Refresh In Time For Christmas

With the hectic festive season just around the corner, it can be a time to start dreaming about next year’s summer holiday. However, a break taken in the run up to Christmas can refresh you before the oncoming demands of the holidays get underway. So, in the weekends before the Christmas begins in earnest, why not plan a getaway in Scotland that will reinvigorate and relax?

A Gleneagles getaway, will suit more than just golfers and those that favour traditional outdoor pursuits, like shooting and fishing. Of course, the famous resort is most associated with golf and will be the host of the fiercely competitive Ryder Cup in 2014. However, there is much than golf to help you relax at Gleneagles, including the luxury of a five star hotel, set within its own estate.

For instance, fine dining is an essential part of any stay at the resort which boasts a range of healthy restaurants. Whether you prefer a classical blend of Scottish and French cuisines, available at the Strathearn restaurant, or a the more relaxed atmosphere of the Dormy Clubhouse Grill the resort can accommodate your tastes. Indeed, Andrew Fairlie’s Gleneagles based restaurant has a well deserved reputation for superb food, boasting two Michelin stars. And once you have sampled the cuisine on offer, why not head to one of the resorts two swimming pools, or book a personal workout with a qualified fitness instructor?

If that doesn’t appeal Gleneagles has more to offer the pre-Christmas visitor. Try a sauna session, a tennis lesson or simply indulge yourself by opting for a relaxing spa treatment. The Club, at Gleneagles, has a spa which offers a full range of beauty treatments that are available to both visitors and members, making it a perfect place to be pampered in style.

If you want to explore the area, ask one of the friendly staff to provide a map of the estate, specifically designed for walkers and joggers. The hotel commands 850 acres of stunning countryside in the heart of rural Perthshire and is home to 20 preserved natural habitats for wildlife. In fact, the entire resort promotes a programme of green tourism and has a reputation for environmentally friendly practices in its day to day running. After discovering the delights of the surroundings, soon you’ll want to refresh in a hot tub, or the steam room, and be ready for life in the fast lane again.

This piece was written for the Gleneagles Club by Alex Chase, a finance consultant from Edinburgh.

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Cecil Lee

The author is an avid traveler and photography hobbyist who loves to share with others his travel and photo-taking experience in many popular tourist destinations around Europe, Asia and Australasia. Read the exciting stories with many photos captured on his journeys.