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Places to visit near Stratheck

Stay with us at Stratheck Holiday Park and you’ll have a host of wonderful places to explore with your loved ones. Time to make some amazing memories! We’re very lucky to be incredibly close to beautiful Benmore Botanic Gardens, so make sure you don’t miss that one, and just a little further, the enchanting Puck’s Glen – just watch out for wee fairy folk…

Culture and History

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.

Ardkinglas

Situated against a spectacular background of mountain and forest, Ardkinglas Estate covers about 4800 hectares. Ardkinglas house is an architectural gem and provides a very special setting. The Woodland Garden is open all the year round with an outstanding collection of plants and trees, including the “Mightiest Conifer in Europe”.

Exclusive Discount: 10% Off Tours – Simply flash your accommodation key or book online with discount code ‘ARGYLL CUSTOMER’ (Book in advance)

 

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Auchindrain Bells House

Auchindrain Township

Auchindrain is the last and best preserved example of a Scottish township. Today it stands much as it did in the late 1700s after surviving the Highland Clearances. Enjoy a stroll around the settlement and visit the barns and houses or browse a range of books and souvenirs. The Tearoom serves hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks.

Exclusive Discount: 10% for large groups of 5 or above people. Use code ‘ARGYLL CUSTOMER’ when booking online.

 

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beau jangles

Beau Jangles Yacht

Beau Jangles is a privately owned, professionally Captained, Luxury Cruising Yacht berthed at Scotland’s most picturesque location, Loch Lomond.

Why not enjoy a scenic champagne cruise through the islands of Loch Lomond with a picnic lunch from the Luss Seafood bar or Loch Lomond Arms Hotel?

Beau Jangles is licensed for weddings and civil partnerships onboard, you will not find a more unique and romantic place to take your vows. A photographer’s paradise – the yacht gives endless inspiration for the wedding album.

Exclusive Discount: 10% off tours – Simply flash your accommodation key! (Book in Advance)

 

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Benmore Botanic Gardens

Benmore Botanic Gardens

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!

 

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Cruise Loch Lomond

Cruise Loch Lomond offers the opportunity to experience the serenity of the ‘bonnie banks’ aboard one of their seven-passenger cruise ships, each with an enclosed saloon with a bar and hot drinks as well as an open-top deck. They provide a full schedule with various routes on offer.

For cruise and activity combos why not try ‘The Rambler’ or ‘Ben’ hike or explorer? These experiences are great for outdoor lovers who are looking for a chance to explore Argyll by loch and land.

Exclusive Discount: 15% off all cruises – Simply flash your accommodation key or use the code ARGHOL

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Fyne Ales

Fyne Ales are a small team who are passionate about brewing outstanding ales. As well as an on-site shop selling Fyne Ales amongst a range of gifts and souvenirs, they offer guided tours 7 days a week, as well as tutored tasting sessions. Sit in the courtyard and enjoy the sun with a pint of beer and a steak pie made with beef from local highland cattle.

Exclusive Discount: £5 Brewery Tour for Adults – Simply flash your accommodation key or quote ‘Argyll Customer’ when booking via email or online.

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Inveraray Castle

Inveraray Castle

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!

 

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Inveraray Jail

Inveraray Jail

Inveraray Jail is a living museum where real people portray life in a 19th century prison. Interact with costumed characters, watch courtroom trials, talk to the prisoners, meet the Warder, go to jail and witness cell life, sample the punishments, browse the exhibition of prison artefacts, then make your escape.

Exclusive Discount: 20% off entry – Simply flash your accommodation key! (book online with discount code ARGYLLCUSTOMER)

 

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Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre

For a special bird of prey experience, visit the Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre at Lomond Shores. Over 35 Birds of Prey & Owls, daily flying shows, education cabin, learn about conservation programmes, and see the magnificent Golden Eagles. A great family day out!

Exclusive Discount: 25% Off Entry – Simply flash your accommodation key!

 

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Boy at Maritime Museum

Scottish Maritime Museum

Based in Dumbarton – just an hours drive from Drimsynie Estate – 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 which 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’

 

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Loch Lomond Sea Life

Sea Life Loch Lomond

Situated on Loch Lomond Shores, this is the perfect chance to explore an amazing underwater world, get close to over 1500 creatures (including Scotland’s largest selection of sharks) and hold creatures such as Starfish and Crabs. With fun talks, animal feeds & special events there’s something for everyone.

 

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The Hill House

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 chain mail 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!

 

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West Highland Wildlife Tours

West Highland Wildlife Tours

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)

Wild Adventures

Explore the bonnie Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park – adventures on water and on land!

4×4 Adventures Scotland

Discover the world-famous Loch Lomond landscape as you experience going off-road with 4×4 Adventures Scotland. They enjoy exclusive access to rough, steep tracks on the hills around Loch Lomond and Loch Long, with both areas offering breathtaking views. You can enjoy a Guided Tour or an Off-Road Driving experience in iconic Land Rover Defenders, with your own kilted adventure guide.

Exclusive Discount: 10% off all activities booked online using code ‘ARGYLLCUSTOMER’ – Or simply flash your accommodation key! (book in advance)

 

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Argyll Adventure

Argyll Adventure

Located by Inveraray, Argyll Adventure offers a wide range of activities for all ages. Choose from many different levels of horse riding, from pony rides to scenic treks, right up to fast rides for accomplished horse riders who are happy at a gallop. For a different kind of fun, try Paintball, Crossbow and Laser Blast – all zombie themed!

Exclusive Discount: 25% off staff discount on all activities including horse riding using code ‘AHStaff’ when booking online. 20% off for guests/owners on activities such as Crossbow, Laaser and paintball with an additional 5% off paintball for groups of 15+. 20% off horse riding, pony rides and lessons.

 

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Argyll & Bute Clay Pigeons

Argyll & Bute Clay Pigeons

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)

 

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Wakeboarding on the loch

Loch Lomond Wakeboard

Scotland’s first purpose-built wakeboard and Wakesurf School guarantees you the ride of your life. They run three new amazing Nautique boats, plus kayaking and paddleboarding. Enjoy the stunning backdrop of Loch Lomond – the perfect place for learning to wakeboard.

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TreeZone

Loch Lomond TreeZone has all the makings of a fantastic treetop adventure, with arguably, one of the best views in the country from the final 65 metre zip wire. As you make your way from the reception area into the forest, the excitement will build as you see what lays ahead. Suitable for age 8+.

Exclusive Discount: 10% off Sessions! (Discount code ARGYLLCUSTOMER)

 

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