'Wild Art Foraging' on Scotland’s west coast

A brand new themed short break has been created by the owners of one of Scotland's up-and-coming hotels, the lovely Loch Melfort Hotel in Arduaine by Oban.

Loch Melfort hotel, the current Scottish Small Country House Hotel of the Year, sits on a lovely length of coastline on Asknish Bay south of Oban, and overlooks the isles of Jura, Shuna and Scarba - a scene from the hotel's bedrooms, lounges and restaurant which means Loch Melfort can justifiably lay claim to having "the finest views on the west coast".

Entitled "Art Foraging", the three night weekend break, running from 12th to 15th November, will tap into guests' creativity and encourage them to use the fantastic beach and garden natural resources available on the doorstep at Loch Melfort in a creative and exciting way. The weekend, which hotel owners Calum and Rachel Ross insist will suit people aged from 17 to 77, is led by art foraging specialist Susan Wood, and no previous art experience is necessary. During the weekend, Susan will lead a casual array of activities which focus on shared ideas and techniques.

Guests will enjoy the run of the hotel, its comfortable lounges, ensuite bedrooms with sea views, two AA-rosette restaurant, and also the adjacent National Trust for Scotland Arduaine Garden. Prices for the break are £250 per person and include three nights' Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at Loch Melfort Hotel, sharing a double or twin sea-view room in the hotel's Cedar Wing.

For more information, visit: lochmelfort.co.uk