SUMMER’S PARTING GIFT – AIRDS HOTEL

Book a stay at Airds Hotel & Restaurant in pretty Port Appin (Argyll) before the clocks go back on 30 October. The light lasts a little longer on Scotland’s glorious West Coast, and this stylish Relais & Châteaux inn is perfectly placed for a dreamy sunset view over the shimmering surface of Loch Linnhe to the Morvern Mountains beyond.

From October through to 31 March, double rooms including full Scottish breakfast are priced from £325 per room per night (2 sharing Dinner Bed & Breakfast on a minimum two-night stay). Email [email protected] or call 01631 730236 for reservations. Airds has bedrooms set aside for guests with a dog, and the bar and a lounge are dog-friendly.

Spend the day exploring the Highlands landscape at its autumn best, resplendent in purple and gold. Invigorating walks, scenic bike rides and island hops by boat …. or relaxation by the fire with a good book – your choice. Raise a glass to a breathtaking sunset before a candlelit gourmet treat in the elegant dining room. Chef Calum Innes’ award-winning restaurant champions local produce and is renowned throughout Scotland as one of the country’s finest. After a sound night’s sleep in a top-of-the-range Airds bed, start another memorable day with a full Scottish breakfast.

Price is subject to availability, valid 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023 and includes VAT.
A charge of £10 per dog per night applies.

ACCOMMODATION: Airds is a former ferry inn with grand views across Loch Linnhe. Attention to detail, elegant décor and total comfort are assured. Airds’ excellence is endorsed by membership of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux, Pride of Britain and Luxury Scotland portfolios.
CUISINE: the restaurant has been featured in the Good Food Guide for more than 45 consecutive years and held 3 AA Rosettes for more than 30. ‘Fresh, local and simple’ is head chef Calum Innes’s approach.
ACCESS: fly to Glasgow or Edinburgh and drive or take the train to Connel (followed by a 20 minute taxi ride).