The Isle of Eriska is a beautiful 300 acre private island in Scotland, and an idyllic setting for a luxurious five star Christmas or New Year getaway. This year the Eriska Christmas break will run from 23rd - 27th December, and New Year from 29th December - 3rd January. Guests are invited to sit back, relax and enjoy precious time with their families whilst the exceptional Relais & Châteaux hospitality of the Isle of Eriska take care of all the hard work.

Christmas Day will be a very relaxed affair with a champagne breakfast, a light lunch of smoked salmon sandwiches and Christmas cake, followed by a traditional Christmas dinner, with none of the hassle of preparations or washing up. There is the option of attending a carol service at a local church.

The New Year package also offers plenty of delicious food that showcases the best of what the area has to offer, as well as a magnificent fireworks display and traditional Hogmanay celebrations. Eriska is also very excited to announce that Paddy Shaw and his Scottish Country Dance Band will be hosting an after dinner dance in the Drawing Room on New Year's Day.

Optional events will take place across Christmas and New Year, such as the Eriska Highland Games and the Eriska Open Golf tournament, a treasure hunt and a Boxing Day Dinner Dance. The newly launched Stables Spa will also be open every day so guests can indulge in a heavenly treatment from Eriska's highly trained therapists using ESPA and organic Ishga seaweed products.

Dinners will be served in the hotel's exquisite Michelin starred restaurant. Fish comes from the surrounding waters, meat from the hills surrounding the island and game from local gamekeepers. Vegetarian alternatives are inspired by the gardens and larders close to hand.

There is an abundance of wildlife on Eriska and countless nature trails where guests can wrap up warm and do some 'Otter spotting' on the island's beautiful untouched beach to really make the most of the Christmas break, relaxing with their family.

There are 25 luxurious bedrooms at the hotel. For families, the Luxury Spa Suites and the two bed-roomed Cottage Suites are the perfect option. They come complete with their own private hot tubs where guests can kick back and relax whilst enjoying a warming glass of whisky, soaking up the tranquility and enjoying the unique experience of staying on a picturesque private island at Christmas time.

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!

The incredible food, wildlife, and serene location all help to give Eriska a magical feel that truly is unrivalled and make it the idyllic place to spend Christmas or New Year.

To book a four night Christmas stay at Eriska, 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.

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 9 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.

Wednesday 23rd December

16.00 - 17.30                Afternoon Tea served in the Hall

19.30                            Welcoming Champagne Reception in the Hall  

19.45-20-15                  Dinner

21.30-22.15                  Activity Evening

Thursday Christmas Eve

08.30 - 10.00                  Breakfast

08.30 - 19.00                Stables open

12.45                             Light Lunch

14.00                            “Eriska Christmas Open Golf Competition”

16.00 - 17.30                Afternoon Tea

19.30 - 20.30                 Christmas Eve Dinner

Friday Christmas Day

09.00 - 16.00                  Stables Open

09.00 - 10.00                  Champagne Breakfast

11.00                            Christmas Services at local churches

13.30 - 14.30                Smoked Salmon Sandwiches, Christmas Cake

                                    and Afternoon Tea served in the hall

16.00                            Christmas Champagne Reception in the Hall

16.30                            Christmas Dinner

Saturday Boxing Day

08.30 - 19.00                Stables Open

08.30 - 10.00                 Breakfast

12.45                            Boxing Day Lunch

14.00                            Eriska Christmas Highland Games

16.00 - 17.30                Afternoon Tea served in the Hall

19.00 for 19.30              Dinner Dance with Rosie Stevenson and the Band

Sunday 27th December

08.00 - 10.00                  Breakfast

08.30                             Stables Open

11.30                            Departure