We know this neck of the woods like the back of our hand and have pulled together all our favourite nearby places to visit. From gorgeous gardens where kids can run wild, to wildlife-spotting, outdoor adventures and fascinating Scottish history brought to life.
And the best part is, we’ve arranged some great discounts for our guests so you can have some memorable days out – and save money too!
Get closer to the breathtaking landscapes of Argyllshire with these action-packed family days out near Dunoon.
Come and immerse your senses with a fast or slow paced powerboat trip around the Clyde. See historic sites from the water like Carrick Castle, Gantocks Lighthouse, and even a real life Shipwreck!
Clyde Powerboat Trips cater the trip according to you whether it is fast or go slow, you choose the itinerary. Just remember to keep your eyes peeled for the Clydes wonderful wildlife with often viewings of porpoise, seals, gannets and eagles.
Exclusive Discount: 10% off boat/ rib trips. Simply flash your accommodation key.
Escape, explore & discover! Wild Argyll are the professional VIP ‘slow adventure’ tour providers in the west highland & islands of Scotland. Wild Argyll tours feature Argyll’s rich culture, history, heritage and may include prehistoric standing stones & circles, early christian, iron-age & viking sites, gin and malt whisky distillery tours… Add wildlife; intoxicating! Scheduled, bespoke & VIP ‘slow adventure’ tours available, just ask!
Exclusive Discount: 10% off. Use Password ArgyllHolidays
West Highland Wildlife Tours is a local business offering wildlife and sight seeing tours of the beautiful west highlands. Small groups and family parties are ideal sizes to enjoy these tours. For the brave there is the ultimate in of road vehicles which takes you to the high tops of the Argyll hills to obtain beautiful panoramic views out to the Islands. These tours are very friendly, informal and informative.
Exclusive Discount: 10% off all activities booked online using code ‘ARGYLLCUSTOMER’ – Or simply flash your accommodation key! (book in advance)
Whether you want to speed across the lake or take a leisurely paddle – Lochgoilhead has it all
Located at Carrick Farm – just 4 miles from Drimsynie Estate – Loch Goil Kayak Hire can accommodate group of up to 17 in their sit-on-top kayaks, spottyak, open canoes & stand-up paddle boards.
As you glide across the crystal-clear surface of the loch, you’ll feel a sense of freedom and connection with nature that’s hard to find in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker or a beginner, Loch Goil Kayak Hire’s expert team will provide you with all the equipment and guidance you need to make the most of your experience on the water.
Exclusive Discount: 6th person free Kayak/ Paddle Board Hire – Must be pre-booked & subject to availability.
Bring your boat!
We’ve teamed up with Lochgoil Watersports Club to give guests access to their boatyard and boat launch at a reduced rate.
Lochgoil Watersports Club are offering a 10% discount on temporary memberships to Drimsynie guests, making it just £36 for up to 4 days and £45 for up to 7 days with the temporary membership providing access to both boat storage and launching facilities. Guests can also access visitor boat moorings locally via www.lochgoilheadjettytrust.co.uk
Please ring Drimsynie Estate reception to book on 01301 703 344
Loch Goil Cruisers has a fleet of day boats for hire on breath-taking Loch Goil. It’s your perfect chance to enjoy the stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, on-board picnic-ing and fishing. There are seals and porpoises in the loch with amazing gannets diving from overhead. They can also supply basic fishing equipment.
Exclusive Offer: Free Fishing Rod Hire (Max 2 per Boat) – Simply flash your accommodation key!
From historic castles to luscious gardens, Drimsynie is your gateway to many enchanting sights.
Benmore is an enchanting garden steeped in history and surrounded by dramatic scenery. Benmore Café offers an excellent range of Fair-trade Coffees and Teas, home-baking, snacks or meals, whilst the Shop offers a wide selection of books, gifts and plants. (Open March-October).
Exclusive Discount: 2 for 1 Adult Admission – Simply flash your accommodation key!
Crarae Gardens, run by The National Trust for Scotland, is a Himalayan-style garden just south of Inveraray comprising of a selection of beautiful flowering plants and unusual trees.
Exclusive Discount: 10% discount. Simply flash your accommodation key!
Geilston is a magical 200-year-old walled garden by the River Clyde with playground and floral mini-maze, Geilston is celebrated for its landscaping, which harmonises nature and cultivation.
Exclusive Discount: 10% discount. Simply flash your accommodation key!
Uncover some of the secrets of Scotland’s fascinating past at ancient castles, jails and houses – or watch a movie on a rainy day at our local cinema in Dunoon.
Ever wanted to have a go at clay pigeon shooting but don’t know where to start? Try a taster session and get stuck into this exciting and addictive sport! Argyll Clay Co have a perfect undulating area only a couple of minutes from Drimsynie Estate Hotel – The area is specifically designed to cater for people who may not have shot before, and able to test accomplished shooters with a range of targets that will see everybody breaking clays! Argyll Clay Co can cater for groups of 4 to 24, for larger parties the typical group ratio of 2 participants to one instructor.
All shooting experiences include a shooting instructor, safety briefing, all the necessary personal protective equipment, a shotgun suitable to your size and stature, light load ammunition and the clay targets. Find out more on their Facebook Page facebook.com/Argyll-Bute-clay-Co or by calling 07970 528779
Exclusive Discount: 10% off all activities – Simply flash your accommodation key! (must book in advance)
Step through the doors of Inveraray Jail and journey back to a 19th-century prison. Discover the harsh realities faced by men, women, and even children as young as seven who were tried and imprisoned here. Wander through the evocative historic buildings at your own pace and interact with costumed characters who bring the past to life in this distinctive living museum.
The Debtors of 1850 Escape Room – Are you prepared for an adventure that will whisk you back in time, test your cleverness, and immerse you in history like never before? Check out the Invararay Jail Escape Room.
Exclusive Discounts:
Get 15% off the Jail Experience by showing your key at the admission desk.
Get 10% off Escape Room Experiences, only bookable online with code Cove10.
The ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Inveraray Castle is a must-see visitor attraction. Explore the stunning building and its grounds, visit the gift shop for a wide range of souvenirs and craft goods or sample the local Scottish menu, home baking, drinks and ice creams in the traditional tearoom.
Exclusive Discount: 10% off entry – Simply flash your accommodation key!
Mount Stuart is a visitor attraction located on the Isle of Bute. Visitors have access to 300 acres of gardens including a private beach and are able to view the house on either a 1 hour guided tour or self-guided free flow admission (subject to availability).
Exclusive Discount: £8.25 Adults / £5 Children, 3rd April – 1st November. Book on the day by quoting ‘ARGYLLCUSTOMER’ at ticket office.
Based in Dumbarton, the Scottish Maritime Museum holds an important nationally recognised collection, encompassing a variety of historic vessels, artefacts, fascinating personal items and the largest collection of shipbuilding tools and machinery in the country. The buildings and sites that the Scottish Maritime Museum occupies are themselves part of the heritage collection.
Exclusive Discount: 20% off tickets for Argyll Holidays guests on showing their fob or quoting ‘Argyll Customer’
The Studio Cinema keeps you up to date with the latest Holywood hits! Kick back and relax in front of the big screen with a bag of popcorn and enjoy surround sound, high definition movies Monday to Sunday all year round.
Exclusive Discount:
Family of 3 – £15 – Promo Code argyll3
Family of 4 – £20 – Promo Code argyll4
Family of 5 – £25 – Promo Code argyll5
The Hill House – situated in the stunning coastal town of Helensburgh – is currently being conserved by the National Trust for Scotland in a one-of-a-kind chainmail box. Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s architectural gem has many fascinating family stories waiting to be told.
Exclusive Discount: 10% discount. Simply flash your accommodation key!
