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The Perfect Place to Stay

When designing and delivering the perfect holiday to the UK & Ireland, we know that accommodation selection often lies at the heart of any successful trip. That is why at the Wilderness Group, we are on first-name terms with all of our trusted accommodation suppliers. We employ a dedicated, full-time hotel manager to ensure we offer our partners competitive rates and remain up to date on what’s new and exciting across the UK & Ireland regarding the perfect place to stay.

What follows below is a selection of some of our favourite accommodations & experiences from across the UK & Ireland. It’s important to note that these properties represent just a sample of the diverse range of accommodation types we can incorporate into your custom adventure. From exclusive use castles and remote wilderness lodges to glamping under the stars, our comprehensive portfolio of preferred luxury accommodation partners reflects our creativity and attention to detail when it comes to delivering trips of a lifetime for your clients.

Featured Accommodations

Fife Arms Hotel

  • Each stylish bedroom in the hotel is unique and tells a story about Braemar and its fascinating history.
  • The Albamhor spa offers the perfect way to unwind and relax after a day in the outdoors.
  • Joining the friendly locals for a pint or two in the hotel's famous Flying Stag bar is not to be missed.

Accommodation Style: Luxury Hotels

Location: Scotland

Price Point: ££££

Ballynahinch Castle

  • Beautiful castle and estate tucked into a stunning Connemara landscape.
  • Known for simple luxury and rustic elegance.
  • Private riverfront acreage ideal for fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Accommodation Style: Luxury Hotels

Location: Ireland

Price Point: £££

Gleneagles Hotel

  • With 10 restaurants and bars, including a 2 Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant, the hotel offers an unrivalled choice of cuisine.
  • Choose from three championship golf courses on offer, Gleneagles is a golfers playground.
  • Relax and restore in the spa & wellness spaces. Includes gym and swim facilities.

Accommodation Style: Luxury Hotels

Location: Scotland

Price Point: ££££

Ballyfin Demesne

  • A perfect place for a break from the modern world, providing discretion and privacy like few other destinations.
  • Central location, making it an ideal point between the east and west coasts.
  • Stunning interiors and exteriors that combine old-world charm with modern luxuries.

Accommodation Style: Luxury Hotels

Location: Ireland

Price Point: £££££

The Royal Scotsman

  • With cocktail in hand the romance of luxury train travel meets the romantic Highland scenery in the train's sumptuous Observation Car.
  • Exquisite fine dining and attentive service offered by the onboard acclaimed head chef and award winning concierge team.
  • The experience is all-inclusive so clients can relax and enjoy the journey with nothing to worry about.

Accommodation Style: Something Different

Location: Scotland

Price Point: £££££

Gregans Castle

  • Relax in a luxury, eco and gourmet retreat with a combination of historic country charm and modern comforts.
  • Award-winning farm-to-fork style cuisine at the in-house restaurant.
  • Stunning location at the heart of the Burren's wild lunar-esque landscapes and near iconic sites like Galway city and the Cliffs of Moher.

Accommodation Style: Luxury Hotels

Location: Ireland

Price Point: £££

Hebridean Glamping

  • Combining comfort and camping comes naturally to us but you might not expect hot water, silverware and private chef.
  • Tour rarely visited beaches and coves and spot wildlife from the water on a private boat.
  • Why have 5 stars when you can have them all!

Accommodation Style: Something Different

Location: Scotland

Price Point: ££££

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

  • All hotel bedrooms have impressive Lakeland views and the garden based suites & spa lodges come with hot tubs and private steam and sauna rooms.
  • You can also book the Gilpin Lake House which offers an intimate 6 bedroom luxurious lakeside retreat on 100 acres of private grounds.
  • The two onsite restaurants, one Michelin starred, offer an impressive and tasty array of local and world cuisine.

Accommodation Style: Luxury Hotels

Location: England

Price Point: ££££

Aldourie Castle

  • The only 5 star exclusive use castle on the shores of Loch Ness.
  • The castle sits on a 500 acre picture-perfect Highland estate.
  • 12 beautifully decorated luxury rooms each individually designed & styled.

Accommodation Style: Exclusive Use

Location: Scotland

Price Point: £££££

Clare Island Lighthouse

  • Relax in this unique and beautifully-renovated lighthouse that stood guard as a lighthouse on Clew Bay for over 150 years.
  • This exclusive use property with its small and intimate setting makes it a perfect escape for a small group.
  • Clare Island on the wild Atlantic coast is a perfect island retreat for those looking to slow down and enjoy the great outdoors.

Accommodation Style: Something Different

Location: Ireland

Price Point: £££

Kinloch Lodge Hotel

  • Spectacular sea front location overlooking the Scottish mainland tucked away on one of Skye's lesser known corners.
  • Historic former 16th century hunting lodge, now a family-run hotel owned by the Macdonald family.
  • Exquisite food and drink offering that really showcases locally sourced produce and the best of Scotland's culinary scene.

Accommodation Style: Luxury Hotels

Location: Scotland

Price Point: £££

Barrow House

  • Relax in this traditional 300-year-old cosy Georgian country house in the heart of Co Kerry.
  • Ideal accommodation for groups looking for exclusive use properties in southwest Ireland.
  • The perfect coastal escape to explore Dingle, the Ring of Kerry and Killarney.

Accommodation Style: Exclusive Use

Location: Ireland

Price Point: £££

Glen Affric Lodge

  • Wonderful exclusive-use Victorian lodge sited on one of Scotland’s most beautiful Highland estates.
  • The estate prides itself on sourcing food as much as possible both fresh and locally, often from the estate itself.
  • 10,000 acres of some of Scotland's best landscapes ready to be explored from the doorstep.

Accommodation Style: Exclusive Use

Location: Scotland

Price Point: £££££

Brown’s Hotel

  • Afternoon "high" tea in the hotels English Tea Room by the fireplace is a wonderful experience for guests after a morning exploring London.
  • All guests have access to the hotel's chauffeured Bentley Mulsanne- what better way to transfer in and around London!
  • The hotel's Donovan Bar offers a chic and stylish watering hole with an extensive cocktail menu created by world renowed mixologist Salvatore Calabrese.

Accommodation Style: Luxury Hotels

Location: England

Price Point: ££££

Grantley Hall

  • The hotel prides itself on locally-sourced Yorkshire ingredients many of which are home-grown on the grounds of the hotel in the Kitchen Garden.
  • An evening at the chef's table in the Michelin-starred Shaun Rankin kitchen is an experience to remember and wonderful for small private groups.
  • The hotel's Norton Courtyard offers a wonderful outdoor space to enjoy drinks or dinner al-fresco.

Accommodation Style: Luxury Hotels

Location: England

Price Point: ££££

Belle Isle Castle

  • Relax on a private island in an exclusive-use fairytale castle.
  • Enjoy an exquisite and delicious culinary experience with locally-sourced ingredients at the Belle Isle Bistro.
  • Explore the incredibly picturesque estate spread out over eight islands.

Accommodation Style: Exclusive Use

Location: Ireland

Price Point: ££££

The Broadway Hotel

  • Relax by the green terrace, a wonderful space to kick back and enjoy a drink with the friendly locals.
  • Enjoy a meal at the in-house AA rosette brasserie, which offers a great relaxed venue and prides itself on a menu that is mostly locally-sourced.
  • The hotel also offers two luxurious holiday cottages in Broadway town centre - a nice option for couples or families looking for their own exclusive space.

Accommodation Style: Luxury Hotels

Location: England

Price Point: £££

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