Rosebank House, Bed and Breakfast in the Trossachs, Perthshire, Scotland

Eating out in and around Strathyre

There are three inns in Strathyre within a few minutes walk of Rosebank House, all of which serve a range of food at affordable prices. In order of distance from Rosebank, these establishments are the Munro Inn, the Ben Shean hotel and the Inn.

For a change or a special occasion, there are a number of restaurants in the area which we can recommend. We have no links, financial or otherwise, to these establishments and we list them simply based on the experience of ourselves and our guests. Prices range from roughly £20 to £50 per person in the evening with less expensive options sometimes available at lunch time. In all cases, we would recommend booking well in advance. Contact details are on the restaurants' own web sites to which links are given below.

Creagan House

, just a few minutes walk from Rosebank House, is run by Gordon and Cherry Gunn. In sole charge of the kitchen, Gordon Gunn creates variations on classical French cooking with strong Scottish overtones. The Baronial Dining Room, with its grand fireplace, provides the perfect setting in which to enjoy a meal. Closed on Thursdays.

Lochearnhead Hotel

has a bistro style restaurant with wonderful views over Loch Earn. Lochearnhead is about 6 minutes drive from Strathyre.

The Four Seasons Hotel

has two restaurants: the acclaimed 'Meall Reamhar' (High Hills), which specialises in local 'Taste of Scotland' dishes and the more casual Tarken Bar. The freshly prepared food, is created in the same kitchen for both restaurants by the new head chef David Errington and his team. The Four Seasons is located in St Fillans, 15 minutes drive from Strathyre.

Callander Meadows

, located in the centre of Callander, is run by Nick and Susannah Parkes. Fresh seasonal food, sourced locally where possible, is cooked to order in a simple style and served in a bistro ambiance. Callander is around 20 minutes drive from Strathyre.

Poppies Hotel & Restaurant

has become a firm favourite with locals and booking is essential. Poppies, located in Callander, is around 20 minutes drive from Strathyre.

Roman Camp Country House Hotel

has an oval restaurant with hand-stitched tapestries on the walls, lovely views of the garden and Damask cloths on the tables which are can normally accommodate 60 diners. Roman Camp, located in Callander, is around 20 minutes drive from Strathyre.

Monachyle Mhor

has recently been listed as one of the UK's top 200 restaurants for 2005. Lunch & dinner are served in the conservatory dining room that faces south, overlooking Loch Voil and the mountains on the south side of the glen. The award winning chef, Tom Lewis has been resident in the glen for over 25 years and is currently representing Scotland in the television series Great British Menu. Monachyle Mhor is around 25 minutes drive from Strathyre.

Ardeonaig Hotel

is situated on the south shore of Loch Tay and enjoys magnificent views of the Ben Lawers range. South African chef Peter Gottgens produces memorable food complemented by an extensive range of South African wines. Ardeonaig is located around 45 minutes drive from Strathyre.