Buchanan Arms Hotel Drymen

"The Buchanan Arms Hotel is one of the best hotels in the area, Good accommodation, fine cuisine, attentive staff, plenty lounge area and excellent leisure facilities."

The Buchanan Arms Hotel in Drymen has been one of the main hotels in the Loch Lomond area for well over 100 years. A former coaching inn standing in the heart of the picturesque conservation village of Drymen, the hotel really absorbs the ambience of the beautiful surrounding countryside and nearby Loch Lomond. There is whole host of things to see and do in this area. You can cruise on Loch Lomond, walk part of the West Highland Way or tour the Trossachs. The city of Glasgow and Stirling are only 30 minutes away. A variety of local outdoor activities are also available, from relaxing to challenging - on foot, on horseback, on wheels and on water.

In 2008 the hotel completed a major refurbishment in the public areas and banqueting suites.

The Buchanan Arms Hotel offers great late deals and special offers on short breaks throughout the year.

 

Choose from one of 52 beautiful, expertly serviced rooms all individually decorated with individual 'personalities'. Each room offers a unique, traditional ambience with every contemporary comfort.

All rooms are fully ensuite with baths and showers, complimentary toiletries, trouser press and hair dryer. There are also tea and coffee facilities in every room to make that relaxing “cuppa”. Your windows to the world - not only will you have some great views across the local landscapes - but direct dial telephones and televisions can keep you in touch with the wider world should you choose.

The Buchanan Arms Hotel can arrange anything for you in your room, by prior request, from a lovely bottle of rose or sparkling champagne to enjoy on arrival, to chocolates and fresh flowers for the romantics.

Don't forget that while you are staying at the Buchanan Arms you are more than welcome to use the leisure facilities. The Buchanan Club is one of the area's leading venues for a holistic lifestyle, providing both active and relaxing pursuits to help combat the stresses of modern life. So at the end of either a busy day of meetings or a conference, or in the morning after a night's partying it can provide the perfect way to wind down, work off the day's stresses and restore both body and soul.

The Club is open daily from 7 am to 10.00 pm with the exception of a Saturday when it closes at 9.00pm. The recently refurbished facilities include:

Full changing facilities 17 x 8m swimming pool
Spa pool
Squash courts
Sauna
Steam room
Aerobics classes
Sunbed
Beauty therapy
Gymnasium
Circuit classes
Yoga classes
Water aerobics

The club has excellent ladies and gents changing rooms with high-pressure showers, lockers and other facilities. They are furnished in a modern style to provide an invigorating atmosphere after a strenuous workout, ready to revitalise you before you return to the outside world. Towels are provided for by the club as well as other necessary toiletries.

Whatever you choose to do, the fully trained staff are there to take care of you.

As you might expect of a hotel so blessed in its setting, fresh local produce is the speciality here at the Buchanan Arms Hotel.

The extensive menus offer an interesting choice of traditional Scottish and a few International favourites. All are chosen and carefully prepared by The Buchanan Arms' skilled team of chefs. The chefs also prepare special dishes daily.

Be it an informal light meal in the Lounge or an evening meal in the Tapestries restaurant you can be assured of the best quality food and fine wines. All this in relaxed surroundings with an unmistakable Scottish character and feel.

Breakfast is served Mon - Fri 7.00am - 10.00am, Sat/Sun 7.30am - 10.30am
Dinner is served 6.00pm - 9.00pm

In the hotel bar you can drown yourself in the extensive ‘whisky embassy’ and let the team take you on a liquid tour of Scotland. With over 40 malts to choose from, you are guaranteed not to be disappointed.

The warm and welcoming bar extends to the lounge and conservatory lounge. The lounges are beautifully light spacious, with large comfortable sofas. Sit down, relax and enjoy The soothing music and great laughs. Friendly hassle free service, a real welcome, keeps you together and serves great drinks.

It’s great too for a relaxing lunch-time beer or coffee and popular with students and local professionals alike.

Dinner is served from: 6pm - 9pm

Breakfast is served from: 7am - 10am (mon-fri) 7:30am - 10:30am (sat-sun)

Loch Lomond area and Queen Elizabeth National Park are on the doorstep of the hotel, so there is an abundance of activities available from the Go Ape Assault course to sailing on Loch Lomond. Fishing, cycling, golf are all available.It is great walking country too with the West Highland Way passing the hotel

 

From Glasgow centre (distance 17 miles)
Follow signposts to Aberfoyle A81. At the Bearsden Cross round about take the A809 to Drymen, which is signposted from then onwards.

From Glasgow Airport (distance 25 miles)
Take the M8 to Glasgow , follow exit signs to Clyde Tunnel and then follow signs to Aberfoyle A81. At the Bearsden Cross roundabout take the A809 to Drymen, which is signposted from then onwards.

Rush Hour Alternative - take the M8 to Greenock and follow signposts to Erskine Bridge. After crossing the bridge take the A82 to Loch Lomond. Close to reaching Loch Lomond follow the signs to Balloch, which will take you on the A811. Continue along this road and Drymen will be signposted not long after.

From Stirling (Distance 23 miles)
Follow signposts to Loch Lomond and A811 and you find Drymen along this road, signposted after approximately 15 miles.

From Edinburgh (Distance approx 55 miles)
Leave Edinburgh on the M9 to Stirling and take exit 10 following the tourist route signs to : Loch Lomond , this will take you to the A811 and Drymen is signposted after approximately 15 miles along this road.

Click here to view a map showing the location of Buchanan Arms Hotel...

Family rooms are for 5 people are limited at this hotel , Please contact Classic Britain for availability 0845 1306 241