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Inveraray Castle Courtesy of Inverarary Castle
Beautiful Bute & Beyond We are delighted to re-introduce the elegant Glenburn Hotel as our base for a 5-day tour of the beautiful Scottish island of Bute and surrounding mainland. Tour highlights include visits to some of Scotland’s most impressive castles and gardens set against a varied and beautiful landscape. Also included is afternoon tea at Glasgow’s Mackintosh at the Willow located in the stunning A-listed building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival Today, we travel to Wemyss Bay from where we take the ferry to Rothesay, arriving at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Mount Stuart & Scenic Tour of Bute This morning we visit the neo-gothic Mount Stuart House and Gardens , one of the most technologically advanced houses of its age, set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens, woodland and coast. In the afternoon, we enjoy a scenic tour of the island before we arrive back in Rothesay to spend the rest of the afternoon exploring at leisure. Day 3 Largs & Mackintosh at the Willow This morning, we journey to the mainland from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay by ferry from where we take a brief pause in the seaside holiday town of Largs, famous for Nardini’s Ice Cream shop. Afterwards we head to Glasgow for a visit to Mackintosh at the Willow for an afternoon tea and guided tour of the tea rooms. Re-opened to the public in 2018 after an extensive restoration, the original Willow Tea Rooms building was initially opened by Miss Cranston and designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1903. When we are finished in Glasgow, we return to Wemyss Bay for our return crossing to Rothesay. Day 4 Inveraray Castle & Crarae Garde This morning, we take a short ferry from Rhubodach to Colintraive from where we travel along the shores of the tranquil Loch Fyne to the ancestral seat of the chiefs of Clan Campbell, Inveraray Castle & Gardens , where we enjoy a guided tour around one of Scotland’s finest stately homes. After free time for lunch in the tea room, we journey south to Crarae Garden . This exotic splash of wilderness is a Himalayan-style glen, set in the gentle hills of Argyll. The sparkling waters of the Crarae Burn form the centrepiece for a woody paradise of rocky gorges, wooden bridges and thickets of maple, birch and evergreens, blending with sprays of flowers. We then head back to the “wee ferry” at Colintraive, where we catch our return ferry to Rhubodach. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we catch our ferry back to Wemyss Bay & continue our journey home. Please note, this island tour relies heavily on Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services. In the event that a sailing is cancelled or delayed, be aware that itineraries will have to be adapted; sometimes at very short notice.
Mackintosh at the Willow
Marble Hall, Mount Stuart
Kyles of Bute
Glenburn Hotel Rothesay, Isle of Bute
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The grand and friendly Glenburn Hotel is a landmark on the island haven of Bute, set in a prime position above delightful, terraced gardens commanding fantastic views over Rothesay Bay and the Cowal Peninsula, and a 15 minute walk from the town. Extensively refurbished in 2016, the hotel offers 119 comfortable bedrooms; each fully equipped and decorated in a traditional country house style. There is a large, informal restaurant and a sumptuous, cosy bar. There is also a library/snug and an outside terrace offering lovely views over the bay. • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £359pp No single supplement (max 4 incl driver) Based on Sunday arrivals
Inclusions • Return ferry crossing Wemyss Bay – Rothesay (stay arrival & departure) • Porterage • Choice of menu & tea/coffee after dinner • Entrance to Mount Stuart House & Gardens • Return ferry Wemyss Bay - Rothesay • Guided tour & afternoon tea at Mackintosh at the Willow • Return ferry Rhubodach - Colintraive • Guided tour of Inveraray Castle • Entrance to Crarae Garden
Nardini’s Ice Cream Shop, Largs
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