Luxury hotel launches daring ‘caught a pounder’ challenge

Exclusive Scottish hotel, Ardanaiseig, set on the shores of Loch Awe and within the grandeur of the Highlands, has launched a new ‘Caught a Pounder’ challenge, tempting adventurous guests to catch what they eat. Ardanaiseig’s own ghillie, Dave Sturrock, leads a personal stalking challenge, allowing visitors to stalk and shoot their own stag in the rugged and beautiful countryside surrounding the hotel.

That evening, as the sun sets across the Loch, award winning chef, Gary Goldie, will personally prepare delicious homemade venison burgers to sizzle on the hotel’s barbecue as guests unwind with breathtaking views across the water, the neighbouring hills and heather.

The hotel already offers guests the ‘hook and cook’ package, by which they catch a fish from their own boat on the Loch which is then served up for supper. Alongside ‘Hook & Cook’, their new ‘Caught a Pounder’ package will appeal to businesspeople and leisure tourists alike, offering an invigorating challenge with a delicious outdoors twist.

The restaurant, which serves a five-course gourmet menu every evening, is renowned for its creativity with local fish, game and other wild produce including freshly picked chanterelle mushrooms foraged from the woods on the estate. Both Chef de Cuisine Gary Goldie and the restaurant have won several awards and with stunning views across Loch Awe, dining at Ardanaiseig is a truly unique experience.

Surrounded by hills, including a number of Munros, water and quiet country roads, energetic guests are spoilt for choice with excellent walking, fishing, boating and cycling all available on the doorstep. There is also an abundance of wildlife and the garden itself has over 100 different species of trees.

Package including: two night’s luxury accommodation with views over the loch; a morning stalking with the ghillie; dinner bed and breakfast on both nights; plus a barbeque and lunch, costs from £500pp.

For more information, visit Ardanaiseig.com.