Category: Our Favorite Hotels

Information on hotels we consider to be the very best in throughout our 12 destinations around the world

Top Dining Award for Gleneagles

PerryGolf Staff

Congratulations to Andrew Fairlie and all of his team at Gleneagles for winning the Sunday Times Food List “Best Restaurant in Britain” accolade.  Andrew Fairlie opened his restaurant at Gleneagles in 2001 and since then it has consistently been rated as one the best in Scotland – but its great to see them getting greater recognition.  Gleneagles has always been a popular choice with PerryGolf clients thanks to its fantastic accommodations, world class courses and other excellent facilities.  This is just another reason to visit and enjoy the setting for the next Ryder Cup.

By Alastair Niven.  Alastair has been with PerryGolf for more than 12 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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Muirfield Already Preparing for the 2013 Open

PerryGolf Staff

muirfieldI recently had the pleasure of taking a day out of the office to play at Muirfield with a group of clients.  We played a regular fourball in the morning followed by foursomes (alternate shot) in the afternoon, with a fantastic lunch in between where fillet of beef with all the trimmings was the order of the day.  The weather was so good that I came away with a touch of sunburn.  The course was in immaculate condition and the caddies mentioned that the course is already being grown in preparation for next year’s Open Championship.  Ernie Els won the Open the last time it was played at Muirfield in 2002.

By Keith Baird.  Keith has been with PerryGolf for over 11 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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Castle Stuart Accommodation

PerryGolf Staff

The highlands of Scotland offer some stunning scenery as well as golf course options; a great base from which to explore this area is Inverness.  The city has seen a host of exciting new restaurant openings in recent years.  For accommodation, Kingsmills Hotel is a great 4 star option and there is now an additional choice available from July 2012 in the shape of farmhouse and cottage accommodations at Castle Stuart Golf Links.

These accommodations have been renovated from original farm buildings and now offer very comfortable lodgings complete with all of the facilities you could wish for right on the doorstep of one of the best new courses in Scotland.  You can choose from the Farmhouse or Castle Cottage, with both offering 4 bedrooms that can accommodate up to 8 people in each.  If you have a group whose main focus is golf and you want to stay somewhere a bit out of the ordinary with some great character, this is a fantastic option!

By Alastair Niven.  Alastair has been with PerryGolf for over 11 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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Fairmont St Andrews Signature Spa

Mhairi

If you happen to be staying in St. Andrews this year, and particularly at the Fairmont Hotel located just 2 miles out from the town, make sure you arrange a spa treatment at the hotels Signature Spa. 

I have been able to experience the Spa on various occasions and each time have opted to have a different treatment…just to be able to fairly judge the different options on offer of course! 

A few of my favorites:

North Sea Salt and Seaweed Exfoliation – using a mixture of seaweed, Celtic salts and eucalyptus, this lovely scrub left skin soft and glowing for days. 

Stress Relief Massage – focuses on the head, neck, shoulders and back for maximum tension release.  Ideal for someone sitting at a desk for long periods!  According to my friend who is a keen golfer, also effective after a round of golf at easing tired muscles.

Naturally Tan – with the not-so-sunny clime ever present in Scotland, it’s always nice to have a glow.  This treatment starts with exfoliation then the tan is applied leaving skin with a golden hint and no residual odor from the product.

This is just a sample of the treatments on offer – take a look for yourself by clicking here.

I would always recommend speaking to your agent about booking treatments in advance as the Fairmont’s Spa can book up pretty quickly.  We’d be delighted to make any bookings on your behalf.

 

 

 

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Gleneagles Named Scotland’s Top Golf Resort

PerryGolf Staff

Gleneagles Hotel is an excellent golf resort with everything on site; an excellent spa, fantastic golf courses, outdoor activities and many top restaurants.  It’s not a surprise that they were nominated by Today’s Golfer and won the category for “Scotland’s Best Golf Resort”.  Awards were given across 12 categories and honoured the best clubs and courses in Spain, Portugal, France, Ireland and the UK.

Click here for more information.

By Denise McKee.  Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 13 years and is a member of our admin team

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