Winnock TT 9

Travel Trade Guide to The Winnock Hotel
Your Essential Guide to Travel Trade Reservations
For all your Travel Trade enquiries, contact us at:
The Best Western Winnock Hotel
The Square | Drymen | Loch Lomond | G63 0BL
T: + 44 (0) 1360 660 245 | F: + 44 (0) 1360 660 267
E: [email protected] | W: www.winnockhotel.com
If you think you know the Winnock,
think again...
Welcome to the heart of Loch
Lomond and the Trossachs
National Park where the
romantic history, comfort and
style of The Winnock Hotel
awaits.
Fact File
The Winnock Hotel is Drymen’s landmark
building. This 73 bedroom 3 star hotel and
former18th Century Coaching Inn takes
centre stage in the conservation village and
sits on the village green, looking out over
the spectacular surrounding countryside.
No of Rooms: 73
Centrally situated, this fine family owned
Grading:
AA 3, 79%
hotel has recently been carefully extended
Floors:
2
and refurbished and provides a range of
Lift:
Wheelchair
accommodation to suit all.
Smoking:
Restricted
Parking:
Free
Drymen is an ideal gateway from which to
Open:
All Year
explore Central Scotland, discover a castle
Green Tourism: Gold Award
or two, play some golf or discover the
delights that the nearby National Park has
to offer.
Yours sincerely,
David Warnes
Proprietor
Why not upgrade to our All Inclusive + package which includes
everything on our All Inclusive itinerary, plus:
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Our full Scottish show with piper & dancers, folk songs and
history of the clans. This entertainment is exceptional quality
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All drinks from the bar of any brand (excluding Champagne &
Speciality Malt Whiskies)
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Free internet access and a complimentary national newspaper
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Unlimited wine with dinner
1950’s Autumn Gold
Day 1
Your hosts greet you to the hotel with a welcome drink. 1950’s ration
books will be issued. Bring a penny, the nearest date to ours receives a
bottle of malt. Dinner this evening is a three course affair with coffee.
Day 2
Your first full Scottish breakfast is followed by a full day excursion to
experience the fantastic Autumn Colours. Make sure you are back in
time for a traditional afternoon tea. Dinner this evening is followed by
an evening with our tribute singer “Dean Martin” where you can dance
to your favourite 50’s ballads.
Day 3
After another hearty breakfast, your full day excursion takes you to the
sea-side town of Oban. En-route why not visit the Royal Burgh town of
Inveraray. After an eventful day, you are welcomed back to the hotel
with tea and pancakes. After another sumptuous dinner, dance the
night away to our 50’s Disco.
Day 4
After breakfast, today’s full day excursion includes a cruise on Loch
Katrine on board the famous Sir Walter Scott Paddle Steamer
(depending on schedule). Dinner is followed by our 50’s Bingo
evening, a chance to win a free holiday!
Day 5
Our piper bids you farewell this morning after breakfast and a hot
toddy.
Itineraries may be subject to change. We will endeavour to provide as
much notice as possible should this instance occur.
All Inclusive
Guests staying on our All Inclusive Itinerary enjoy:
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Three course dinner with coffee each evening
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Full Scottish Breakfast every morning
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Packed Lunch each day (excluding day of departure)
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Unlimited Tea & Coffee
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Complimentary glass of house wine with Dinner
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Unlimited House Brand drinks from the bar between 7.30pm
and 10.30pm
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Entertainment each night
Day 1
Yours hosts welcome you to the hotel. After settling in, Dinner this
evening is a sumptuous 3 course affair with coffee which is followed
by entertainment provided for your enjoyment.
Day 2
Your first full Scottish Breakfast is followed by an excursion to The
Trossachs. Recommended excursions include a visit to Glengoyne
Distillery, Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. Dinner this
evening is followed by a traditional Scottish Evening, with dancing to
the skirl o’ the pipes.
Day 3
After another hearty breakfast, your full day excursion takes you to
Edinburgh. Visit the castle and the famous shops of Princes Street.
Dinner is followed by an evening with your host, the management of
the hotel, with games and merriment soaking up the atmosphere of
the 18th Century Inn.
Day 4
Breakfast is followed by an excursion to the Bonnie Banks of Loch
Lomond. You final Evening Meal is followed by more entertainment
featuring Scottish songs, and dancing if you wish.
Day 5
After your last full Scottish breakfast, we bid you a fond farewell.
Haste Ye Back!
Everything about the accommodation at the Winnock Hotel is
designed for the ease and comfort of our guests. Each of the
sympathetically decorated en-suite rooms has a colour satellite
TV, direct-dial phone and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Twelve of our bedrooms are on the ground floor and two of
them are fully equipped for those with mobility, visual or hearing difficulties.
Our spacious lounge areas & bar offer space for guests to
unwind and with wireless internet access available, they can
keep in touch with home via email.
We also have a covered and heated outdoor decking area
adjacent to the bar suitable for those who wish to smoke.
Some smoking bedrooms are also available.
Group Tariff 2009
2009
DBB
T&T
SHP
AI
AI+
1950
MM
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
32.00 37.00
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34.00
Jan
24.00 26.00
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Feb
29.00
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30.00 39.50 45.00
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39.50
Mar
31.00
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32.00 42.00 47.00
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42.00
Apr
35.00
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36.00 46.00 51.00
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46.00
May
39.50
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-
-
-
-
-
Jun
44.00
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-
-
-
-
Jul
49.50
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Aug
55.00
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-
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Sep
49.50
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-
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-
56.00 59.00
Oct
39.50
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46.00 49.50
Nov
-
35.00
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42.00
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44.00
Dec
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29.00
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35.00
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DBB:
Dinner, Bed &
Breakfast
T & T:
Turkey & Tinsel
AI/
AI+:
All Inclusive/
All Inclusive Plus
1950’s: 1950’s Autumn
Gold
SHP: Scottish
House Party
MM: Murder
Mystery
Group Itineraries
All of our popular group itineraries are based on our
key hotel principles, warm friendly service, good
food, excellent entertainment and value for money.
Many of our group customers come time and time
again - they can’t get enough!
Our basic package, which is available all year, is just
straight forward Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Each
group is welcomed by one of the management team
and our quick and efficient check in service ensures
their holiday gets off to a quick start!
Itineraries available for you to book are:
Turkey & Tinsel
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Prices are per person, per night based on
accommodation in standard Twin or Double rooms
Single supplements apply
A Saturday night supplement of £10pppn applies
One free single is allocated per group
A group is qualified by 15 pax or more
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Murder Mystery Quiz
Dinner & Murder!
5-6 professional
actors entertain
Traditional Ceilidh
Murder Mystery
Solved
Prize for Super Sleuth
Scottish House Party
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Drinks Reception
Winter Slide Show
Christmas Dinner
Visit from Santa
Christmas Carols
Hogmanay Dinner
Piper
Farewell Dram
Murder Mystery
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Arrive and enjoy tea by the fire
An evening with John Barrington our local historian,
with spectacular winter scenes
Management drinks reception
Scottish evening with dancing to the skirl o’ the
pipes
Hosted evening with games and merriment
Scottish songs & dancing
Piper & Hot Toddy to bid farewell
FIT Rates 2009
Bed & Breakfast
Standard Heritage
Twin/Double Room
2009
£
2 Jan ‘09 - 31 Mar ‘09
27.50
1 Apr ‘09 - 31 May ‘09
34.50
1 Jun ‘09 - 30 Jun ‘09
38.00
1 Jul ‘09 - 31 Aug ‘09
46.50
1 Sep ‘09 - 30 Sep ‘09
38.00
1 Oct ‘09 - 31 Oct ‘09
34.50
1 Nov ‘09 - 31 Dec ‘09
27.50
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The Winnock Hotel is renowned for its hospitality & good food.
In the Highlander restaurant, guests can enjoy the very best of
Local produce, creatively prepared by our brigade of chefs.
Menus regularly feature Highland beef, lamb and venison and
from local shores, the best fish & seafood.
Our Ptarmigan Bar offers an extensive selection of ales, spirits and
wines and with a speciality range of over 40 malt whiskies, guests
are spoiled for choice. Our popular bar meals are served all day
and throughout the season, regular live entertainment rounds off
the perfect evening.
Our function room which can seat up to 150 guests is the venue
for our Ceilidh Nights - each Sunday night from Easter to October,
£6 per person. We also host regular Scottish shows including
dinner for £24 per person or £16 supplement to resident DBB
guests. Runs most Monday & Tuesday nights from May until
September (call to check availability).
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Rates are per person, per night and subject to
availability at all times
Single Supplement £17.00 per night
Dinner Supplement £18.00 per person
Children under 15 years stay free when sharing a
room with two adults. Dinner & Breakfast are
payable locally
New for 2009!
Steam Breaks - Enjoy some of Scotland’s finest scenery by steam
locomotion! Take a trip on the steam train from Fort
William to Mallaig, cruise the Clyde “doon ra watter” on the
Waverley paddle steamer or visit the Falkirk Wheel.
Glengoyne Master Blender Tours - Blend your own malt whisky
to take home!
Things to See and Do
Un-missable on your Doorstep
Whilst staying at the Winnock Hotel, there is an abundance of things to
see and do in the area. Excursions to interesting and historic places and
towns are always on offer, plus beautiful scenic drives and walks. In the
summer months, there are additional treats such as Highland Games and a
wide range of outdoor activities.
Here’s our list of the top 10 activities not to be missed whilst staying at The
Winnock Hotel:
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Visit Inch Cailloch - Discover how dramatic natural forces and
years of human use have combined to create an island of
remarkable diversity. Beautiful forestry walk
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Glengoyne Whisky Distillery
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Stirling Castle
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Cruise Loch Lomond - we recommend the mail boat
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The West Highland Way - walk part of it!
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X-scape - indoor ski slope, bowling & air tunnel
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Visit Inveraray and/or Oban
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The Wallace Monument
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The Falkirk Wheel - The world’s first and only rotating boat lift
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Loch Katrine and The Paddle Steamer - Sit back, relax and enjoy
the magical scenery as you cruise along
Glengoyne Distillery, near Killearn
Picturesquely situated at foot of Dumgoyne hill. Visits cost from £4.50 and
includes a whisky tasting.
Salmon Leap
In September and October, see the adult salmon leaping up the falls at the
Potts of Gartness.
Stirling Castle
Outstanding castle architecture includes recently restored Great Hall of
James IV, the marvellous Renaissance Palace of James V and the Chapel
Royal of James VI. Open all year, 7 days.
Edinburgh Castle
Magnificent site with excellent historic exhibition including the Crown
Jewels and Stone of Destiny, also Mons Meg - a huge 500 year old siege
cannon. Breathtaking views of Edinburgh and across the Forth of Fife.
Open all year, 7 days.
Golf
Buchanan Castle Golf Club, Drymen, and many other local clubs.
Fishing
Freshwater fishing on Loch Lomond and the River Leven, sea angling on
the Gareloch or Loch Long.
Crarae Gardens
This 50 acre Forest Garden with its rare plants, wildlife and woodland
walks is a perfect retreat into a romantic world. Features a Himalayan
Gorge, Clan Garden Neolithic Burial Cairn and more.
Suggested Holiday Excursions
Many of Scotland’s cities and towns are easily within a day trip from The
Winnock Hotel. Here are some of our favourite three day combinations:
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs West Coast Seaside
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The Bonnie banks of Loch
Lomond
Glengoyne Distillery &
Aberfoyle
Stirling
Historic Scotland
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Edinburgh Castle
Stirling Castle & Wallace
Monument
Scone Palace, Perth
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Arran “Scotland in Miniature”
Royal Burgh town of Inveraray
& Sea-side town of Oban
Discovery Quay & Dundee
Whisky Galore
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Glengoyne Distillery &
Aberfoyle
Perth, Crieff & The Famous
Grouse Distillery
Glencoe, Fort William and Ben
Nevis Distillery