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Nestled at the foot of the Ben Cruachan Mountain, standing majestically alone on the banks of Loch Awe in the West Highlands of Scotland you will find a nineteenth-century Country Manor House called Ardanaiseig. Built in 1834 this Exclusive Use Weddings Venue is the ideal location for your special day.

Whether you arrive by horse-drawn carriage, touch down on the loch in a sea plane or land on the vast lawns by helicopter, our on property wedding planner and team promise to assist you with every detail of your stay. For your ceremony you have the freedom of our grounds, including a unique amphitheatre down by the loch. Or exchange vows in our stately Drawing Room, framed by huge bay windows with Highlands views.

A mouth-watering gourmet wedding breakfast is yours in our loch-side restaurant, menus are designed and mastered by our chefs for culinary excellence. The newlyweds are treated to a night in The Boat Shed, a chic glass-fronted suite built on the edge of Loch Awe with a mezzanine-level bedroom overlooking the water.

  • A nineteenth-century Country Manor House on the unspoilt banks of Loch Awe in the Scottish Highlands
  • 120-acres of unspoilt grounds and wooded gardens with all the privacy you could wish for
  • Scottish Romantic Hotel of the Year 2006, 2012 & 2014; Scottish Intimate Wedding Hotel of the Year 2007, 2008 & 2011
  • A glass-fronted loch-side honeymoon suite promising romance, serenity and secrecy
  • Gourmet tailormade menus to suit your needs
  • Seventeen individually-designed and luxuriously-appointed guest bedrooms
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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Historic
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Evening reception facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Car parking
Helipad
Pet-friendly
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Lila Sent on 23/01/2018
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Just Magical

We liked the cosiness and intimacy, the stone steps, the ability to have our guests in a circle around us, and of course the greenery and beautiful loch view … That day it drizzled very lightly but when I walked down the ‘aisle' a ray of sunshine came out from in-between the clouds. It was just magical!”
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Denise Sent on 22/01/2018
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We fell in love with Ardanaiseig

We fell in love with Ardanaiseig as soon as we arrived. It had everything we wanted, traditional and ruggedly Scottish with the loch and woods, and didn’t feel intimidating or pretentious. We felt so comfortable and at home, and the staff were so lovely and friendly. We had a wonderful time and our families loved it too.“
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Gill Sent on 02/11/2015
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It definitely wont be long til we are back

We got married here 13 years ago. Finally managed to return last week. It felt like we never left. Such a warm welcome, fabulous food and relaxing surroundings. It definitely wont be so long til we are back.
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Camille Sent on 02/11/2015
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One of the most beautiful places in the world...

We were married here on 20th May 2014 and we had the most amazing time. The staff were absolutely fantastic! One of the most beautiful places in the world.
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Pete Sent on 02/11/2015
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We couldnt have asked for more!

We just got married at Ardanaiseig, and it was exactly what we had dreamed of. Kari was great during the planning stages, when we really relied on her as we were working on a different continent for the whole build up! She was also fantastic during the event, keeping the day running like clockwork. The venue itself is beautiful both inside and out. All our guests stayed at the hotel for the whole weekend, so we had a brilliantly intimate gathering. The whole team worked tirelessly to deliver our perfect day. We couldn't have asked for more! A big thank you to Kari and all the staff for giving us and our guests the best weekend ever!!!
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Anonymous Sent on 02/11/2015
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We cannot fault a single thing!

Thank you so much for making our wedding just as we wanted it. We absolutely loved our stay at Ardanaiseig and cannot fault a single thing. The hotel and surroundings could not have been more perfect and the food and fabulous service from yourselves and all other members of staff couldn't have been better! Thank you for making our special day perfect!"
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Anna Sent on 06/01/2014
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" To all the staff at the hotel.
Thank you so much for your amazing help, to make our wedding day so special!"
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Anonymous Sent on 06/01/2014
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"Our whole wedding weekend was totally how we imagined it would be and that is because of you and the rest of the Ardanaiseig staff. Every little detail was covered. The drawing room looked superb with seat covers, the canapes were delicious and the meal exceeded expectations. Everyone was talking about it for days afterwards. Some of our guests said it was the best wedding they had been too!"
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