Self-drive Holidays | Visit the most beautiful places in Scotland
Start planning your adventure today with a Lochs and Glen's self-drive holiday. Choose from five different hotels all located in the stunning Scottish Highlands. With a self-drive holiday you have time to explore at a relaxed pace and experience Scotland's unspoiled nature. You create your own itinerary! So relax, put your feet up in our bar lounge or get out and about its your choice.
Tour Scotland by car and discover the incredible breath-taking loch views, wind your way past the mist-shrouded mountains, dive deep into our enchanting local history or ride the world’s most scenic railway. Whatever you decide, you can have peace of mind knowing your hotel bed is a short drive away.
Breakfast and dinner with Lochs and Glens Holidays
The majority of our customers arrive by coach so to avoid slow-service at meal times we have different sittings for you to choose from. Our holidays are half-board, breakfast is included daily and a three-course meal is served every evening.
Our reasonably priced bars are fully stocked with a great selection of Scottish whisky and some local ales. If you have been out all day then come back and settle in for the night with our enjoyable evening entertainment.
Nestled in a dramatic woodland glen and overlooked by the Arrochar Alps, the Ardgartan Hotel offers forest walks or time to simply relax and contemplate the spectacular views. The impressive glass fronted foyer provides a relaxed space with panoramic views of Loch Long and an opportunity to soak up the scenery whilst the function room holds nightly entertainment for those who enjoy a dance.
All self-drive breaks include: accommodation, breakfast and evening meal
followed by night time entertainment.
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Enjoy the local surroundings and explore the deep woodland forests with a stroll along Croe Water.
Alternatively, there are many way-marked trails to guide keen walkers through the hills, or for the adventurous there are plenty of summits to be conquered within the Arrochar Alps.
Ardgartan’s grounds are particularly rich in wildlife and the waters outside the hotel are often home to seals, otters and occasionally bottlenose dolphins.
So much of Scotland is still inaccessible by road but there are many well marked trails around Ardgartan and neighbouring Loch Lomond. Jump on the local bus to Tarbet where cycle hire is available from the pier. Speak to hotel reception for bus and ferry timetables.
Ardgartan Hotel
Arrochar
G83 7AR
01301 705 900
The Ardgartan Hotel website
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The Highland Hotel overlooks the popular town of Fort William. Originally built as a Victorian railway hotel, the building is a landmark within the town and retains many of its original features. With views across Loch Linnhe and the distant Sunart Hills the Highland Hotel offers beautiful scenery and is also within walking distance of the lively town centre.
All self-drive breaks include accommodation with breakfast and evening meal
followed by night time entertainment.
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Fort William is a lively town for both locals and visitors alike. It is just a short walk from the hotel into the centre where there are plenty of restaurants, pubs, shops and activities.
It is a hub for walkers and marks the end point of the popular West Highland Way, a 96 mile walk from Glasgow to Fort William. Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, is also close by and attracts thousands of walkers each year. Although Fort William is surrounded by towering munros there are also a number of lower level walks. Explore the grandeur of Glen Nevis or enjoy the short walk to Inverlochy Castle to absorb the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
Highland Hotel
Union Road
Fort William
PH33 6QY
01397 707 500
The Highland Hotel website
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The Loch Achray Hotel is situated in the heart of the Trossachs, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The hotel is serenely set among woodland on the shores of Loch Achray and is overlooked by the towering Ben Venue. Wildlife abounds in the forest and surrounding area but the Trossachs are also steeped in history and have hosted many famous visitors over the years.
All self-drive breaks include accommodation with breakfast and evening meal
followed by night time entertainment.
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The serene location of Loch Achray Hotel offers a varied selection of walks, from a stroll around the Loch to conquering the surrounding peaks. Ben A’an is one of the most prominent landmarks in the Trossachs and the views from the summit are out of all proportion for its modest height of just 1,500ft. Ben Venue is a more challenging peak but rewards with views that stretch as far as the Crianlarich Munros, Ben Lomond and the Arrochar Alps.
Loch Achray lies in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and the countryside surrounding the hotel hosts a wealth of wildlife and beautiful forests.
Loch Achray Hotel
Trossachs
Callander
FK17 8HZ
01877 376 229
Loch Achray Hotel website
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The Loch Awe Hotel is a magnificent landmark in the area and commemorates the arrival of the Highland railway to the west coast. The hotel overlooks beautiful Loch Awe and is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Beneath the towering slopes of Ben Cruachan and along the shore from Kilchurn Castle, this hotel offers a remarkable glimpse into Scottish history and the dramatic landscape of the Highlands.
All self-drive breaks include accommodation with breakfast and evening meal
followed by night time entertainment.
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During the 1920s and 1930s the Loch Awe Hotel gained a reputation as a high class establishment. The idyllic location and elegance of the hotel attracted the aristocracy and many contemporary celebrities, including the American tennis players Helen Wills and Bill Tilden. Kirk Douglas was another famous visitor and he starred in the film “To Catch Me a Spy”, part of which was filmed at the Loch Awe Hotel.
The Loch Awe Hotel dates back to the late 18th Century when it welcomed travellers as a railway hotel. Loch Awe still retains its own station on the scenic Highland Line to Oban and has been host to many famous and titled guests over the years. The interior has been sympathetically modernised, retaining the historic character whilst offering the best of modern comforts.
Loch Awe Hotel
Lochawe Village
Dalmally
PA33 1AQ
01838 200 261
Loch Awe Hotel website
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The Loch Tummel Hotel stands on the old estate of Kynachan, on the shore of Loch Tummel. Lochs and Glens Holidays discovered this site in 1996 and the Loch Tummel Hotel was custom built to accommodate coach tours.
All self-drive breaks include accommodation with breakfast and evening meal
followed by night time entertainment.
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Surrounded by woods and secret glens the Loch Tummel Hotel offers inspiring views
across Loch Tummel. The surrounding area is steeped in local history of clan battles and
Jacobite rebellions. Nestled in the heart of Perthshire there is an abundance of natural
woodland, beautiful landscapes and unusual wildlife to be explored too.
The Loch Tummel Hotel offers comfortable and accessible bedrooms with exceptional views. All
bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom with a bath, as well as flat
screen TVs, hairdryer and tea making facilities.
Loch Tummel Hotel
Tummel Bridge
Pitlochry
PH16 5SB
01796 484 848
Loch Tummel Hotel website
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