Forth View Hotel

Hawkcraig Point, Aberdour, Aberdour, Fife, KY3 0TZ
Telephone: 01383 860402
01383 860262
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Forth View Hotel is located on Hawkcraig Point to the east of the picturesque coastal village of Aberdour. This quiet family hotel, which commands impressive views across the River Forth to Edinburgh is perfectly situated for the romantic getaway break; listen to the waves lapping on the shore and watch the seals playing. Only 5 miles from the Superfast ferry Dock (Rosyth-Zeebrugge) the hotel is an ideal base for touring. Edinburgh city centre is only 25 mintes by train from Aberdour's picturesque award winning railway station. Glasgow is one hours drive away and 45 mintues will take you to St Andrews, home of golf. As well as making sure that your holiday is special Pauleen would be delighted to help you plan your stay and onward route or just leave you to wander in Aberdour along the scenic walk to the old harbour and welcome in the the village.Also nearby is the famous Silver Sands beach, old Norman castle and XII century St Fillan's Church and ancient Do'cot. Other leisure facilities nearby include, fishing, sailing, canoeing, walking, rock climbing, putting, bowls, and tennis. Aberdour boasts a splendid 18-hole golf course overlooking the bay and the Hotel is an ideal base for playing Fife's numerous first class courses. During the first week in August, the village Festival provides a week of entertainment and local culture.

Hotel Facilities All bedrooms are well appointed with most offering direct sea views Tea/coffee making facilities in rooms Television lounge Central Heating Wines, beer and spirits served on request Full fire certificate

Bed and full breakfast Nightly terms per room inclusive Single £35.00 - £45.00 Double £50.00 - £75.00 Family Rooms en-suite - quotations on request. Special terms for families and extended stays Our guests return year after year from UK, Europe, USA, and Australia.

Aberdour for Holidays As a holiday resort Aberdour can offer both the freshness and variety of the seaside and the charm and peace of the country. Its mild climate makes it a delightful resort. One of its seaside walks is often called the "Fife Riviera" - while its facilities for bathing, boating, golf and tennis, bowling and putting; bring back visitors year after year. The Forth Road Bridge provides an added attraction to sightseers and also allows travel by car to Edinburgh in. There is also a very good bus service to Dunfermline, Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy, and an hourly City Link Coach Express to Glasgow. Bus tours to the Trossachs, The Highlands and West Coast resorts are available.. Whether you stand on the seashore and look out to the islands of the Forth - with Inchcolm (the Island of St Columba) famed in Scottish history, and Inchmickery on your right and the mass of Inchkeith on your left or whether you prefer to go inland and enjoy the panorama of the hills you will easily understand why Aberdour is one of the most popular villages in Fife. (during the summer months The Maid of The Forth runs regular ferry trips to the Island from South Queensferry). The history of the village is enshrined in four buildings; The Monastery on the island of Inchcolm, Aberdour Castle, The Parish Church of St Fillan's approached by the road leading down to the Silver Sands Beach is one of the gems of Scottish Ecclesiastical Architecture. It is often described as a Miniature Cathedral both for its beauty and history, open daily is well worth a visit. The Castle, which dates back to the 14th century has been taken over by Historic Scotland, the walled garden is especially lovely, along with the terraced gardens recently renovated. St Bridgets Church Dalgety Bay reconstructed in 1244 AD is the fourth historic building in the neighbourhood. The Silver Sands beach with its European Flag for cleanliness and facilities in the East along with similar qualities on the West beach attract many people during the summer months. Sport: There is an excellent eighteen hole Golf Course with a modern club House where all facilities are provided. In the Public Park the tennis courts, bowling green and playing space for the children. The Harbour, which is charming, is very busy during the season. The Boat Club has a good yachting calender for all those who are interested in sailing. Hawkcraig Cliffs are a well known practise rock climbing face as advertised on the internet site www.climb-scotland.freeserve.co.uk/climbing

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