Contact: Emma and Ron
The Old Excise House
Laphroaig
Port Ellen
Isle of Islay PA42 7DS
Tel: 01496 302567
Email: oldexcisehouse@hotmail.com

THE OLD EXCISE HOUSE

Luxury B&B offering a warm welcome & good food
with spectacular sea views in the former home
of the Excise Officer for Laphroaig distillery.
Situated on the coast between Port Ellen and the
whisky distilleries of Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg.
Convenient for ferry terminal, airport and Machrie golf course.

Golf tuition is available from one of the hosts
- a PGA qualified golf professional -
who teaches at The Machrie Championship golf course
a few miles away, near the island's airport.
Your hosts can also book distillery tours and activities.

Choice of 2 ensuite bedrooms with sea views:
The Laphroaig Room has superking/twin beds and a
large en-suite traditional bathroom with cast iron roll top bath.
The Texa Room has a kingsize Victorian cast iron and brass bed
with a contemporary en-suite shower room.
Each room offers Freesat TV, free WiFi,
tea and coffee tray with homemade biscuits & fresh milk,
hairdryer and locally made Spirited Soaps toiletries.
Breakfast/sitting room with wood burning stove, books and games.
Special diets are catered for including vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free.
Local produce is used whenever possible, plus homemade cakes, biscuits & preserves.

B&B prices £60 per person (based on 2 sharing).
Afternoon tea on arrival.
No smoking. No pets.
Children welcome if both the rooms are booked together.
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Kilconquhar Castle Estate
Kilconquhar
Elie
Fife KY9 1EZ
Tel: +44 (0)1333 340501
Email: hello@kilconquharcastle.co.uk

Historic Kilconquhar Castle is also available for weddings,
corporate events, conferences, private dining, murder mystery nights, etc.

Timeshare options available.

KILCONQUHAR CASTLE ESTATE

Luxury holiday resort with wide choice of cottages, villas & castle suites
for self catering plus newly refurbished clubrooms for B&B.
Set in 130 acres of woodlands & landscaped gardens
in the East Neuk of Fife. 15 minutes from St Andrews.
1 mile from the village of Elie.

Leisure facilities include pool, games hall, table tennis,
saunas, snooker room, children's play area, gym, badminton and games room.
Health & beauty: therapeutic body massage, reflexology & aromatherapy.
Outdoor facilities include tennis, bike hire, adventure playpark,
putting greens, driving range, trampoline, and
horse riding at the Kilconquhar Castle Equestrian Centre.
Kid's Club with supervised activities & entertainment.
WiFi access is available in the White Cockade Bistro.
The Lindsay Room Restaurant is in a baronial room
with 16th century oak panelled walls, ornate ceiling & open fireplace.
All guests have full use of the on-site leisure facilities
(most of which are complimentary, except for horse riding, health & beauty)

Choice of organised full or half day coach tours
including excursions to Fife, Edinburgh, Stirling Castle,
Loch Lomond, Perthshire and the Highlands.
Off site activities can be arranged nearby including:
quad biking, sailing, fly fishing, air rifle shooting,
4x4 off-road driving, falconry and archery.

Country Clubrooms
Suitable for 2 adults sharing on a Bed and Breakfast basis.
These rooms are similar to a 3 star hotel style room with
1 double bed, en-suite shower, TV, tea/coffee making facilities.
Situated at ground level within the mews area of the Castle building.
Prices from £40 per room per night.

Self catering accommodation options:

• 2 and 3 bedroom Castle Suites
  (some with a turret, 4-poster bed or even a dungeon).
• 2, 3 and 4 bedroom Villas
• 2 bedroom Historic Cottages

All equipped with TVs, DVD, music system, telephone,
towels, kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and washer/dryer,
and most have a Jacuzzi bath. VisitScotland 4 or 5 star grading.
Villas with 4 bedrooms also have a private sauna room.
Premier 3-bedroom properties also have a conservatory,
BBQ area, sauna utility room (and some with hot tubs).

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Turnberry Links Estate
Mylton Wynd
Turnberry
Ayrshire KA26 9LG

Contact: Peter Evans
Tel: 0845 331 3585
Email: bookings@turnberrylinksestate.com

TURNBERRY LINKS LUXURY APARTMENTS & GOLF

Luxury self-catering holiday apartments.
Quiet, secluded location in extensive private grounds.
Accessed via a tree lined driveway.
Beautiful unspoilt beach 500 yards walk.
Luxury spa, pool & health club facilities only minutes away,
plus an Outdoor Activity Centre offering fishing,
shooting, archery, falconry, off-road driving & horse riding.
Adjacent to Turnberry's famous Ailsa Course.
Easy access to numerous golf courses.

Each apartment has:
2 double/twin bedrooms & 2 bathrooms.
Facilities include microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer,
washing machine/drier, TV, DVD, hi-fi, Wi-Fi.
Spacious open-plan lounge/dining room with
French doors and a balcony with stunning views.
Extra sofa beds are available in selected apartments.
Penthouse Suites also available.

Rental prices from £295 per week
Midweek and weekend rates also available.
Optional extras can include grocery packages,
helicopter trips, high speed Internet access,
Spa & gym membership at Turnberry Hotel.
Pets welcome (extra charge).
No smoking. Credit/debit cards accepted.
Online booking.
Check web site for latest special offers

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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

Ideal for wedding receptions.
Conference facilities. Corporate events.

RUFFLETS COUNTRY HOUSE

One of the oldest established Country House Hotels in Scotland.
Independently owned.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Gold Country House Hotel.
AA 4 Red 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.
Golfers, Walkers & Cyclists Welcome.
Green Tourism Gold Award.

24 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.

B&B prices from £62.50 per person.
Family room rates available.
Dinner, B&B rates availables.
Romantic weekend breaks and seasonal offers.
Frequent special offers and theatre breaks available.
Christmas Breaks & New Year House Party.

Golf, fishing, shooting, off-road driving, falconry, etc.
can be arranged. Short breaks & golf packages available.

Garden Restaurant & Music Room Bar Brasserie
Excellent cuisine. AA 2 rosettes.
Facilities available for banqueting and private dining.
Web site includes video of the hotel and video of St Andrews.

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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

LODGES AT RUFFLETS

Choice of 3 newly equipped self catering lodges
set in the 10-acre grounds of a 5 Star country house hotel.
Located 1.5 miles from St Andrews.
Golf practice net & 9 hole putting green on site.
Ideal for groups of friends, families & golfers.
No smoking. Pets by arrangement.
Breakfast can be taken in the hotel if required (extra charge)

Kinness Lodge (sleeps up to 8):
4 en-suite double/twin bedrooms.
Lounge with panoramic views over the garden,
digital TV, DVD, wireless Broadband and Playstation.
Well equipped modern kitchen & dining area.
Utility room, integral garage and small private garden.
Secure inner store for golf clubs.
Self catering from £682 for 4 nights midweek
and from £819 for 3 nights at weekends.

Burnside East Lodge (sleeps 4):
1 twin room and a 1 kingsize double / twin.
Shower room, open-plan lounge / dining room / kitchen.
Facilities include LCD TV, DVD player, Playstation,
dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer.
Views over the surrounding fields.
Self catering from £341 for 4 nights midweek
and from £409.50 for 3 nights at weekends.

Burnside West Lodge (sleeps 4):
1 kingsize double / twin with ensuite shower,
1 twin room, bathroom with bath and overhead shower
Open-plan lounge / dining room / kitchen.
Facilities include LCD TV, DVD player, Playstation,
dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer.
Views over the surrounding fields.
Self catering from £393 for 4 nights midweek
and from £472.50 for 3 nights at weekends.

Burnside East & West lodges can be inter-connected for larger parties.

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Birchbrae Lodges
Onich
Fort William PH33 6SE
Tel: +44 (0)1855 821261
Mobile: 07920 186507
Email: enquiries@birchbrae.com

BIRCHBRAE LODGES

7 luxury, Scandinavian style lodges set in a secluded woodland.
500 metres from the shores of Loch Linnhe
8 miles south of Fort William. 7 miles from Glencoe village.
Near the Corran ferry to Ardnamurchan.
Guests have free access to the swimming pool, sauna and spa
at the Ben Nevis Leisure Club.
Free golf at Dragonstooth Golf Course in Ballachulish.

Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Each lodge has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,
kitchen, dining area, large lounge,
surround sound home cinema TV system,
wireless Broadband Internet access,
DVD player, CD player, radio, electric cooker,
microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
Electric heating and double glazing.
Verandah with Midgeater machine, chairs and table
One lodge is disabled friendly with ramp access & walk in shower.
Web site includes virtual tours.

Prices from £395 per week
include electricity, heating, bedlinen, towels.
Reductions available for 2-week bookings
and for 2 persons only (on weekly bookings).
Short breaks (minimum 3 nights) from £90 per night.
No smoking. Pets welcome (extra charge).
Online booking and availability calendar.

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The Roxburghe
Kelso
Roxburghshire TD5 8JZ

Free wedding coordination service.
Maximum guest numbers are 120 in the main house
or in a marquee on the lawns.

Also available:
Corporate entertainment, facilities for meetings.

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.
AA 3 Stars.

Health & Beauty salon (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).
B&B prices from £72.50 per person.

Outdoor activities can be arranged including:
shooting for pheasant, partridge and grouse, golf,
clay pigeon shooting, archery, croquet, mountain biking.
Fly-fishing on the hotel's trout pond.
Salmon fishing on the River Tweed, Upper and Lower Floors.

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