CONNOISSEURS SCOTLAND OFFERS INTIMATE WEDDING PACKAGES

PERSONALLY TAILORED TO THE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF EACH COUPLE– AT TWO OF THEIR LUXURY PROPERTIES

Amenities include Michelin-starred cuisine,  a rrange of romantic ceremonial locations, opulent suites and more

                Edinburgh, Scotland, December 2009 – Two of Connoisseurs Scotland’s elegant hotels – the Boath House Hotel and the Knockinaam Lodge – are offering personally tailored wedding packages for couples seeking an intimate ceremony in romantic surroundings. Weddings at these properties are custom made for each couple, with professional staff capable of arranging every detail from start to finish.  With a wide selection of ceremony locations – from the shores of the Irish Sea to the pillared halls of a Georgian mansion – as well as Michelin-starred cuisine, individually decorated suites, experienced personnel and exclusive use of the properties, couples will be able to create the unique, intimate wedding that they desire.

                The acres of gardens and scenic grounds surrounding the Boath House Hotel provide an enchanting backdrop for the private ceremonies held within the lavish Georgian mansion.  Those seeking a tailor-made ceremony with their closest family and friends in attendance will find the house-hotel to be a charming location and the well-trained staff to be meticulous and courteous.  Couples marrying in the warmer months can choose to be wed in a lakeside ceremony or amongst the several thousand daffodils blooming in the spring; locations within the elegant mansion include the pillared hall and large lounges, each reminiscent of the Georgian era in which they were originally designed.  The eight distinctive bedrooms, accommodating up to 16 guests, include two courtyard suites, each with a private entrance and modern accents, as well as the exclusive Mickle cottage, offering seclusion and featuring its own entrance and garden, two bathrooms, and a stunning bedroom with connecting lounge area.  The Michelin-starred cosy dining room, offers a wonderful setting for the wedding meal - and comfortably seats 26 people.  It has also been awarded 4AA rosettes and is recognized as one of the top 10 restaurants in Scotland.  Weddings are booked exclusive use for £4,640 ($7,556)*, which includes bed and breakfast for all of the rooms as well as the organizational costs of the ceremony; charge for a second day/night for the group is £4,000 ($6,514).  For more information or to book reservations, email info@boath-house.com.

                Set within a charming country landscape and featuring a private beach on the shores of the Irish Sea, the Knockinaam Lodge is also an ideal setting for an intimate wedding.  Whether choosing a ceremony on the meticulously manicured lawn overlooking the sea, or on the beach itself, the tranquillity of the surroundings lends an air of romance to the affair.  The seasoned staff exhibit the highest standards of service and devotes their personal attention to each couple; they can handle all arrangements – from flowers to photographers – or can provide a full list of local companies for couples who prefer to make the arrangements themselves.  Knockinaam’s Michelin-starred restaurant and award-winning chef, Tony Pierce, adds the finishing touch to the elegant wedding reception with a menu featuring modern Scottish fare made from fresh local produce, tailored to the specific desires of the bride and groom.  After the ceremony, guests retire to one of ten individually decorated bedrooms – each a seamless blend of classic and modern tastes – where every contemporary comfort awaits, including private baths, digital televisions and direct dial phones, as well as beautiful tiled fireplaces in a select few.  Exclusive use rates start at £2,350 ($3,825) per night and include afternoon tea upon arrival, dinner, a full Scottish breakfast and VAT for up to 20 guests.  Requests for reservations and information should be directed to reservations@knockinaamlodge.com.

                Connoisseurs Scotland's 23 members include four of the world's finest golf resorts including Gleneagles and Old Course, Inverlochy Castle - recently voted the best hotel in Europe, six outstanding city centre properties, Edinburgh’s only 5 Red Star hotel (Prestonfield), a 19th-century castle health spa, a collection of intimate country house hotels, the Royal Scotsman luxury train, two exclusive use properties and three properties set in scenic coastal locations.  Four properties boast Michelin-starred restaurants.  Information on Connoisseurs Scotland, its member resorts and special offers can be found at www.luxuryscotland.co.uk. 

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