Tour 002 - Luxury Scotland

THE OLD COURSE HOTEL GOLF RESORT & SPA & THE MARCLIFFE HOTEL AND SPA
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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.
5 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.
GOLF & CASTLES, WHISKY & WATER
Stay in a contemporary golf
DAY 1
& spa resort overlooking one
Arrive at the OLD COURSE GOLF RESORT AND
SPA in St Andrews – the ‘home’ of golf - where
you will stay for two nights. Relax in the hotel’s
Kohler Waters Spa or simply soak up the
panoramic coastal views.
of the world’s most famous
golf courses in St Andrews,
bordering the shoreline of
Fife - a kingdom known for
its vast sandy beaches and
scenic coastal walks and
blessed with around 45 golf
Including the award-winning afternoon tea
offered at the hotel, there are six dining options
available at the resort ranging from The Jigger
Inn (the town’s best 19th hole) to the 3 AA
Rosettes Road Hole Restaurant.
courses and a 117-mile
coastal path: a Mecca for
golfers and walkers alike.
Move on to an elegant,
beautifully furnished,
privately-owned hotel, with
DAY 2
In St Andrews itself there are seven golf courses and many others within easy reach, and the
town is just a few minutes’ walk away from the resort. Visit the British Golf Museum, the
aquarium, the Eden Estuary Nature Reserve, and St Andrews Botanic Garden – a must visit for
garden lovers – or walk a section of the Fife Coastal Path.
1848 origins, set in 11
EXPERIENCE OPTION Ref OCH1 – St Andrews private guided walking tour
wooded acres in Aberdeen’s
Explore St Andrews town centre on a 1½ hour private guided walking tour with a qualified
tour guide and listen to past and present tales of St Andrews. The cost for two people is £70.
western suburb, ideally
located to explore fine
castles and whisky
distilleries
EXPERIENCE OPTION Ref OCH2 – Fife’s fishing villages
Relax in a chauffeur driven car which will take you to the quaint and picturesque East Neuk
fishing villages of Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem and Lower Largo
THE OLD COURSE HOTEL GOLF RESORT & SPA & THE MARCLIFFE HOTEL AND SPA
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DAY 3
Relax at breakfast before checking out of the Old Course Hotel, then travel north (via A90) to
THE MARCLIFFE HOTEL AND SPA where you will stay for three nights. The journey is 80 miles.
You’ll find the friendly Marcliffe Hotel a restful and ultra-elegant Scottish country hotel
situated on the outskirts of Aberdeen, ideal for exploring the Grampian Region and Royal
Deeside. Many VIPs have stayed here from rock and golf stars to world statesmen and royalty.
EXPERIENCE OPTION 1 (Ref MH1) – Aberdeenshire private helicopter flight
This Aberdeenshire Experience helicopter flight takes in some of the magnificent local
scenery. The tour lasts around 30 minutes and flights will be in either a Robinson 444 or Bell
206 Series helicopter The cost is £130 per person for a 30 minute flight with
www.hjshelicopters.co.uk
EXPERIENCE OPTION Ref MH2 – Salmon and/or sea trout fishing with
ghillie can be organized by the hotel.
Enjoy fishing with your own ghillie on one of 20 beats on the River Dee and River Don, to
include equipment and suitable attire. The cost is £25.00 per rod per half day and £50.00 per
rod per full day.
The Conservatory Restaurant, whether for a light lunch or a lingering dinner, has an extensive
menu with a choice of more than 400 wines. The Drawing Room bar stocks over 100 malt
whiskies.
DAY 4
All forms of country pursuits, including game shooting and stalking, can be arranged by the
hotel. Alternatively spend time in the hotel’s health and beauty spa with gym.
EXPERIENCE OPTION Ref MH1 – Coast & castle tour.
Visit local fishing and coastal villages, the ruins of Findlater Castle, Duff House and
magnificent Fyvie Castle in the comfort of your private chauffeur driven car.
DAY 5
North east Scotland is home to more than 70 golf courses, both links and inland; there are a
number of excellent fishing rivers as well as loch and trout fisheries and famous Balmoral
Castle is just 45 miles away.
EXPERIENCE OPTION Ref MH2 – Speyside distilleries tour.
Visit the home of Chivas Regal whisky (Strathisla Distillery) as well as Glen Grant, Speyside
Cooperage and Glenfiddich Distillery in the comfort of your private chauffeur driven car.
DAY 6
After a leisurely breakfast check out of The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa: the hotel is located just a
20 minute journey by road to Aberdeen Airport, and 10 minutes from the rail station.
THE OLD COURSE HOTEL GOLF RESORT & SPA & THE MARCLIFFE HOTEL AND SPA
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COSTS
*The costs of the Experience Options are not included.
Vehicle costs
Hotel costs
TOTAL FOR TOUR
Option 1: Fully chauffeur driven
£2865.00
£1555.00
£4420.00*
Option 2: Prestige Self Drive car
£875.00
£1555.00
£2430.00*
Option 3: Own private car
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£1555.00
£1555.00*
The terms and conditions 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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6 days sightseeing in a chauffeur driven car allowing 8 hours and 100 miles per day
Chauffeur’s subsistence for 5 nights
Parking and drop off fees at Edinburgh Airport & Aberdeen Airport upon arrival and departure
Entrance fees, lunch on the touring days are not included and would be payable directly on the day in question. Additional hours
and miles would be added to the final bill upon completion of the hire if incurred. Commission would be offered to travel agents on
the chauffeur driven car hire charges.
Option 2:
Self-Drive Mercedes E-Class or Jaguar XF saloon
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6 days self-drive car hire.
Inclusive of mileage and insurance
Insurance excess is £1500.00 for any damage caused. This can be reduced to £750 upon payment of an additional £15.00 per day.
One additional driver at no extra charge.
Rate is based on collection of car from Edinburgh Airpoirt with drop off at Aberdeen Airport
Vehicle must be returned with a full tank of fuel
All vehicles would have integrated navigational aids.
The costs of the Experience Options are not included. This is what is included:
Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa two nights’ accommodation and breakfast for two people in a double room.
The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, 3 nights’ accommodation, a la carte dinner each night and breakfast for two people in a double room.
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,
+44 [0] 1383 825 800 , E: jeremy@luxscot.co.uk
www.luxuryscotland.co.uk