Callander, Scotland

 Callander is a bustling tourist town situated on the River Teith, near Stirling, and is often described as the 'Gateway to the Highlands'. The pretty town of Callander lies South of the Highland Boundary Fault which is historically a meeting point between the Highlands and the Lowlands. The town is a popular holiday destination for tourists exploring the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park or stopping off en route to the Highlands. 

The beautiful town is packed with tearooms and souvenir shops, the ideal holiday destination for the whole family. There are also a number of walks in the area which are popular with tourists and locals alike. Some examples of these are the Bracklinn Falls and the River Keltie which have mesmerised people for generations, as well as the cycle tracks which follow the old Callander to Oban railway.

Loch Lomond & The Cameron House Hotel

Loch Lomond is a freshwater Scottish loch which crosses the Highland Boundary Fault. It is the largest inland stretch of water in Great Britain by surface area and contains many islands such as Inchmurrin, the largest freshwater island in the British Isles. There are so many activities to take part in at Loch Lomond, but my favourite is climbing Ben Lomond. 

Ben Lomond is a distinctive mountain situated on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond. The mountain is 974 metres (3,196 ft) and on a clear day it is visible from the higher grounds of Glasgow. Nearer the bottom of the mountain there are paths made by walkers in order to ease the initial walk up the mountain, then thereafter it can get difficult climbing but definitely worth the challenge! 

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The Cameron House Hotel

There really is no where better to stay in Loch Lomond than the Cameron House Hotel. Whether it be fine dining, loch cruises, championship standard golf, spa breaks or simply chilling out, Cameron House is the place for you. The hotel is known for its legendary hospitality, location and beautiful grounds. You certainly won't be disappointed!

The room tariffs per room per night are as followings all on a Bed & Breakfast basis:

Chambre Unique - £309

Classic Garden View Room - £279

Loch View Chambre Unique - £339

Junior Suite King Bed - £354

Contemporary Feature Room - £404

Luxury Loch View Whisky Suite - £669

Full hotel information can be found at http://www.qhotels.co.uk/our-locations/cameron-house/

Stobo Castle Health Spa

There’s something incredibly magical about a Scottish Castle. Perched on a hill amongst green grounds, shaded by trees and set around a picturesque loch; Stobo Castle effortlessly sets the scene for an extraordinary experience.

The luxurious interiors are carefully designed to  encourage guests to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of relaxation. Unobtrusive and calm, the staff are elegantly trained to make your stay as memorable as possible. Just as importantly though, there’s endless opportunity for comfortable alone-time should you time out.

At Stobo, the very high standards of operations allows guests to feel that their visit is both memorable and effortlessly revitalising. Both day visitors and residents enjoy the very best of spa technology, nestled deep in the beautiful Scottish countryside.

Stobo Castle is located at Stobo in the Scottish Borders in the county of Peeblesshire. The House is protected as a category A listed building while the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland; the national listing of significant parks and gardens. The building of the castle began in 1805 and was completed in 1811.

All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, and when it comes to meal-times, guests can enjoy a well-balanced menu of fresh, wholesome meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in all residential packages and vegetarian options are available.

SPA BREAK OPTIONS AND TARIFFS

• Pure Spa Break – Includes two nights’ accommodation, one Express Facial (25 mins) and a choice of: one Full Body Massage (55 mins) or one Jessica Prescriptive Manicure Deluxe (55 mins) or one Luxury Mud Wrap (55 mins).From £320pp
• Revitalising Break – No treatments included, you can choose from the wide range of individual treatments. From £125pp per night
• Afternoon Tea – Includes a selection of sandwiches, crackers with toppings, handmade cakes and scones, strawberries and cream. £19.95pp.
• Morning Chill Out – Includes unlimited use of the spa facilities, access to the Japanese Water Gardens and a delicious, healthy buffet lunch. £45.00pp.
• Sparkle & Shine – Includes leisurely buffet lunch with 1/4 bottle of champagne, Jessica Prescriptive Manicure (40 mins) including polish to take home. Use of the spa facilities is not included. £45.00pp.
• Stobo Spa Day – Includes a choice of two of the following treatments Back Massage (25 mins), Facial Massage (25 mins), Paraffin Wax (25 mins) or Body Exfoliation (25 mins), unlimited use of spa facilities, a three course lunch with coffee. £115.00pp.
• Ultimate Spa Day – Includes Stobo Exclusive Hot Stone Massage (55 mins), Darphin Viltality Awakening Facial (55 mins), Deluxe Manicure or Deluxe Pedicure (55 mins), unlimited use of spa facilities, three course lunch with Prosecco and a Molton Brown mini gift set. £225.00pp.

There’s something incredibly magical about a Scottish Castle. Perched on a hill amongst green grounds, shaded by trees and set around a picturesque loch; Stobo Castle effortlessly sets the scene for an extraordinary experience.

The luxurious interiors are carefully designed to  encourage guests to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of relaxation. Unobtrusive and calm, the staff are elegantly trained to make your stay as memorable as possible. Just as importantly though, there’s endless opportunity for comfortable alone-time should you time out.

At Stobo, the very high standards of operations allows guests to feel that their visit is both memorable and effortlessly revitalising. Both day visitors and residents enjoy the very best of spa technology, nestled deep in the beautiful Scottish countryside.

Stobo Castle is located at Stobo in the Scottish Borders in the county of Peeblesshire. The House is protected as a category A listed building while the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland; the national listing of significant parks and gardens. The building of the castle began in 1805 and was completed in 1811.