| in a 19th-century manor house on 240 acres beside loch awe, this high-end hotel is 21 miles from the ruined kilchurn castle and 22 miles from ben cruachan. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a separate glass-fronted lochside apartment and a 2-bedroom cottage. full scottish breakfast and afternoon tea are available, and other amenities include boat rentals, croquet and loaner bikes. an acclaimed restaurant serves upmarket, seasonal dishes. all rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs with dvd players, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and designer toiletries. elegant rooms offer loch or garden views and feature antique furnishings
Glasgow Airport 2 hr 11
Cruachan Visitor Centre (31 min) Loch Etive (1 hr 10)
Hiking & fishing around a scenic lake in alpine surrounds with a historic bridge & monastery ruins. Loch Fyne (1 hr 11)
Picturesque lake bordered by fields, arch bridges and rolling, heavily forested hills. Loch Awe (1 hr 6)
Large body of freshwater featuring 15th-century castle ruins, plus kayaking, boating & fishing. Kilchurn Castle (40 min)
Castle ruins of former Clan Campbell stronghold, with Loch Awe views from tower house battlements. Cruachan Reservoir (48 min) Inveraray Jail (1 hr)
Restored 1820s & 1840s prison buildings, courthouse & yard with grisly exhibits. Ardkinglas Woodland Garden (1 hr 14) Inveraray Castle (1 hr 1)
18th-century, Gothic-style Clan Campbell castle home, with tapestry collection in lavish interiors. Cruachan Dam (46 min)
Spanning 316m & 46m high, a hydroelectric dam on Ben Cruachan accessed via several walking paths. Ben Lui (1 hr 16)
Highlands peak with walking & skiing best known for its landmark circular bowl below the summit. Ben Cruachan (49 min)
This famous mountain is popular with walkers due to the spectacular views it offers from the summit. Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace (28 min) St. Conan’s Kirk (36 min)
Lakeside church featuring a mix of eclectic architectural styles, with gardens & a tea room. | 
