The need to unplug from our busy digital-orientated lives has hit the headlines recently, and the 300 acre private island of Eriska is the perfect place to 'switch off' with the hotel giving guests the option to hand in their phone and iPad when they check in!

A digital detox break at the Isle of Eriska starts from £410 per person, for a two night break, including a spa treatment, dinner, bed and breakfast. If guests wish to have a foodie detox too, Eriska's chefs are happy to chat through healthy and nutritious food options.

The island is connected to mainland by its own vehicle bridge. Guests can switch off and relax with an indulgent spa treatment, get some fresh air with a walk on the beach, or unwind with a glass of wine by the fire and dine in the acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant. For those who want to stay active there's a golf course, a gym with stunning island views, bracing walks and hikes, and sailing trips available from the island's jetty.

If guests want to step away from their digital life, but indulge in fabulous cuisine, Head Chef Paul Leonard (previously Andrew Fairlie's and the Samling) has recently been awarded a Michelin star. The island and surrounding waters are the kitchen larder and the ingredients used in the restaurant are predominantly locally or island sourced. 

There's a smokehouse on the island, a small holding with pigs and quail, and the chefs catch fish in the local waters. As well as the Michelin starred restaurant, there is the relaxed Deck restaurant which overlooks the stunning lochs and peaceful surroundings of the hotel.

Specialist seaweed treatments, by spa brand Ishga, can be enjoyed in the Stables Spa - the spa has warm, cosy treatment rooms, many with tubs for two, views over the sea, and plenty of peace and quiet. The spa rooms are designed to reflect different parts of the island; some are darker in colour to represent the woodland and some are sea inspired to represent the untouched coastline.

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Beppo Buchanan Smith, the owner of the Isle of Eriska who lives on the island commented, “We are more globally connected than ever before, but life in the digital age is far from ideal. Children now seem to have mobile phones, iPads and tablets from a very early age and be out of touch with the natural world. Here at Eriska, you can reconnect with nature, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy a quality break without the distractions of digital life.”

To make a reservation 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 five-star resort and member of Relais & Chateaux; located on its own 300 acre private island.

Facilities include a golf course; indoor sports hall with tennis courts; croquet lawn; Michelin-starred restaurant; Deck Restaurant with stunning sea views; and the Stables Spa.

The Stables Spa was launched in July 2015 and has a brand new state of the art luxury thermal suite with sauna, steam room and mud Rasul room. In addition to this, there are two luxurious new treatment rooms with statement baths, showers and stunning sea views over Loch Linnhe; as well as a new Life Fitness Gymnasium. ESPA and Ishga treatments are available.

With a 3AA rosettes and a Michelin-starred restaurant; Head Chef Paul Leonard offers an exquisite dining experience with a four-course dinner menu, tasting menu, an impressive wine list and famous Farmhouse Cheese Trolley with 40 varieties.

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.

A digital detox break at the Isle of Eriska starts from £410 per person, for a two nightbreak, including a spa treatment, dinner, bed and breakfast.