The Wee Hotel Company is embracing its growing reputation for offering Scotland's cosiest gourmet retreats with the launch of new 'Wee Winter Breaks' on the Isle of Skye and Argyll coast for autumn and winter 2024.

The boutique hotel collection includes the world-famous Three Chimneys on Skye and The Pierhouse Hotel at Port Appin in Argyll. Visitors and their four-legged friends are being enticed to these unique coastal venues with an emphasis on real authenticity, the magic of Scottish food and ingredients and a warm welcome.

From wild swimming experiences at Loch Linnhe, foraging to gather wild ingredients or a new cycling trail around the Argyll countryside, The Wee Hotel Company has carefully crafted a collection of authentic food and travel experiences as part of its new Wee Winter Breaks for 2024.

The dark winter skies on the Isle of Skye and the Argyll coast offer some of Scotland's finest star-gazing opportunities, as well as the chance for some lucky visitors to witness the Northern Lights. Guests also have the opportunity to catch of glimpse of local wildlife during frosty walk in the morning or at dusk, including sea otters, seals, deer, hares, oyster catchers, guillemots and sea eagles.

As the cold winter nights draw in, the teams at The Three Chimneys and The Pierhouse are already stoking up the fires, preparing heart-warming menus and plumping up the pillows for weary travellers in search of a seasonally snug, wee winter getaway.

Nestled on the shores of Loch Dunvegan with the dramatic backdrop of the Duirinish peninsula of Skye, lies the iconic and world-renowned Three Chimneys Restaurant and The House Over-By with its choice of six guest rooms.  The dramatic landscapes and seascapes of Skye encapsulate the autumn and winter seasons on this mystical isle, which is brimming with historic castles, lighthouses, beaches, fishing ports and distilleries.

Serving the best of Skye, land and sea, The Three Chimneys is based within an original Skye croft house. Inspirational dishes optimise the richness and variety of the island's natural larder, including double-dived Sconser scallops from Loch Sligachan, wood-fired Skye red deer and roast partridge. The five-star AA restaurant also has three AA Rosettes and is included in the Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland 2024.

Tucked away on the shores of Loch Linnhe, The Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant at Port Appin offers breathtaking views to the islands of Lismore and Mull. The small hotel and renowned Scottish seafood restaurant is one of Argyll's most idyllic and romantic destinations.

Menus at The Pierhouse include the freshest langoustines, mussels and lobsters harvested from Loch Linnhe and Loch Etive, as well as fine handpicked oysters from the oyster beds of Loch Creran, just 10 minutes from the hotel.  The Pierhouse restaurant has three silver stars, two AA rosettes and is one of only three Argyll restaurants included in the Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland 2024.

A 'Wee Winter Break' at The Three Chimneys and The House Over-by includes overnight accommodation and breakfast for two guests in one of six beautifully appointed rooms between from 21st October 2024 to 31stMarch 2025. The package price starts from £275 per room, per night, based on two people sharing a room on a bed and breakfast basis. For an indulgent gourmet experience, the package price starts £495 per room, per night, based on two people sharing on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

For more information on a 'Wee Winter Break' at The Three Chimneys or to make a booking, call 01470 511258, email eatandstay@threechimneys.co.uk or visit www.threechimneys.co.uk/wee-winter-break.  People can also follow The Three Chimneys on social media, including Facebook www.facebook.com/thethreechimneysskye, Instagram www.instagram.com/thethreechimneysskye and X https://twitter.com/3_chimneys, using the hashtag #WeeWinterBreak

New for autumn and winter 2024, food and whisky lovers are now able to visit The Three Chimneys' new dining experience at Talisker Distillery. The world-renowned Three Chimneys and Skye's oldest distillery, Talisker, have joined forces to create 'The Three Chimneys at Talisker' at the distillery's newly designed waterfront space on the shores of Loch Harport. The original menu concept for 'The Three Chimneys at Talisker' was developed by The Three Chimneys' team, who are leading the project. The exclusive dining experience has been designed to celebrate a shared passion and philosophy around local provenance and sustainability, and respect for local produce and craftspeople. For more information, go to https://talisker.threechimneys.co.uk 

A midweek 'Wee Winter Break' at The Pierhouse Hotel in Port Appin is based on a three-night stay with two people sharing a Cliff Facing Room for £345 (£115 per night) or Sea View Room for £510 (£170 per night) on a B&B basis. The offer is not valid for the Superior Sea View Rooms and is applicable on Sunday-Thursday nights from the beginning of December 2024 to the end February 2025. Lunch and dinner is available in the restaurant from the a la carte menu.

For more information on a midweek 'Wee Winter Break' at The Pierhouse or to make a booking, call 01631 730302, email reservations@pierhousehotel.co.uk or visit www.pierhousehotel.co.uk/wee-winter-break.  People can also follow The Pierhouse on social media, including Facebook www.facebook.com/PierhouseHotel, Instagram www.instagram.com/thepierhousehotel and X https://twitter.com/pierhousehotel, using the hashtag #WeeWinterBreak

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Notes to editor

Festive closure dates at The Three Chimneys and The Pierhouse

The Three Chimneys will be closed for its annual festive break from Sunday 22nd December 2024 and will re-open on Friday 24th of January 2025.

The Pierhouse will be closed for its annual festive break from after lunch service on Tuesday 24th December 2024 and will re-open for lunch on Friday 27th December.

Communications Specialist & Director