With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, romance is in the air at Ardanaiseig. We thought this would be a good opportunity to share the best romantic spots and walks around here that you can enjoy with a loved one on Valentine’s Day, or any other day of the year for that matter! Loch…
Yet again, a flurry of heart emblazoned greeting cards alert us to the fact that St Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. In an ideal world, we wouldn’t need the occasion to be reminded of our love for our nearest and dearest, but since it is a nice excuse to hole yourselves up for the…
The BBC last week announced that they will be making a film about the lives of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, starring Steve Coogan and John C Reilly as Laurel and Hardy respectively. ‘Stan & Ollie’, written by Jeff Pope – who also worked with Steve Coogan on Oscar-nominated ‘Philomena’ – will depict the comedy…
Having now launched ourselves into 2016 full of hopes, aspirations and resolutions, everyone here at Ardanaiseig would like to wish our former, current and future guests a very happy New Year. We had a great time at our New Year’s Eve celebrations and are still reeling from the ceilidh and fireworks. Hogmanay is always a…
The nights are drawing in and Christmas is on its way. There’s a chill in the air and at times snow on the ground. While sunbathing and picnics might not be the best choice, there are still plenty of things to do here at Ardanaiseig and we’ve put together a list of our top five…
They say Christmas is for celebrating at home, but what if you had exclusive use of a stunning loch-side manor house, with room for 34 of your closest friends and family? This year 18th Century manor house hotel Ardanaiseig has put together a luxurious and extravagant Christmas package, for those who want to get away…
As the start of autumn brings darker nights and shorter days, we turn our attention to the upcoming festive season and here at Ardanaiseig, we’re really excited about our Hogmanay plans. If you’d like to join us up here for a good ol’ knees up alongside some delicious food, celebratory champagne and spectacular views of…
The mountains, valleys, lochs and gardens up here in the Highlands are truly a photographer’s paradise. It’s easy to get lost down a pathway lined with rhododendrons, ferns and babbling burns with just a camera and a sense of adventure. But what about those budding photographers who need a few pointers before getting out there…
With summer in full swing and some lovely weather upon us, we have put together five fun activities you can do to enjoy the great outdoors during your stay at Ardanaiseig. Take a boat out on the loch At 38.5 square kilometres, Loch Awe is the third largest freshwater loch in Scotland, so there…
You can be sure of a warm welcome in the bar at Ardanaiseig, with our knowledgeable staff ready to serve up a selection of aged whiskys, fine wines, artisan beers, fun mocktails and tasty teas. If you’re looking for recommendations, our food and beverage manager Jamie knows his stuff. One of the first things he…