Where to Stay During the Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014
The Commonwealth Games are coming to Glasgow this summer, giving many people the perfect opportunity to make that trip to Scotland. If you were lucky enough to bag some tickets, or just want to visit and soak up the atmosphere, you will need to book your accommodation very soon. Glasgow and Edinburgh are relatively small cities and hotels and holiday lets are filling up faster than Usain Bolt can run…
The Heritage Hotel is located in one of the most affluent areas of Glasgow, the West End. Situated on Great Western Road, the hotel is five minutes from the city centre by subway and just a few minutes’ walk from the Botanic Gardens and Byres Road. Created by combining two of the stunning townhouses found in that area of Glasgow, the Heritage Hotel is the perfect base for attending Commonwealth Games events and exploring Glasgow and its surroundings.
4/5 Alfred Terrace, Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8RF Telephone: 0141 339 6955
Lomond View Country House, Tarbet
If you would rather drive into Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games events but stay somewhere a little more remote, the Lomond View Country House in Tarbet could be just what you’re looking for. Overlooking the shores of the world famous Loch Lomond, you won’t find much more picturesque within an hour’s drive of Glasgow. As well as a range of amenities, including free Wi-Fi and underfloor heating, Lomond View Country House boasts an outdoor seating area with unbeatable views of the Loch and Ben Lomond.
Tarbet, Loch Lomond, G83 7DG Telephone: 01301 702477
The regular train service between Glasgow and Edinburgh means that you can enjoy a stay in the capital city while remaining within easy reach of the sporting events. The Violet Bank House has received five gold stars for Outstanding Service from The Scottish Tourist Board for four years running and a quick rundown of the highlights will make it easy to understand why. Rooms with big beds, books of poems and stories, flowers, a selection of films and more await guests checking in to this home from home.
167 Lanark Road West, Currie, Edinburgh, EH14 5NZ Telephone: 0131 451 5013
How does a self-catering farmhouse on a working farm in Scotland sound to you? If a relaxing break in peaceful surroundings is what you’re looking for from a holiday, Kirkton Farmhouse is a fantastic option. Suitable for between 2 and 12 guests, the farmhouse features beautiful mountain views, five bedrooms, an open plan lounge and a log burner. All that, and it’s just over an hour’s drive from Glasgow city centre.
Crianlarich, Tyndrum, The Trossachs, FK20 8RU Telephone: 01838 400251
All accommodation has availability at the time of writing but, as mentioned earlier, is booking up very quickly. Should you find the accommodation you choose is fully booked or if you would like some alternative suggestions, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to help.
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