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Hotels for Christmas in Scotland
including Edinburgh / Borders
Perthshire / Fife / St Andrews / Dundee / Aberdeenshire
Highlands & Islands
Christmas self catering vacancies - Hogmanay hotel packages
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Click here for Christmas packages
Twixmas packages also available
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SWALLOW HOTELS
Christmas packages from 23rd December
Dinner, B&B from £169 per person (4 nights)
Full details
Check individual availability online for further information.
Choice of hotels:
THAINSTONE HOUSE HOTEL
4 star luxury country retreat just outside Inverurie. Aberdeen city centre 16 miles / airport 10 miles.
Elegantly furnished mansion set in 44 acres of private grounds.
Leisure club & beauty spa with heated pool, sauna and steam room, high tech gym.
48 bedrooms including suites, 4-poster bedrooms, family rooms, feature bedrooms. Facilities include digital TV, Wireless broadband access, refreshments tray, iron, trouser press. Restaurant.
GRETNA HALL HOTEL
Built in 1710 as a manor house for the Johnstone family in the famous village of Gretna Green where Gretna Hall was the original marriage house.. 100 ensuite bedrooms (and several 4-poster mini suites) with direct dial telephone, hairdryer, trouser press, Wi-fi access, tea/coffee. Restaurant and lounge bar. Room service. Dumfries 25 miles. Carlisle 10 miles.
STATION HOTEL
Friendly, 3 star quality hotel next to the railway station in Ayr. 70 ensuite bedrooms all with TV, radio, direct dial telephone, hospitality tray, hairdryer, trouser press and iron and ironing board. Wifi access. Restaurant and traditional lounge bar. Close to the famous Ayr Racecourse. 10 minutes drive from Prestwick Airport.
GOLF VIEW HOTEL Traditional 4 star hotel on Nairn's seafront overlooking the Moray Firth with gardens leading down to the seashore. Leisure club with 14-metre swimming pool, steam room, sauna, spa bath, gym, beauty salon. Outdoor tennis courts.
Conservatory restaurant with sea views. 42 ensuite bedrooms with telephone, satellite TV, radio, toiletries, refreshment tray, trouser press and hairdryer. 4-poster rooms with a spa bath. Family rooms with double bedroom & adjoining bunk room.
SWALLOW FISHERS HOTEL
Built in 1830 in the heart of Pitlochry. Set in 2 acres of award-winning gardens.
130 ensuite bedrooms all with TV, Wifi access, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, trouser press, tea/coffee.
Room service. 2 restaurants & 3 bars. Log fires and comfortable lounges.
SWALLOW GLASGOW
Friendly, modern hotel on the outskirts of the city centre. Within easy reach of Glasgow Airport and the SECC.
Fully air-conditioned Leisure Club with indoor heated pool, sauna & steam room, spa, impulse showers, solarium, fitness rooms.
Restaurant and cocktail lounge. 116 bedrooms, each with private bathroom, satellite TV, telephone, hospitality tray and hairdryer. 24 hour room service.
OLD MANOR HOTEL
Built in the mid 19th century in the charming village of Lundin Links, overlooking Largo Bay and the 2 championship golf courses of Leven Links and Lundin Links. St Andrews 12 miles. Safe sandy beaches, golf, walking and fishing all nearby.
23 ensuite bedrooms and 2 restaurants. Award-winning cuisine. Edinburgh 35 miles.
WATERSIDE INN
3 star quality, purpose built hotel in Peterhead on the Buchan coast. Set in its own gardens on the banks of the estuary of the River Ugie. Leisure Club with 15 metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa pool and gym.
Health & beauty suites offering pampering treatments. 105 bedrooms and suites. 24 hour room service. Restaurant with award winning chef. Extensive conference and banqueting facilities. Facilities for weddings. Instant online booking.
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Colin and Christine Macpherson
Abbots Brae Hotel
West Bay
Dunoon PA23 7QJ
Tel: +44 (0)1369 705021
Fax: +44 (0)1369 701191
Email: info@abbotsbrae.co.uk
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ABBOTS BRAE HOTEL
Family-run 4 star hotel ideal for romantic get-aways.
Secluded woodland garden setting with views over the Firth of Clyde.
1 mile from Dunoon town centre.
1 hour from Glasgow International Airport.
Ideal for exploring Cowal, Bute and Argyll.
Restaurant with RedHospitality award
and Silver Plate dining award by HotelReviewScotland.
8 spacious bedrooms, each themed around a local place.
All ensuite with toiletries, hospitality tray,
hairdryer, TV, radio, direct-dial telephone.
Choice of double, twin, luxurious 4-poster, king-size.
Wireless broadband Internet access.
Pets welcome.
Christmas package
24 - 27 December 2008 (3 nights)
Prices from £329 per person
Click here for online brochure
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The Roxburghe
Kelso
Roxburghshire TD5 8JZ
Tel: +44 (0)1573 450331
Email: hotel@roxburghe.net
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THE ROXBURGHE HOTEL & GOLF COURSE
Country house hotel nestling in woodlands on the banks of the River Teviot.
On 50,000 acre estate (owned by the Duke of Roxburghe)
with 18 hole Championship Golf Course.
Only 1 hour's drive from Edinburgh and Newcastle.
Winner of the Scottish Country House Hotel of the Year 2005.
The hotel has a Health & Beauty Suite (aromatherapy, steam room, etc.)
Spacious public rooms: Library, Drawing Room, Dining Room and Conservatory
with luxurious furnishings with traditional antiques.
22 luxury bedrooms including suites with 4 poster beds and log fires.
All include bathrobes and slippers, mineral water and a daily newspaper.
Many bedrooms individually designed by the Duchess herself.
Choice of double, twin and single rooms
(16 in the main house, 6 in the courtyard).
Christmas package - full details
24 - 27 December 2008 (3 nights)
A traditional Scottish Christmas house party
Prices from £630 per person
Click here for online brochure
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Apex Hotels Central Reservations
31-35 Grassmarket
Edinburgh EH1 2HS
Tel: +44 (0)845 365 0000
Fax: +44 (0)131 666 5128
E-mail: reservations@apexhotels.co.uk
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APEX HOTELS EDINBURGH
High quality 4 star accommodation at 3 city centre hotels.
Choice of standard / executive / superior bedrooms or suites.
All with satellite TV, CD/DVD players, telephone,
toiletries, ground coffee, tea, iron, etc.
Choice of Christmas packages - full details
Apex European Hotel
Located at the west end of the city centre
200 metres from Haymarket Train Station.
66 bedrooms. Brasserie and Cafe Bar.
Apex International Hotel
In the Grassmarket (Edinburgh’s historic Old Town) directly below the Castle.
175 chic bedrooms. Contemporary design with stunning views.
Rooftop restaurant overlooking Edinburgh Castle.
Banqueting and function suites.
3 storey brasserie & bar.
Spa with swimming pool and gym.
Apex City Hotel
Deluxe accommodation and restaurant alongside the Apex International.
119 bedrooms - some with views of the Castle.
Bar and restaurant.
Access to adjacent hotel spa (see above).
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Parliament House Hotel
15 Calton Hill
Edinburgh EH1 3BJ
Telephone: +44 (0)131 478 4000
Fax: +44 (0)131 478 4001
Email: info@parliamenthouse-hotel.co.uk
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PARLIAMENT HOUSE HOTEL
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Hotel.
18th century stone-built townhouse
in the very heart of Edinburgh city centre.
Only 5 minutes walk from train station and Princes Street.
Small bistro with view over rooftops to Firth of Forth.
53 bedrooms with ensuite bath and shower, TV,
telephone, trouser press, hairdryer, mini bar, etc.
Wireless Internet connection.
Suite with kingsize bed & panoramic views.
Room service.
Click here for online brochure
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Nico and Pauline De Freitas
Maitlandfield House Hotel
24 Sidegate
Haddington
East Lothian EH41 4BZ
Tel: +44 (0)162 082 6513
Fax: +44 (0)162 082 6713
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MAITLANDFIELD HOUSE HOTEL
The original mansion house was built in 1654.
Public rooms include the drawing room with log fire.
Great Hall with glass pyramid lantern
(ideal for a banquet, conference or wedding)
Walled garden, medieval courtyard and stables.
Ideal for romantic breaks. Set in its own gardens.
Only 30 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh.
Attentive service and a relaxed atmosphere.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Choice of dining in the Conservatory Brasserie and Bar Bistro
with modern Scottish and Continental cuisine.
Private dining room with portraits of the 16 Kings who visited Haddington.
Facilities for weddings, conferences, corporate events.
25 bedrooms all with ensuite facilities, telephone,
TV, radio, hairdryer, trouser press, toiletries.
Several feature bedrooms & suites. 4 poster bedrooms available.
24 hour room service.
Laundry & dry cleaning services.
Christmas package from £129.50 per person (2 days)
Click here for online brochure
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Shirley and Derek Mowat
Dunstane House
4 West Coates
Edinburgh EH12 5JQ
Telephone: +44 (0)131 337 6169
Fax: +44 (0)131 337 6060
Email: info@dunstane-hotel-edinburgh.co.uk
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DUNSTANE HOUSE
Private, family-run 4 Star hotel with friendly welcome.
Victorian architectural grandeur
combined with an intimate country house atmosphere.
Fine Grade B listed building with original fireplaces, wood panelling,
stained glass windows and spectacular ornate cornices.
Views over to the Pentland Hills. Private car park.
10 minutes from the city centre, set back from the main A8 road.
5 minutes walk from Haymarket railway station
16 individual ensuite bedrooms (double/twin/family)
all with telephone, TV, hairdryer, trouser press,
bottled water, tea/coffee, modem point.
Free wireless Broadband access.
Deluxe 4 poster bedrooms available.
The Skerries Restaurant and Whisky Bar.
Christmas package - full details
Prices from £210 per person (2 nights).
Family rates also available.
Mid Christmas break (26 - 29 December) also available
Click here for online brochure
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Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Kirknewton
Edinburgh
Lothian EH27 8EB
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DALMAHOY HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB
Set in 1000 acres of wooded parkland at the foot of the Pentland Hills.
Only 7 miles west of Edinburgh city. 3 miles from Edinburgh Airport.
The hotel & country club have been sympathetically developed
around a glorious Georgian mansion built in 1724.
Guests can play on the 2 golf courses designed in 1927 & 1935.
The East Course hosted the Solheim Cup & Scottish Seniors Open.
Buggies and golf clubs are available for hire.
Christmas Package: 24 - 26 December 2008:
Dinner, B&B from £238 per adult for 2 nights
including carols and midnight service.
Full details
Leisure facilities include indoor heated swimming pool,
sauna, steam room, gym with fitness instructors,
Health & Beauty Salon, solarium, and tennis courts.
Informal cafe/bar and award-winning restaurant.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Choice of 203 rooms including 12 suites with
with satellite TV, hairdryer, trouser press, iron, etc.
Click here for online availability & booking
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Carlton Hotel
19 North Bridge Road
Edinburgh EH1 1SD
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CARLTON HOTEL
One of Edinburgh's most prestigious hotels.
Just a few minutes walk from Princes Street,
the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Leisure facilities include squash courts, swimming pool,
gym, spa, solarium and steam room
4 stars. Stylish and contemporary.
189 ensuite bedrooms with
cable TV, telephone, mini bar, radio, hairdryer
WiFi broadband Internet access.
24-hour room service. Restaurant and bar.
Christmas package: 24 - 26 December 2008:
Prices from £350 per adult (3 nights)
includes jazz, live entertainment, midnight mass.
Online booking
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Macdonald Houston House
Uphall
Livingston
West Lothian EH52 6JS
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MACDONALD HOUSTON HOUSE
Set in 20 acres of private gardens & woodlands.
The hotel comprises a 16th century tower house, country manor & steading.
Retaining its original character, it offers exclusivity and seclusion. Open fires.
Public rooms include the Great Hall, Library and Old Drawing Room.
Within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow.
7 miles from Linlithglow and its ancient palace.
Close to Uphall Golf Course.
Award Winning restaurant with AA red Rosette,
informal steak house restaurant and vaulted bar.
Leisure Club and Beauty Spa with swimming pool, sauna, steam room,
gymnasium, and outdoor tennis court and beauty treatment rooms.
Christmas Package: 24 - 27 December 2008:
Dinner, B&B from £320 per adult for 3 nights
including Champagne and Canapés, Midnight Service,
and Pantomime tickets.
Full details
Choice of 71 luxury ensuite bedrooms
including executive rooms, 4 poster bedrooms and suites
all with satellite TV, telephone, modem point, hairdryer, etc.
24-hour room service.
Click here for online booking
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Perthshire / Fife / St Andrews / Dundee / Aberdeenshire
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Scotland's Hotel
40 Bonnethill Road
Pitlochry
Perthshire PH16 5BT
Tel: +44 (0)1796 472 292
Fax: +44 (0)1796 473 284
Email: scotlands@crerarhotels.com
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SCOTLAND'S HOTEL
Traditional Scottish hotel in the centre of Pitlochry
Within walking distance of train station and bus.
AA 3 Stars.
Free use of leisure club with swimming pool, whirlpool bath,
sauna, gym and aromatherapy / reflexology centre.
Faskally Restaurant. Club bar. Spacious guest lounge.
Facilities for weddings, conferences, meetings, etc.
72 ensuite bedrooms with TV, telephone,
trouser press, toiletries, ironing facilities.
Choice of standard, executive or 4-poster suites:
single, double, twin or family.
Some rooms have views over the surrounding hills.
Christmas package starts 23 December 2008:
Prices from £279 per adult (4 nights dinner, B&B)
Click here for online brochure
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Contact: Andrew Low
The Four Seasons Hotel
St. Fillans
near Crieff
Perthshire PH6 2NF
Tel: +44 (0)1764 685 333
Fax: +44 (0)1764 685 444
Email: info@thefourseasonshotel.co.uk
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THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
1800s house in spectacular situation overlooking Loch Earn.
Visit the Trossachs & Loch Katrine. Callander 21 miles.
Crieff 13 miles. Loch Tay 13 miles. Perth 30 miles.
Stirling 30 miles. Edinburgh 59 miles.
35 golf courses within an hour's drive.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars. AA 3 Stars.
Recommended by 'The Which? Hotel Guide',
Best Loved Hotels and Johansens.
Choice of fine dining in the main restaurant
or à la carte menu in the more informal restaurant
both with loch views.
AA 2 Red Rosettes for high quality cuisine.
Christmas packages from £276 per person
Full details
12 ensuite bedrooms most with views down Loch Earn.
TV, telephone, hairdryer and radio/CD player.
Click here for online brochure
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Crieff Hydro
Crieff
Perthshire PH7 3LQ
Tel: +44 (0)1764 655555
Fax: +44 (0)1764 653087
Email: enquiries@crieffhydro.com
Large choice of self catering accommodation
in chalets, lodges, cottages sleeping from 2 - 16.
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CRIEFF HYDRO
140 year old independently run hotel 17 miles from Perth.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. Families welcome.
Winner of the Scottish Family Hotel of the Year 2005.
Hair, Health and Beauty Salon. Gym and fitness suite.
Choice of 3 indoor heated pools. Spa bath, sauna and steam room.
Fully equipped sports hall (5-a-side football, badminton courts,
squash courts, basketball court, table tennis, pool table, etc.).
Tennis courts, practice wall area, all-weather bowling green.
900 acre estate with 18-hole golf course, crazy golf course,
horse riding, off-road driving, quad bikes, croquet lawn.
Entertainment includes regular ceilidhs, ballroom dancing,
live music, cinema.
Children's Club (for 2-8 years) and Creche for under 2s.
Formal restaurant, informal brasserie and coffee shop.
Facilities for conferences, team building, weddings, parties, etc.
213 ensuite bedrooms: twin, double and family rooms for up to 6.
Choice of contemporary or traditional decor.
Many rooms have views of the hills, valleys and woodland.
Suites with 4 poster bed and spa bath.
Christmas package - full details
3 nights from £390 per person.
Includes midnight candlelit carol service, family entertainment, etc.
Child rates available.
Click here for online brochure
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Rufflets Country House
Strathkinness Low Road
St Andrews
Fife KY16 9TX
Tel: +44 (0) 1334 472 594
Fax: +44 (0) 1334 478 703
Email: reservations@rufflets.co.uk
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RUFFLETS COUNTRY HOUSE
One of the oldest established Country House Hotels in Scotland.
Independently owned. Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
Relaxing ambience with character & comfort. Attentive friendly staff.
Among the AA top 10 hotels in Scotland.
Winner of The Scottish Country House Hotel of the Year 2007 in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Located 1.5 miles from St Andrews.
Set in 10 acres of splendid gardens.
Golf practice net & 9 hole putting green on site.
23 individually decorated luxury bedrooms
(single/double/twin/family/suites) some with
four-poster / king-size bed / whirlpool baths.
All have ensuite bathroom, TV, hairdryer, trouser press, etc.
Wi-Fi Broadband access.
Garden Restaurant & Music Room Bar Brasserie
Excellent cuisine. AA 2 rosettes.
Christmas Breaks available from 24 - 27 December 2008.
B&B prices from £95 per person per night (min 2 nights).
Christmas Eve Dinner: £45
Christmas Day Lunch: £65
Boxing Day Lunch: £35
Full details
Click here for online booking
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Ramada Perth
West Mill Street
Perth PH1 5QP
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RAMADA PERTH
Former watermill dating back to the 15th century.
View fresh running water through the portholes
in the reception and lounge areas.
Hotel renovated in 2005.
Located in central Perth.
Restaurant serves contemporary bistro food in stylish surroundings.
Lounge bar. 24 hour room service. BT Openzone.
76 bedrooms all with ensuite bathroom,
satellite TV with pay to view movies,
direct dial telephones with internet access,
hairdryer, trouser press, radio, tea and coffee.
Christmas package: 23 - 27 December 2008:
Prices from £299 per adult (4 nights)
Full details
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Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
1 West Victoria Dock Road
Dundee DD1 3JP
Tel: +44 (0)845 365 0000
Fax: +44 (0)131 666 5128
Email: reservations@apexhotels.co.uk
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APEX CITY QUAY HOTEL & SPA
4 star deluxe contemporary hotel. Families welcome.
Minutes from all the main city centre shops and attractions
A short drive from Dundee Airport (daily flights to/from London).
Only 13 miles from St Andrews.
The Dundee Hotel of the Year 2007 in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Contemporary, chic, stylish accommodation in 152 bedrooms with
wide-screen satellite TV, CD/DVD player, oversized desk, dataport, armchair, mood lighting,
bath, free-standing open plan power shower, toiletries, fresh coffee, iron, etc. 24 hour room service.
Superior rooms and suites also include fridge and safe.
Leisure/fitness facilities in YuSpa with ozone pool, hot tubs,
sauna, steam room, Elemis treatment rooms, technogym, etc.
Restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes. Brasserie.
Christmas packages - full details
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Andrew & Jenny Cox
Loch Kinord Hotel
Dinnet
near Ballater
Royal Deeside
Aberdeenshire AB34 5JY
Tel: +44 (0)1339 885229
Fax: +44 (0)1339 887007
Email: hotel@lochkinord.com
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LOCH KINORD HOTEL
Personally run country hotel built in the late 1800's.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Set in lovely countryside between Ballater and Aboyne
in the heart of Royal Deeside. 35 miles from Aberdeen.
Ideal for golf, fishing, hill walking, shooting, stalking
Ski-ing, gliding, off-road driving.
Christmas package 24 - 26 December 2008:
3 nights Dinner, B&B from £295 - £325 per person
including lunch & light evening buffet on Christmas Day.
4th night free B&B if taking 4 couse dinner in restaurant.
Snow guaranteed! Full details
Popular restaurant, tavern and whisky bar.
AA Red Rosette award for excellent cuisine.
Facilities for weddings and conferences.
22 bedrooms: single, double, twin, family rooms (most en-suite)
Honeymoon suite with 4-poster, sauna and whirlpool bath.
Web site includes 360 degree virtual tours.
Click here for online brochure
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Ardoe House
South Deeside Road
Blairs
Aberdeen AB12 5YP
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ARDOE HOUSE
Luxury country retreat (inspired by Balmoral Castle).
Set in 30 acres of parkland with magnificent views across the River Dee.
Located 3 miles outside Aberdeen.
Leisure Club & Spa with pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool bath, gym,
beauty salons and tennis courts.
109 individually styled, spacious bedrooms
including suites and four-poster bedrooms
with antique furnishings, satellite TV & 24-hour room service.
Restaurant with AA red rosette. 4 stars.
Carved staircases, fireplaces & wood panelling.
Christmas package: 24 - 27 December 2008:
Prices from £330 per adult (3 nights)
includes champagne reception, midnight mass,
family ceilidh and tickets to see the pantomime.
Full details
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Highlands & Islands
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Royal Marine Hotel
Golf Road
Brora
Sutherland KW9 6QS
Tel: +44 (0)1408 621252
Fax: +44(0)1408 621181
E-mail: info@royalmarinebrora.com
Self catering apartments and cottages also available.
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Royal Marine Hotel
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Edwardian country house built by Sir Robert Lorimer.
Antique furniture and log fires.
Overlooking the River Brora. 100 metres from golf course.
Ideal for golf, fishing, mountain biking, walking.
Visit Dunrobin Castle & Clynelish Distillery.
1 hour from Inverness (daily train service).
Commended in the Scottish Country House category
of the 2007 HotelReviewScotland awards.
Scottish Golf Break Hotel of the Year 2006.
Recommended by the Michelin Red Guide.
Member of Scotland's Hotels of Distinction.
Choice of 3 restaurants. AA Red Rosette.
Facilities for conferences and weddings.
Leisure Club: heated indoor swimming pool,
spa, sauna, steam room, solarium & gym.
Beauty treatments, massage and complementary therapies.
Non residents welcome. Snooker room.
22 ensuite bedrooms with plasma TV, DVD,
Penhaligon toiletries.
Honeymoon suite with king size 4 poster bed.
Online booking.
Christmas and Homanay packages available.
Click here for online brochure
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Toravaig House Hotel
Knock Bay
Sleat
Isle of Skye IV44 8RE
Tel: +44 (0)1471 833231
Email: info@skyehotel.co.uk
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Toravaig House Hotel
Recently refurbished contemporary Scottish country house hotel.
Winner of The Scottish Island Hotel of the Year 2007
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Hospitality Excellence Medal 2008.
Very Highly Commended in the category for
The Scottish Hotel Warm Welcome Award 2006.
Conde Nast Johansens 'Most Excellent Service UK' Award for 2006.
Beautifully decorated and furnished. Personally run.
Set in 2 acres of grounds in an elevated position with magnificent views.
Breathtaking sunsets often seen.
Situated in southern Skye. 16 miles from the Skye Bridge.
5 minutes drive from Armadale (ferry from Mallaig).
Day sailings available on the hotel's yacht (extra charge)
Drawing room with open fire.
The Iona Restaurant is open for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon teas and dinner.
Daily changing dinner menu. Fresh local produce.
Vegetarian and other special diets catered for.
Small weddings and functions catered for.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Small Hotel.
2 twin and 7 double bedrooms (with 1 folding bed available for a child).
All with ensuite shower (some also have a bath),
sleigh or brass beds, Sky TV, radio, toiletries, fruit bowl,
hospitality tray, miniature malt whisky, bottled water.
Christmas and New Year houseparties.
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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Duisdale House Hotel
Isle Ornsay
Sleat
Isle of Skye IV43 8QW
Tel: +44 (0)1471 833202
Email: info@duisdale.com
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Duisdale House Hotel
Country house hotel set in lovely gardens & 30 acres of wooded hillside.
Built in the 1860s as a hunting lodge for the Chief of the Clan MacDonald.
Breathtaking views across the sea to the hills of Knoydart.
Day sailings available on the hotel's yacht (extra charge).
Member of 'Britain's Finest'.
Situated in southern Skye. Skye Bridge 13 miles.
Armadale - Mallaig ferry 8 miles.
Day sailings available on the hotel's yacht (extra charge)
Award-winning restaurant with à la carte menu.
Well stocked wine cellar and large selection of malt whiskies.
Lighter meals available in 'The Chart Room'.
Vegetarians catered for.
Cream teas served in the conservatory and on the patio during the summer.
Facilities for weddings.
Choice of 17 ensuite rooms & suites all with telephone,
flat screen Sky TV, hairdryer, luxury toiletries, tea/coffee.
7 double, 4 twin, 5 four-poster rooms & 1 suite.
Christmas and New Year houseparties.
Click here for online brochure
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Craiglynne Hotel
Woodlands Terrace
Grantown on Spey PH26 3JX
Tel: 01479 872 597
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Craiglynne Hotel
Stone-built Victorian hotel standing in impressive grounds.
It overlooks parkland to the forest and the River Spey beyond.
A short stroll from the centre of Grantown on Spey.
Ideal base to explore the Whisky Trail, Cairngorms & Loch Ness.
Aviemore 14 miles. Inverness 42 miles.
Warm and friendly with a welcoming atmosphere.
Open fires in the lounge and bar.
Dinner is available in the Spey Restaurant.
Sun lounge. Putting green.
Facilities for weddings.
Choice of 82 bedrooms (double, twin, single and family)
all with ensuite bathroom, telephone, TV, toiletries
tea/coffee, etc. Recently redesigned.
Room service available.
Lift and disabled access.
Pets welcome.
Christmas package starts 23 December 2008:
Prices from £249 per adult (4 nights dinner, B&B)
Click here for online brochure
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Loch Fyne Hotel
Shore Street
Inveraray PA32 8XT
Tel: 0870 950 6270
Email: lochfyne@crerarhotels.com
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LOCH FYNE HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB
Set in Inveraray overlooking Loch Fyne.
Wonderful views across the loch to the Cowal Hills.
A short stroll from the castle, town centre & golf course.
Oban 35 miles.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Hotel.
Leisure suite with swimming pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool bath,
outdoor hot tub, tanning cabin, health & beauty treatments.
Lochview Restaurant menu features locally-caught seafood.
Lounge bar.
Choice of 74 spacious bedrooms and mini-suites
all with TV, telephone, hairdryer, trouser press, etc.
Historic house commandeered during WWII
for Combined Operations Training.
Visited by Eisenhower and Winston Churchill.
Christmas package starts 23 December 2008:
Prices from £299 per adult (4 nights dinner, B&B)
Click here for online brochure
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Eight Acres Hotel
Morriston Road
Elgin IV30 6UL
Tel: 01343 543077
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EIGHT ACRES HOTEL
3 star hotel on the outskirts of historic Elgin.
In the heart of Malt Whisky Country.
Ideal for golf, distilleries, walking, cycling, dolphin trips.
37 miles east of Inverness.
30 miles from Inverness Airport.
Leisure Club with 15m swimming pool,
sauna, spa, gym, solarium and squash courts.
Restaurant serving afternoon teas and dinner.
Fine selection of Speyside malts.
Choice of 53 bedrooms and suites.
Christmas package starts 23 December 2008:
Prices from £229 per adult (4 nights dinner, B&B)
Twixmas breaks also available
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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Sonia and William Marshall
Culdearn House
Woodlands Terrace
Grantown on Spey PH26 3JU
Tel: +44 (0)1479 872106
Fax: +44 (0)1479 873641
Email: enquiries@culdearn.com
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Culdearn House
Formerly the country home of the Earl of Seafield's family.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Small Hotel
in the heart of the Spey Valley.
Renowned for its warm hospitality.
Personally run hotel with intimate atmosphere.
Ideal for romantic breaks or special celebrations.
Recommended in 'The Hidden Places of Scotland'.
Member of Best Loved Hotels.
Green Tourism Business scheme gold award.
13 miles from Aviemore. 35 miles south of Inverness.
Fine dining with candlelit tables, log fire & attentive service.
Daily changing menus. AA Red Rosette.
Lounge with wood panelling and luxurious furnishings.
Selection of 50 malt whiskies (some rare) with tasting notes.
Whisky Tasting weekends can be arranged.
Choice of 6 kingsize, double and twin bedrooms.
All with en-suite facilities, toiletries, TV, radio,
trouser press, dressing gowns, hairdryer, refreshments
shortbread, bottled water, fruit, floral arrangement.
Free Wifi Broadband Internet access.
For special celebrations, flowers, chocolates,
champagne and/or a piper can be arranged.
No children under 10. No smoking.
Click here for online brochure
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Ben Wyvis Hotel
Strathpeffer
Ross-shire IV14 9AS
Tel: 0870 950 6264
Email: benwyvis@crerarhotels.com
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Ben Wyvis Hotel
Set in the quiet Victorian village of Strathpeffer.
25 minutes drive north of Inverness. Ullapool 40 miles.
Dingwall 3 miles.
Ideal for touring, golf, fishing and walking.
Picturesque wooded grounds with a putting green.
Sumptuous interior. Variety of function rooms for weddings.
Restaurant, whisky bar and lounge.
Private 32-seat cinema.
Christmas package starts 23 December 2008:
Prices from £259 per person (4 nights dinner, B&B)
includes gala dinner and live entertainment.
Twixmas breaks also available.
Click here for online brochure
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Oban Bay Hotel
Corran Esplanade
Oban PA34 5AE
Tel: 0870 950 6273
Email: obanbay@crerarhotels.com
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Oban Bay Hotel
Situated on the edge of Dunollie Wood and the Esplanade
overlooking Oban Bay and the Firth of Lorne.
Originally a large private house, now extended.
Full-length sun lounge with spectacular sea views.
Spa with sauna, steam room, aromatherapy, massage,
outdoor hot tub, health & beauty treatments.
Bar and restaurant with excellent reputation especially for seafood.
Facilities for weddings and conferences.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars. AA 3 Stars.
80 ensuite bedrooms with TV, tea/coffee, etc.
Choice of standard rooms, executive rooms
and 4 poster suites. Room service available.
Christmas package: 23 - 27 December 2008:
Prices from £249 per adult (4 nights)
includes meals and local entertainment.
Twixmas breaks also available.
Click here for online booking details
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Isle of Mull Hotel
Craignure
Isle of Mull
Argyll PA65 6BB
Tel: 0870 950 6267
Email: isleofmull@crerarhotels.com
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ISLE OF MULL HOTEL
Magnificently positioned on Craignure Bay
(close to the ferry terminal from Oban).
Set in impressive gardens running down to the shore.
Panoramic views from every bedroom
(most of them look across the bay to Duart Castle,
the isle of Lismore and hills on the mainland).
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Observatory lounge and whisky bar.
Restaurant with panoramic windows.
Facilities for weddings and meetings.
New leisure club and spa with swimming pool,
children's splash pool, treatment rooms,
air conditioned fully equipped gym, outdoor hot tub,
steam room, Norwegian spruce sauna, hydro foot spa,
tanning room, nail bar, hair salon.
Choice of 86 ensuite bedrooms with satellite TV,
hair dryer, telephone, wireless Internet access,
toiletries, iron/ironing board, tea/coffee.
Executive rooms also include whisky miniatures,
bathrobes and slippers.
24 hour room service.
Christmas package: 23 - 27 December 2008:
Prices from £199 per adult (4 nights)
includes meals, and entertainment by local bands.
Twixmas breaks also available.
Full details
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The Oban Caledonian Hotel
Station Square
Oban PA34 5RT
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The Oban Caledonian Hotel
Traditional Highland hotel built around 1880 when the railway came to Oban.
Set on the waters edge with breathtaking views over the bay to the hills and islands.
Carefully refurbished under family ownership.
Gentle grandeur. Stylish, contemporary comfort and service.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Special 'Ranger Service' offers advice and guidance on sightseeing/activities.
Elegant Victorian restaurant and informal cafe.
24-hour porter service.
Choice of 59 bedrooms: twin, double, single and family.
All have ensuite bathroom, telephone, TV.
Superior rooms and luxury suites available.
2 bedrooms with disabled facilities.
Extras can be arranged including flowers, cakes,
chocolates, wine, aromatherapy massage, etc.
Christmas package: 24 - 26 December 2008:
Prices from £330 per adult (3 nights)
includes carols, midnight service, quizzes and games.
Online booking
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Regent Hotel
Esplanade
Oban PA34 5PZ
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Regent Hotel
Located on the Esplanade in Oban close to the pier.
Victorian building with a 1930s Art deco style extension.
500 metres from the railway station.
Restaurant, 2 bars and 2 lounges.
AA 3 Stars.
Choice of 82 ensuite bedrooms
all with TV, telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee.
Many with magnificent views across Oban Bay.
Christmas package: 24 - 27 December 2008:
Prices from £230 per adult (4 nights)
includes Champagne reception,
midnight service and live entertainment.
Online booking
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Dunain Park Hotel
Loch Ness Road
Inverness IV3 8JN
Tel: 01463 230512
Fax: 01463 224532
Email: info@dunainparkhotel.co.uk
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Dunain Park Hotel & Restaurant
Georgian country house hotel on a 6-acre estate.
Newly refurbished. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Member of Scotland's Hotels of Distinction.
Inverness city centre 2 miles. Inverness airport 14 miles.
Loch Ness 3 miles.
Highly recommended restaurant.
Facilities for conferences, meetings and weddings.
Choice of 11 bedrooms in the main house:
twin and double rooms with plasma TV and DVD,
large ensuite marble bathroom, Penhaligon toiletries.
Suites and 4-poster rooms also available.
Choice of 2 garden suite cottages, each with
2 bedrooms (1 double & 1 twin), bathroom,
TV, DVD and CD player.
1 suite also has a large living room with open log fire.
Open for Christmas and New Year.
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Ramada Inverness
Church Street
Inverness IV1 1DX
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RAMADA INVERNESS
Modern hotel in the city centre overlooking the River Ness.
Free access to the hotel's Sebastian Coe Health Club
with indoor pool, gym, sauna and spa bath.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Dine in the Waterside Restaurant
or enjoy a snack in the popular 'Arts' bar.
24 hour room service. Disabled access.
106 bedrooms all with en-suite bathroom, TV, radio,
direct dial telephone, hairdryer, trouser press, tea & coffee
(including 24 Jarvis Studios).
Christmas package: 24 - 27 December 2008:
Prices from £275 per adult (3 nights)
includes Champagne Reception & live entertainment.
Online booking
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The Columba
7 Ness Walk
Inverness IV3 5NF
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COLUMBA HOTEL
Located on the riverside opposite Inverness Castle.
Re-opened in 2004 following a £3 million refurbishment.
AA 3 Stars.
Choice of 76 bedrooms with ensuite bath or shower,
TV, telephone, hospitality tray, hairdryer.
Room service.
Carvery restaurant and John Macnabs Bar Bistro.
Christmas package: 24 - 27 December 2008:
Prices from £324 per adult (4 nights)
includes midnight service and live entertainment.
Online booking
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B&Bs open for Christmas include:
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