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Quiet, peaceful, warm and friendly are some of Aird’s other attributes, plus stunning sunsets and an abundance of outdoor activities on the doorstep. Roads and mountains in and around Port Appin offer great opportunities to biking enthusiasts - for a leisurely cycle take to the quiet scenic back roads, follow the dedicated cycle track alongside Loch Linnhe, or take your bike on the ferry to Lismore, an island strewn with ruins that date back to the 13th century. There are a number of castles within easy driving distance of Airds, exhilarating RIB adventures to take on the loch, horses to ride, and plenty of picturesque walks, scenic drives and fresh clean air to enjoy. After a day exploring Argyll what better way to relax than to sink into a comfy armchair in front of a burning log fire in Aird’s intimate and cosy lounge, sipping an aperitif, content with the knowledge that a gourmet experience is imminent. Visualise sumptuous suites, lavish bathrooms, indulgent in-suite dining; private terraces with hot tubs, marble fireplaces and ornate ceilings… Just think big on the 35-mile drive further north to Glencoe House where space and privacy really kick in. Nestling in famous Glencoe Glen within ten acres of private gardens this historic mansion (former home of adventurer Lord Strathcona who made his riches constructing railroads) offers fourteen vast suites contained within two buildings – Glencoe House and The Bell Tower. Staying at Glencoe House promises unique glamour, glitz, and gourmet experiences. In the exclusive Glencoe House Suites candlelit 5-course dinners or an eight-course tasting menu are served in-suite… elegant, secluded and romantic. And in The Bell Tower Suites guests have totally privacy (no waiting staff) with a fully-stocked kitchen and ready-prepared gourmet meals to choose from. The Great Hall, for use of Bell Tower guests only, has just two tables available if a formally served candlelit 5-course dinner is required. The Glencoe area, known as the ‘outdoor capital of the
UK’ offers adventures as thrilling as the suites at Glencoe House… tour the western isles, go walking, climbing, skiing, or on a photo safari tour. Choose from easy scenic drives with your car, or hard downhill mountain bike rides with a dose of adrenalin.
An easy drive from Glencoe to Lochaber, just a few miles beyond Fort William, is where you’ll find Inverlochy Castle Hotel and Restaurant which sits in the foothills of Ben Nevis and in a landscape rich with evergreens and history. This beautiful 19th century castle, now a luxury country house hotel, was honoured with a visit by Queen Victoria in 1873.
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