Strathaven
Things to do in Strathaven, Lanarkshire
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Strathaven Park is the centrepiece of a visit here, a space rated 4.7 from over a thousand reviews that clearly draws people back. It gives the town a focus that extends beyond overnight stays, making it as much a destination for a day out as a base for exploring South Lanarkshire. The park itself is well-regarded enough to merit the trip on its own, and its popularity suggests there is plenty to occupy a few hours.
Where to stay in Strathaven(2)
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For somewhere to stay, you have two hotels and guest houses to choose from. Strathaven Hotel holds a 4.5 rating from 816 reviews, while Bamflatt Farm Bed & Breakfast is rated 4.6 from 160. There is also West Tor campsite, rated 4.3 from nearly 800 reviews, if you prefer to bring your own shelter. The consistency of these ratings across accommodation types suggests visitors leave satisfied with their choice of where to sleep.
Strathaven Hotel
Hamilton Road, Strathaven
Bamflatt Farm Bed & Breakfast
Bamflatt Farm, Strathaven
Macdonald Crutherland House
Strathaven Road, East Kilbride
The Old School Guest House
59 Swinhill Road, Larkhall
Radstone Hotel
Ayr Road, Larkhall
Premier Inn Glasgow East Kilbride Central
Brunel Way, East Kilbride
Ramada East Kilbride
The Plaza Tower, East Kilbride
The Bruce Hotel
35 Cornwall Street, Glasgow
Things to Do in Strathaven(1)
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Where to Eat in Strathaven(3)
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Eating out offers a scatter of options. Countrybake Coffee Shop has strong ratings at 4.7, making it a solid choice for coffee and daytime food. Fortune Dragon and QTS Group both rate highly too, at 4.4 and 4.6 respectively, giving you a few directions to turn when you want a meal. These places seem to hold their own with local custom and passing visitors alike.
Attractions Near Strathaven
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7 mi
Calderglen Country Park
East Kilbride · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
East Kilbride Ice Rink
East Kilbride · ⭐ 4.4
8 mi
ODEON East Kilbride Luxe
Kilbride · ⭐ 4.5
9 mi
Chatelherault Country Park
Hamilton · ⭐ 4.6
9 mi
Newmilns Snow and Sports Complex
Newmilns · ⭐ 4.7
9 mi
Wonder World Softplay
Glasgow · ⭐ 4.1
9 mi
Rainforest Adventure East Kilbride
East Kilbride · ⭐ 4.0
9 mi
Vue Hamilton
Hamilton · ⭐ 4.3
Camping in Strathaven(1)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Strathaven
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Laigh Hapton
2 cottages · from £517
Riverside Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6
Torland
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £877
Copper Beech Cabin
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,232
Punch Tree Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2
Kirklea
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £847
Blackside Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,272
Braidwood Castle
2 cottages · from £597
Common questions about Strathaven
How many campsites are there in Strathaven?
We list 1 campsites in and around Strathaven, of which 1 take tents.
Where can I stay in Strathaven?
We list 2 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Strathaven.
What is there to do in Strathaven?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Strathaven.
Where can I eat in Strathaven?
We list 3 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Strathaven.
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