Published in Scotland Magazine Issue 13 on 25/3/2004.

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Hotels in the best possible taste

KNOCKINAAM LODGE
Knockinaam Bay, by Portpatrick,
Wigtownshire
Tel: +44 (0)1776 810 471
Fax: +44 (0)1776 810 435

This sparkling little hotel still bears testimony to the golden age of touring and sporting activity and has carefully retained much of the unmistakable character and personality (and many artefacts) of a bygone era. The essence of the local Galloway landscape has been captured superbly in the hotel, which sits by a private bay. You will find glorious period pieces, wood panelling, wonderfully individual bedrooms and an ambience and atmosphere exuding grace, relaxation, timelessness and tranquillity.

We found the highest standards of hospitality and comfort. Aregular following of discerning guests from all over the world return again and again, to savour the hotel’s – and indeed the whole area’s – therapeutic and very enriching qualities.

Tony Price is the head chef and he has, happily, stayed on under the new owners, David and Sian Ibbotson. Rather unusually in a change of ownership situation, the hotel has retained its well-earned Michelin star for Tony’s deft and imaginative cuisine. Many guests comment that a stay at the hotel is not complete unless you enjoy and savour the hotel’s magnificent wine cellar, which has more than 450 different selections.

The Scottish country house tradition of fine food and great wine is very much the focus of Knockinaam’s delightful restaurant.

The hotel is widely recognised as a destination for lovers of good food and wine.....

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Section : Best of Scotland

Page number : 54