We recently returned to Argyll for another short break with Argyll Holidays. Our home for the weekend was a lovely hot tub lodge at Hunters Quay Holiday Village near Dunoon. Winter may have arrived, but we planned to spend our days exploring the Cowal Peninsula and our evenings relaxing in the hot tub - bliss.… Continue reading Exploring the Cowal Peninsula – a winter break at Hunters Quay Holiday Village
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Three go Woof Hostelling in Oban
As September drew to a close we embarked on our third and final Hostelling Scotland adventure of 2019. After wonderful breaks in Arran and Glencoe, we were looking forward to Woof Hostelling in Oban. Oban is a bustling harbour town on Scotland's west coast. It's famous for seafood and being the gateway to the isles,… Continue reading Three go Woof Hostelling in Oban
The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin – a wee hotel with a big reputation
I've wanted to stay at The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin for a long time now, so I was delighted when they invited us to pay them a visit. The wee hotel with a big reputation recently became part of hotelier Gordon Campbell Gray's 'The Wee Hotel Company', together with the highly-acclaimed Three Chimneys on Skye.… Continue reading The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin – a wee hotel with a big reputation
Awe-some Argyll – unwinding at Loch Awe Holiday Park
I make no secret of the fact I love Argyll Holidays - and with holiday parks located in some of Argyll's most scenic spots, what's not to love? Last year we enjoyed weekend breaks at their Loch Goil and Loch Lomond parks. So, when we were invited to check out Loch Awe Holiday Park we… Continue reading Awe-some Argyll – unwinding at Loch Awe Holiday Park
Mist rolling in from the sea – a weekend on the Kintyre Peninsula
"Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea". Is it possible to visit the Kintyre Peninsula without that song popping into your head? Apparently not, as we found out when we spent a couple of days there recently. Kintyre Peninsula highlights - day 1When the day of our eagerly anticipated Kintyre trip arrived,… Continue reading Mist rolling in from the sea – a weekend on the Kintyre Peninsula