Email Abbots Brae Hotel enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
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Romantically secluded accommodation set in the tranquil seaside village
of Dunoon.
Nestled high amongst established woodland with sensational views over the Firth of Clyde and surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery you will ever see, Abbots Brae has earned for itself an enviable reputation as a luxurious home away from home.
Abbots Brae is a lovely small family-run Hotel situated in its own woodland garden. Eight spacious bedrooms are individually named after places within the stunning Cowal Peninsula, with each room displaying photographs and the history related to the place-name.
For delightful short and weekend breaks – and those special pampered romantic breaks in the west of Scotland the hotel has few equals – the perfect escape too from the City of Glasgow.
Abbots Brae Hotel Accommodation
Our spacious bedrooms are individually named after places within the Cowal Peninsula, with each room displaying photographs and the history related to the place-name.
All the bedrooms feature:
· En-suite facilities
· Remote control 'free-view' colour television
· Radio/Clock alarm
· Hospitality tray
· Hair dryers
· Direct-dial telephones
· Individually controlled central heating
We offer a choice of luxurious four-poster, king-size, double and twin bedrooms with one double bedroom situated on the ground floor. All our rooms are available on a single occupancy basis.
For the comfort and safety of all our guests, smoking is not permitted
in the bedrooms or the hotel. There is a covered smoking area at the front
of the hotel.
Wireless broadband internet access is available free of charge in all
bedrooms and public areas.
Pets are very welcome at Abbots Brae - just let us know when you book!
Dining in Scotland
Wherever possible we try and source our ingredients from the best local
suppliers.
Our shellfish comes from the West Coast if possible and Loch Fyne in particular.
Our Beef is Scottish born, raised and slaughtered and hung for 21 days
to give extra flavour and tenderness. Our bread is homemade and all dishes
are made daily.
Wherever possible we change our menu each day. We also cater for special diets – all we need is some notice. If you have special requests we will be happy to discuss them with you, just let us know when booking!
The Dining Room
In the dining room, which enjoys impressive open views over the garden
and the Firth of Clyde, we offer the best of Scottish ingredients prepared
in traditional ways. In the evening our Eat Scotland accredited three
course dinner menu offers a selection of dishes which vary daily.
As we cater mainly for our residents we are able to provide personal and attentive service in a convivial atmosphere. A fully stocked bar and an imaginative wine list is available to compliment your dinner.
Intimate Wedding Ceremonies
Abbots Brae is the perfect setting for intimate weddings in Scotland.
The perfect setting for small, intimate weddings, whether it is for a
House Party. Wedding catering for parties up to 24 or just for 2!
The ceremony can take place within the hotel and gardens or at the historic, picturesque Castle House, Dunoon’s Registry Office, situated on the hill overlooking the Victorian Pier and located only one mile away.
We can put you in touch with the local Minister or the Registrar to make the necessary arrangements and we can help in all aspects of the wedding preparations including photography, beautician, formal wear hire, cakes and flowers to ensure that, on the day, everything runs smoothly.
We are happy to assist in any of the arrangements for your Wedding or provide contact details including;
· Photographer - we recommend Ronnie Cairns, he's responsible
for most of the images on this site!
· Wedding Cake
· Flowers
· Formal Dress Hire
· Transport
· Piper
· Hairdresser
· Beauty Therapist
And many other unusual requests which we have catered for!
We believe that every wedding is different and personal to the Bride and Groom and are happy to discuss your requirements with you to ensure that your Wedding Day is all you wish for and more.
Activities and Attractions
Looking for something more exciting? How about:
Quadmania - the ultimate quadbike experience. Also Clay Target Shooting,
Archery, River Kayaking, Rock Climbing. Group and Corporate Activity Days
available.
Lazer-HQ - The latest craze in all-age combat gaming! Great fun for all the family! The games use state of the art high-tech lazers. A great way to get fit, stay fit and enjoy the outdoors whilst having fun with your friends and family!
Argyll Adventure - So much to do, one location, six amazing outdoor activities. Located just outside Inveraray - great for individuals, children and families! Horse riding, Trampolines, Laser Clay Shooting, Climbing Walls, Paintball.
Charter For You - offers skippered day sailing trips for up to 12 people starting from Kip or Holy Loch Marina. They can safely and comfortably take up to 6 people on board to enjoy a unique dining and sailing experience.
Cruises & Sailing - River Clyde and Islands
Cruise the sheltered waters and beautiful coastline of Argyll with The
Majestic Line 3 and 6 night cruises from Holy Loch, Dunoon, sailing to
the beautiful Kyles of Bute, the spectacular sea lochs of the Cowal Peninsula
and the islands of Bute, Cumbrae and Arran.
Clyde Cruising - Sail on the last sea-going Paddle Steamer in the world, the Waverley with a variety of trips from Dunoon Pier ranging as far as a trip to Arran or through the famous Kyles of Bute.
Holy Loch Marina - All your sailing needs are available at the Holy Loch Marina which offers all the sailing and yachting facilities you would expect to find in a first class marina.
No Stress Yachting specialize in bespoke Yacht Charters. With a professional skipper to take away any worries we tailor our services to your individual need!
Walking & Cycling
Argyll Forest Park, part of Loch Lomond Trossachs National Park offers
many varied walks from the gentle stroll to the strenuous hike and is
home to many kinds of birds of prey, red deer, roe deer, red squirrels
and even the elusive pine martin.
Cowal Walking and Arts Festival is held every October and offers guided walks, botanical bounties, village rambles and much more. The Cowal Way (long distance) plus circular walks graded easy to extremely strenuous. And the flat promenade in Dunoon allows leisurely strolling for up to 4 miles.
Mountain Bike Hire – explore Cowal’s stunning scenery- top brand mountain bikes available.
Golf and Golfing Breaks
With the help of some short ferry crossings, Dunoon opens out a quite
remarkable choice of golf, of great versatility. Looking for a change
for your next golfing trip, club outing or golfing holiday?
You will always find a course to suit you here:
· Lady or gentleman; senior or junior
· Links or parkland; scenic inland to seaside
· Challenging or gentle; hidden gems to championship
· Simple 9 hole to inspirational 18
Such variety makes Dunoon an outstanding golf destination. Base yourself here and enjoy all of these course styles!
Gardens and Places of Interest
Kilmartin House Museum, Kilmartin, Argyll -There are more than 350 ancient
monuments within a six-mile radius of the village of Kilmartin, Argyll:
150 of them are prehistoric. Kilmartin House Museum is an award winning
world-class centre for archaeology and landscape interpretation.
Benmore Botanical Gardens; Benmore, Dunoon, Argyll In a magnificent mountainside setting on the Cowal Peninsula lies Benmore, an enchanting Garden steeped in history and surrounded by dramatic scenery. Benmore’s 120 acres boast over 300 species of rhododendron; Bhutanese and Chilean plantings and a spectacular avenue of Giant Redwoods.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From Dunoon tourist information centre, head south towards Dunoon pier.
The hotel is located 1.5 miles away on the coastal A815 road.
Getting There by Railway:
From Gourock station on Gourock pier, take a ferry to Dunoon, 1 every
hour. The hotel is 1 mile from Dunoon pier on the coastal road, A815 heading
towards Innellan.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
From Glasgow airport only 1 hour. Take M8 and follow signs for Greenock
and Gourock. From Gourock, take the ferry, choice of 2 to Dunoon. The
hotel is located on the outskirts of Dunoon.
Getting There by Ferry:
From Dunoon ferry terminals. The hotel is located only 1 mile from Dunoon
pier or 3 miles from Hunters Quay terminal. From either ferry terminal,
turn left and follow the coastal road towards Innellan. The hotel sign
can be seen at the end of the drive.
Email Abbots Brae Hotel enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
