Airds Hotel & Restaurant Joins Connoisseurs Scotland

Set within the Appin Peninsula on the west coast of Scotland, the family run retreat boasts 11 uniquely designed bedrooms (eight standard rooms and three suites) and a two bedroom, self-catering cottage; fine dining in the 3 AA rosette restaurant headed by Fellow Master Chef of Great Britain, Robert MacPherson; and a friendly and attentive staff. Aside from breathtaking scenery, Aird's location provides access to an array of sites and attractions: hunting, cycling, ancient castle tours, the Ben Nevis range, Oban Whisky Distillery, ferries to Skye and the Island of Mull, bespoke driving tours and Glencoe National Park. Available from Oct. 30, 2011 to Mar. 29, 2012 fotownr reservations of three or more nights, the "Winter Break Special" includes choice of accommodation, four-course dinner with canapés and tea/coffee and petit fours, early morning tea/coffee in room, full Scottish breakfast and taxes. Discounted nightly rates range from £188 to £298* ($308 to $488) per room, based on double occupancy – a savings of up to 32%.

Originally an 18th-century ferry inn, the award-winning hotel prides itself on providing personal service, luxury and gourmet dining in a relaxing environment. Each of the elegant rooms – six of which provide breathtaking views of Loch Linnhe and the Morvern Mountains – include luxury fabrics and furnishings, Vi spring beds, crisp Frette linens, complimentary newspapers, Bulgari toiletries, satellite television, DVD and CD players and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Guests seeking a more private experience can choose to stay in the two-bedroom luxury cottage, which features a kitchen, dining room and garden area, as well as the amenities of the normal rooms. The restaurant uses fresh local ingredients to create fine Scottish cuisine, including a daily-changing dinner menu, under the direction of internationally-acclaimed chef Robert MacPherson. Other features of the property are a flower-filled conservatory, popular for afternoon tea; two lounges, each with a fireplace; a snug bar; an impressively stocked wine cellar; and a large charming garden, perfect for a game of croquet or a light lunch.

Connoisseurs Scotland's 24 members include four of the world's finest golf resorts: Gleneagles, Turnberry, Cameron House and Old Course; Inverlochy Castle, recently voted the best hotel in Europe; several outstanding city center properties including Prestonfield, Edinburgh's only 5 Red Star hotel; Boath House - the most beautiful Regency House in Scotland; a 19th-century castle health spa; a collection of intimate country house hotels; The Royal Scotsman, the ultimate luxury train; and The Hebridean Princess, the finest hotel afloat and an exclusive use property. Five of the members boast Michelin-starred restaurants. Information on Connoisseurs Scotland, its member resorts, partners and special offers can be found at www.luxuryscotland.co.uk.