The five star Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa and Island, located just off the West Coast Highlands of Scotland is excited to announce their Winter Wine Weekend taking place with Taittinger Champagne on Friday 15th November. Guests are invited for the ultimate weekend of Champagne and Michelin starred gastronomy on the picturesque Scottish island, combining the best wines from the French vineyards and cellars with the finest food from the gardens, hills and waters of Scotland.

The two night stay will include a champagne tasting masterclass on the Saturday afternoon with Mark O'Bryan, Taittinger Ambassador and one of the 250 Masters of Wine around the world; followed by a gastronomic dinner accompanied by specially selected wines and champagnes, cooked up by talented Michelin starred chef Ross Stovold.

On Ross Stovold's menu, guests can expect to find a variety of mouth-watering starters and main courses, with one fish from the surrounding waters, a meat dish from the hills surrounding the island, and a final vegetarian alternative inspired by one of the gardens or larders close to hand. Ross's dishes have been inspired by the natural larder surrounding the island.

The rest of the weekend, guests are free to indulge in some rest and relaxation and enjoy the unique experience of being on this romantic and tranquil, picture perfect island. They can wrap up warm and enjoy long strolls along with beach to do some otter spotting; play some golf, or take a dip in the indoor heated pool. There is also a sauna and steam room and for ultimate indulgence, an ESPA Spa.

There are 25 luxurious bedrooms at the hotel each with their own unique interiors plus views over the loch with the highlands in the distance. For those travelling in a couple or small group, the Luxury Spa Suites and the two bed-roomed Cottage Suites come complete with their own private hot tubs where guests can pop open a bottle of the Taittinger Champagne in this serene location, surrounded by nature.

The Winter Wine Weekend costs £360 per person and includes dinner, bed and breakfast for two nights, morning coffee and afternoon tea, the champagne tasting and wines with dinner on the Saturday evening.

To book, please contact office@eriska-hotel.co.uk or call 01631 720 071.

Easily accessible from Oban, Connel Airport, Glasgow and Edinburgh, guests can arrive by car, boat, or even aboard a private sea plane from Glasgow Airport.

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Notes to Editors

The Isle of Eriska is a luxury 5* resort and member of Relais & Chateaux; located on its own 300 acre Private Island just off the coast of Scotland.  With unrivalled views, this haven of tranquility also boasts its own 9 hole golf course, a relaxing spa and a 3AA rosette restaurant.

The package starts from £360 per person and includes unlimited use of the leisure facilities, two nights dinner, bed and breakfast, the Taittinger Champagne Masterclass with Mark O'Bryan and wine/champagne with dinner on the Saturday evening.

To stay in a Spa suite costs £423 per person for the package.

The island is 5 miles from Oban Airport and a two hour drive from Glasgow airport. It is also 6 miles from Connel Ferry train Station.

Private Sea Plane from Glasgow Airport to the Isle of Eriska can be arranged on request and costs £1500 return, carrying up to 8 guests.

Leisure facilities include a 17m heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, golf course and driving range, croquet lawn as well as the multi-purpose sports hall.