Overview

Spectacular Scottish holiday full of magnificent scenery from start to finish, taking in the marvellous aspects of the Cowal Peninsula, the Argyll Highlands and the Island of Bute with ferries, castles, a super hotel and evening entertainment.

Your Accommodation:

Set in a prime position atop terraced gardens, The Glenburn Hotel commands fabulous views overlooking Rothesay Bay and the Cowal Peninsula. This grand and elegant 3 star hotel on the Isle of Bute was originally constructed in 1892 as a hydrotherapy retreat. Each of the bedrooms are spread over 20 to 30 square metres to ensure a comfortable stay and some offer views of Rothesay Bay. Relax with a drink in the welcoming bar or enjoy the hotel’s terrace, which is the ideal spot to soak up the stunning views across Rothesay and Cowal.

Your Itinerary:

From your front door to the waiting Club Class coach for the journey north to our overnight hotel, the BW Derwent Manor Hotel arriving with time to relax before this evening’s dinner.

After breakfast we continue our journey into Scotland heading for the Firth of Clyde and Wemyss Bay. Here we join the Calmac ferry for the crossing to the Isle of Bute and Rothesay, arriving late afternoon at the Glenburn Hotel for our 4 night stay.

Today is free for you to explore your beautiful new surroundings. Enjoy a pleasant walk along the promenade into town, enjoy a spot of lunch, relax and watch the world go by or spend a lazy day at our hotel admiring the views out to Loch Striven and beyond.

A full day of spectacular scenery as we make our way first to the north of the island and to Rhubodach. Here we join the ferry for the 10 minute crossing over to Colintrave, continuing northwards to Loch Fyne. We follow the coast road around the tip of the loch, turning south to the lovely little white washed town of Inverary. There will be time for a look around and a bite to eat before our afternoon visit to the magnificent, unique and fascinating Inverary Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll. Later, we retrace our steps to Colintrave and the ferry back across to Bute.

This morning we enjoy a sightseeing drive around Bute, culminating with a visit to the superb Mount Stuart House. Set in 300 acres of landscape and woodlands, the house is known as Britain’s most spectacular Victorian Gothic House. It is the architectural fantasy of the 3rd Marquis of Bute. Set 5 miles south from Rothesay, the house and grounds offer the visitor much to see. From here we return to our hotel with time to relax before dinner and a final evening of entertainment.

Leaving the Glenburn after breakfast we cross by ferry to Wymyss Bay and continue south to Dumfries and the Cairndale Hotel for our overnight stay.

A final Scottish breakfast before our journey back to home, arriving late afternoon with fond memories of our wonderful Scottish holiday.

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