Surrounded by such magnificent scenery,
we're inevitably blessed with some
wonderful hotels, B&Bs and self-catering
lodges in and around the Trossachs
National Park. The following come with my
personal recommendation - it's a list I
update frequently, ensuring you enjoy your
nights up here as much as we know you'll
enjoy your days.
The Lake Hotel is situated in one of the most tranquil and enchanting settings on the edge of Scotlands only lake, the Lake of Menteith. The hotel hosts a lovely bar and a more formal restaurant. When weather permits, meals and drinks may be served on the waters edge.
The hotel has 16 rooms, a few with lake views, each is ensuite with tea and coffee making facilities, telephone and television. On confirmation of a Nick Nairn Cook School class booking a discount of 15%will be available, just ask the cook school for a booking reference to quote thereafter to the hotel.
If money's no object, this is my favourite resort hotel in Scotland. The height of luxury, with every conceivable acivity available. Andrew Fairlie's restaurant offers one of Scotland's top gastronomic experiences. Forty minutes from school.
Recent refurbishment has given this traditional hotel
a modern feel. Under new management, so comments
welcome on the food front. Twenty minutes from the
cook school.
Great setting by the river on the edge of the beautiful village of Callander. This country house hotel offers excellent food, comfortable rooms with a high standard of service. Afternoon tea here a real treat. Fifteen minutes from the school. A 10% discount on Bed and Breakfast Rates are offered to Cook School Guests, wtih a complimentary upgrade automatic if available on the day of arrival.
Fab old house, with its very own chapel should you
feel a sudden urge to tie the knot. Lovely lounges
full of comfy chairs and open fires. Conservatory
dining room spectacular and comfortable, with views of
rabbits maintaining the lawns. Great food. Highly
recommended. Thirty-five minutes from school.
Large resort hotel with a great setting overlooking
Loch Ard just past Aberfoyle. Good range of rooms,
amenities and activities. Food variable. Thirty
minutes from school.
By the shores of Loch Venachar, close to Brig O' Turk.
Attractive family hotel in 30 acres of private gardens
and woodlands, offering guest accommodation as well as
8 self-catering apartments and cottages on the
grounds. Quality home cooking - dinner available on
request. Fifteen minutes from school.
Monachyle Mhor is a very special family-run country hotel situated in the heart of Highland Perthshire, only 40 minutes from the school. Once you travel the six miles up our glen along the picturesque shores of Loch Voil you enter a new world, far removed from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Food, by powner Tom Lewis is simply stunning - he's definitely one to watch!
Friendly, welcoming and qulity - what more could you want?
Monachyle Mhor, Balquhidder, Perthshire FK19 8PQ
Tel. +44(0)1877-384622 Fax. +44(0)1877-384305