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You can enjoy plenty of flora and fauna in the 720 square miles of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, less than 25 miles from the hotel. The Bird of Prey Trail might yield sightings of long-eared owls and osprey, while Glen Ogle takes you along an old railway track. Water activities include canoeing and water-skiing, swimming and angling. Visitors can picnic and barbecue in certain areas.

Greenock's centre is five minutes' drive from the hotel and you can enjoy views over the River Clyde from the Esplanade. From the Lyle Hill viewpoint, you can see many lochs, the Argyll Hills and a number of Munros. The town has fine Victorian architecture, such as the Sheriff Court and Custom House, and the McLean Museum and Art Gallery offers a history of the town and local area.

Scotland's largest city, Glasgow, is 25 miles from the hotel. The city is compact and walkable, and features Victorian and art nouveau architecture. You can find attractions such as the Burrell Collection or Riverside Museum amid a wide range of bars and eateries. Kids enjoy becoming mini scientists at the Glasgow Science Centre or exploring the derelict railway at Glasgow Botanic Gardens.

Golfers are spoilt for choice with Greenock Whinhill Golf Club less than 10 minutes' drive away, Gleddoch Golf Club within 20 minutes' drive, and Royal Troon Golf Club less than an hour away. You can enjoy discounted access to the fitness gym and pool at Waterfront Leisure Complex, less than a mile from the hotel, then relax in the health suite. Kids love the ice rink and leisure pool with flumes.

• Mount Stuart
• Dunoon Ferry
• Newark Castle
• Waterfront Leisure Centre
• Glengoyne Distillery
• Hampden Stadium
• Inverkip Marina
• Braehead Shopping Centre
• Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre