Gleneagles is already well-known throughout the world as a fantastic golf destination; and with them hosting the 2014 Ryder Cup, their great reputation should only become more widespread.
To add to this, Gleneagles have now been selected as the home of the PGA National Academy for Scotland. This should provide an outstanding facility for golfers and coaches in Scotland. Congratulations!
This year Enterkine House are celebrating their 10 year anniversary as a Country House Hotel; located in Ayrshire, the luxury privately-owned property is a an ideal spot for both golfers and non-golfers alike. The main house has six bedrooms which are all individually decorated. Kirk House is a self-contained former farmhouse situated on the grounds which consists of six comfortable en-suite bedrooms and is only a short walk from the main house. A recent highly-acclaimed addition is The Woodland Lodge; a unique luxurious dwelling, ideal for a couple. So there are plenty of options for different types of accommodation.
The Woodland Lodge at Enterkine House
The restaurant was refurbished last year and Browne’s @ Enterkine offers stylish and affordable food. The Head Chef, Paul Moffat, has been at Enterkine since 2004 and has won various awards since his arrival.
Enterkine House is a great place to relax and enjoy the surroundings – check out the website!
By Denise McKee. Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.
A favorite amongst PerryGolf clients for a meal while staying in St. Andrews is The Peat Inn; a family run, first class restaurant with three separate dining areas and only a 15 minute drive from the town centre. During a recent visit to the area, we stopped off for dinner in the evening.
The Peat Inn
Upon arrival we were led into the lounge area and served canapés while we examined the menus – a nice touch, although be careful not to enjoy the canapés and aperitifs too much if you want to leave room for your meal! There are three different menus to select from; the Tasting Menu, the Menu of the Day and the Main Menu (this offers a selection of six dishes per course).
If you enjoy French Cuisine, then these menus offer the kind of classic servings that ensure you will return again.
John and Kristian Beall on the New Course, St Andrews
The Beall Group were PerryGolf’s first travellers of the 2010 Season. Mr. Beall travelled with his son and brother and they played some of the finest links courses that the East Coast of Scotland has to offer. Three out of the five courses which they played feature in the top 100 in the world…and the pinnacle of these was Muirfield. North Berwick and Cruden Bay were the others to make it into the top 100, but the New Course at St. Andrews and Royal Aberdeen are not far behind.
Caddies were requested at each course the group played and Mr. Beall found that these were pivotal in their enjoyment. Links courses are hard enough so why not take advantage of any assistance you can? The group had special praise for the caddies at Royal Aberdeen and Cruden Bay. Mr. Beall and his party also hired a concierge driver throughout their trip and he was always on hand to suggest local places of interest, make dining reservations, and was more like their tour manager than their driver. Mr. Beall had high praise for the driver and he became their friend as the tour progressed.
Edinburgh Castle
With regards dining, The Witchery in Edinburgh came highly recommended from the guys. It’s within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle and is an excellent place to finish off a day of sightseeing in Scotland’s capital.
PerryGolf would like to thank Mr. Beall and his group for their valued business and hope to welcome them on another trip in the future.
By Gary Sheppard. Gary has been with PerryGolf for 4 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.
I just had the most splendid weekend at The Pier House in Port Appin, based on the West Coast of Scotland. We often take a weekend out at this time of year to enjoy the spring weather.
The Pierhouse is a 12 bedroom property with owners who are passionate about service and quality. We sat and enjoyed a glass of wine while watching the wee ferry coming and going to the Island of Lismore on Loch Linnhe (one of a few sea Lochs in Scotland). The scenery is utterly amazing; the West Coast truly has the most spectacular and breathtaking views. More so, the Hotel has a renowned Scottish Seafood Restaurant; locally sourced seafood – its only when you dine at such a place as the Pier House do you realise what a difference in taste there is when fish are caught and cooked in the same day!
A little bit out the way for those playing golf in Ayrshire – but so very much worth the 2 hour drive from Glasgow to spend a couple of days relaxing, enjoying wonderful food, and seeing the most dramatic of Scottish scenery. Port Appin is a 20 minute drive from the town of Oban – the gateway to the Isles – with a number of ferries going to Mull and the Outer Hebrides.
Add a few more days to your trip and try the Inner or Outer Hebrides, you will dine out on that experience for many years to come!
By Anne Filshie. Anne is the Group Director of Operations at PerryGolf.
