Why Go To York?

Today's post is not really going to be about any particular hotel York but about the place itself and the many reasons one would want to in the first place.

York lies within the Vale of York, a flat area of fertile land bordered by the Pennies, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds.

Vale of York is dryer and warmer than the rest of the Yorkshire and Humberside region. York has a fine musical heritage and modern day York has a vast array of live music performances all year round. For music lovers the national centre of early music stages concerts encompassing every medium from classical and medieval to traditional jazz and contemporary.

Explore York with guided tours, river trips and open-top bus tours. If you feel brave enough embark upon one of York's famous ghost tours... an experience not to be missed whilst in the most haunted city in Europe!

York is the ideal touring base to explore the magnificent surrounding North Yorkshire attractions and countryside. Discover historic houses and gardens, Yorkshire's national parks, traditional villages, churches, castles and Yorkshire's heritage coast.

York's wealth of attractions could keep even the most determined visitor occupied for weeks. A visit to the York Minster, the largest Gothic Cathedral north of the Alps goes without saying. Do not miss the Jorvik Viking Centre an award winning experience transporting you to a Viking settlement 1000 years ago or the National Railway Museum with the finest collection of trains in the world.

An example of a great and also thrilling activity is the F1 Racing – Indoor Karting Ideal for Corporate events, large and small group events and individuals. Fully licensed bar. Secure parking with CCTV. Fully insured and a member of York Tourist Bureau and The National Karting Association. Located on York’s only leisure park at Monks Cross with ample parking and also adjacent to the large retail complex of Monks Cross.

Take a stroll around York's ancient streets and admire the stunning architecture before dining in one of the city's stylish restaurants. Afterwards catch a film or a show or simply unwind with a drink. Be assured of a warm and friendly welcome in one of many traditional pubs or stylish wine bars.

The Drimsynie House Hotel in Loch Goilhead

If you are looking for a roasting welcome and excellent value for money, the Drimsynie House Hotel is the choice to construct for a bed and breakfast break in Scotland.

The Drimsynie House Hotel is the focus piece of the Drimsynie Estates. It sits in an elevated location overlooking its own golf course and Loch Goil. Just 1 mile from the scenic village of Lochgoilhead this accomplished area is in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park

The Drimsynie Hotel offers awesome value-for-money for such a location. There are bedrooms in the original building, as well as, in a newer extension. The Drimsynie hotel has three 4-poster suites with Loch views as well as twin, double and family rooms.

Offering a multitude of guest amenities and facilities, such as an extensive swimming-pool, a sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room, indoor bowling, ice skating rink, snooker table and hence much more!

Drimsynie House Hotel is situated in Lochgoilhead and is nearly 9.8km from Cairndow.

Loch Goil is placed to the west of Arrochar and is reached by driving over the Rest and Be Thankful road to Loch Fyne then taking the little road to Lochgoilhead. It is a pleasant drive of around 90 minutes from Glasgow.

Foxglove Cottages and Loch Lomond

Foxglove Cottages at the stunning Loch Lomond

Foxglove Cottages are desirably located on the world famous West Highland Way and in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park yet only a 10 minute walk to restaurants, pubs etc. in Drymen.

Foxglove cottages are available all year round. Bookings as a rulefor a minimum of seven nights beginning on a Saturday. We do offer three and four night breaks out of season ie the first weekend in November until the last weekend in March, the exception being school holidays, Christmas and New Year.

All our self catering cottages are privately owned and managed. The holiday cottages are located at the end of a road half a mile mile long where there is no through interchange making it ideal for children to play safely.

The Foxglove Cottages are Self-catering Holiday homes that are set in a spectacular loch side location with mature landscaped gardens.

Most Foxglove Cottages are listed weekly normally Saturday to Saturday however in the quieter months it is achievable to book short breaks, also many cottage owners will accept a short break if it is close to the date.

The Foxglove suites and Cottages are placed in Drymen. Drymen is located to the west of the Campsie Fells hills and gathers spectacular views of Dumgoyne to the east and Loch Lomond to the west.