 | Craigard House Hotel Campbeltown Craigard House Hotel, Low Askomil, Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, PA28 6EP "If you seek a warm welcome, informal hospitality and wonderful food, you need look no further for your home from home. Craigard House Hotel is an imposing Victorian Italianate mansion overlooking Campbeltown Loch." |
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Craigard House Hotel
Craigard House Hotel, Low Askomil, Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 6EPTelephone: 01586 554242
Fax: 01586 551137
Website: www.craigard-house.co.uk
If you seek a warm welcome, informal hospitality and wonderful food, you need look no further for your home from home. Craigard House Hotel is an imposing Victorian Italianate mansion overlooking Campeltown Loch. Its elevated, south-facing location offers stunning views of sunrise, sunset and the busy sea loch. It is ideally situated in a quiet cul de sac, yet close to the harbour and town centre. Campeltown Airport and the renowned Machrihanish GC, and the newly opened Machrihanish Dunes GC are only 10 minutes away. Springway Distillery is only 5 minutes away.
Campeltown is located in the unspoilt Kintyre Peninsula. With quiet roads and empty beaches, this area offers something for everyone-from walking to windsurfing; bird watching to whisky; championship golf to surfing; and above all, a chance to unwind while absorbing the superb scenic views of heather hills and rolling Atlantic breakers, with a backdrop of seven islands.
 Accommodation Each of the thirteen rooms is named after islands or villages or hills in the local area. All are comfortable and well-decorated, in their own individual style, with fully tiled bathrooms including bath and shower. Most rooms have sea views. There are five double or KS bedded rooms; one single bedded room; five family rooms with double or KS bed and single bed; family room with KS double bed and two single beds; and the huge Master Bedroom with its super king size four poster bed and magnificent bow window overlooking the sea. Its namesake is Bheinn Ghuilean- the local high point.
 Each room has its own unique character, but also provides for your comfort with: Huge fluffy bath towels Cosy Bathrobes Neutrogena Soap and Toiletries Hairdryer Makeup Mirror Iron and ironing board Comprehensive welcome tray including biscuits and a variety of Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate making facilities Colour TV with Freesat channels DVD/CD Radio Alarm Clock Free WiFi All room rates are per room per night and include accommodation, tax and full Scottish Breakfast. Also available are a selection of fresh fruit, cereals, yoghurt and preserves, along with locally smoked Haddock or kippers, piping hot porridge and Vegetarian or continental options. If you need an early breakfast, packed lunch, or have special dietary requirements, we will be happy to accommodate these.
Lochside Restaurant As well as wonderful sea views, the Lochside Restaurant offers a superb selection of locally landed shellfish and seafood; locally farmed meat and produce; and cheese, Whisky and beer from local producers. Chef Colin Bellamyand his team will tempt you again and again with lovingly crafted menus. The extensive accompanying wine list and Whisky and spirits selection will satisfy the inner man (or woman!) Campeltown Single Malts such as Springbank, Longrow, Hazelbank and Glen Scotia a specialty. Menus regularly include Langoustines, Scallops and Mussels from nearby Loch Fyne; Machrihanish Salmon, cod and seabass, turbot, halibut and monkfish from local waters. Hotel Facilities Craigard House built in 1882, by Architect Henry Clifford, is protected with a 'B' listing by Historic Scotland. Of particular interest id the fine hallway and carved mahogany staircase, overlooked by a magnificent painted window showing a personification of Autumn-a young girl surrounded by wild flowers, ripe fruits, and holding a sheaf of wheat. All the main rooms have intricately corniced ceilings. The Lochside Restaurant is very unusual in that respect, illustrating swallows flying through swags of foliage. The house has an interesting history, being built originally for local Whisky Distiller and then becoming the local Maternity Nursing home from 1942 until 1973-with most of the local inhabitants within that age group having been born here.Incredibly, over 1000 of the original 'babies' have come back to sign the book! Transformed into a bijou hotel in 1997, the house remains a local landmark. The comfortable Craigard Lounge and Bar exudes the country house ambience. Soft comfy chairs, lots of books and magazines, some toys and games and a choice of music or wide-screen TV. Enjoy an aperitif or after dinner drink here, or just spend a peaceful hour - taking in the view of the busy Campeltown Loch. The extensive gardens and South facing view may tempt you to spend some time on the patio. Or, if you are a sea-farer. There are these yacht moorings adjacent to the hotel. We can make any local travel or booking arrangements for you-for example: transport to and from the airport or harbour to the hotel or appointments; golf tee times or Springbank or Glen distillery visits. If you need to keep up with your business, we have free Wi-Fi as well as a dedicated PC and printer / fax / scanner for guests' visits. What to see and do in Kintyre and mid-Argyll For the golfer, the Championship Machrihanish Golf Course is a dream come true. A classic links course, redesigned by Old Tom Morris; in the top 100 of World Courses; that is not busy; has local caddies available; arguably the best first hole in the world; and superb views of the Atlantic coast. Even better, residents of this hotel benefit year round from 10% discount on Green Fees. Just to the North on the same coast of Kintyre, a slice of history has been made: Machrihanish Dunes GC-the first new links course to be created on the West coast of Scotland in over 100 years. Designed by David McLay Kidd who was responsible for Bandon Dunes and the Castle Course at St Andres, the course has been formed on a protected site of Special Scientific Interest and opened for play in May 2009. To the South next to the Mull of Kintyre id Dunaverty, yet another links course with stunning views over the island of Sanda and to the Irish Coast. Undiscovered and therefore great value for money, this course will give an excellent challenge. For the active among you, there are plenty of leisure pursuits to keep you amused. The local Aqualibrium is a new library, gym and 25m swimming pool complex. Or try surfing the Atlantic rollers from Machrinash pr Westport Beaches. On the hill opposite, Bheinn Ghuilean, there are various mountain biking routes to suit all levels of skill. The Kintyre Way offers walkers a route from the Northernmost point of Kintyre at Tarbert, to the tip at Southend, with various branches inbetween. At one point it is possible to see the islands on either side of the peninsular. A walk to the Mull of Kintyre lighthouse is a must, as is the causeway walk to Davaar Island at low tide. In May, there is the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k run. For the music lover, there is the Mull of Kintyre Music Festival in August, and at many other times in the year you van be treated to concerts from the Champion Campeltown Pipe Bands and Brass Band. Springbank Distillery offers regular trips and tastings-with the distinctive character of the local whisky confirming Campeltown as one of the Major Whisky regions of Scotland. In Campeltown, the Heritage Centre and 'Wee Picture House' Art Deco Cinema, offer a look back in time. Photo opportunities abound on the pier and the busy Harbour. The Owl Centre is a must for both young and old, and the shops offer a varied selection of local goods and produce. There is much to occupy you in Kintyre and we look forward to welcoming you. Kind RegardsLori and Roger |
| Craigard House Hotel - Room Rates 1 June 2009 - 31 March 2010 | |||||
| Room No. | Room name | View | Room Type | Double/Family Occ Rate | Single Occupancy Rate |
| Room 1 | Carradale | Side sea view | Family room | £90 | £70 |
| Room 2 | Saddell | Side sea view | Double room | £85 | £70 |
| Room 3 | Ailsa Craig | Side & frontsea view | Superior double/ Family room | £100 | £80 |
| Room 4 | Bheinn Ghuilean | Front sea view | Superior double,4 poster room | £130 | £95 |
| Room 5 | Sanda | Front sea view | Superior double/Family room | £100 | £85 |
| Room 6 | Peninver | Back Garden | Double | £80 | £70 |
| Room 7 | Davaar | Front sea view | Superior double/family room | £95 | £80 |
| Room 9 | Gigha | Back Court Garden | Double | £80 | £70 |
| Room 10 | Cara | Back CourtGarden | Single | n/a | £60 |
| Room 11 | Arran | Rear Garden | Family | £90 | £70 |
| Ground floor rooms - Room 8 main hotel; Rooms 14/15 have there own entrance on the East lawn-in the old stable | |||||
| Room 8Hotel | Dunaverty | Side sea viewGround floor | Family with disabled facilities | £90 | £70 |
| Room 14Stable | Colonsay | PrivateCourtyard | Double | £80 | £70 | Room 15Stable | Islay | Front Sea view | Double (available from May 2009) | £90 | £80 |
£10 supplement for extra beds in rooms, Supplement for more than two adults in family rooms.
VAT and full breakfast is included in all rates.
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