This is a magnificent piece of 19th-century Scottish magic tucked away on its own 300-acre private island a few miles from Oban on Scotland's rugged west coast.
The hotel is a Buchanan-Smith family owned property and son Beppo has guided this wonderful elegant lady to what it is today, a five-star luxury island retreat with a Michelin-star restaurant, spa and gym, a nine-hole golf course, a private island and acres of manicured gardens to wander.
Purists will no doubt prefer the 25 guest rooms at the main house; a wonderfully grand 19th-century mansion, with log fires crackling, floorboards creaking and that wonderful feel of elegance and pomp that only comes with houses like this.
But Beppo has expanded Eriska, with extra accommodation hiding within the gardens. Spa suites have their own outdoor jacuzzi and patio, conservatory, huge lounge and ensuite bedroom.
