Hilton Dunblane Hydro

A straw poll of the Big Deal office has revealed that the best Sunday lunches are those that you don’t have to cook yourself.

Take it easy like Sunday morning with today’s Big Deal on a Sunday lunch afternoon treat at the four star Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro.

Including a delicious lunch at the Kailyard by Nick Nairn, this Big Deal would be perfect as part of a day out in the Trossachs.

Hotel with star quality

The impressive Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro sits in ten acres of landscaped grounds and offers guests plenty of peace and tranquillity in which to unwind.

While it feels a long way from the bustle of the cities, it is within an easy 45 minute drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh – perfect for a relaxing Sunday lunch.

Today’s offer comes in two sizes.

Option one is for two people to enjoy a three course Sunday lunch in Kailyard by Nick Nairn with a glass of wine for each diner plus tea or coffee with tablet to round off your meal.

As part of the offer, you can unwind before or after your meal by using the Livingwell leisure facilities at the hotel.

Including a seventeen metre swimming pool, gym, steam room, sauna and bubble pool, it has everything you need for a relaxing Sunday.

Option two, is for a family Sunday lunch treat. Designed for two adults and two children, up to the age of ten, the offer includes a three course lunch in the Kailyard by Nick Nairn with tea or coffee plus tablet to finish.

The adults can enjoy a glass of wine with their meal while the kids can tuck into a DoubleTree Cookie Mocktail.

Scottish produce

The Kailyard by Nick Nairn is well known for its sophisticated gourmet cuisine.

The well known chef is famous for his championing of Scottish ingredients and the menus at The Kailyard show Scotland’s larder at its best.

Exact dishes will change depending on what is in season but typical choices might include starters such as the smoked Loch Duart Scottish salmon ‘Nick Nairn’ which is served with an apple and watercress salad plus brown bread.

Popular main courses include the slow braised shoulder of lamb with olive crushed potatoes, minted peas, tomato and basil gravy or the pan-fried fillet of Peterhead coley with pancetta, sauté potatoes, creamed leeks and sauce vierge.

There will be a supplement for some dishes.

Happy guests

The Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro has been welcoming guests since Victorian times. This is what a couple of more recent visitors had to say. We have edited for length but not meaning:

‘The food was out of this world… Staff were excellent, nothing too much trouble. Would I go there again? You bet I would any time even though coming home was a disappointment after all that luxury.’

‘Awesome. My husband and I ate here as part of our anniversary celebrations. Dinner was beautiful, the smoked duck starter in particular. My husband and I both had three courses and as a result we were totally stuffed, but it was well worth it and good value for money. We would highly recommend it.’

If you want to take it easy like Sunday morning then make a reservation with today’s Big Deal on Sunday lunch at the Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro.