28 Nov 2016
Tags: New Year, new years eve, New Year's Eve, hogmanay, Scotland, travel, Luxury Travel, food travel, food and wine, private island, oban, festive season, festive break, family travel, family holidays, Family holiday, Relais & Chateaux, five star hotel, Michelin star dining, Michelin star, Michelin
The idyllic Isle of Eriska is offering exclusive 5-night New Year packages from 29th December- 3rd January. Guests are invited to see in 2017 in style on a breathtakingly beautiful, 300-acre private island.
As well as traditional Hogmanay celebrations and a magnificent fireworks display, Eriska's five star New Year package offers an array of locally sourced and freshly prepared food, served in the hotel's exquisite Michelin starred restaurant. Fish comes from the surrounding waters, meat from the nearby hills and game is provided by local gamekeepers. Vegetarian alternatives inspired by the hotel's stunning gardens and well-stocked larders, are also available.
Optional events will take place throughout the festive period and include the legendary Eriska treasure hunt from the front door, the Eriska Highland Games and the 1st 2017 Eriska Open Golf Championship on New Year's Day. Guests are also invited to dance the night away with Paddy Shaw and his Scottish Country Dance Band in the Drawing Room on New Year's Day.
The island is a haven for local wildlife and boasts countless nature trails. Otter spotting on Eriska's beautiful untouched beach is a popular activity for those wishing to blow out the cobwebs and spend time relaxing with family.
For those guests looking to indulge in a spot of pampering and relaxation, Eriska's highly trained therapists will be on hand every day in the Stables Spa, offering luxurious ESPA and organic Ishga seaweed treatments.
There are 25 sumptuous bedrooms in the main hotel. For families or those seeking privacy and total seclusion, the Luxury Spa Suites and the two bedroom Cottage Suites located beyond the main house, are the perfect option. They come complete with their own private hot tubs where guests can relax and enjoy a warming glass of local whisky in style.
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.
Prices start at £1,220 per person. Rates include dinner, breakfast, lunch, morning coffee, afternoon tea, the Hogmanay Package programme, use of leisure facilities and VAT.
To make a reservation at the Isle of Eriska, please call (0)1631 720 371 or email office@eriska-hotel.co.uk
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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 nine hole golf course, a relaxing spa and a Michelin starred restaurant.
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.
Prices start at £1,008 per person based on two people sharing and the five night Hogmanay break starts at £1,220 per person.
The rates are inclusive of all dinner, breakfast, lunch, morning coffee, afternoon tea, Christmas Package programme or Hogmanay Package programme, use of leisure facilities and VAT.