New £6.5m Hotel Officially Opened

VIP guests from the local community and travel and tourism industry were treated to a VIP reception to mark the opening of the new Drimsynie Estate Hotel on Wednesday 26 September.

The new £6.5million hotel was officially opened by, Gordon Watson, Chief Executive of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, who was welcomed by Roy, Allan and Keith Campbell owners of Argyll Holidays.

The hotel, which will add to the area’s already thriving tourism sector, boasts 19 rooms, including accessible family rooms. It also has a stunning new restaurant overlooking Loch Goil, a spa and state-of-the-art gym.

Allan Campbell, Director at Argyll Holidays has been instrumental in the design and construction process of the hotel. He said: “It’s with great pride that we officially open the doors to our new hotel. It’s been many years in the planning and to see guests from across the world enjoying it is wonderful.

“Our parents started this business in 1967 with a simple caravan park. Now 50 years on we’ve unveiled what we believe is the real jewel in the Argyll Holidays crown and something we think our dad would’ve been extremely proud of.

“We’re delighted to have welcomed so many people to our official opening. From representatives from the local community, industry guests and many of our loyal suppliers, they’ve all helped us create this fabulous hotel that is already proving a big hit with holidaymakers.”

Located on the picturesque banks of Loch Goil, the hotel has been thoughtfully designed around the breath-taking scenery on its doorstep, with guests able to enjoy panoramic views of the Argyll Forest all year round.

With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the water, the aptly named ‘The View’ restaurant serves up a host of comforting classics and family favourites, with the outdoor terrace - ‘The Lookout’ - perfect for alfresco dining in the summer months. With a separate area for intimate dining and private parties, to a fun, family dining room complete with a nautical boat and jetty seating area, The View caters to the needs of all holiday makers.

The hotel is also home to The Sequoia Spa & Gym, meaning that an idyllic spa break outside of the city centre couldn’t be easier. The stunning Sequoia Spa is the epitome of tranquillity, and features three treatment rooms and a relaxation room, with sumptuous robes and slippers available for guests.

Argyll Holidays has partnered with aromatherapy skincare experts Decléor to offer a range of treatments, from prescriptive facials for all skin types to indulgent full body massages.

A purpose-built destination for conferencing, weddings and events, the Drimsynie Estate Hotel also provides an exceptional space for small, private meetings to large conferences and events for up to 120 delegates. While the hotel might be deep in the heart of the Argyll Forest, the state of the art technology is second to none, with each conference suite complete with plasma screens, wall-mounted projectors and internal speaker systems.

An asset to the local area and economy, Argyll Holidays is currently recruiting for a number of full and part time members of staff. The Drimsynie Estate Hotel is looking for staff in all fields, from chefs to spa therapists, with all staff benefiting from the new facilities.

For more information visit www.drimsynie.co.uk.

Header photo shows:Keith Campbell (director Argyll Holidays), Allan Campbell (director Argyll Holidays), Roy Campbell (director Argyll Holidays).