Colintraive Hotel  

On Scotland’s west coast in the quaint village of Colintraive, tucked down a quiet country lane by the sea. Nearby highlights include Benmore Botanic Garden (18 miles), the Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Glasgow Science Centre; Blairmore and Strone Golf Club is about 20 miles and Glasgow Airport around 42 miles away.

A charming seaside inn-style hotel with a cosy log-fired pub and an elegant restaurant. Comfortable bedrooms include family rooms and some with fantastic sea views; rooms feature a seating area, flat-screen TV, hairdryer and private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. The property is pet-friendly and family-friendly, set in a quiet village with five sailing moorings to tie up to.

On-site bar, restaurant and cosy pub, plus a sun terrace, garden and a small library. Free private parking, playrooms for children, elevator access, room service, an ATM and luggage storage make arrivals easy. Darts on site and plenty of local action for hiking, cycling, quadbiking and sailing; wake up to sea-breeze mornings in sea-view rooms.

An elegant restaurant and a cosy log-fired pub showcase locally produced fare. The place is famed for shellfish—think langoustines—and serves classic coastal, regional flavors alongside drinks at the bar.