Dungallan Country House – 5 Star Award just 7 weeks after opening

from Holiday West Highland - Spring/Summer 2023

GORGEOUS GIGHA

Following a resoundingly successful 1st season under the new ownership and management team in 2022, Dungallan Country House has stepped it up another notch for 2023. The 1st phase of the extensive refurbishment in 2022 brought praise from guests who travelled from all corners of the globe such as Sweden, India, Israel and the United States of America. This meant the bar had already been raised extremely high for this season.

The new refurbishment of 7 ensuite bathrooms, using a modern Victorian twist, enhanced by the Farrow & Ball colour palette and the Burlington bathroom range, now gives guests the luxury of a walk-in rainfall shower with a mixture of beautiful bold and pastel shades. However, the crowning glory of this 2nd phase refurbishment is the McCaigs Tower Suite. Once used as a radio room by the Royal Air Force during WWII, the Suite now boasts a seating area with panoramic views, a large bedroom area with French style furniture, another fantastic panoramic picture window, a velvet window seat created by local designers The Furniture Workshop, a 2 person sauna and large ensuite enhanced by a roll top bath situated under the picture Velux windows, two sinks and a large walk in rainfall shower. This Suite is also the ‘Honeymoon Suite’ so wedding couples can now start married life in luxurious style.

The homemade afternoon teas, introduced in 2022, were extremely popular and Dungallan were delighted to host so many special occasions such as birthday groups, baby showers and retirement celebrations. This year, the range of goodies is even more tempting whilst being kept at last years prices. Available Monday to Sunday, non residents and residents can while away the afternoon enjoying the spectacular, uninterrupted views from the patio, lounge bar, library or restaurant. Having afternoon tea gift vouchers has also proved very popular and would certainly have been a welcome sight on Christmas morning thanks to the sheer amount sold for presents in December.

The culinary theme continues to the breakfasts which can now be called ‘award winning’ thanks to Visit Scotland’s ‘Taste Our Best Award 2022’. In addition to the ongoing partnership with Grants of Taynuilt Butchers, utilising their fantastic bacon, sausages, haggis and black pudding, guests can also continue to enjoy the range of dishes utilising the best local produce such as the tasty fresh eggs from High Bellochantuy Farm located on the Kintyre Peninsula. As the majority of overseas visitors expect to taste the best that Scotland has to offer, using local produce is extremely important, be it the breakfast items, Brodies of Edinburgh tea, Tunnocks chocolate goodies or homemade tablet that greets all guests in their room on arrival to Dungallan Country House.

The Dungallan Management Team’s effort to improve on 2022 is also prevalent in the lounge bar which has seen additions to their already extensive whisky collection; taking the range from 110 to over 160 single malts. Guests can not only enjoy classic, old and rare flavours from all over Scotland but also from the ‘around the world’ collection which includes Japan and the United States of America. Keen to satisfy guests growing adventurous taste in gins, the Dungallan range also showcases the best in Scotland from North Uist’s Downpour to Isle of Bute Gorse and the flavoursome Tobermory gin featuring local botanicals.

A highlight of any country house summer is hosting a wedding and 2023 is no exception. Maintaining the smaller, more intimate wedding theme post covid, venues like Dungallan are proving popular with this trend. The new marquee is a real bonus for wedding couples who like to offer their guests a range of seating and dancing areas, not to mention a shelter from the ‘change- able’ Scottish summer weather. With the culinary ranges in the buffet and sit down menus as well as fully personalised drinks package options, it’s clear to see why the more intimate sized venues are popular.

To book a stay at Dungallan Country House, guests can contact the Management Team by telephone on 01631 563799 or email at info@dungallancountryhouse. co.uk. Full information and photos can be seen on their website at www.dungallancountryhouse.co.uk. For non-resident and resident afternoon tea bookings, a minimum notice period of 3 days is required as everything is homemade. Dietary requirements such as vegan and gluten free are also catered for so please specify this when booking. Wedding enquiries can also be directed to the Management Team and an informal, no obligation viewing of the house can also be arranged.

Dungallan Country House

Gallanach Rd, Oban PA34 4PD