Isle of Eriska

James and I are having a weekend away at the Isle of Eriska Hotel and we are loving the peace and relaxation. It's my Christmas and birthday present to James; it's nice to treat him for a change. It's our first visit and we are in one of the spa suites which means that we have our own private jacuzzi in the little garden outside our rooms! The main building, just a minute's walk along the path, is a Victorian castle, where there is a bar, lounge and the restaurant. The food is excellent with unusual taste combinations e.g. beer soup with caramelised turnip, and the staff are really friendly.

We arrived last night at 7.30 p.m. after a two and a half hour drive; it was still light and we were just in nice time for a relaxing bath before dinner. 

Then today we visited Oban before taking a tiny ferry to the pretty Isle of Kerrera where we went on a lovely three hour walk which had stunning views. We went along the coast to the ruins of Gylen Castle, then over the hills in the middle of the island, ending up back at the ferry slipway. Back at the hotel we leaped into our jacuzzi and it was great! I love swimming (or having a jacuzzi) outside; birds were singing in the surrounding trees and we could feel the cool breeze on our faces as we luxuriated in the warm bubbles. Then it was time for drinks in the bar before another delicious dinner. What a good weekend.