How time flies....................

Goodness, the season of festivities & good cheer is almost upon us, the sun is shining (amazing.....) the hills have snow, mince pies to be made, shopping to be done, presents to be be wrapped, trees to be decorated & more...... the cottages are busy New Year fully booked - hurrah, we LOVE Christmas !

Brrrrrrrr winter has arrived !

Or is it still autumn ?, the weather has been wonderful for such a long time we have almost forgotten what it feels like to be cold but as we know every cloud has a silver lining & it is lovely to sit by super warm warm woodburning stoves in winter....it is making us think of lovely twinkly, christmasssy things...still a couple of cottages left for Christmas bookings.

Special Offer :20% discount for 1/2 term break

Why not get away for 1/2 term & see the magnificent autumn colours in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. There is lots to do & see for all the family. Autumn really is one of the best times to visit. Stay in one of our delightful estate cottages with cosy wood burning stoves for a relaxing mid term break.

last minute cancellation for Ryder cup

Owing to a last minute cancellation we now have 2 x cottages available for the Ryder Cup, we are now offering Ash & Hawthorn (interconnected) with a discount of 50% so providing accommodation for up to 8 x guests. Total cost for £1 x week £2000 or £1000 for each cottage. Please call 01877 385 223 or email enquiries@cardrossestate.com

It all seems strangely quiet

Now Doune the Rabbit Hole has packed up & gone away, calm has been restored BUT we had a fabulous weekend: great weather, fantastic bands, lots of groovy people, brilliant workshops & activities for people of ALL ages, wonderful food, a bar with cheery, helpful staff - all the ingredients for a cracking festival. We are already looking forward to next year !

All photos: Tim Messer@intrepid:images

Doune the Rabbit Hole is back

Yes - it's back. We can't wait until the weekend when the Festival is back. Lots of activity going on, shower block in, tents going up...watch this space for more news !

Commonwealth Games

Cardross is excited are you ?- we are now on the countdown, the games are nearly here !

The Major Series success at Cardross

We had a great weekend at Cardross hosting the Major Series for the first time. The weather did what it was supposed to do, rain then shine providing suitably muddy conditions for all.

British Military Fitness

at Cardross Estate 07 June 2014

For the first time Cardross Estate will be hosting The Major Series: Voted the UK's 'Best Trail Race', the award-winning Major Series is the UK's most friendly obstacle race! The 5k and 10k courses are littered with all kinds of obstacles, hills, mud and water, but most importantly there will be over 40 troops to help you through the obstacles, but maybe challenge you to a few too!

The Major Series is all about teamwork - it's not just a run. Determination and the camaraderie of your fellow countrymen will help you through. Believe it or not, you will take part in the entire challenge with a huge grin on your face! Come along ready to take on a big challenge but most importantly to have a laugh, meet some new people. See the website for details:http://www.majorseries.com

Spring Bank Holiday Offer

We are offering a 20 % discount on the two cottages now available for the Spring Bank Holiday (£280 - £360 P/W).....why not start the summer with a blast of fresh air in the glorious Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park !

Where is the Easter Bunny taking you ?

Are you one of the lucky ones going away for an Easter treat ?.......if NOT.......tell the Easter bunny there is STILL time & a bit of space to squeeze in a few days at Cardross.

A spring in your step !

Yes ! - it has stopped raining, daffodils are coming out, & little fluffy lambs are making their way into the big wide world....time to celebrate & book your Easter break now for spring time frolics in the countryside.

Well fancy that !

Unbelievable but true, it is actually wetter in England than it is in Scotland......so why not give your wellies a rest and plan a break up north !

grmphhh - it won't stop raining

As it won't stop raining we have decided to lift your spirits by offering you a 20% discount for all February bookings. Bunker down in one of our lovely estate cottages, light the wood burning stove & put your feet up for a real break !

Happy New Year

Good grief - it is difficult to believe that January is well underway & most of us are back to the grindstone. January's a miserable month so a perfect time to be plotting an escape ! It will be busy at Cardross this year so keep us in mind whilst making your plans for 2014:

The Commonwealth Games
Doune The Rabbit Hole
The Ryder Cup.........just for starters, so watch this space for more !