.glengarry.net/index.php

Before Fort William take the Corran Ferry across to Ardnamurchan and Kilcamb Lodge.
http://www.kilcamblodge.co.uk/

Dunkeld House in Perthshire's got a great location too, and plays host to a fair few car/bike clubs.
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/EDIDHHN-Hilt...

[Workshy Fop]

I'm planning on going here when my big Datsun turns up at the end of the month.

Looks amazing. They have a suite named after a German battleship. Fantastic!

http://www.pool-house.co.uk/introduction.php

[Don]

This place is superb.

http://www.lochtorridon.com

Try a night or two here for something less expensive and a great experience: http://www.applecross.uk.com/inn/index.htm

And on Skye the House Over By next to the sublime Three Chimneys: http://www.threechimneys.co.uk/

You'll enjoy the driving at Torridon and Applecross. Skye provides two weeks outdoorsy entertainment easily.

[Don]

Oh: This place is good for a couple of nights.

http://www.lake-hotel.com/

It's on the only Lake in Scotland. The rest are lochs. The dining room is actually a giant conservatory looking out at the lake. Food was good - and inside the glass the midges can't get you so you can enjoy the sunset in peace!

[Galileo1]

You could try www.georgegoldsmith.com they may have something to suit. They can usually source good deals and are easy to deal with.

[Don]

pikey said:

Thanks.

Maybe I should expand the scope to "where's really nice to go in Scotland". Romantic, relaxing, luxurious, few other people, decent sized budget. Have 2 weeks to play with. Whilst we don't want to spend the whole time driving, we do like moving round a little.

Ben.

Seriously: You should tour Scotland. Take the car up and drive. I reckon in two weeks four to five hotels are enough as you want to alternate days of touring to get to the next hotel with days where you enjoy the localality and get a rest from driving.

Driving is sloooowww up there even in a powerful sports car. This is because single track roads with a lot of twists and turns aren't quick for anyone. They are QUICKER for the locals (and I don't care what you are driving) as they are all related to Colin McRae's more talented cousin. Sometimes they get it wrong and have head-ons so be aware - but don't let that put you off!

Some of the best fun to be had in Scotland is to be found staying in its more interesting and characterful B&Bs rather than its fine hotels. This not only saves you money but also delivers some of the charm of the place - a chance to meet the people.

So don't just book two weeks in the Torridon (however fine it is - and it is very, very fine). Get over to Skye and possibly even Lewis. For fun you could evenb buy a cheap tent and have a night in one of the remotest campsites in the UK. It's near Loch Coriusk - I'll try and find the exact location for you. Stunning place.

To enjoy the Hebrides at their best you NEED to enjoy outdoorsiness and wildlife.

Of course - Scotland has much more than the Hebrides. Check out the National Trust for Scotland website for civilised days out and a very different sort of tour.

We do Scotland once every two or three years. I have done it with budgets being just hundreds using camp-sites and B&Bs to several thousands using B&Bs and fine Hotels and my recommendation is a mix!.

[mechsympathy]

Don said:

Driving is sloooowww up there even in a powerful sports car. This is because single track roads with a lot of twists and turns aren't quick for anyone. They are QUICKER for the locals (and I don't care what you are driving) as they are all related to Colin McRae's more talented cousin. Sometimes they get it wrong and have head-ons so be aware - but don't let that put you off!

I'll never forget coming over a blind crest Glencoe to find a couple of dazed looking locals climbing out of a smoking Metro that they'd embedded in the bank beside a sharp left turn