Hotels on Water . . . by lake, river, canal or beach
Scotland
HOTEL OF THE WEEK, The Isle of Eriska, Benderloch, Argyll, PA37 1SD, 01631 720371
More than just a hotel. An island populated by seals and otters, next to Loch Creran, on the west coast of Scotland. A bridge connects the mainland. Eriska House was built in the 1880s, by the Stewarts of Appin, and became a hotel in the 1970s. There’s nine-hole golf course and leisure centre. Apart from [...]
Forss House Hotel, River Forss, The Highlands, KW14 7XY, 01847 861201
Forss House is a 19th Century country home situtaed in 20 acres of woodland, below a waterfall, on the River Forss. An ideal base from which to fish the rivers & coastline, play golf on James Braid designed links courses, ride, mountain biking or white water rides. Awarded 2 AA Rosettes, diners can experience the [...]
The Four Seasons Hotel, St Fillans, Perthshire, PH6 2NF, 01764 685333
The Four Seasons Hotel in Perthshire Scotland is on the banks of Loch Earn. Originally built in the early 1800s for the manager of the limekilns, the main house later became the schoolmaster’s house. It was converted into a hotel in the 1900s, with many rooms enjoying views down to the Loch Earn. The Beatles [...]
Greshornish House, Edinbane, Isle of Skye, IV51 9PN, 01470 582 266
The country house hotel is owned by Neil and Rosemary Colquhoun. The white manor house sits loch side, surrounded by its gardens on the remote Greshornish peninsula. Tweet This Post
The Steam Packet Inn, Harbour Row, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 8LL, 01988 500 33
The Inn rests on the quayside in the harbour village of the Isle of Whithorn, on the Machars peninsula. A perfect location for walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits. . Tweet This Post
Oxford Hotels and Inns, Loch Fyne, Tarbert, Argyll, PA29 6YJ, 01880 820 836
Set in 60 acres of a fantastic woodland garden, the hotel offers stunning loch views. Once the home of the Campbell family, the former castle rests at the top of the Kintyre peninsula. Ferry trips to Arran, Gigha, Islay, Mull and Iona, together with the prehistoric ruins of Knapdale and Kintyre nearby. Tweet This Post
Premier Inn, Greenock, 2 James Watt Way, Strathclyde, PA15 2AJ, 0871 527 8476
Easy access to Glasgow, just off the A8. The hotel is alongside the waterfront on the site of a former shipyard, with excellent views of the River Clyde. Cartsdyke train station is nearby and Greenock town centre is within walking distance. Tweet This Post
Premier Inn, Dundee Centre, Discovery Quay, Riverside Drive, DD1 4XA, 0871 527 8320
A waterfront location next to Discovery Point, and close to Dundee city centre. Tweet This Post
Macdonald Loch Rannoch Hotel, Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire, PH16 5PS GB, 0844 879 9059
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Premier Inn, Edinburgh Leith, 51-53 Newhaven Place, EH6 4TX, 0871 527 8360
Sea views to the rear. The hotel is near Edinburgh city centre and is close to Ocean terminal and Royal Yacht Britannia. Tweet This Post
Broadford Hotel, Torrin Road, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AB, 01471 822204
A luxury, 4 Star Hotel, overlooking Broadford Bay, within a few metres of the shore. The Broadford – established in 1611 – is the Original Home of Drambuie. web link Tweet This Post
Fairmont, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, KY16 8PN, 01334 837000
The ultimate guilty pleasure if you are planning a trip to Scotland. The Fairmont St Andrews is situated in St Andrews Bay, offering lavish rooms, world-class golf and sumptuous dining. The resort was the host of the G20 Summit for the world’s top financial leaders in November 2009. web link Tweet This Post
Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel, River Tay, Dunkeld, Highlands, PH8 0HX, 01350 727771
Cast your line into the River Tay in the 280-acre grounds. The country house offers a pool, shooting and off-road driving. An 18-hole golf course is less than a mile away. Guests can dine in the Garden Restaurant or take advantage of the luxury self-catering lodges. web link Tweet This Post
