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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.

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LAKE HOTEL Port of Menteith

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.

telephone: 01877 385258   fax: 01877 389901
e-mail: enquiries@lake-hotel.com   website: www.lake-hotel.com

Auchterarder, Perthshire

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.

telephone: 01764 662231   fax: 01764 662134
e-mail: n/a   website: www.gleneagles.com

Killearn

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.

telephone: 01360 550 215   fax: 01360 550 143
e-mail: info@theblackbull-killearn.co.uk   website: n/a

Callander

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.

telephone: 01877 330003   fax: 01877 331 33
e-mail: mail@roman-camp-hotel.co.uk   website: www.roman-camp-hotel.co.uk

Dunblane

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.

telephone: 01786 822 125   fax: 01786 825 450
e-mail: n/a   website: www.cromlixhouse.com

Loch Ard

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.

telephone: 01877 387277   fax: 01877 387307
e-mail: n/a   website: www.foresthills-hotel.co.uk

Loch Venachar

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.

telephone: 01877 331126   fax: 01877 331 229
e-mail: reservations@invertrossachs.co.uk   website: www.invertrossachs.co.uk

Balquhidder, Perthshire

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

telephone: 01877-384622   fax: 01877-384305
e-mail: n/a   website: www.monachylemhor.com

 
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