The Great Outdoors Itinerary

INVERLOCHY CASTLE & POOL HOUSE
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This is the Year of Natural Scotland and Connoisseurs Scotland has put
together a number of itineraries that will enable you to discover Scotland’s
outstanding natural beauty. You will find stunning natural and historic
landscapes, art inspired by nature, surprising wildlife and some of the world’s
finest food & drink.
6 nights
With nature right on your doorstep you will have the opportunity to
experience the great Scottish outdoors with these itineraries which celebrate
the very best of The Year of Natural Scotland.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS ITINERARY
Enjoy outdoor pursuits
DAY 1
offered by two outstanding
hotels in the spectacular
Highlands of Scotland, each
located beside a loch with a
mountainous backdrop. Stay
in a 19th century Scottish
castle, recently voted the
best hotel in Europe, with a
Arrive at Michelin-starred INVERLOCHY
CASTLE HOTEL near Fort William and check
into one of the individually-designed 17
bedrooms: the hotel is set in the West
Highlands of Scotland amongst lochs, glens
and mountains.
Awarded AA 3 Red Rosettes and 1 Michelin
Star for their modern British cuisine, the hotel
offers three dining rooms, all with decorative
furniture gifted by the King of Norway.
frescoed ceiling and
Venetian crystal chandeliers
where Queen Victoria spent
time painting and sketching.
Then move on to a private
family-run hotel with its own
intimate boathouse retreat;
sea and river views are
enjoyed by all five suites,
some feature a balcony or
patio, hot tub or coal fire.
DAY 2
Enjoy some of Scotland’s finest scenery while
staying at Inverlochy Castle Hotel – it sits at the
foothills of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in
the UK.
EXPERIENCE OPTION Ref. IC1 – Sightseeing tour by Rolls Royce.
Be introduced to the Highlands of Scotland in style and comfort on this scenic day tour of the
area in a swish Rolls Royce Phantom.
You will enjoy a champagne picnic during the tour (up to four hours). Choose from a drive to
Loch Ness or to Glenfinnan monument and viaduct around Loch Linnhe and Acharacle.
If you take the chauffeur drive option for this tour, there is no additional charge, otherwise
the cost for two people is £450.
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DAY 3
Opt for a cruise on Loch Ness or try one of many outdoor activities in the area which include
hiking, biking and pony trekking.
EXPERIENCE OPTION Ref. IC2– Scenic and wildlife tour.
On this half-day tour, travelling by 4x4 vehicle or 8x8 Argo, you’ll pass by Loch Lochy and Loch
Arkaig, enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the rugged countryside en route, and enjoy
afternoon tea and cakes at Ardechive House. The cost for a half day tour is £275 for two
people.
EXPERIENCE OPTION Ref. IC3 – Photographic tour with a deer stalker.
Starting around 10am and returning late afternoon, with a packed picnic lunch, you will
explore the scenic Highland hills and ridges with a deer stalker who, with a bit of crawling or
sliding, will get you close enough to the deer to get some great photographs. The cost for a
half day tour is £275 for two people.
DAY 4
Check out of Inverlochy Castle after breakfast and drive north for 127 miles to POOL HOUSE,
Poolewe.
Relax after your journey in the billiard and whisky room and family library or meander around
the small crofting hamlet. There is a set dinner menu each evening in the dining room.
Alternatively a locally caught seafood and shellfish platter can be provided (available by prior
arrangement).
DAY 5
From this private family home you’ll enjoy commanding views over Loch Ewe and the
beautiful sub-tropical Inverewe Garden. There is a nine-hole links course nearby which
overlooks the Isle of Skye.
EXPERIENCE OPTION Ref. PH1 – Half day canoe paddling adventure.
On this half-day tour you can explore the Scottish bays or rocky shorelines of Wester Ross in a
canoe or kayak, tours will be tailor-made for you – whether beginner, skilled, or family, with
www.ewecanoe.co.uk Cost is £70 for two people.
EXPERIENCE OPTION Ref. PH2 – Learn to Climb.
Suitable for beginners or rusty climbers, you’ll cover the basics of rock climbing, abseiling,
develop climbing skills and movement on the rock, and tackle easy and enjoyable routes with
www.gofurtherscotland.co.uk The cost is £160 for two people.
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DAY 6
An array of activities is available in this region, including marine cruises, sailing trips and sea
angling.
EXPERIENCE OPTION Ref. PH3 – Guided mountain walk.
You will discover some remote and beautiful mountains on this guided mountain walking day
tour, tailored to your own requirements with www.gofurtherscotland.co.uk.
The cost is £150 for two people.
EXPERIENCE OPTION Ref. PH4 – Shellfish Safari.
From Loch Gairloch, go on a Shellfish Safari with local Skipper Ian McWhinney - a supplier to
many London restaurants.
You’ll haul creels in Badachro Bay such as langoustine, lobster or crab; return to Pool House
with your catch and the chef will cook it for your supper with
www.shellfishsafaris.co.uk. The cost for an hour and three quarters trip is £17.50 per person.
DAY 7
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out. Inverness airport is 82 miles from Pool House,
and Edinburgh is 145 miles away.
The drive back, down the side of Loch Maree is on one of the most beautiful roads in the
world. You will probably see more sheep that you see people.
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COSTS
* The costs of the experiences is not included.
Vehicle costs
Hotel costs
TOTAL FOR TOUR
Option 1: Fully chauffeur driven
£4325.00
£2700.00
£7025.00*
Option 2: Prestige Self Drive car
£875.00
£2700.00
£3575.00*
Option 3: Own private car
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£2700.00
£2700.00*
The inclusions for each are as follows:
Option 1:
Chauffeur Drive Mercedes E-Class or Jaguar XF saloon. Mercedes S-Class or Jaguar XJ saloons are available at a supplementary cost.
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7 days chauffeur drive car hire with an average of 8 hours per day and unlimited mileage
Chauffeur’s overnight expenses while away from base
Entrance fees, lunch on the touring days are not included and would be payable directly on the day in question. Additional hours would be
added to the final bill upon completion of the hire if incurred.
Option 2:
Self-Drive Mercedes E-Class or Jaguar XF saloon
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7 days self-drive car hire. Inclusive of mileage and insurance
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Insurance excess is £1500.00 for any damage caused. This can be reduced to £750 upon payment of an additional £15 per day.
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One additional driver at no extra charge.
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Rate is based on collection of car from Edinburgh Airport with drop off at Edinburgh Airport
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Vehicle must be returned with a full tank of fuel
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All vehicles would have integrated navigational aids.
Option 3:
Client to drive their own private car.
This is what is included.
Inverlochy Castle Hotel, a large double room for two people with breakfast for three nights.
Pool House a double suite for two people with dinner bed and breakfast for three nights.
To book this tour please contact Little’s Chauffeur Drive, Tel +44 [0] 141 883 2111, E: luxury@littles.co.uk
For questions and further information please contact Jeremy F Hawkings, Chief Executive, Connoisseurs Scotland
Tel +44 [0] 1383 825 800 , E: jeremy@luxscot.co.uk
www.luxuryscotland.co.uk