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Kilchrenan Near Taynuilt, Taynuilt PA35 1HE, Scotland
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Ardanaiseig Hotel
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4.5 of 5 stars 145 Reviews
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“Secluded, Beautiful, Romantic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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I stayed here in January 2012 and found it to be a fairly unique hotel experience. The hotel is set in it's own vast, picturesque grounds and surrounded by stunning scenery. It is extremely remote, requiring a long drive down a single track road to get there, so this is not the kind of place to go if you want to be out socialising with the locals; but what it does deliver in spades is peace, seclusion and luxury.

The hotel is a grand old house with fasicination period public rooms that are a feature in themselves and demand close inspection as you wander through their opulence.

The food and drink at the Hotel were truly exceptional. The whisky bar in the library was overflowing with one of the very best selections of malts I've encountered. The barman was informed and accomodating without being overbearing, and enjoying a dram (or two!) in front of the roaring log fire was a real treat.

The evening tasting menu was fabulous. I tried foods I had never experienced before and loved every last tasty morsel. They were also accomodating of my somewhat fussy tastes, producing a slightly varied personal menu for me when I advised them beforehand that I didnt eat red meat. Please don't avoid enjoying this amazing dinner experience just because you might have particular food preferences - they are extremely accomodating as long as you tell them in advance, and my meal was one of the very best I've ever had.

Our bedoom was probably less grand than some others sound from posts here, possibly because I was there with a friend and we required a twin rather than a double room. It was at the front of the hotel on the ground floor, so no Loch view. However it was a perfectly fine room. It did have a pretty poor tv reception (though they do have a selection of DVD's available, mostly children's films which could be useful for families), but frankly in a place like this you probably won't want to watch tv anyway - you're far likely to be enjoying the stunning location or romancing your other half, with the tv decidedly off!

All in all, a great place to go for a really special romantic retreat, great food and relaxation.

Room Tip: Ground floor front rooms have no view, perhaps better with a higher back room for a Loch view.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Troon, Scotland
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“FIRST FOR FOOD AND FRIENDLY SERVICE”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We spent a couple of nights here at the end of January. The dismal weather, cold and wet, was immediately forgotten as we were met with the fragrance of log fires and friendly smiles of welcome. Our room, Tervine, was beautifully furnished and offered stunning views of Loch Awe and the snow covered distant hills. Dinner each evening was a feast of culinary delights that put some Michelin star establishments in the shade. Every member of staff did their upmost to ensure that we were comfortable and content for every minute of our stay. My only reservation was that the elderly plumbing system really deserves to be retired, although it did provide and element of entertainment with its cantankerousness!

Room Tip: All the rooms are spectacularly well presented, but a Loch view does certainly add to your enjoyment...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“So relaxing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

I had a two night stay for a midweek break and couldn't fault it. The service and atmosphere of the house was exceptional. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, the food delicious, the room was lovely, clean, comfy and beautifully decorated. The grounds and scenery were amazing. I so wish I could have stayed longer as the whole visit was so calm and relaxing. There is nothing I feel could be done to improve as I left feeling that this was the most perfect place to stay.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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“Fantastic Remote Retreat”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

This Hotel is off the beaten track which adds to the allure and majestic feel of the hotel and its grounds.
This is a perfect option for a romantic getaway with spectacular food and service. upon arrival we were given an upgrade to a loch view room with champagne on ice waiting for us! The room looked out onto Loch Awe which was truly beautiful. We ate in the hotel on the first night to experience the full tasting menu, the food and the variety was adventurous and unique. Hats off to the chef, each course had his own personal influence with great taste and presentation. It started in the bar, progressed into the dining room and finished with coffee in the Drawing Room in front of an open log fire. All of which contributed to a fantastic night.

The bedroom was a great size and in perfect condition. The beds were made while at breakfast and hot water bottles were even put into our bed while we were at dinner for a lovely and thoughtful gesture to return back to the room.

I would thoroughly recommend this hotel for one and all and cannot fault a single thing about our stay. Possibly the best hotel i have stayed in in the UK

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Paisley, Scotland
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“Exquisite Food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

We spent a weekend here in early January 2012 and the hotel is really in a class of its own. The food was exquisite. The dinner menu is a set 5 course menu and you just have to trust the chef - he knows what he is doing. Every course was exquisite. I overheard one guest asking for her meat to be well done and for another course to have some ingredient taken out. If you are this kind of fussy eater, then food of this standard is wasted on you I'm afraid. It's a chance to try food that you might not otherwise have ordered and to be honest I can't imagine any food being produced during the 5 courses which was anything other than exceptional.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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  • Ardanaiseig Hotel Kilchrenan
Address: Kilchrenan Near Taynuilt, Taynuilt PA35 1HE, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR16,691 - 21,116

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