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Ardanaiseig Hotel
Loch Awe Kilchrenan by Taynuilt Argyll PA35 1HE
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Gary Goldie, our Chef of the Year 2011, receives his Médaille d’Or from food judge Lea Harris
Hotel reviewed by... Gary McLean-Quin, Vivien Devlin, Ken Scott, Lea Harris; and others
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Loch Awe is long, often gathering wreaths of mist about its islands and shores; it’s been called a place of myth and Celtic legend. Along a winding road into wildness is this rambling, absolutely romantic 1834 baronial house. We’ve loved it for years and Conde Nast readers voted it their 3rd-favourite UK leisure hotel in 2010, no less. It is quirky; it’s not perfect; it’s charming, full of antiques (pristine and a bit bashed) and objets d’art, open fires, witty paintings, dramatic colours… all set in beautiful woodlands at the loch’s edge... just 2 hours’ drive from Glasgow. Chef of 12 years here Gary Goldie (Médaille d’Or 2010) is gifted; a lovely dining room overlooks lawn and loch. It’s truly a unique escape and has all the ingredients. Uprated to 3 rosettes / 3 red stars for 2011. And about time too, Mr AA. Need to know > Accommodation is very well shown on hotel’s exemplary, practical yet glossy website > As rooms are each so very different we recommend a chat with reception or manager Peter > The Boat Shed is contemporary, down by the small jetty: sexy; or check out Rose Cottage > The drawing room is gilt and beige; grand piano, sculpture, big sofas, rugs and plenty peace > There’s a bar lounge with a crackling fire and elegant feel; nice choice of Scotch malts > Dining: dinner is a set menu; course options are happily available if you discuss this in advance > The dining room is plush, matt jade with red roses (usually) on the tables, fine napery, views > Fresh flowers, books, glossy magazines, local information, woodland walks, picnics… all on the go > For a small wedding explore the Intimate Wedding Hotel of the Year 2010 through this great Video > In the local area do remember to visit the remarkable St Conon’s Kirk across the loch We love… …Gifted head chef Gary Goldie’s beautiful, sophisticated yet natural, first-class cuisine …The wide range of bedroom choice – from subtle to bold, in a palette of striking colours …Ardanaiseig’s environs are wild and have been enhanced by the present eco-aware owners …The remote and hidden-away feel of the place, and yet Oban is only an hour away …An all-season house like this: cosy fires in winter, the great outdoors in good weather
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