Our new chef: Mathew De Franco joined us in early July. Read all about him and his food! ...read more Information on his cookery courses is now on the Themed Breaks' page...learn more
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Do you want more from a short break than just sightseeing but you also want to relax and recharge your batteries? If so, then The Real Retreat at Duntrune House near Dundee is the place for you.
In early 2011 we launched a programme of themed breaks, designed to help our guests relax and to leave feeling full of energy. They enjoy a short break in the country-side which is more than just a holiday - and on The Real Retreat’s special-interest breaks our guests can enjoy yoga, wellbeing and beauty treatments, painting, and even belly-dancing.
Our themed programmes: All the breaks are put together by me, Olwyn Jack at Duntrune House, with my partners (see The Team page), all professionals with expertise in their own field. Each break has a mixture of complementary activities, but are flexible. It has been interesting to see the demand for these - wellbeing and yoga are both popular, but painting has attracted a number of bookings. Our Perfect Detoxhas been really popular.
The Real Retreat is basedat our guest house, the four-star Duntrune House five miles north of Dundee. We have four luxurious bedrooms, all en suite, plus extensive grounds and woodlands and our own fruit and vegetable gardens. Duntrune is VisitScotland 4 Stars Gold, and we have a Gold Award in the Green Tourism Scheme. In early July, Mathew De Franco, a chef with impressive credentials (think Gleneagles, Turnberry and the Dorchester!) joined us to prepare and serve dinner.
We welcome you on your own, as a couple, or with friends. You can choose your themed break from the menu or have it tailor-made. Throughout your stay you are in the hands of experienced professionals. In summer Duntrune is busy with overseas guests, so why not plan for an autumn or winter break. We recommend that you spend two nights and two days with us; perhaps add on a day, with more activities or just relaxing. Browse through our suggested breaks - they have all proved popular. Prices are shown on each page.
And, a new option for all you cooks out there - our Cookery Courses with Mathew.
If you want to combine business with pleasure, we can provide a meeting room, plus a choice of activities. We also have specialised speech-coaching breaks with a professional coach.
Accommodation only: You can opt for bed and breakfast or dinner, bed and breakfast only for one night or longer (but we give a special rate for two nights and more) Call to check availabilty or go to http://www.duntrunehouse.co.uk/availability.htm
"The kind of place you leave with a smile on your face."
Jeremy Watson, "Scotland on Sunday" May 2011. Read the full article on our News page.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Real Retreat at Duntrune House. For more information call
Olwyn or Barrie Jack on (01382) 350239 or e.mail us.
Scottish weekend activity breaks at 4 star B&B Duntrune House near Dundee, Angus, Scotland
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